BUILD

This Eaglemoss 1:8 scale James Bond Aston Martin DB5 partwork build-up model an be purchased in two ways. In many countries, it is available for purchase directly at local newsagents. But, here in the US and a few other countries, it is only available by signing up for a monthly subscription service online at sites like Eaglemoss US. Therefore, everything here is based on the subscription version.

Over the span of about two years, Eaglemoss delivers 86 ‘packs’ that include a few parts of the model along with a magazine ‘issue’ containing instructions, images, and James Bond articles. These are monthly deliveries, and after the introductory shipment of the first two packs, they are shipped in groups of four packs and one issue about every four weeks.

The subscription is perpetual and automatically charges your credit card every month when the issue ships.  If necessary, however, the subscription can be suspended or cancelled at any time. This subscription version includes some FREE gifts along the way, which I will include below.

I created this site to share my own build progress and hopefully offer hints and tips I discovered along the way. It is not intended to be a step-by-step replacement for the instructions, so please read the magazines carefully! Lastly, most of the parts appear to be very detailed, so I may only be painting a few things to be more accurate.

Below are links to the articles for my build:

2019

June 2019
  • Free Gift #1 – Poster
  • Issue 01
    • Pack 01 – Radiator Grille, Aston Martin Logos, Bulletproof Screen
    • Pack 02 – Driver’s Seat Cushion/Base/Back/Cover/Arms, Front Bumper and Overriders, Rotating License Plate
July 2019
  • Free Gift #2 – Build Blueprints
  • Issue 02
    • Pack 03 – Bonnet (Hood)
    • Pack 04 – Oil Cap, Cylinder Head, Fan, Fan Belt, Timing Housing
    • Pack 05 – Tyre, Weapons Console
    • Pack 06 – Right Wing Mirror, Weapons Tray, Gun Silencer/Barrel/Stock, Gun, Knife, Grenade, Removable Roof
August 2019
  • Free Gift #3 – Collector’s Binder (1 of 2)
  • Issue 03
    • Pack 07 – Seat Adjuster, Left Engine Block
    • Pack 08 – Gearbox/Sump Section 1, Engine Bracing Piece, Gearbox/Sump Section 2, Clutch Slave Cylinder
    • Pack 09 – Exhaust Manifold, Ignition Leads Holder/Leads, Distributor and Leads, Carburettor Assembly
    • Pack 10 – Camshaft Covers and Breather Cap Assemblies, Cross-Shaft Assembly, Radiator Hose
  • Issue 04
    • Pack 11 – Oil Filter Assembly, Right Engine Block
    • Pack 12 – Rear Bulkhead, Screenwasher & Top, Alternator Fan/Pulley, Torsional Vibration Dampener, Crankshaft Pulley
    • Pack 13 – Header Tank, Left/Right Bulkheads, Right Brake Servo
    • Pack 14 – Left Brake Servo, Airbox, Airbox Hose, Air Cleaner and Cover, Alternator Control, Brake Fluid Reservoirs
September 2019
  • Issue 05
    • Pack 15 – Starter Solenoid, Ignition Coil, Blower Trunking, Tyre
    • Pack 16 – Left Caliper (Front), Inner Wheel Rim (Front)
    • Pack 17 – Outer Wheel Rim (Front), Wheel Rim Ring (Front)
    • Pack 18 – Washer, Brake Disc (Left Front), Front Spinner
November 2019
  • Issue 06
    • Pack 19 – Right Caliper (Front), Inner Wheel Rim (Front)
    • Pack 20 – Outer Wheel Rim (Front)
    • Pack 21 – Wheel Rim (Front), Washer
    • Pack 22 – Brake Disc (Right Front), Front Spinner
  • Issue 07
    • Pack 23 – Steering Wheel/Shaft, Steering Column, Headlamp Control
    • Pack 24 – Dashboard, Right Air Vent Switch
    • Pack 25 – Dashboard Mount, Left Air Vent Base/Cover/Switch
    • Pack 26 – Right Air Vent Base, Right Air Vent Cover, Console Dials, Control Front Plate, Light Switch, Lighter

2020

February 2020
  • Free Gift #5 – Display Base
  • Issue 08
    • Pack 27 – Glove Compartment Door, Ignition Key, Dashboard Controls, Bonnet (Hood) Release Handle, Ignition Switch
    • Pack 28 – Speaker Grille/Cover, Speaker
    • Pack 29 – Monitor Housing and Heating Controls/Cover, Radio, Monitor, Gear Stick
    • Pack 30 – Pedals
March 2020
  • Issue 09
    • Pack 31 – Handbrake, Stunt Team Effects Box, Gear Stick Retainer
    • Pack 32 – Ejector Seat Lever/Cover
    • Pack 33 – Trigger Housing Front/Rear
    • Pack 34 – Ejector Seat Trigger/Spring, Middle Part Rear Seat, Rear Seat
April 2020
  • Issue 10
    • Pack 35 – Floor Panel
    • Pack 36 – Bonnet (Hood) Hinge, Support Rod Holder
    • Pack 37 – Support Rod, Radiator Front, Radiator Rear, Water Tank Part
    • Pack 38 – Front Bumper Base/Part, Left Door Arm Rest/Inside Handle
  • Issue 11
    • Pack 39 – Left Door Panel/Window/Window Frame
    • Pack 40 – Left Door Hinge/Retainer/Lock
    • Pack 41 – Left Door and Handle
    • Pack 42 – Telephone and Compartment, Right Door Inside Handle
May 2020
  • Issue 12
    • Pack 43 – Right Door Arm Rest/Panel/Window Frame
    • Pack 44 – Right Door Hinge/Retainer/Lock
    • Pack 45 – Right Door and Handle
    • Pack 46 – Roof Interior, Right Sun Visor
June 2020
  • Issue 13
    • Pack 47 – Left Sun Visor, Ejector Seat Roof Frame
    • Pack 48 – Windshield/Frame/Gasket
    • Pack 49 – Rear Windshield/Frame/Gasket
    • Pack 50 – Right Fuel Tank/Petrol Cap, Left Petrol Cap Hinge
July 2020
  • Issue 14
    • Pack 51 – Left Fuel Tank/Gas Cap, Right Gas Cap Hinge
    • Pack 52 – Main Roof Frame
    • Pack 53 – Left Quarterlight Window Frame, Quarterlight Windows/Catch/Knobs
    • Pack 54 – Right Quarterlight Window Frame, Rear Shelf Panel, Rear Seat Back
August 2020
  • Issue 15
    • Collector’s Binder (2 of 2)
    • Pack 55 – Rear Shelf Panel Back
    • Pack 56 – License Plate Retainer (Rear), Trunk Lid Handle
    • Pack 57 – Trunk Lid
    • Pack 58 – Rear License Plate and Base, Tail Light Plate Retainers, Bulletproof Screen Housing Rear
September 2020
  • Issue 16
    • Pack 59 – Bulletproof Screen Springs/Housings, Bulletproof Screen Housing Front
    • Pack 60 – Bulletproof Screen Trigger, Trunk Lid Hinge
    • Pack 61 – Left Rear Tire
    • Pack 62 – Left Rear Wheel
October 2020
November 2020
  • Issue 18
    • Special #1 – ‘Bond In Motion’ 1:43 Scale Replicas
    • Pack 67 – Passenger Seat Back/Body/Top/Arms
    • Pack 68 – Ejector Seat Hook, Passenger Seat Adjuster/Screw Covers
    • Pack 69 – Right Tail Lights, Housing and Electronics
    • Pack 70 – Left Tail Lights, Housing and Electronics
December 2020
  • Issue 19
    • Pack 71 – Rear Wings Section
    • Pack 72 – Rear Side Panels, Trunk Lid Hinge Cover, Trunk and Electronic Parts
    • Pack 73 – Rear Bumper, (Front) License Plate Retainer, Left Wing Mirror
    • Pack 74 – Antenna, Left Headlight and Electronics
  • Issue 20
    • Pack 75 – Right Headlight and Electronics, Side Rails
    • Pack 76 – Hood Support Rods/Mounts
    • Pack 77 – Car Front Body
    • Pack 78 – Front Suspension Springs/Shafts, Spring Retainers

2021

January 2021
  • Issue 21
    • Pack 79 – Front Suspension Pins, Front Axle
    • Pack 80 – Main PCB (Printed Circuit Board)
    • Pack 81 – Main Body Frame
    • Pack 82 – Left/Right Exhaust Pipe Top/Bottom Pieces, Left/Right Exhaust Pipes
March 2021
  • Issue 22
    • Pack 83 – Battery Box and Electronic Connection, Battery Cover
    • Pack 84 – Chassis, Stabilizer, Wire Retainers, Washers
    • Pack 85 – Windscreen Wipers, Rear Suspension Springs
    • Pack 86 – Cloth Car Cover