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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 9, 2019 15:53:50 GMT -8
I'm going to do a bit of griping and complaining here, but........ To say I'm disappointed would be an understatement. I know these are very early Tamiya kits, and in the context of their era they were a step up from your typical 1/25th stuff of the time. But this motorized gimmick kind of takes the authenticity out of it. However, it can be fixed. What cannot be fixed is that I bought a 49B (Hills car from 68). But the Tamiya model carries over the parts from the earlier Clark 49. So, a ZF transaxle where there should be a Hewland (and the resulting incorrect wheelbase), and early Lucas electrics mounted on the tranny instead of inside the vee. And so on. Disappointing. Indy cals have released decals for the Siffert/Rob Walker car. Thank you Micheal! And as Siffert and Surtees were my two favorite drivers back at the time, I jumped at the chance to build the 68 Brands Hatch winner. The real car was a brand new 49B, chassis no R7. It did not have the nostrils on top of the nose, the kit does, but that I could fix. The wrong transaxle and ignition? Not unless I cannabalize another kit - which I don't have to spare and not at these prices. So it won't be accurate, but on I go anyway Reference pics of the car at Brands in 68
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 9, 2019 16:38:27 GMT -8
First step was to fill in the nostrils and get rid of the AA battery cover! Some grinding and I think 4 coats of Tamiya filler. Primed, sanded and re-primed. I also primed the other blue bits just in case. It might look OK, next step will be dark blue paint, I think Tamiya TS 51 is the best match to the Walker Racing Scottish Flag team colours.
I also did some comparison measurements of a hewland box (from the McLaren). I could adapt one but the suspension mounting points would be all wrong and the halfshafts would be too short, plus I don't have the ignition box so I'm going with what came with the kit. I'm probably the only one who would ever know the difference, but I'm kinda like that, lol.
So I'm off to the paint booth.
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Post by Joel_W on Oct 11, 2019 14:24:10 GMT -8
arcticwolf, That really sucks how Tamiya took those short cuts, but I guess back in those days it was common place, and 99% of us who bought those kits would never know if it was right or wrong. Just getting them built was a major under taking, and unfortunately, my friends and I rarely accomplished that goal. I've also got Indy Cal's decals for Walker's 49B as Siffert was a personal favorite. I still remember him driving the wheels off his 908/3 at Sebring.
You're doing a fantastic job of correcting all the errors. The nose clip came out absolutely perfect. And as you said, you'll most likely be the only one to have seen those errors.
Joel
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 13, 2019 11:23:33 GMT -8
Just as well I didn't plan on using the kit decals
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 13, 2019 11:26:00 GMT -8
Paint and decals. The blue is a bit darker in reality than in the photo.
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Post by Joel_W on Oct 13, 2019 12:39:42 GMT -8
Arcticwolf, Good thing you went with Indy Cal decals instead. I certainly concur that the Walker Blue was a few shades darker. I'm really loving your build, as it does bring back some fond memories. Joel
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 16, 2019 14:55:20 GMT -8
Some progress. (the flash is making the blue appear brighter than it is)
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Post by Joel_W on Oct 17, 2019 3:09:32 GMT -8
Arcticwolf The cockpit/front suspension tub assembly really looks quite good. Agreed that the color looks lighter then it actually is, as it's been a problem I've had with all of my flash pictures.
I prefer to use a simple 3 light setup instead: 2 tensor lights each as level to the subject as I can get them and each at 45 degrees from the subject, and a Daylight OTT light that I use for overhead/backlighting. I do use a tripod as the exposures are rather long.
With that being said, I'm the 1st to admit that for work grab shots it my Nikon it's pop up flash.
Joel
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2019 16:53:53 GMT -8
Arcticwolf The cockpit/front suspension tub assembly really looks quite good. Agreed that the color looks lighter then it actually is, as it's been a problem I've had with all of my flash pictures. I prefer to use a simple 3 light setup instead: 2 tensor lights each as level to the subject as I can get them and each at 45 degrees from the subject, and a Daylight OTT light that I use for overhead/backlighting. I do use a tripod as the exposures are rather long. With that being said, I'm the 1st to admit that for work grab shots it my Nikon it's pop up flash. Joel Looking over articwolfs fine work so far on a perplexing subject. Congratulations looking really good. happen to read Joels prep for photos, right there in a nutshell. Comparing what Joel uses for his photos and my SAMSUNG Galaxy Cell phone, well theres the rub. My pictures will never work in these formats. I do have a little Nikon point and shoot, but........
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 19, 2019 14:49:23 GMT -8
My daughter's the photographer of the family. Maybe I'll corner her into taking some pro shots for us if she ever ventures back into the hinterland up here.
(She gave me a very nice Canon for Christmas - I set it on auto everything and point and shoot. I guess I could always read the manual.........)
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Post by oldjohnny on Oct 19, 2019 16:11:32 GMT -8
Anything Rob Walker, Jo Siffert rocks...something lost from racing comparing those days to the present. A goodly measure of soul left the machine
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 20, 2019 12:27:19 GMT -8
While all that bodywork was happening, I spent some time in the engine shop where I belong.
First edition Cosworth DFV with early type ignition/injection and ZF transaxle:
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Post by Joel_W on Oct 23, 2019 6:01:31 GMT -8
Arcticwolf, The Ford Cosworth DFV engine really looks quite good. Your painting and staining of the exhaust headers & pipes really is quite well done. They certainly have the look of the real deal after the engine has been run a few times.
One thing that I've always wondered about is what is that recessed area on the right side of the cockpit right behind the shift lever for? Can't be an arm rest as these beasts needed two hands at all times.
Joel
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 23, 2019 19:51:55 GMT -8
Arcticwolf, The Ford Cosworth DFV engine really looks quite good. Your painting and staining of the exhaust headers & pipes really is quite well done. They certainly have the look of the real deal after the engine has been run a few times. One thing that I've always wondered about is what is that recessed area on the right side of the cockpit right behind the shift lever for? Can't be an arm rest as these beasts needed two hands at all times. Joel Thanks Joel. I appreciate how you strive for showroom perfection (and beyond!) in you models, I'm a little more into realism. I like to try for the "just did a couple of practice laps " look. That's why I usually distress the headers, sand the tires, give the seat some wear marks, etc.
That recessed area is to give the driver elbow room. On the Siffert car, it was recessed on both sides, but the kit didn't do that, and I didn't like my chances of modifying it. Yes, I'm chicken.
Thanks for looking.
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 23, 2019 20:01:17 GMT -8
Well, I've got the chassis ready. Just added a few lines and hoses, some wiring, otherwise pretty much slightly modified stock. I don't like the way the nose is going to fit, or those ugly screws, haven't decided what to do there yet. Had some fun with the windshield. It was really warped and I had to build a brace to bend it into place at the center. I figured it would be under a fair bit of stress when I took the brace out, so I Gorilla glued the center tabs to the body (didn't dare try to glue the rest of it). Seems to have worked.
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