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Post by tatocorvette on Mar 13, 2019 7:55:40 GMT -8
Looking good! I don't think I've ever tried 1/20 scale.
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Post by afx on Mar 13, 2019 10:06:09 GMT -8
Coming along nicely Joel. I'm more impressed with this kit with each photo you post.
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 13, 2019 10:31:24 GMT -8
Looking good! I don't think I've ever tried 1/20 scale. Ismael, Thanks for the Thumbs Up. As for 1/20 scale, I'm really not sure why Tamiya picked it for open wheel cars along with 1/12 scale. They stayed the course with the other manufactures for the most part with 1/24 scale for closed wheel cars. So it does cause some display issues when some manufactures mold F1 cars in 1/24 scale, and some in 1/20 scale. Honestly, at my age, the larger the scale the more detail I can see, and the more comfortable it is to work with. Joel
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 13, 2019 10:34:03 GMT -8
Coming along nicely Joel. I'm more impressed with this kit with each photo you post. JC, Thanks for checking out my progress to date. It's always greatly appreciated. I've got 4 or 5 Ebbro kits in my small stash, and I've built their Lotus 72E which was quite a learning experience. But the Brabham is just that much better then any of their previous releases. That's not only impressive but a huge plus for kits still to come down the pike. Joel
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Mar 13, 2019 10:50:15 GMT -8
Wow, I didnt realize how detailed that kit is, Thanks now its on my list... You are doing a bang up job on this build, sorry to hear about your finger problems, with arthritis in both my hands and fingers I know how difficult that can be, keep up the excellent work though , this is looking like a winner!!!! Chris
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 13, 2019 12:02:00 GMT -8
Wow, I didnt realize how detailed that kit is, Thanks now its on my list... You are doing a bang up job on this build, sorry to hear about your finger problems, with arthritis in both my hands and fingers I know how difficult that can be, keep up the excellent work though , this is looking like a winner!!!! Chris Chris, Thanks for really liking how the build is going. All the cars from the 60s and early 70s are just special builds for me. The Ebbro kits are just amazing and the prices are really excellent. Then again, Ebbro was a joint venture between one of the head model guys at Tamiya, and Tamiya themselves. You hear all kinds of stories how most of the designers and engineers came from the Tamiya car department. Don't know how true that is, but the quality is certainly right up there with Tamiya, and their decals are just that much better. Joel
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Post by illeagle10 on Mar 14, 2019 3:12:41 GMT -8
Can't wait to see this one done! This is turning into a sweet build.
Jim
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 14, 2019 6:39:47 GMT -8
Can't wait to see this one done! This is turning into a sweet build. Jim Jim, Thanks so much for checking out my build to date. Honestly, so far the build is 100% OOB. The kit is just that good. Joel
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Post by Ben_B on Mar 14, 2019 10:07:02 GMT -8
I don’t know how I’ve managed to miss this thread. Really looking good!
Ben
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 14, 2019 10:28:57 GMT -8
I don’t know how I’ve managed to miss this thread. Really looking good! Ben Ben, No big deal. I've got a long way to go, and it's great to have you along for the rest of the ride. Joel
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 25, 2019 6:49:39 GMT -8
Finally, time for the next update. Now that the front end is finished, my efforts turned to the Honda F2 1 liter works engine. Once again Ebbro has designed and produced a simply exquisite replica. The Aluminum block was molded in a pretty nice looking Aluminum shade as well as the cam cover and the appropriate parts in Black, but I decided to go ahead and paint the entire engine. Everything was primed with Tamiya Gray Primer/Sealer thinned 1:1 with Mr. Hobby #400 thinner. Then the block was air brushed with Alcad2 #101 Flat Aluminum, while the transmission was painted with a 50/50 mixture of Alcad # 103 Dark Aluminum and #111 Magnesium. If I had the opportunity to redo the Transmission, I'd go with just the #103 Dark Aluminum and just a few drops of the Magnesium. I've stripped all the nicely done chrome parts with Oven Cleaner, and it's just way to caustic to use in the house, so I did the stripping in the garage. But cleaning the parts was a real issue. I'm going to go back to either Bleach or Simple Green and just let them do their thing. I air brushed the 4 intake tubes, which are really molded quite well with Tamiya Gray primer and then Alcad Steel for a slightly shinier look. I opted not for the more traditional gloss black as I wanted to cut back on the super shine effect. Next up was the very simple ignition wiring from the plugs on top of the cam cover to a channel in the back of the block that goes to a opening in the front of the block by the crankshaft magneto. Then the fuel injection fuel lines were run from the injectors right to the metering unit with no ties or clamps. So I did it that way as well. Painting the Honda logos was done by brush, and yes it took forever with several attempts. this should have been two decals for old, half blind guys like me. Next up was the issue of installing the engine/transmission unit into the chassis. I did forget to mention that you had to install both motor mounts on the block just right so that everything aligns perfectly. I got it pretty close. I also had to install the stainless steel shift linkage from the final drive housing, into a hole in the back of the cockpit bulkhead, that the other end of the shift linkage runs to the front of the cockpit with the shifter. I opted to just do a press fit for now and leave the final adjustment and gluing at the pivot point for last. I'm sure that two mechanics with 4 hands working on the real engine assembly would have little issues with getting it into place, but I have full size hands & fingers, while the engine housing is 1/20 scale. And I could have used a 3rd hand, but that wasn't to be. Took a considerable amount of time to jockey everything into place all at the same time, but everything does align and fit perfectly. Some Tamiya Extra Thin glue keeps everything in place. I just noticed on the bottom square rail at the back of the chassis where the other half is the rear support for the engine/transmission that under magnification the glue joint shows. I'll have to fill the small gap, then repaint. Thanks to all for checking out my BT18 to date. As always it's greatly appreciated. Joel
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Post by tatocorvette on Mar 25, 2019 7:16:11 GMT -8
Joel,
All those different metallic shades are just gorgeous! Loving it!
Thanks, Ismael
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Post by 2lapsdown on Mar 25, 2019 7:32:43 GMT -8
I'm really enjoying this and your talent is obvious. Thanks for sharing everything
John
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 25, 2019 9:44:49 GMT -8
Joel, All those different metallic shades are just gorgeous! Loving it! Thanks, Ismael Ismael, Really glad that you like my Alcad2 shading. It does make a difference especially with the black wash. Joel
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 25, 2019 9:46:03 GMT -8
I'm really enjoying this and your talent is obvious. Thanks for sharing everything John John, Really glad that you're enjoying my build, as sharing is what makes this site so special. Just not so sure that my talent is anything but average at best. Joel
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