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Post by Art on Dec 24, 2019 22:27:49 GMT -8
It's been a while since I've built a model for myself, and haven't finished a build in over a year. So I decided to try and complete a kit I started cleaning up about a year ago, but never got started on in earnest. It's a long out of production kit from Modeler's in Japan, and I really like the detail out of the box. I'll just be making a few mods, but not much on this one, since my goal is to complete it for NNL West in January. Here's the box of the kit. There are a few variations of this kit, and I have two of them. I really liked the Marlb0r0 livery on this one. I had some Gravity paint I bought for another build that I'll be trying for the first time, including the White, Flo Red, and their clear system. These are my humble beginnings. I'm going to add a little detail to the shifter. It may not be the best use of my time, but it seemed like an easy upgrade, so I started by removing the molded-in shifter rod. images41.fotki.com/v826/photos/9/1464279/16203792/1577284673172-vi.jpgMy start on the engine block. I tried a couple of different Alclad aluminum shades until I found what I was looking for. I think I ended up with Dark Aluminum, but it had a sheen I didn't like, so I hit it with some flat lacquer. I then used some Tamiya black and gray panel line wash mixed together to try to bring out some of the detail. It's not all that visible in this pic, though. I used Testors Titanium Metalizer on the cam covers. All for now, but more soon. Thanks for looking!
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Post by afx on Dec 25, 2019 4:59:42 GMT -8
Been trying to find this kit for a fair price but no luck yet. Looking forward to your build Art.
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Post by robhart on Dec 25, 2019 5:03:27 GMT -8
Art,
I'm glad to see you got started on this one. I like your choice of colors on the engine too.
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Post by 4wheels on Dec 25, 2019 6:41:06 GMT -8
Wow, just commented on another guys' start on this very kit on a different forum! You have some great paint looks going there. Will be interesting to watch the parallel builds! Since I have this kit (started MANY years ago and then put aside) I will be watching closely.
Brian
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Post by Art on Dec 25, 2019 19:22:22 GMT -8
Been trying to find this kit for a fair price but no luck yet. Looking forward to your build Art. Thanks, JC. It can be tough to find.
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Post by Art on Dec 25, 2019 19:31:24 GMT -8
Art, I'm glad to see you got started on this one. I like your choice of colors on the engine too. Thanks, Rob. Hopefully, I'll have a bit to show by the next TVMC meeting. I am going to need to be pretty far along if I'm going to make it!
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Post by Art on Dec 25, 2019 19:38:32 GMT -8
Wow, just commented on another guys' start on this very kit on a different forum! You have some great paint looks going there. Will be interesting to watch the parallel builds! Since I have this kit (started MANY years ago and then put aside) I will be watching closely. Brian Thanks, Brian!
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Post by shunter on Dec 28, 2019 18:00:30 GMT -8
These were great cars, loved the F3000 series when it was around. Come on Art you can get it done 😁
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Post by Art on Jan 21, 2020 18:06:57 GMT -8
Appreciate it, Shayne, but I just missed it... I was able to get some other things off my bench and squeeze in some time to make some progress on this one. I was hoping to get it done in time for NNL West, but I need at least another week. That, or ignore EVERYTHING else, but I don't have that luxury! Started on the transmission/rear suspension first, per the instructions. The rear brake ducts were not open, so I corrected that. I wasn't sure if I was going to do this or not, because the molded rear springs were pretty good for what they were, but I went for it and used real springs and aluminum shocks. Kit piece on the right, modified version on the left. More soon!
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Post by afx on Jan 21, 2020 18:13:49 GMT -8
The kit springs do look pretty good, but not as good as your real ones.
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Post by robhart on Jan 21, 2020 18:18:31 GMT -8
Yeah, nice work on the springs.
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Post by Art on Jan 22, 2020 9:39:37 GMT -8
JC, Rob, thanks for the comments. Did some of the work on the engine... The heads go on after the engine is in the car, so I detailed them and added the plug wire boots to finish wiring it up once installed. Pro Tech .20 photo etch nut and bolt heads worked great on this. Available at scaleproshop.com
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Post by afx on Jan 22, 2020 10:04:09 GMT -8
Wasn't sure if the nut/bolt head detail was molded in the part and detail painted or aftermarket - they do look good.
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Post by Art on Jan 23, 2020 14:33:58 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2020 15:52:59 GMT -8
Art, As i have admitted in other open wheel builds, I am NOT real familiar with that style of building, I've done the obligatory Rick Mears Pennzoil car, Arie Luyendaks Provimi Veal car, and I did a very early (decals and instructions wise PC18) of Emmo. Long ago on this one this is the printer that made up my, and I have to say this, beautiful decals for my #5 Olivetti Olds GTS car. (with not a whole heck of a lot to go on) and an FI Benneton of Allesandro Nanni.
I have seen your builds, I know what you are about this will be a fun one to watch as was the Mach 1. Looking forward to this
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