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Thanks all for the comments, I really do appreciate it..
Now to decide what to start next...
Tamiya 1:12 312 T with full detail p/e...or Lotus 78 MK III....RE20 Turbo....decisions decisions?

Statistics: Posted by Belugawrx — Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:58 am

Superb work.

Statistics: Posted by wastgate — Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:53 am

I do see the joke about the Lotus 88 being "passed" by the scrutineers at the 81 British GP but not being allowed to race. However personally I only want to build cars that actually raced reasonably successfully. However maybe that XJ13 sold well.

More in hope than expectation I did just wonder about the 1981 Champion Car - the beautiful Brabham BT49. Its primary colours were blue and white.

As far as I know, this car has never been "kitted" in either 1/12 or 1/20 - but I am sure I will be corrected on this if I am wrong.

Statistics: Posted by Hugeprong — Wed Mar 08, 2023 5:07 am

I'm getting ready to build a 4/6 as well. maybe 2024? For now, I have a copy of Tabu 1/20. If I don't find anything else, I'll enlarge it and sculpt it with Scale Motorsport

Statistics: Posted by primabaleron — Wed Mar 08, 2023 4:02 am

CF 100% sure.
It was the time where it was used in really raw form. Fw10’s was a flat plate without even shaped, curves edges. Which btw also happened with, for instance, Ferrari ‘s 156/85.
And yes Williams was reluctant to use CF “until we have our own autoclave “ they said in 1984. But Fw10 was basically all cf and kevlar Aluminum honey comb was already a thing of th past

Statistics: Posted by JamesB — Wed Mar 08, 2023 2:13 am

Great build!!!

Statistics: Posted by marlborored — Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:57 pm

Awesome. It brings back memories of watching Jody and Gilles racing.

Thanks to you and your friend for sharing.

Statistics: Posted by SanMarino — Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:42 pm

Nice work David, looks outstanding!!

This is one to be very proud of, not an easy masking job and you did a fantastic job of it!!

Statistics: Posted by Icon_Modeler — Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:37 pm

great, and a beautiful dog too : )

Statistics: Posted by Jeff — Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:21 pm

Great job, this is the Tamiya 1/12 kit?Yes sir

Statistics: Posted by Belugawrx — Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:01 pm

Great job, this is the Tamiya 1/12 kit?

Statistics: Posted by Jeff — Tue Mar 07, 2023 6:41 pm

That is very nice work and a very happy looking dog! I too use Duplicolor with great results.

Statistics: Posted by SeanMAIN — Tue Mar 07, 2023 1:30 pm

Two observations: The snap fit Tamiya Indycars are just as good as any of their other kits. I had the same problem with photo orientation. I have to take photos with the objects oriented sideways, knowing that they will turn themselves 90 degrees clockwise when they hit the forum. At least I know now that it isn't just me!

Statistics: Posted by tubegenius — Tue Mar 07, 2023 12:49 pm

Is the T93 Tamiya a snap kit?Yes.

Statistics: Posted by SBEST — Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:56 am

Is the T93 Tamiya a snap kit?

Statistics: Posted by PeteJ — Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:42 am

Updated.

Statistics: Posted by SBEST — Tue Mar 07, 2023 11:27 am

I started this more than 4 years ago, and didn't start a WIP because the sites were inundated with 312 T4 builds at the time and I didn't want to have to keep up..lol..anyways...
I bare metal foiled the cockpit and fuel tank, added extra wires and plumbing to the engine and transmission, battery cables and hold downs, electrical to the gauges and controls, kill switch, brake lines to the front and rear, buttons to the windscreen, ...and on and on...
I chose Duplicolor Acrylic lacquer spray #CBVW2037 Tornado red for the body paint, and some coats of Duplicolor Acrylic lacquer spray #CDAL1695 clear gloss to shine it up. Then lots of 1000g sanding followed by Novus polish #3 and Meguiar's Ultimate Polish to finish.
The side skirts were sprayed with Alclad #116 semi gloss aluminum and the skid strips picked out with a Krylon silver leaf pen..the front and rear wings were stripped of the chrome and shot with Alclad #107 chrome over gloss black, and then coated with Alclad #600 Aqua Gloss Clear. All engine parts, skirts, and some body panel areas were washed with a variety of solutions..Tamiya panel washes and custom mixed grime washes...I don't like a clean engine..lol
The decals came from Michael at Indycals, although I did mask and spray the white with Duplicolor #CBHY Nordic White before decals went down to avoid any opacity problems.
This is a close representation of Jody Scheckter's winning ride at Monza, but by no means perfect...
On to the pictures...












Any and all hairs you may see on the model were lovingly supplied by this girl

Thanks Zig
This build was in the box more than on the bench over the course of 4+ years and I'm happy with the results.
Thanks for looking in...happy building !
All questions, comments and critiques are welcome.
Cheers

Statistics: Posted by Belugawrx — Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:57 am

I started this more than 4 years ago, and didn't start a WIP because the sites were inundated with 312 T4 builds at the time and I didn't want to have to keep up..lol..anyways...
I bare metal foiled the cockpit and fuel tank, added extra wires and plumbing to the engine and transmission, battery cables and hold downs, electrical to the gauges and controls, kill switch, brake lines to the front and rear, buttons to the windscreen, ...and on and on...
I chose Duplicolor Acrylic lacquer spray #CBVW2037 Tornado red for the body paint, and some coats of Duplicolor Acrylic lacquer spray #CDAL1695 clear gloss to shine it up. Then lots of 1000g sanding followed by Novus polish #3 and Meguiar's Ultimate Polish to finish.
The side skirts were sprayed with Alclad #116 semi gloss aluminum and the skid strips picked out with a Krylon silver leaf pen..the front and rear wings were stripped of the chrome and shot with Alclad #107 chrome over gloss black, and then coated with Alclad #600 Aqua Gloss Clear. All engine parts, skirts, and some body panel areas were washed with a variety of solutions..Tamiya panel washes and custom mixed grime washes...I don't like a clean engine..lol
The decals came from Michael at Indycals, although I did mask and spray the white with Duplicolor #CBHY Nordic White before decals went down to avoid any opacity problems.
This is a close representation of Jody Scheckter's winning ride at Monza, but by no means perfect...
On to the pictures...












Any and all hairs you may see on the model were lovingly supplied by this girl

Thanks Zig
This build was in the box more than on the bench over the course of 4+ years and I'm happy with the results.
Thanks for looking in...happy building !
All questions, comments and critiques are welcome.
Cheers

Statistics: Posted by Belugawrx — Tue Mar 07, 2023 9:56 am

That's it, thank you!

Statistics: Posted by vrba — Tue Mar 07, 2023 7:26 am

Hi all!

I cancelled the sold items out of the first post, and edited the headline...

Statistics: Posted by Quattro-King — Tue Mar 07, 2023 6:52 am