Protar MP4-2C
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Re: Protar MP4-2C
I got the plastic version long ago after watching the pictures from the metal one. But I decided to get the metal engine and use the plastic one as a display instead. Speaking of which, 1:20 Studio 27's Deluxe Full Metal version of the same model is also a handful too! Protar did not have a good reputation with fits and other issues as Tamiya or other Japanese makers so I opt for the slightly easier material like other modelers from this site.
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Re: Protar MP4-2C
Yes, I really doubt there's one single good reason to make er... almost ANY part in white metal.
Just the ones that really have advantages. But what's the point of having a model weighing 2 Kg (and I even think it might be more, a 1/43 already weighs 0,3 or 0,4 Kg) while, in true scale, the 1/12 MAc should be just 312 grams!
ANyway, we are discouraging our friend Come on, have it a go!!!!!
Just the ones that really have advantages. But what's the point of having a model weighing 2 Kg (and I even think it might be more, a 1/43 already weighs 0,3 or 0,4 Kg) while, in true scale, the 1/12 MAc should be just 312 grams!
ANyway, we are discouraging our friend Come on, have it a go!!!!!
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Re: Protar MP4-2C
Hi guys,
I've weighed it. The actual wt is 1 kg compared to the plastic 1:12 Williams at 378 grams. Mine came with metal engine & gearbox, so it is actually a handful especially when the metal is all lumpy & uneven. May need to get car body panel filler for a proper job.
BTW, James I've PM ed you for my tires requirements.
Cheers
Lee
I've weighed it. The actual wt is 1 kg compared to the plastic 1:12 Williams at 378 grams. Mine came with metal engine & gearbox, so it is actually a handful especially when the metal is all lumpy & uneven. May need to get car body panel filler for a proper job.
BTW, James I've PM ed you for my tires requirements.
Cheers
Lee
Re: Protar MP4-2C
Yes, Lee, you have a pm too!
BTW, I think it would not be too hard to cast the upper face of radiators so you can have a decent thing. Please see if that would fix most of the problem.
1Kg! Thought it'd be much more. I supose that the fact of being (probably?) zamak instead of white metal, helps.
Come on, be brave!!!
J
BTW, I think it would not be too hard to cast the upper face of radiators so you can have a decent thing. Please see if that would fix most of the problem.
1Kg! Thought it'd be much more. I supose that the fact of being (probably?) zamak instead of white metal, helps.
Come on, be brave!!!
J
Re: Protar MP4-2C
Hi!mazyen wrote: Secondly, the tires.
I wonder whether you have any suggestions on how to scratch build another set of radiators & also where can I get another set of tires?
Cheers
hehhehe, at last, ready!
See also the Ferrari 13 inch stuff...