How do I build the P34
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How do I build the P34
I'm thinking of getting another of the Tamiya 1/20 Tyrrell P34 kits. Even though it is the 1977 version in the box I think it has all parts left to build the 1976 version.
Is there anything needed to change to build the winning car from the 1976 Swedish GP?
Is there anything needed to change to build the winning car from the 1976 Swedish GP?
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Re: How do I build the P34
You can compare the instrustions between the 1976 and 1977 kit to see if any parts are different or missing for the 1976 version.
You can find a 1976 P34 Tamiya instruction here.
https://media.spotmodel.com/docs/Tamiya/TAM20001.pdf
You can find a 1976 P34 Tamiya instruction here.
https://media.spotmodel.com/docs/Tamiya/TAM20001.pdf
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Re: How do I build the P34
Don't follow the instructions in mounting the front suspension.
A better way is to attach the wheels to the suspension, and only then attach the whole suspension assemblies to the chassis. Let the glue model rest on a flat plane (like a desk)
This ensures that all the wheels touch the ground
A better way is to attach the wheels to the suspension, and only then attach the whole suspension assemblies to the chassis. Let the glue model rest on a flat plane (like a desk)
This ensures that all the wheels touch the ground
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Re: How do I build the P34
There's a whole bunch of 3D printed stuff either out or coming out for that kit, be sure to look around while you are at Spotmodel.
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Re: How do I build the P34
If I remember correctly the Monaco '77 Kit has two rear roll-bars, two "seats", two cockpit cowlings and two kinds of rear wing endplates etc. Only missing Decals '76.
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Re: How do I build the P34
That is what I remembered from the two kits. What I am after is if there is anything that need to be changed fora Swedish GP car compared what is in the box?
I don't know what race the kit depicts. I know that the latest issue of the 1976 model had parts for the Japan GP but that is clearly different to what I'm looking for.
I don't know what race the kit depicts. I know that the latest issue of the 1976 model had parts for the Japan GP but that is clearly different to what I'm looking for.
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Re: How do I build the P34
The instructions that I pointed in the link is from the original release (kit no. 20001). By quickly looking at the drawings in the instructions, the kit is very close to the Swedish winning version. In this kit, the only thing that is for the Japanese GP is the decal.
In the later Japanese version kit (no.20058), different rear wing and wing mount and air filter over engine intake are provided. It is quite different from the original 20001 kit. Instruction for kit 20058 can be found here.
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10088622
In the later Japanese version kit (no.20058), different rear wing and wing mount and air filter over engine intake are provided. It is quite different from the original 20001 kit. Instruction for kit 20058 can be found here.
https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10088622
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Re: How do I build the P34
I think that there is only minor modifications needed. Looking at pictures from the Swedish GP I can see some air intakes on the cockpit cowling that need to be added .
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Re: How do I build the P34
If you are in stuck.
I send you all I have for this car.
Kit 76 and 77 version are the same.
I send you all I have for this car.
Kit 76 and 77 version are the same.
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Re: How do I build the P34
You can compare the instructions and kit contents of both boxings here:
https://www.super-hobby.com/products/Ty ... Parts.html
https://www.super-hobby.com/products/Ty ... co-GP.html
As you can see, and as the others have said, the parts in the 1977 versions allow you to build the 1976 version out of the box. You just need decals from indycals or other place.
https://www.super-hobby.com/products/Ty ... Parts.html
https://www.super-hobby.com/products/Ty ... co-GP.html
As you can see, and as the others have said, the parts in the 1977 versions allow you to build the 1976 version out of the box. You just need decals from indycals or other place.
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