Cato Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 OK to support you rabid F1 lovers, I dragged out a few of my old crocks. These were built in the '70's---when they were still on track! I prefer the character of these earlier generation cars to today's cyborgs. Great to see the fine work you guys do. These were the days before PE, BMF and AN fittings and all the great details we have today. They are pretty fragile from being stored so many years but they survive. They actually acquired 'patina' over the years; the whites yellowed a bit, decals faded slightly and the paints have developed a nice near matte finish. Just like old race cars that sat in storage, it presents a nostalgic appearance. I actually like them more now than when new. Tamiya has been making fine replicas for decades. Long live F1 modeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Beautiful work! I love formula 1! Cannot get enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maysula Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Nice to see your collection! Your old models still looks very good ! Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidChampagne Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I hope F1 makes a permanent home in Austin. I plan to go next year. Looks like NBC will carry the races starting next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 (edited) Those look AWESOME Cato! Thanks for sharing these classics with us! Long live F1 in America! Edited November 28, 2012 by jeffs396 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curt raitz Posted November 28, 2012 Share Posted November 28, 2012 Oh-h-h boy Formula One models...I love them all looking forward to the new 1/20 Tamiya Red Bull here's a link to the F1 models I've built: http://public.fotki.com/crtr8z/formula-one/ just finished Keke Rosberg's Theodore/Wolf in 1/20th...will be posting soon c'ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 28, 2012 Author Share Posted November 28, 2012 (edited) Thanks guys. There's a few of us 'closet' open-wheel guys eh?? BTW Jeff- I had a '67 396 / 375 brand new in '67... Edited November 28, 2012 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher5150 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 You wouldnt happen to have a copy of the 312B decals....would ya???? Perhaps???? Maybe???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Some sweet builds there...I esp. like the double wing Gold Leaf Lotus (1969?). I have a couple 1:12th F1 kits in my stash and a bunch of 1:20th (along w/ some Exoto 1:18th diecast and various 1:43rd ones) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 You wouldnt happen to have a copy of the 312B decals....would ya???? Perhaps???? Maybe???? Dude-that model is 39 years old-probably older than you are........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Some sweet builds there...I esp. like the double wing Gold Leaf Lotus (1969?). I have a couple 1:12th F1 kits in my stash and a bunch of 1:20th (along w/ some Exoto 1:18th diecast and various 1:43rd ones) Yup-'69. I debated pulling it apart and doing the wings and struts in BMF and horsing-around with lines and fittings. But as I said, there's something about the simple, nostalgic statement they make with a little patina. I love 'em more than when new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidChampagne Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Dude-that model is 39 years old-probably older than you are........... :lol:/> Actually,,that would be 43 years ..I know because my wife and were married in '69, and she keeps reminding me...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher5150 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 Dude-that model is 39 years old-probably older than you are........... Yes I know, but I did the Mario Andretti build and something got stuck to a couple of decals, so I was wondering if you had a few extras laying around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher5150 Posted November 29, 2012 Share Posted November 29, 2012 (edited) this is my Tamiya Ferrari 312B done up for Mario Andretti [media=]http://www.flickr.com/photos/33410244@N04/sets/72157622248632728/ no freakin way a flickr link puts up a slide show....sweetness Edited November 29, 2012 by topher5150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 29, 2012 Author Share Posted November 29, 2012 Yes I know, but I did the Mario Andretti build and something got stuck to a couple of decals, so I was wondering if you had a few extras laying around Very cool build. Glad to see the model reissue lived so well over the decades. Alas, sorry, no old spare decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) BTW Jeff- I had a '67 396 / 375 brand new in '67... Cool! Chevelle or Camaro? Whichever body that L78 was in, is rare stuff indeed today! Edited November 30, 2012 by jeffs396 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 30, 2012 Author Share Posted November 30, 2012 (edited) Cool! Chevelle or Camaro? Whichever body that L78 was in, is rare stuff indeed today! Chevelle. That baby was a street-racing delight. Ate 442s, GTOs, Mustangs and Gran Sports. Muncie WR 4 speed, 3:73s and after 1 year, I painted it Cadlliac Firemist Blue-that was a big thing back then.... Edited November 30, 2012 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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