maltsr Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Tamiya kit, re-issued about 7 years ago with Cartograph decals. Being an older kit, not much detail underneath but offset by this beautiful one-piece body moulding. For the first time ever, I didn't use primer and sprayed Tamiya Gloss Black straight onto the bare body. A mist coat followed by two wet coats produced this finish, no sanding necessary other than a couple of dust bunnies after the first wet coat (another first LOL). Many hours of decalling later I have reached this stage....for some reason it took about 5 minutes in the water before the decals would slide off the sheet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 It looks gorgeous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Good start!! I like that kit.....simple as it is. I used aftermarket Jagermister (sp?) decals as I love orange cars!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Looks awesome Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Jon Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Looks great, that'll be a stand out when completed! I personally hate decal work, so I know how hard it can be, good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I remember those cars from the 80's, was great contenders in the endurance formula. Great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Very colorful. Nice job with the decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 (edited) A little progress, added some masking tape seatbelts to the rather basic interior A bit more work and here's how it sits right now Edited November 2, 2014 by maltsr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymichaelsdesigns Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 dose Tamiya even do motors anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chromecop Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Wow just wow, a brilliant build of a great car. I would love a street one of these in 1/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty85 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 dose Tamiya even do motors anymore? Motor as in engine or as in motorized toy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty85 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Looking vey good Paul! Are those the kit wheels or aftermarket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Thanks guys, will be posted in 'Under Glass' tonight. Looking vey good Paul! Are those the kit wheels or aftermarket? They are the kit wheels/tyres Ross, with gold paint and a black wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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