Ahajmano Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Hi all!! Currently on my work bench. Apparently Hans Heyer wore a pink FRC, at least that’s what my internet search resulted in. I used a dark brown wash for the shadows/weathering as his suite looked way to clean with satin clear-coat alone. Body is black enamel. Helmet decals took several coats of micro-sol. Just need to sand, polish, add decals, and clear coat. Will update with more poctures. Whatcha think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahajmano Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 Helmet awaiting clear coat, trim, and face painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Headless driver figure is a little creepy but the chassis looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahajmano Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 Less creepy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Cool.... Watching, never saw this kit in progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahajmano Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 That’s my first time ever painting/assembling a “person”. Didn’t come out as horrible as I thought. Attached is with the roll cage attached. Typical a lot for a battery for when these kits were all motorized Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahajmano Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Body painted with black enamel, dust inclusions sanded flush, and body polished with Tamiya coarse to level off surface finish. Next is decals, followed by clear coat. Edited October 3, 2018 by Ahajmano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dann Tier Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 LOOKING GOOD!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STYRENE-SURFER Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Is this what you are working on? Maybe not but the pics are nice. http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/02/fire-breathing-neck-snapping-the-ultimate-capri/ Edited October 3, 2018 by STYRENE-SURFER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3men2s Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I have 2 of those in my stash waiting to be build. following closely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Have it in my stash - yours look good. Decals should liven this up in a hurry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahajmano Posted October 3, 2018 Author Share Posted October 3, 2018 Thanks guys! I’m essentially following the Tamiya instructions, so the interior and chassis came out a little more cartoonish than the more realistic modern kits. @STYRENE-SURFER it is the same car by Zakspeed, but I’m building it with the original “Mampe” livery vs. the “Würth” livery in your link. Check out some videos on YouTube on Zakspeed’s history and the Capri’s in particular. At the time, the motor sports world was shocked at how well they performed against the domestic (relative) German cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahajmano Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Sad news today. I thought the decals were going to hold up. After my fourth decal, one started disintegrating in water :(. I am pretty sure they were printed back in the 80’s. Ah well. Since no one has the Mampe decals in stock (if you find them, you are my hero), I purchased the Würth decals, black-car version. Il get back to working on it when they arrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Bummer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Looking good. Sorry bout your decal luck. Been there, I coat mine now Wonder if one of these would make a good donor to make the Capri more detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahajmano Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Yeah never thought about it! I bout two more kids, in flushing the D&W livery so I have more chances Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 7 hours ago, Ahajmano said: ...I bout two more kids... They sell kids now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahajmano Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 What I get for typing from my phone half asleep I bought a set of Wurth decals for a black-base car as well. So now I have three options. Which should I go for? Love to hear everyone's opinion: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 Blue #53 looks pretty striking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahajmano Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 I thought so too! i would need to steal the decals from the Tamiya kit i just got on ebay. Went for $50 bucks! these kits are starting to get rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 (edited) 14 hours ago, Sledsel said: Looking good. Sorry bout your decal luck. Been there, I coat mine now Wonder if one of these would make a good donor to make the Capri more detailed. The MonogramIMSA Miller and Ford Motorsports Mustangs are the same car slightly altered for IMSA spec. They would be perfect. Edited October 4, 2018 by Dave Van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahajmano Posted October 4, 2018 Author Share Posted October 4, 2018 Will be another week before I get the D&W livery kit. Going to start on my Lotus Super 7 now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 The blue for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 BTW nice work so far......I have one finished and 3 more to go..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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