nickyfzr Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 (edited) Getting ready to start my next project. I will be attempting to build the 1/12 scale Tamiya M23 kit with photo etch using the EJan 1976 Japanese Grand Prix Conversion kit. I'll be building the James Hunt version to go with the Niki Lauda 1975 312T Ferrari that I recently completed. This will be my first use of a conversion kit and also with resin body parts. I used the Top Studio detail sets for my McLaren MP4/6 but they were nothing like the EJan kit. Limited instructions as to which original kit parts the conversion parts replace. Some are obvious but others will take alot of studying of reference pictures and test fitting. It's going to be interesting for sure. Just sorting things out now and ordering my reference books. Surprisingly I haven't been able to find to much on the internet to use as reference photos. There are pics out there but not enough showing details that I am looking for. I hope the books are better. Thank you for looking. Edited December 12, 2018 by nickyfzr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italianhorses Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Tasty kits. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I will be watching, I’m sure it will be a fun build. Please keep us posted on your progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted December 16, 2018 Share Posted December 16, 2018 I'll be watching for sure Nick Looks like some extreme detailing on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper018 Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 Hi just recently got interested in the tamiya 1/12 scale kits . I just ordered the 1/12 scale Honda that includes photo etch parts ‘. I also just ordered the zuron photoetch cutters will this work on that size photoetch ? Thanks rob . Looking forward to your progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyfzr Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 (edited) Started test fitting the body and front bulkhead. Kit instruction call for assembling the body around the cockpit and front suspension but that would leav an obvious seam on the side of the body. My plan is to assemble and paint the body then slide in the front bulhead, assemble the front suspension then slide the completed cockpit in from the rear of the body. Also modified the kits steering rack using some left over parts from my spare 312T kit. Used a mirror and shock absorber halves to better replicate the real rack. Edited January 23, 2019 by nickyfzr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Belugawrx Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Good progress Nick ! Not too familiar with the differences between the two cars, you must have an extensive research file.... I'm following,...Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Looking good. James Hunt would be proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyfzr Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 (edited) Some progress shots of the body. The red areas are decals that came with the trans kit. It looked a little too flourescent to me so I sprayed some red underneath to try and darken them a little. Still have to cut and polish. Edited June 6, 2019 by nickyfzr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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