Belugawrx Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 So, I thought I would start another 1:12 Tamiya F1 kit, while I wait for the new WR1 decals to come in... So, as usual I start with the engine,...This one just kind of fell together... I added the zip ties to the trans cooler, and the battery tie down.. out of beer can metal.. otherwise OOB excet new Indycal decals Also the kit black tubing was shot, so will use smaller, softer dia. hose I would really like to NOT send 4 years on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I wish my models just "fell together" like that! Looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Looks like it fell right into place! Was it a plumbing nightmare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 I need to redo the trumpet screens, ..I know 22 hours ago, Kit Basher said: I wish my models just "fell together" like that! Looks amazing. I have been noodling on it for a bit.. 22 hours ago, Chris Smith said: Looks like it fell right into place! Was it a plumbing nightmare? Yes Follow the directions as per zip tie locations I replaced 4 gas injectors with brass wire pins,..in afterthought, I would replace them all, at time of cleanup I ended up running the kit :"clear fuel tubing, after soaking in hot water, quite pliable, but.... tried the paint through as orange and white..came out bubbled, then a mix of clear orange and flat white ...never dried,..and still,, the outside was gloss so,,,I installed the clear lines and flowed thinned Tamiya X -24 over them... on final weathering I will coat them with a flat... I can not guarantee the correct line flow under the electrics board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I don’t think anyone will know if it’s the correct or not. It does look really good. I will be looking forward for more updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maysula Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Really nice start Bruce :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Really looks nice. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Bruce, first the "Wolf" and now the T4. We must be similar in age and grew up during the greatest era of F1. These cars were just fantastic and I'm a big fan of what you're building. The details and realistic nature of what you've gotten done to date is fantastic. More please. Cheers, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Thank you guys Thomas Halvarsson in the house,...Thank you, and,...I blame you . Chris Cheers, keep F1 alive, Gary, I promise to post.. Eric Thank you, Tim, Yep I loved this era F1,.. Daredevils steering big motors I apologize for such an abrupt start to this Topic, I was piddling along on the engine, and all of a sudden it was where it is...anyway This is the kit, along with new decals from Indycals (Michaels got some stuff), I promised myself 'No more aftermarket' for this one. My first thought for the drivers compartment and fuel cell was Alclad II chrome, but I find it too fragile, so I Bare Metal Foiled most of it.. Except the back wall of the cell which has a sprayed on insulation looking stuff on it So I masked off the edges and gave the back wall a hefty coat of grey sandable primer and sprinkled white embossing powder into the wet paint - disregard the bottle of white glue and water - did not work When dry, I spray bombed Light grey Duplicolor, then immediately Duplicolor Silver Continuing on with the engine, I made up a grime wash and pin washed a bunch of stuff Have a great weekend Back soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Thanks for the recipe Bruce ... it looks great! i think I’ll try it tonite . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 11, 2019 Author Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) On 3/9/2019 at 5:37 PM, LaughingIndian said: Thanks for the recipe Bruce ... it looks great! Goes well with a single malt.. Added an auxiliary tank for the green hose to go to.. and started on the green hose..it's like the smoking man in the X files,... I have done a lot of researching for images of where the green line actually leads to,...most of the pics show it nonchalauntly stuffed into the rear wing support, but I needed some closure, so took the p/e I didn't use on the WR1 and shortened the ignition box into a 'something' box for this one Edited March 11, 2019 by Belugawrx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Looks great!! I am a little hesitant to try weathering. I feel it’s a art form all on it’s own. Waiting for your next update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Awesome project Nothing like some good home made East Coast grime...I bet that sticks like S to a blanket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) Hey ya ,.I don't really 'weather' anything but the engine,.. and as that goes, just to give it a little greasy look,.. A bit more progress Just realized I had the exhaust supports reversed,... so changed those over, and of coarse a dry fit mock up And continued on the chassis Edited March 16, 2019 by Belugawrx forgot sumpin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Great progress! Looking good... I’ll be looking for more. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Smoking along on this one!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Man this looks great! Great job!!!! Looks real. Have to love F1. I believe the engine was built with skill. Your a very humble man, because it did take a lot of skill to build the engine and trans. Again , great job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 (edited) One side of pipes got done,.. I used silly putty stuffed into the manifolds as I dry fit the pipes till they lined up, glued the 3/1 collectors on and held on tight I'll make a tutorial in a bit... Edited March 19, 2019 by Belugawrx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Coming along nicely Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Thanks JC Got all the snakes to behave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Looks really good! I like a well behaved serpent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaughingIndian Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 ... good thing I used a pencil ... it took me two tries to get through that maze ! Beautiful job Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) On 3/17/2019 at 6:29 PM, Brudda said: Have to love F1. Ya Love this era Smoking along on this one!!!! thnx Scott On 3/19/2019 at 6:26 AM, afx said: Coming along nicely Bruce. Thnx JC I'd like to stay motivated enough to finish this one in a timely manner.. we'll see On 3/24/2019 at 6:44 PM, LaughingIndian said: ... good thing I used a pencil ... it took me two tries to get through that maze ! On 3/24/2019 at 3:52 PM, Chris Smith said: Looks really good! I like a well behaved serpent ...for a minute there I thought they were attacking I decided I was going to stick to the paints that I am comfortable with so,...Duplicolor it is Tornado Red. ToRrrrNaado almost sounds Italian that way Then I started on the wheels and tires.. recognize that McGyver setup Scott,...? I also made up a gimbal setup for the engine,.. kinda wish I hadn't, I might have been almost done by now,...nahh Anywho.. thanks for stopping in and commenting,..All Comments, Questions,and Critiques are always welcome. Cheers Edited March 26, 2019 by Belugawrx forgot Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 On 3/16/2019 at 7:40 PM, Twokidsnosleep said: Smoking along on this one!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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