mitchy Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) Tamiya model #10004 At last, though still in need of two small details, I leave this model under glass. My first of many, hopefully. Combination of afternoon daylight and direct flash. Edited August 17, 2019 by mitchy Incorrect title - now rectified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy Posted August 14, 2019 Author Share Posted August 14, 2019 (edited) I just need to add a rear view mirror and fix the paint on the sills, and maybe add some seatbelts. The driver is included, but I don’t think I shall use it. Edited August 14, 2019 by mitchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 That is really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Excellent build. Really captures the look of the 1:1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Excellent work. Looks really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Looks amazing, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakdoggi Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 That's one beautiful model. Well executed. Congratulations and here's to many more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Love the finished pics Mitchy. Any chance of shooting some pics in daylight outside? I bet the light dances off the body. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucket T Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Can't wait to see your next build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 Nice! Perfect build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 A really nice looking model , well done . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 Some full daylight sunshine pics as ordered. I need to work on a show stand for these models... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) After taking these pictures I can see some small details need to be finished. But no rush. I am however very happy with the body and engine modifications; the Naca ducts on the doors and body pin recesses, plus the riveted-on fairing over the oil cooler and rear wheels make a huge difference to the whole piece. All in all I am satisfied with my first (finished) scale car model in decades! Edited August 17, 2019 by mitchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 And here are the naked shots if you missed them ‘on the bench’: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 About as well done as any I've seen. Isn't the kit listed as 1/18??? That's the reason I've passed om getting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Looks Amazing!! Well done sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) Modifications to the standard model include; Exhaust tips lengthened, inlet trumpets lengthened, rear piggy-back transmission oil cooler, all hoses, control cables through cockpit, steering/suspension arms and brackets at front, naca ducting, body pin recesses and riveted body fairings. It is indeed a 1/18th model. One of Tamiya’s first plastic cars, and originally battery-powered motor-driven in original 1970 format. It still has the battery compartments and their hinged covers in the chassis side pods on this 1995 version. Edited August 17, 2019 by mitchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchy Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) I now realise that I put 1/16 in the title, and it appears in Big Boys. This is an error; it is in fact 1/18 scale. Title now correct. Edited August 17, 2019 by mitchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper018 Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 On 8/14/2019 at 7:37 PM, Gramps46 said: Excellent build. Really captures the look of the 1:1. Very nice - I will keep the pics as a reference when doing mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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