Modlbldr Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I just finished this build today. A Tamiya kit that I picked up unstarted for $15 and built for my wife. She liked the little car and picked out the paint. It is Rust-Oleum Marigold. The only changes to the kit were spark plugs wires (which ended up interfering with the hood, so I had to thin the center of the underside of the hood. It looks like the hood is sitting high in the front but this is actually a design feature of the hood. Hope you like it. Comments and criticisms welcomed. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbray47 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Looks amazing! Classy little sports car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 very nice, looks great and great detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Thanks fellas. I enjoyed this one. Tamiya makes some nice, well designed kits. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Very nice work Tom, it looks really good. Looks like there are some delicate details to handle on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf-100 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Great looking model! Love the color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Very nice build, when I came to England in 1976, my English teacher had one of these in pretty much the same colour, loved the car, not the teacher so much...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Basher Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 That's a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Looks great! That's easily one of my favorite Tamiya kits so it's always good to see one built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Very cleanly built. Beautiful looking paint and the under hood details look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 Thanks fellas! I took it home last night to give to my wife. I built it for her. She loved it! Made me feel good. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Very nice. I've often looked at one of these, how was the construction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Snazzy paint job along with the details make this one good lookin' ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Turned out great. That color suits that car to a T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 4 hours ago, bbowser said: Very nice. I've often looked at one of these, how was the construction? Thanks. The kit went together beautifully. I didn't have any trouble with it at all. Thanks guys for the nice comments. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 No criticisms, it's a stunner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Very nice! Great color choice. What clear did you use over the Rustoleum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 20, 2020 Author Share Posted August 20, 2020 5 hours ago, Matt T. said: Very nice! Great color choice. What clear did you use over the Rustoleum? Thanks. I used Testors Wet Look Clear over the paint. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Great looking build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Driver Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 That is a sweet Alfa you have there! 15 bucks ? That's a heckuva deal for that kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 9 hours ago, Dodge Driver said: That is a sweet Alfa you have there! 15 bucks ? That's a heckuva deal for that kit! Thanks. Yeah, I was surprised when I looked on eBay for another one to buy and the one I found went for $76. Thanks for the nice comments guys. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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