Scale-Master Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 While I was doing research on the 1/43rd scale Lotus 56 I pulled this from my stash. I decided to build it too. This is the old MPC kit in 1/25th scale. It will essentially be a curbside so that the body will fit better than having the top sections removable, but I'll build all the internal stuff too. I built up the insides, engine and suspension and was able to make it a standalone subassembly so the seam on the nose could be filled. Most of the parts are chrome plated so they were stripped first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveracer Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Im a gonn a watch this one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Scale - you know that i like to build your models - if you’re tempted to add some detail - try to fund this stuff - its perfect for the engine inlet screen - just sayin … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 FIND this stuff !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 I always thought the engine in this kit is weak, and of course, it is, but stripped of chrome it already looks much better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 14 Author Share Posted September 14 The wheels are on the simple side, but a little paint does wonders. The tires on the other hand are not correct but I'll use them anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RancheroSteve Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 Glad to see you filled the nose seam, of course. It's actually not hard to make it removable (and prototypically correct) by making a cut on the underside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 14 Author Share Posted September 14 4 hours ago, RancheroSteve said: Glad to see you filled the nose seam, of course. It's actually not hard to make it removable (and prototypically correct) by making a cut on the underside. There's actually enough flex in the bottom/nose that I didn't need to cut the bottom at all. But then it only has to go together once. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 15 Author Share Posted September 15 Undercoat for the fluorescent red. Yes, it is pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 15 Author Share Posted September 15 The red is Tamiya TS-36. This is about an hour after I painted it. It will now sit in the drying closet for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 This little tractor comes in the kit too. I assembled and painted the main components first starting with the wheels/tires. The engine… I added some detail to the muffler. And the frame with the battery and transmission installed. I added a little wiring to the engine and battery. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 I went with Tamiya Italian Red for the body parts. Warbird Decals black & brown woodgrain was used for the push board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 This is as much as I can build up of the chassis & suspension until it is installed into the lower section of the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Always thought it was great that MPC included a detailed push tractor … 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea0863 Posted September 22 Share Posted September 22 Totally enjoying watching you build this model! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted Saturday at 09:14 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 09:14 PM The decals aren't too bad, especially considering when they were printed and the process used, but all of the STP logos lacked the white outlines. So I made new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted 6 hours ago Author Share Posted 6 hours ago I cleared it a few days ago. No unexpected negative issues have manifested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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