Williams FW24 - Juan Pablo Montoya - 2002 US Grand Prix

[kilshaw]

Hello, here is another one of my finished models.

This model has won a gold in the junior's class at the UK IPMS nationals, and two golds in the senior civilian vehicles classes at regional shows.

The Williams-BMW FW24 was used by the famous Williams F1 Team throughout the 2002 Formula One season. The #5 car was driven by Ralf Schumacher, whilst the #6 car was driven by Juan Pablo Montoya. My model represents JP Montoyas car from the 2002 United States Grand Prix, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This was one of the most controversial races in history, with a backfired staged 1-2 finish between the two Ferrari drivers. Williams race wasnt smooth either, because the two drivers collided on lap 2, when Ralf Schumacher collided with Montoya, Montoya finished the race in 4th position. My model took 5 months to build, and I used an aftermarket photo-etch set and decals. To build it as the US GP version, I had to dramatically alter the rear wing, to replicate the low-downforce setup used at the high-speed Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Thank you,

Jake

Edited May 14, 2014 by kilshaw

[cartpix]

Superb. You really know your F-1 cars. Fantastic details. It's hard to believe, you're just 15. I couldn't build, like that, when I was 15. Keep it up, you have real talent.

[slusher]

Excellent build...

[Jim Whalen]

That is looking really nice Jake - congrats on the awards you have achieved with this model. I'm sure you'll get some more if you enter it at some more shows.

[bbowser]

Great model!
Really well done, you surely have a future if you stay with it.

[Mike Kucaba]

Really nice for any age, but even more considering your age! What P/e set did you use? and what paints were used? I have a couple of these in the pile and am curious.

[Harry P.]

Wait... what? You're 15???!!!

Wow. There are a lot of adults with a lot of years experience under their belt that can't build like that!

[Nacho Z]

Jake, I'm a big fan of all race cars and really enjoy seeing them here. F1 cars are not the most popular subject on the board. Nice to see yours. Looks great! Thanks for sharing.

[Danno]

Outstanding. Especially for your age. Most 15-year-olds don't notice details!

[kilshaw]

Thanks for all your kind words

Really nice for any age, but even more considering your age! What P/e set did you use? and what paints were used? I have a couple of these in the pile and am curious.

I used the Studio 27 photoetch set and Zero paints for the body. The rest was painted with Alclad for metals and Black parts were Vallejo black.

Jake

[Silver Foxx]

This is a really top class build , so much nice detail , well done .

[PappyD340]

Outstanding. Especially for your age. Most 15-year-olds don't notice details!

x2

[fitforbattle]

x2

X3. Remember what I built when I was 15. Who doesn't fancy floating alternators and unwired distributors?

I was a real fan of JP back in these days and I remember that race. He fought well.

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[om617]

Tons of detail,sweet model you have made there.

[TFchronos]

Amazing attention to detail! Very nice work!

[JPS_Lotus]

Great build Jake! I love F1 car builds. It's nice to see the FW-24 build as I had debated a few times grabbing that kit to add to my growing pile of models in my closet, but decided against it.

I like the display you did for it, it sets it apart from how most F1 builds look.

[Jordan 191]

Wonderful!

[Jaguar man 21]

Great job

[Uliusmc]

BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH great build

[ferrarijoe]

Awsome build.

[Art Laski]

Jake, at 15 you are killing it! Keep on building and you're going to be the new Sheriff in town.