Lobo2me

Thanks Steve. Best wishes on your 767. The level of engineering and execution in most Tamkia kits make things considerably less intimidating for me. But there are always a few surprises like the occasional omission of a few parts, attach point vagary, paints not on the paint list, etc. There always seems to be something left to one's imagination a little more than it should. Funny story...when I first decided to try and re-create the car I saw run in 1991, for some goofy reason, I could not find a Tamiya 787 kits. Blame that on operator error on my part, I have since found many. But originally, I thought I'd have to go with the Hagesawa, extensively modify the body and source aftermarket decals. So I ordered the 767 kit and no. 55 decals from studio 27. Then after they were well on their way I found the Tamiya kit. So...before attempting the 787 I built this Hagesawa 767. But not wanting two cars with nearly identical liveries, I decided to change things up a bit.

A real beauty and historic. Nicely done!!!

I'm inspired and just might build one of these babies someday.

Thanks Claude. Mazda says inspiration for the bright (almost shocking) livery came from the Charge line of sportswear offered by primary sponsor Renown. After my initial post I realized I had inadvertently mixed up a couple photos with others taken in several batches during construction. I rerplaced those last night, not that anyone would notice, but I slept better!

Outstanding! Well done and done well....

Very nice clean builds and excellent execution on all three. Well done!

One of my favorite body styles....andf luv the big motor! Nice job!!

Why not? Out rageious! Well done!!!

Nice execution featuring difficult hand painted graphics, the cool custom paint scheme, and highly detailed engine and chassis. You never cease to amaze and never dissapoint! Well done Claude.

Nice rendition of one of the more unique and entertaining drag classics of the mid-60s. Well done!

Outstanding...enjoyed the WIP journey. I don't have room to display 1/12s....but wish I did so I could try my hand at this baby!

Cool choices on body color and tire decals. Agree it needs to share garage space with an EVO! Very well done!!!!

Nice job on a problem child kit. Looks great!

Way to wrestle this one to the ground. Very nice execution on a very cool classic Le Mans winner!!!!

The cacophony was truly amazing. A wide range of decibels and pitches depending on whether straight sixes, V8s, V10s, V12s, and Rotary engines. The Wankels really screamed!

Thanks Jim. The livery pays ohmage to Japanese sportswear brand Renoun. And yes, it sure is bright!

Thanks Claude. Can't wait for your next creative project. Happy modeling!

I really enjoyed building this 1/24 scale Tamiya kit box stock. Of course, I had to add a few PE parts, plug wires and plumb the engine, add some after-market decals, and various paints and finishes. Starting with Tamiya Fine Surface Primer and Mr. Surface 1000 Gray, I used many of the usual Testors automotive brush paints, plus Rust-oleum Chrome Metallic Finish spray, and duplicated the iconic race car’s paint scheme with Tamiya TS-22 Light Green and TS-96 Florescent Orange and topped it all off with TS-13 Clear. No one expected Mazda 787B-002 to be competitive. After all, the relatively small Japanese manufacturer had been competing in the most grueling endurance race on the planet, the 24 Heures du Mans, for 20 years with few positives. But in 1991, with a lot of stick-to-it-iveness, creative engineering, a clever interpretation of the rulebook, and a little luck, No. 55 became one of my favorite race cars for these three reasons. First, it would become the first Japanese car to win the prestigious race. Second, this 787B-002 has been the only pistonless rotary internal combustion engine-powered race car to make to victory circle. And, Thirdly, and most importantly, I was there to see it live! Thanks for looking…

Very cool! The host of modifications and details are impressive and the build clean and tight. You turned a Left Turn Fender Slapper into a sophisticated 24 Heures du Mans contender. Well done!

Cool subject matter this one. Faithfully recreated and a great job to boot!

That is one clean mean machine! Nice job and excellent detail!!!

Exzellent! Looks like she just rolled off the Wolfsburg assembly line.

Now yer talking! Nice job. Cool 57!!!!

Nice job! You nailed it!!!!!

Very nice job! It sure does look like this baby would be a handful through the traps. Love them short wheelbase Altereds!!!