Scale-Master

I usually build a couple/few 1/43rds annually. Mostly out of the box. I like SMTS kits, the decals are the weak point, but that's a non issue for me. The Turbine car above is SMTS with my decals.

No I don't. I have the 1/16 scale kit, but it's missing a couple pieces. And since I built this one I'm good.

The leading edge of the left wing was filled in and reshaped. That's a little better…

Yeah, I got it in June. It's an amazing collection of excellent tooling. You can read all about it in the review I wrote for another model magazine soon.

Installing the glass and headlight covers. So far so good…

Yes, I need another project on my workbench. SMTS kit from the 80's. Nicely cast white metal. The body needed a little clean-up from worn molds, but overall it is quite nice.

After straightening and some clean up (there was a lot of filled in and crusty areas due to a worn mold) it's starting to come along. A small chisel was very helpful. The fan fits pretty well but the casting is rough. The rear wing still needs more work.

Thanks! No masking, no pen, just freehand flat black brush painting around the chrome.

After building the new Gordon Murray GMA T.50 last month I felt the need to build this. Western Models white metal kit in 1/43rd from 1981. Like many of these kits, some of the parts are a little deformed. Besides the bent cockpit area, one wing is missing part of the leading edge and it also has some missing material at the fill points.

Windshield with chrome and rubber trim.

Exhaust system is installed...

Airboxes/radiators and driveline are now attached to the monocoque...

Trust me, it is blue…

You might to refer to the first post in the thread Rich, I'm not moving as fast as it may look. And thanks! I would encourage you to dig it out and build it, it is a nice kit; just be cautious with the decals if it is the first issue like mine. The rear suspension/transmission is pretty much done...

Dash. Interior is done.

Interior progress.

Thanks!! I was a bit disappointed to see this. It was visible on both sides. I filled it with CA and continued to paint it Wolf Blue.

More progress on the tub and front suspension...

Mostly finished cockpit/seat. Once it is installed into the monocoque the rest of the interior parts will be installed.

Finished underside.

I test fitted the exhaust, but it needs to be dirtied up a bit before final installation.

The finished engine bay.

The wheels are part of why I wanted to build this kit. I'm not a fan of these iconic hubcaps, but they looked to be engineered so well I just had to build them.

The rear suspension and engine were added. So was a little surface rust on the brake drums.

The basic chassis pan is pretty much done. I opted to go with paint instead of decals... I used the Tamiya kit provided foil for the internal heat shield. I also painted most of the cockpit exterior, but will accent it with some C/F decals. Seat is ready for the harnesses...