Scale-Master Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 This is a Fujimi kit of Aryton Senna’s cart (according to the box) circa 1981. It is 1/20 scale probably to go with other 1/20 scale F1 models. (Sure would be nice if it were 1/12…) The kit apparently was molded to allow for other versions including one with some fairings. Instructions show to cut off the mounting pins from the frame... Well, most of them, as I found out after painting… (Nothing that wasn’t easily touched up.) I added the three seat supports to the frame before shooting it with Tamiya Bright Red.
afx Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 I've thought about buying this kit a few times. Never seen one built. I'll be following.
Scale-Master Posted October 22, 2015 Author Posted October 22, 2015 I've never seen one built either... The tires were not true, especially the fronts. But the center holes for the rims were uniform. I reshaped and trued them on the lathe using the rim holes as the mounting points. I was disappointed that the nicely printed Dunlop tire side wall lettering was not backed in white so they were useless over black tires. Fortunately I had a set of yellow Dunlop decals I already made for a Hot Wheels project handy, and they were only a tiny bit undersized compared to the kit ones. Better than nothing…
Art Laski Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) Mark,This is very cool. I'm glad you're building this and sharing it. I have one of these Fujimi kits too, just not the Senna version, that I want to paint up like my own karts were.I'm not sure what level of accuracy you're going for, but one note is that the strap under the seat with the center hole in it doesn't exist in a real kart. Since you made some really nice and accurate seat posts, you could remove it and still be able to mount the seat. The wheels look awesome.Art Edited October 23, 2015 by Art Laski
misterNNL Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 Nice project.I had no idea this kit even existed.Thanks for sharing.
Jurva Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 My friend's doing this too. He hated the molded streering arms and redid those from brass. Have to warn him about those decals.
Scale-Master Posted October 23, 2015 Author Posted October 23, 2015 This one is being built straight from the box. Well, except apparently for the decals. The engine is made up of two main pieces; the crankcase and the head.
espo Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 This looks like it could be a fun build. I have never heard of this kit. Look forward to following your build.
Scale-Master Posted October 24, 2015 Author Posted October 24, 2015 The steering linkage was hand painted per the instructions color call-outs. Then the skid plate and fuel cell were installed. Pedals, front bumper and steering column were next. So far it is a nice fitting little kit.
slusher Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 Your always building something really cool Mark..
Scale-Master Posted October 24, 2015 Author Posted October 24, 2015 Thanks Carl, I like to enjoy what I'm working on... The engine and seat were mounted to the frame. I am noticing more and more that the kit is a bit simplistic and lacking in some details. While it would make for a much better piece if it were detailed more, I’m too far in to address most of what is missing. I’ll definitely just build it OOB as originally planned.
aurfalien Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 Looks very cool and a lot of fun!I was thinking about getting into 1:1 carting.Soemthing my wife and I could have a lot of fun doing.
Scale-Master Posted October 24, 2015 Author Posted October 24, 2015 My wife rode and I cycles before met. Now she doesn't like the safety odds (or how we don't heal as quickly), so no more for me. The times we've played with karts she was very competitive.
Foxer Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 I've never seen this kit ind it's sure a pretty fancy kart!Really enjoying the build.
Scale-Master Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 The rear axle, brake rotor, chain and sprockets are on it as well as the number plates. The decals were resistant to solvent and surprisingly took a good half hour to get them settled down.
Scale-Master Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 The exhaust pipe has been installed.
John Teresi Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Mark......pretty cool little project .......the colors really pop and the detail is typical "Scale Master" style
Bumblebi Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 Cool build, and seems to be a simple but really good looking kit I'd say.
Scale-Master Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 The wheels were a very tight fit onto the axle and I didn’t think they would seat all the way on so I opened up the holes in the rear wheels with a drill bit by hand so they would slide on. I still need to put the steering wheel on it, but that will wait until I get more work done on the figure.
Scale-Master Posted October 26, 2015 Author Posted October 26, 2015 I started assembling the driver figure and positioned his left arm so the steering wheel was straight and let the cement dry. Then I did the same with his right arm.
Ryan S. Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Nice build of a cool little kit. Thanks for sharing Mark.
Art Laski Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 (edited) This one is being built straight from the box. Well, except apparently for the decals. I don't blame you. Sometimes these little projects can turn in to big ones! Everything looks great, Mark! Edited October 26, 2015 by Art Laski
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