IJ001 Posted September 30, 2017 Posted September 30, 2017 Saw this on eBay a couple of weeks ago. A business seller back in the UK who I know personally was offering it at a ridiculously cheap price because the box was worn. Even with the postage out here to Middle Earth it was a steal, so after decision making process that could be measured in nano-seconds, I snapped his hand off. It arrived on Tuesday and I started it on Wednesday afternoon. Two sessions in and I'm well into the engine, transmission and mounting sub-assembly. Lots of pre-painting with AK 'Xtreme Metals' (outstanding enamel lacquers, highly recommended) - absolutely loving this already, incredible engineering by Tamiya. Stay tuned folks this is simply flying together at the moment. Ian
superbike-shaun Posted September 30, 2017 Posted September 30, 2017 Good going so far,i love this kit,.good LUCK!
mr68gts Posted September 30, 2017 Posted September 30, 2017 The kits is nice and goes together well. Only issue I had was with the rear suspension. I built the clear view version but painted the front half of the body.What you have done looks good and you have made good progress!Paul
IJ001 Posted October 5, 2017 Author Posted October 5, 2017 Somewhat unexpectedly, managed to grab some bench time this afternoon and made some progress. So just the direct drive shafts & axles from the gearbox to finish painting and attaching and that is it for the whole powerplant & transmission sub-assemblies done, and I can move on to the front radiator & steering 'bits'. I also mixed-up and sprayed some 'olive black' on the interior sections, chassis plate & firewall etc, so it's all good to go. More next week hopefully. Ian.
IJ001 Posted October 14, 2017 Author Posted October 14, 2017 Progress - All the interior is complete... ...and the body is primed (but not yet rubbed down). Next, paint !! Ian.
FabbricaP Posted October 14, 2017 Posted October 14, 2017 Looking great! One of the better looking GT1 cars of its day imo, love that livery.
Mixalz Posted October 14, 2017 Posted October 14, 2017 Beauty! Great example of this kit.My brother started this kit as a child and boy was it ugly. Glue/paint bomb. I still have some of the parts left over!
IJ001 Posted November 6, 2017 Author Posted November 6, 2017 Finally got around to applying a couple of coats of Tamiya white on the body... As usual instead of drying full glossy white, it's dried somewhere between gloss and satin - no matter I've rubbed it back with a 3200 Micro polishing sheet so it's smooth like a mirror now and ready for decalling at the weekend. Hey remember all that beautiful detail on the block and transmission... This is all you can see now !! - more after next weekend - we have a show here and I'm taking the Porsche with me to do a decalling presentation. AFN Ian.
JeroenM3 Posted November 6, 2017 Posted November 6, 2017 Cool build, this model is very high up on my WANT list.... will follow this closely!
IJ001 Posted November 7, 2017 Author Posted November 7, 2017 It's a superb kit Jeroen, whenever you see one, don't hesitate, it really is that good. Ian.
aurfalien Posted November 7, 2017 Posted November 7, 2017 Hi,Wow, simply put; a superb build!Love it!
maltsr Posted November 7, 2017 Posted November 7, 2017 Looking great Ian, can't wait to see it at the weekend!
IJ001 Posted November 14, 2017 Author Posted November 14, 2017 Decals are beginning to happen. Absolutely no problems so far. Ian.
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