Tamiya Ford Zakspeed Capri (Mampe)

[Ahajmano]

Hi all!! 

 

Currently on my work bench. Apparently Hans Heyer wore a pink FRC, at least that’s what my internet search resulted in. I used a dark brown wash for the shadows/weathering as his suite looked way to clean with satin clear-coat alone. Body is black enamel. Helmet decals took several coats of micro-sol. Just need to sand, polish, add decals, and clear coat. 

 

Will update with more poctures. Whatcha think? 

[Ahajmano]

Helmet awaiting clear coat, trim, and face painted 

[afx]

Headless driver figure is a little creepy but the chassis looks good.

[Ahajmano]

Less creepy? 

[Sledsel]

Cool.... Watching, never saw this kit in progress

 

 

[Ahajmano]

That’s my first time ever painting/assembling a “person”. Didn’t come out as horrible as I thought. 

Attached is with the roll cage attached. Typical a lot for a battery for when these kits were all motorized 

[Ahajmano]

Body painted with black enamel, dust inclusions sanded flush, and body polished with Tamiya coarse to level off surface finish. Next is decals, followed by clear coat. 

Edited October 3, 2018 by Ahajmano

[Ahajmano]

[Dann Tier]

LOOKING GOOD!!

[STYRENE-SURFER]

Is this what you are working on? Maybe not but the pics are nice.

http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/02/fire-breathing-neck-snapping-the-ultimate-capri/

Edited October 3, 2018 by STYRENE-SURFER

[3men2s]

I have 2 of those in my stash waiting to be build. following closely

[Italianhorses]

Have it in my stash - yours look good. 

Decals should liven this up in a hurry!

[Ahajmano]

Thanks guys! I’m essentially following the Tamiya instructions, so the interior and chassis came out a little more cartoonish than the more realistic modern kits. 

@STYRENE-SURFER it is the same car by Zakspeed, but I’m building it with the original “Mampe” livery vs. the “Würth” livery in your link. 

Check out some videos on YouTube on Zakspeed’s history and the Capri’s in particular. At the time, the motor sports world was shocked at how well they performed against the domestic (relative) German cars. 

[Ahajmano]

Sad news today. I thought the decals were going to hold up. After my fourth decal, one started disintegrating in water :(. I am pretty sure they were printed back in the 80’s. Ah well. Since no one has the Mampe decals in stock (if you find them, you are my hero), I purchased the Würth decals, black-car version. Il get back to working on it when they arrive. 

[Italianhorses]

Bummer

 

[Sledsel]

Looking good. Sorry bout your decal luck. Been there, I coat mine now

Wonder if one of these would make a good donor to make the Capri more detailed.

[Ahajmano]

Yeah never thought about it! I bout two more kids, in flushing the D&W livery so I have more chances 

[Italianhorses]

7 hours ago, Ahajmano said:

...I bout two more kids...

They sell kids now?

[Ahajmano]

What I get for typing from my phone half asleep 

I bought a set of Wurth decals for a black-base car as well. So now I have three options. Which should I go for? Love to hear everyone's opinion:

[Italianhorses]

Blue #53 looks pretty striking!

[Ahajmano]

I thought so too! i would need to steal the decals from the Tamiya kit i just got on ebay. Went for $50 bucks! these kits are starting to get rare. 

[Dave Van]

14 hours ago, Sledsel said:

Looking good. Sorry bout your decal luck. Been there, I coat mine now

Wonder if one of these would make a good donor to make the Capri more detailed.

The MonogramIMSA Miller and Ford Motorsports Mustangs are the same car slightly altered for IMSA spec. They would be perfect. 

 

 

Edited October 4, 2018 by Dave Van

[Ahajmano]

Will be another week before I get the D&W livery kit. Going to start on my Lotus Super 7 now...

[Sledsel]

The blue for sure

 

[Dave Van]

BTW nice work so far......I have one finished and 3 more to go.....