Belugawrx Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I built up the KRACO Special last year and found it a very enjoyable build, So when I found this (factory wrapped) at a decent price, I couldn't resist....getting it... opening it.... starting it,.... I guess its a palate cleanser, during the 312T4 build, down in Big Boys I find that these kits are like a jigsaw puzzle, to get a good finish on the front nose joint, I need to take off and pin, the front running gear,... Glue, fill, sand and seal the body halves together,... then put in the seat, firewall, ... I needed to put a 1mm shim under the seat to raise it up to the cockpit rail This is the seam that doesn't belong GF Models (www.fg-models.eu) driver figure fits in nicely with a retro helmut Arie would have liked I think.. If anyone has a walkaround of this car, or knows where to find one... Back in a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lapsdown Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I'll be watching with interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) Glad you started a thread on this build Bruce. When I got back into building after many years away from the hobby I built one of the Monogram Indy car kits. I'll be following. Edited April 5, 2019 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 I got some more done on Arie.. The decals were shot, so hand painted the red and white glued the body halves.. Fill sand Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 11, 2019 Author Share Posted April 11, 2019 (edited) These came today from Indycals No chance of those silvering ,...there IS no clear film ..Love it ! Also gave Arie appropriate footwear...never to be seen again, but hey...you know Arie Arie Luyendyk .. wouldn't put that NEAR a spinning fan belt..but he could drive ! Final dry fit,...I hope This can all be taken apart before going to paint and decal (thumbs up) Cheers Edited April 11, 2019 by Belugawrx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Looking good! Love these cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Well Bruce your doing a great job, I've met Arie when he was over here at Silverstone where I was a marshall for a bit over 25 years! As soon as I saw Provimi Veal I had to look in, I saw this on TV in the UK in the day, but was out 2 years ago visiting our eldest son outside Calgary, then my wife and I went up to Alaska! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 Thanks guys, Patrick, your welcome, everywhere you go. I think I got the seams done . and because I can't leave well enough alone ,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Started and.. 'bout finished the 'Indycal' work I will give it another 'Future' coat tomorrow,... and hopefully... final assembly Q,C,+C's welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince66 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Really looking great remember this car well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Paint & decals look great Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Coming along nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 A really great livery from a fantastic era of Indy car racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 Thanks guys Welp, final assembly day came and,... I had to add more details and stare at other peoples fantastic builds , and almost 2 weeks later,....went ok. Arie is on his way to park this Under Glass Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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