Sauber-Mercedes C9 # 61 1989 Le Mans

[Nataan92]

Hi All,

Today i finally finished the Sauber C9. I started this kit about 10 months ago, but took a long break, due to life getting very busy. Anyway, i have linked my WIP thread, if anyone wants to see some of my progress though this build. 

Going into this build, i wanted it to be the most detailed kit i had ever done, and i think i have completed what i set out to do. I am very pleased with the final outcome of the build.

Thanks for looking

Nathan

[Tommy124]

Hi Nathan, let me the the first one to gratulate you on this great build. You have really reached a great level of detailing, as you set out to do. Handling those old decals sure wasn't easy but you managed to do that aswell. The engine compartment is looking great and "busy" - something that most Tamiya Group C car kits are lacking when built OOB. Also you have considered the silver trim lines on the outer tail light glass housing. Did you you paint this or do it by BMF?

Edited April 25, 2019 by Tommy124

[Nacho Z]

Great looking model of a great looking racer.  You’ve done an excellent job, Nathan!

[Nataan92]

1 hour ago, Tommy124 said:

Also you have considered the silver trim lines on the outer tail light glass housing. Did you you paint this or do it by BMF?

Thanks for the feedback. The silver outline around the lights is just the rear canopy part, so it is all silver paint, the clear red part just sits behind this part.

[Nataan92]

38 minutes ago, Nacho Z said:

Great looking model of a great looking racer.  You’ve done an excellent job, Nathan!

Thank you

[Tommy124]

1 minute ago, Nataan92 said:

Thanks for the feedback. The silver outline around the lights is just the rear canopy part, so it is all silver paint, the clear red part just sits behind this part.

Sorry, I meant the line on the headlight housing... 

[Gramps46]

Super job on this build, congratulations.  You really nailed it.

[Nataan92]

22 minutes ago, Tommy124 said:

Sorry, I meant the line on the headlight housing... 

oh right, No that is just the same silver paint as the body

[afx]

Turned out great Nathan.

[Deathgoblin]

Looks awesome!! 

[Slimguy]

Super nice build Nathan.  I agree with one of her other comments, you nailed this one!!

[stevehansen]

Excellent build!!!

[Gluebomber]

Really nice work, Nathan.

You got a good, "non-sparkly" silver finish that looks very realistic.  What paint did you use?

[Twokidsnosleep]

This is super buddy, really gorgeous 

 

[Hi-Po]

Well done, Nathan.

[ATHU]

Beautiful work, nice attention to detail!!

[Bill J]

Super nice build and detailing.

[Nataan92]

Thanks everyone.

7 hours ago, Gluebomber said:

You got a good, "non-sparkly" silver finish that looks very realistic.  What paint did you use?

Thanks, I just used what the kit specified which was Tamiya TS17, which i decanted, to use in my airbrush.

[FabbricaP]

Very nice, the overhead shot looks awesome

[ChrisR]

Looks great!!

[Silver Foxx]

Very nice work , a lot of great detail , well done .

[Dave B]

Looks great Nathan, a quality build.

Dave B

[Madhatter]

Mate that's an amazing build! Hope to see this at Expo this year?

[Force]

Very nice executed, the detailing is just right without overdoing it, a model to be proud of.

[Nataan92]

2 hours ago, Madhatter said:

Mate that's an amazing build! Hope to see this at Expo this year?

haha yes, that was the plan