JohnnyK Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 Well, I finally finished this beast. My review of this model follow the photos. MY REVIEW This model has over 370 parts and is one of Tamyia's first 1/12 scale models. Except for the exhaust system, it goes together pretty easily. There are a number of rubber oil lines that are tedious to install. The four wheel front suspension has a large number of moving parts which takes a long time to assemble. When finished, the streeng does not function due to interference from the brake cooling ducts. In fact, I find that the steering on all 1/12 scale models does not function properly. The engine is the real star of this model. When finished, it just looks outstanding. Too bad that the exhaust system is a disaster. The exhaust pipes are not molded very well (I replaced them with aluminum tubes) and the assembly of the exhaust headers is a nightmare. The only thing worst would be the exhaust headers on Tommy Ivo's four engine Showboat. The decals are really poor. They are very stiff and crack easily. I used a lot of MicroSol. I painted the model with Tamiya 'Blue" from a rattle can. This was the most difficult model that I have ever built. An incredible amount of patience is required. However, the final result is a very nice and unique model.
TonyK Posted October 7, 2020 Posted October 7, 2020 I like how you described it as a beast but from the review I understand. All your work produced a very nice looking model. I built the 1/20th scale but didn't think I would do the 1/12th version. Good for you on finishing it.
Funkychiken Posted October 8, 2020 Posted October 8, 2020 you are probably right, detailled and 1:12th scale kits require a lot of patience! your build looks excellent, well worth the effort!
JohnnyK Posted October 8, 2020 Author Posted October 8, 2020 (edited) Following is how I detailed the hoses. The top photo shows how the coolant hoses look straight out of the box. The hoses are molded with depressions for hose clamps, but none are included with the kit. The second photo shows the coolant hoses after I added hose clamps from my 1/12 Ford GT Mk 2. The Ford's kit included about a hundred extra PE hose clamps. The oil cooler and the radiator took three days to install!!! Day one: I installed the mounting bracket assembly (black bent pipe and silver bracket) to the car's body and let the glue set overnight. The glue has to set solid otherwise the weight of the oil cooler and radiator will pull the mounting assembly out of proper alignment. Day two: Install the oil cooler to it's mounting bracket and let the glue set overnight. Step three: Install the radiator in the same manner as the oil cooler. This is a photo of some of the oil hoses. I added thin stipes of wine bottle foil onto the ends of the hoses to represent the compression fittings that are on the 1:1 car's oil hoses. One more thing, I removed the transaxle's plastic bolt heads and replaced them with stainless steel bolt heads. Edited October 8, 2020 by JohnnyK
cobraman Posted October 9, 2020 Posted October 9, 2020 Knockout job on this. I love cars that are different and this one sure fits the bill.
JohnnyK Posted October 9, 2020 Author Posted October 9, 2020 Thanks to everyone for the kind words. I agree with Cobraman, the reason that I chose to build this model is because it is such an unusual car. Six wheels on a race car????? Now for a few mode detailing tips. The top photo is a picture of the toted from the actual 1:1 car. The bottom photo is how the tires look straight from the kit. They are way too clean looking. First I added stainless steel valves. Next I added wheel weights. The weights are small pieces of plastic that are covered with a piece of BMF to simulate the duct tape that secures the wheel weights on the actual 1:1 car. Finally I wanted to make the tires look dirty. I used Aqua Line Brown Mud as a wash on the tires. This technique only works with this product since it is water soluble, even after it dries. First I painted on the Brown Mud. Next I ran the tire over some paper towle to remove the excess wash. The wash can be reactivated with water in the event it gets too dry. The final result is a nice dirty tire (left tire). I added Brown Mud to the sides of the tires and I used a white roller ball pen to mark which side of the car the tires go on. I think that the final results look pretty realistic.
JohnnyK Posted October 11, 2020 Author Posted October 11, 2020 Thanks everyone. I had a choice for my next build, a 1/12 scale Ferrari 312 , a 1/12 scale Camaro, or a 1/24 scale Camaro. The 1/12 scale ELF exhausted me, so no more 1/12 scale models for a while. I chose the 1/24 scale Camaro. The should be fun.
Fifer Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 50 minutes ago, JohnnyK said: Thanks everyone. I had a choice for my next build, a 1/12 scale Ferrari 312 , a 1/12 scale Camaro, or a 1/24 scale Camaro. The 1/12 scale ELF exhausted me, so no more 1/12 scale models for a while. I chose the 1/24 scale Camaro. The should be fun. I built one of the Tyrells and loaned it to a hobby store here and it closed and he took it !!! I have no place to display a bunch of 1/12th's
JohnnyK Posted October 12, 2020 Author Posted October 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Fifer said: I built one of the Tyrells and loaned it to a hobby store here and it closed and he took it !!! I have no place to display a bunch of 1/12th's Isn't that call theft? The 1/12 cars take up a lot of space.
Fifer Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 8 hours ago, JohnnyK said: Isn't that call theft? The 1/12 cars take up a lot of space. It was theft and he was an a hole
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