dougwintz Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Spent some time building these kits, the Ebbro Brabham Honda F2 BT18, Lotus 49B Ford and Tamiya Honda RA272. Salute to Rich Chernosky who did a similar series and a great set of builds. Some things I learned. It's a shame you can't see all the suspension parts once the car is built because there's a lot of great detail. The Ebbro kits are for me, very, very difficult. I found that dry fitting the pieces first (especially suspension), then applying a small about of glue while they were in place worked best. I put the tires on to the brake drums first, then glued that unit to the rest of the suspension. That way I didn't destroy the work I already put together by trying to press the tires into brakes. I ran out of patience with the gold decals on the Lotus - I should have painted that detail. So you are looking at a version that never existed. I'm going to build this car again sometime and do that. Always something to learn. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 nice builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Great looking F1 cars!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Good looking models with very nice detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Nice enough for their own glass case. The details and shapes of that era F1 cannot be beaten.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Doug...thank you for the kind words and mention in you post. It looks like you have really stepped up top the plate. All three of those are great builds. The F-2 Brabham is a particulary nice kit and was one of my first posts on this forum. Very glad to be your inspiration. I just moved and it has taken me months just to get set back up but I am almost there. Was looking at the stash just yesterday so hopefully there is more to come. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Those are some great looking F1 cars. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Three very attractive Formula racers. Very interesting to see the Brabham next to the Honda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Nice set! All three beautifully done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Great looking builds and very nice detailing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 They're exceptional builds of what appears to be a very nice kit Doug. Tks for sharing. Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Very cool! Nice builds of some great vintage F1 cars. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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