Mazda 767B "1992 JSPC" (Hasegawa, 1/24 scale)

[MarkJ]

I haven't had too much luck with the Molotow stuff. It doesn't seem to ever dry and if you touch it after you are done it dulls terribly. You are right about the AlcladII , you almost have to be perfect with the application of it or it doesn't look anything like chrome.

[Lobo2me]

Hi Thomas;

Firstly, Thomas, I must say your work on the Hasegawa 767B is truly impressive! The paint, decals, and photography are all top-notch. I'm particularly grateful for the tip on the Revell chrome spray. I've already ordered a can, and I'm eagerly looking forward to giving it a shot.

Meanwhile, on another note, last year, I got the bug to finally build a tribute to the 1991 Le Mans-winning Mazda 787B-002. I was lucky enough to see it race that year, but full disclosure: I could only attend the first six hours of Le Mans because of work commitments. The Paris Airshow always gets in the way, one way or another, every other year.

Back to the build. At the time, I couldn't find the Tamiya model, so I ordered a Hasegawa kit and a set of Studio27 decals. I figured I could make the necessary modifications. But while the Hasegawa was in transit, I found the Tamiya model. When the Hasegawa arrived, I decided to build that as practice while waiting for the other kit to arrive, but with a different made-up paint scheme. It was a good exercise to learn a lot about the finicky decals.

Then, it was time for the 1991 winner. I tried to replicate the engine compartment and capture all exterior details accurately. I thought I'd share both here for your amusement.

All the best,

Steve