1:24 Hasegawa Lancia Stratos + GP Modelling 24V engine / rear frame transkit

[Technics]

Two coats of clear, wet sanded and one more coat applied. I’m letting it rest a good while before making off the black areas and any polishing I may do. It could end up being dulled back down depending on the degree of weathering i will attempt but it’s fun trying to get a nice finish. 

I began painting the motor with Tamiya and Vallejo.

 

[MarkJ]

Body is looking excellent and hard to believe how good the motor looks when you remember how it started with all the strings attached. This 3-d printing is amazing stuff. Someday I would love to purchase a kit and give it a go.

[Technics]

I had the nerve today to mask off and tackle the black areas. It went ok, a 7.5/10, there will be cleanup. The clear has alot of flaws in it sadly but the model is by far the most intimidating and complex I’ve attempted. As a complete package it’ll be nice from a distance.

I cut down my thinnest tape by half, sometimes a third to get the right thickness or flexibility. I want to do the “tape on and cut away with a blade” technique but no matter how new a blade I always find the tape tears just a bit or isn’t the exact line you aimed for while stressing if your cutting into the body/ part. I find taping just better.

From the paint bin a perfect satin finish match wheel colour coming up.

 

Edited January 17 by Technics

[Technics]

It could be better, but one must continue. There is no lack of bottled paint touch up that will be needed. The magnet hinged rear is also fully functioning and in place. Sometimes it needs an extra firm push to sit tightly. Happy to be where I am with it. 
 

Next up, alot of lamps!

[MarkJ]

M.M. It looks pretty perfect to me. How you got a model that small to end up so crisp in construction and paint and decaling is a major feat. You should definitely be proud of this one.

[steveracer]

This model looks great!  I commend you on the flat black application and especially the taping, which must have taken an hour or so.  When I use Tamiya tapes, and others, I still get etching on the clear because the tape is on the surface for at least that hour of prep time, and the adhesive attacks the clearcoat.  Yours looks great, and I recommend a little dulling down as you mention as these cars were never "shiny" and as soon as they hit the first stage, they come into their own with a "competition patina".  

[Technics]

Begun to brush paint details on the body, masking touch ups with paint, lamp housings & lenses. Fused the lamps to the body. I’m releved the magnet and hinge work as they should. As it’s all CA glued in its final place.. permanently ideally!

I started to appreciate how small the model is when handling the clear parts, tiny as the car itself! They can be mistaken for scrap trimmings when they’re off the sprue.

The wheels sit vibrant now, some reference photos show a much more lemon yellow but I went with a more orangey reference photo / colour . I’m not replicating an exact stage or race. It’s a kit car for all we know  

Fused on painted and backed front and side clear lenses.

 

Began inspecting the photo etch detail up set I have. I don´t know how much I´ll be using from the PE sheet but I will use as much as I see fit! 

I removed and began to shape the front grill. So precise and accurate it seemed at first glance.

I bent the mesh around a exacto blade handle to match the curvature of the front of the body.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 31 by Technics

[Technics]

Surge of inspiration came so I opened up the remaining resin parts of the kit that I haven’t touched since summer. I primed the next batch of small parts. 

Rear struts mounted. 

The motor has been painted and washed a few times over and has been sealed once. Plenty left to do on it, the exhaust I mocked up briefly and decided I want to make it white. I tried to modulate the colour and make it all look realistic / interesting. I will continue to matte down and dust it in white it should turn out ok. 

I’m out of realm here but am inspired and there’s no lack of images available online.

 

 

Technically this could apply more towards my other build(s) as I will not go this heavy on the Lancia but I’ll post it here. I experimented with dirt and with rust.

The left is pigments applied, and removed and matte clear coated. The right is rust by applying 4-5 colours with a spounge and slouched about. I am super surprised how well both sides turned out. I am very happy.  

I would do it much more stubble with a top layer exposing only fractions of the rust is the idea. Small bits on the exhaust maybe well see how it feels.

 

 

Finally I had the idea of trying to mimick fibreglass. It could be simply colour or Tamiya diluted puddy applied to the Desired surface but I thought I’d take it a bit further and try to get the fiber hairs / strands. I applied wood glue and sprinkled on household spices at first. I was being careful as it smelled delicious immediately. I went out and bought some railroad grass strands which fitted the scale more. I applied them and am now experimenting of how to seal and paint them a yellowish pale brown tint / shade. Clear coat did not do much to my liking but get absorbed so what you see here is layers of different types of clear gel / resin / micro klear etc. 
 

The airbox will be in this raw fiberglass as well as the inner of the entire rear clamshell. Just because I haven’t done it before and to get over the hump of doing high gloss only.

 

 

 

[Technics]

I fused the clear lenses onto the rear. Happy with the result. Here is how it looks unfinished underneath so far.

Some examples of how the clamshells are finished or not finished rather. I am going to aim for a faded beige yellowish half dirty look which will probably be mainly paint maybe putty, the feel grass like flocking is a bit overkill for now at the least way I’ve tried. 

Black was the plan initially but it’s a but more interesting with a modulated warm colour for the inner clamshell.

 

[MarkJ]

MM. It's so impressive how you can keep the lines so crisp between colors at this scale. And to do weathering is really beyond what most of us would even try to do because of the realism factor that goes into good weathering. Keep up the awesome work. It's so enjoyable to watch your journey through this build. I will kind of be sad when you post the final photos in the Under-glass forum for this model.

[Technics]

@MarkJ That’s some very kind and encouraging words thanks for that! I often see only flaws, but try to see the big pictrue and just enjoy the process regardless of the result.

I outlined and brush painted the first layer of two of black on the inside of the clamshells that will be seen when the model is complete. Not 100% decided if I’ll leave it at that or elaborate on the fibreglass. 

I started to plan out the interior and began applying some PE parts. Super rewarding process it is.

 

[absmiami]

hey  -  who's that guy with the white hair leaning into the eng compartment ??  -  looks like he went looking for the engine and just found it !  ...  ..

[Technics]

I dove into the first plumbing details. Duel fuel tanks to a center ventilation outlet from what I gather. The motor will be permanently fused into the frame soon allowing more auxiliary items to go onto the frame rendering any detail work impossible so it was time for this. I detailed combining fittings, silicon tubes, and zip tie clamps. Pretty rewarding when looking back at it. A small tear formed in the gold firewall, it’ll be touched up and conceiled by the motor. Things appear a but over saturated on photos I’ll dust the motor later toning it down. Last photo with the blade is a reminder of the scale.

 

[Technics]

- I glued in the firewall lexan / window which I outlined in a black permanent marker first and applied a self adhesive smoke tint vinyl to add a bit of character.

- Began painting the center console controls. 

- I wanted a splash of colour so I went with a deep wine red flock for the seats. It’s hard to capture on photos as the colour is changing but it feels mature and a bit different.. A bit of art instead of a historian 😃

- Made one of many harness belts which I aim to sling naturally onto the seats once it’s all in place. The exact placement is not final.

 

 

[nitro_alltrac]

Incredible build so far! 

That transkit is unbelievable.

[SpeedAndViolence]

Such an amazing build... Can't wait to see your next post! 

[Technics]

Experiencing progress is rewarding and addicting which lead me to finish the majority of the interior not including door cards and the instrument panel. Electrical and braided lines, extinguishers, harnesses and both seats are in. I feel I’ve achieved a balanced look. By far the most detail I’ve endured doing.

 

 

 

 

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[Technics]

Windscreen dusted in matte clear.

Wing Mirrors on

Dry brushed the instrument panel for a scuffed look. Added kit decals and detailed it with drops of transparent paint to simulate various lamps.

I flocked the inner pockets of the door cards and fused it all into the main body / front clamshell.

Very satisfying to see it in this condition as I’ve been building this monster since June. My biggest learning from this build will be patience, and to take breaks. It’s a struggle don’t let some of you the images fool you

 

[steveracer]

Don't forget to sand the surface of the tires, and add some depth to those beautiful wheels......   

[Mattilacken]

Great work there! looks superb! 

[Technics]

Short but sweet. I fused in some spark plug rubber bases onto the motor and distributor assembly.

[titino]

Excellent!

[SpeedAndViolence]

I admit.. I didn't give the Lancia Stratos much thought, until you the shared photos of privately owned versions. After checking out your build progress, I'm thinking that I really need to get one of these kits. Excellent work!!

Thanks for the inspiration! 

Edited April 4 by SpeedAndViolence

[Technics]

@SpeedAndViolence It was like a bit for me. I fell in love and re discovered the Stratos via the current day tribute replica cars being built by Hawk and LB specialists. I will build a 1/12 as a road car in the future.

I had complete tunnel vision the past few days and did not let off the modelling throttle. A milestone moment I have been wanting to experience since opening the box back in June 2024. The amount of work it took to get here is more then any kit I’ve built in my hobby career so I am really proud. I permanently fused the motor assembly into the frame! 
 

Neither kits used in this project come with wiring / plumbing or any multimedia so I am piecing it together from an array of off the shelf material. Most ends of each cable I double or triple up on the tube diameter creating a boot, very rewarding process. I am cross referencing photos, the newly developed ? Italeri 1/12 kit / Doyusha? and the references the transkit did provide.

Still have a way to go but it´s never been more complete. Components missing, final placement of wiring incomplete.

It´s not a replica from a certain rally stage, or an example of engineering so there will be inconsistencies and that´s fine. It´s a model and not my goal 

 

4-6 hours of wiring easily. Getting the motor into the chassis took a good 20 minutes if gentle fiddling trying not to get too many causalities. The 6 air funnels are Molotow paint. Indistinguishable from actual metal in person. 

Edited April 7 by Technics

[Technics]

Project has been concluded. Thank you everyone.