Brudda Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 Hello this is a tamiya ra273. 1/12 scale. 1966 f1 car. The build is not accurate. I jazzed it up a bit. The original is ivory white, I painted it pearl white. The seat is supposed to be black. I painted it flat red. The mirrors are supposed to be white. I painted them metallic red. Kit bashed with model factory hiro parts. The brakes and tires wheel rim outer are MFH parts. Used some scale auto photoetch. I recieved a bunch of incomplete MFH models. My buddy Mark had several incomplete mfh kits and was going to throw them out. He asked if I wanted the parts and I took them. I was hoping that I could make a complete kit , but no. So I have a bunch of extra mfh parts. The mfh parts really helped this tamiya kit. The kit is actually pretty generic. It’s a 1967 tamiya kit. I think Bandai had this kit also . If you decide to find one of these kits , stay away from the 1967 issue. Get the 1982 or the 2006 reissue. The plastic in the 1967 issue that I have is very, very brittle. I bought one kit for $10 and the 1982 kit for $15. Both were incomplete kits but with both I could make one. Even though the build is not accurate I had experimented on a few things and again learned alot. Hope you like. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 I’m digging it, Bruce! You always stated that this one was not going to be an exact replica. I actually like some of the changes that you instituted! Nice looking model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 2 minutes ago, Nacho Z said: I’m digging it, Bruce! You always stated that this one was not going to be an exact replica. I actually like some of the changes that you instituted! Nice looking model! Thank you John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 Beautiful job on your Honda. Very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 32 minutes ago, Jim B said: Beautiful job on your Honda. Very well done. Thank you Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 That is gorgeous! Great job, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 A beautiful model. Nice detailing and beautiful paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 3 hours ago, bbowser said: That is gorgeous! Great job, thanks for sharing. Thank you bbowser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 37 minutes ago, Roger U said: A beautiful model. Nice detailing and beautiful paint. Thank you Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 Bruce...really like your rendition of this car. It looks super sharp. Followed you WIP and can relate to some of your struggles. But you came out on top and that is what counts. well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 sharp builde Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 21 minutes ago, Rich Chernosky said: Bruce...really like your rendition of this car. It looks super sharp. Followed you WIP and can relate to some of your struggles. But you came out on top and that is what counts. well done. Thank you Rich. It did kick me in the groin a few times, that’s for sure. But just focused on one part at a time and it was finished. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 4 minutes ago, bondo bill said: sharp builde Thank you Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 Even if may not be an authentic replica of the real car, you created a superb model, Bruce - looks awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 Outstanding build, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 Very nice looking model of a nostalgic F1 car. Always liked this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 4 hours ago, 1959scudetto said: Even if may not be an authentic replica of the real car, you created a superb model, Bruce - looks awesome! Thank you Helmut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 3 hours ago, PappyD340 said: Outstanding build, well done! Thank you Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 1 hour ago, TonyK said: Very nice looking model of a nostalgic F1 car. Always liked this car. Thank you Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 17 Author Share Posted November 17 1 hour ago, SpikeSchumacher said: Very nice! Thank you Mathias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave B Posted November 17 Share Posted November 17 That looks really good Bruce, you should be pleased with the outcome. Look good on my shelf!! Dave B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 18 Author Share Posted November 18 15 hours ago, Dave B said: That looks really good Bruce, you should be pleased with the outcome. Look good on my shelf!! Dave B Thank you Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Beautiful model, Bruce. The MFH bits really bring it to life. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted November 30 Share Posted November 30 Amazing what you have done with this poor old kit. The combination of your great skills and the stash of MFH parts have allowed you to make it look really beautiful. Splendid job sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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