jaymcminn Posted February 5 Posted February 5 (edited) Super excited to be working on this kit at long last. The plan is to get away from the Alitalia livery and go for something a bit different. I saw this online and decided that this was the way... Color is going to be Tamiya French Blue. Probably going to stick with the yellow wheels but Italian Red isn't out of the running yet. Interior will be black but the seat inserts and upholstery inserts on the firewall and roof will probably be burnt orange. I am going to use a few of the decals (HF with Italian flags for the sides, Lancia logos, maybe a sponsor decal or two) to add visual interest. There will be mild weathering and light grunge... My idea for this build is of a millionaire's toy in the 70s that was used for bombing around the shores of Lake Como. Edited February 5 by jaymcminn 1
jaymcminn Posted February 5 Author Posted February 5 I started with the engine. I should have gotten pics during construction but it honestly went together so well I got into a rhythm with it. Metallics are all Vallejo Metal Air... Duralumin for the block, flat aluminum for the ancillaries, and exhaust manifold for the, umm, exhaust manifolds. The heat stains on the manifolds as well as the grunge on the valve covers was Tamiya Weathering Master pastels. ALL of the detail on the engine came right out of the box, and the fit is excellent. All of the lines and wires connect up in the engine bay with many more to be added. It's going to be properly busy in there! Impressions so far are very good. Fit is excellent, but Italeri's mold quality isn't quite up to Tamiya standards and some of the decisions to allow multiple variants on the same tool are a bit frustrating. The detail is first rate, however, and I'm really enjoying this build so far. Next up is the chassis, which is ready for primer and paint. More to come soon! 7 1
Pierre Rivard Posted February 5 Posted February 5 The engine with your expertly applied weathering looks incredibly real. You're off to a great start.
Belugawrx Posted February 6 Posted February 6 This is looking really good so far, keep it up. I like the weathering on the engine👍 1
Nacho Z Posted February 6 Posted February 6 I will be following along for sure. The only thing stopping me from getting this kit is the size of it. I just don’t have anywhere to put it, so I will live vicariously through you! You are off to a great start!
steveracer Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Beautiful engine detail! Need another kit just to display the engine next to the car! Awesome skills!
jaymcminn Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 On 2/5/2025 at 4:38 PM, Pierre Rivard said: The engine with your expertly applied weathering looks incredibly real. You're off to a great start. Thanks Pierre! The next trick will be trying to replicate a bare fiberglass airbox using paint effects. I have some ideas... On 2/5/2025 at 11:04 PM, Nacho Z said: I will be following along for sure. The only thing stopping me from getting this kit is the size of it. I just don’t have anywhere to put it, so I will live vicariously through you! You are off to a great start! That's the challenge with 1/12. They actually take up the same amount of space as about four 1/24 models. I've got a spot picked out for it if it comes out as I'm hoping it will! On 2/6/2025 at 10:07 AM, steveracer said: Beautiful engine detail! Need another kit just to display the engine next to the car! Awesome skills! Fortunately most of this work is visible with the rear clamshell open, I don't think my wallet could take the hit of another one of these monsters!
charlie libby Posted February 13 Posted February 13 If i send an engine will you mske it look as real as yours WOW! I thuoght it was pictures of the real thing , its amazing
jaymcminn Posted February 13 Author Posted February 13 (edited) 3 hours ago, charlie libby said: If i send an engine will you mske it look as real as yours WOW! I thuoght it was pictures of the real thing , its amazing I think you do just fine on your own, Charlie. Coming from one of the best builders I've ever seen that means a lot. Thanks! Edited February 13 by jaymcminn
Codi Posted February 13 Posted February 13 You're off to a great start Jason......will certainly follow along and I really do like the French Blue of the car pic you shared. cheers, tim
Funkychiken Posted March 10 Posted March 10 Cool engine! If the rest is up to that quality, its going to be a fantastic build!
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