1974 Hongqi RedFlag Limo

[BIGTRUCK]

Not a hard build , if parts had a better fit it would be considered a snap kit. Some parts needed to be trimmed to fit the locator holes and others holes needed to be bigger. The kit just needs detailing to look decent. All lights are clear so rear lights were hit with clear red and same with the front amber lights. The hood is hard to open when the hinge is installed but the engine is a pretty lame so closed is fine with me. I built it with rear passenger privacy shield installed on the rear seat sides. Interior is Buff Tan with Maroon dash. I'll make some front red flags one day when I find some really thin material.

Edited March 21 by BIGTRUCK

[stavanzer]

Great Work on a rare kit!

You really did an excellent job on the finish.

 

Good Show.

[hedotwo]

Nice build and great subject!

[happy grumpy]

nice build. First time I see one built.  Nice to see an unusual subject being shown. Thanks for sharing.

[lordairgtar]

I know your model is done and it's really nicely done. Small detail that really isn't important but the tail lamp had a small amber or orange lens in the light on the bottom.

[PappyD340]

Very nice build!

[STU111]

Nice work on an unusual subject. Only needs a figure of the Chinese president waving to the crowd. 👍🏻

[Mike 1017]

Outstanding

[BIGTRUCK]

On 3/20/2025 at 4:53 PM, lordairgtar said:

I know your model is done and it's really nicely done. Small detail that really isn't important but the tail lamp had a small amber or orange lens in the light on the bottom.

I was able to add some clear yellow and yellow mixed with alcohol and put on lower part of the light. Added chrome strip to lower trunk too. At 70 years old I over look and miss alot .😃

Yay able to add pictures 

Edited March 22 by BIGTRUCK
Try to add a picture

[slusher]

Beautiful Limo, Ken!

[TECHMAN]

AWESOME JOB!!!!   For such an odd kit, really turned out great!

DJ

[Vessey]

It's the first time I've seen this kit and you did a great job building it. For the flags you can check model ship or armor building forums, they have a few ways of doing it. One is to paint or decal it on to a piece of aluminum foil. Another is to print or paint on tissue/rice paper and use diluted PVA glue to shape it.