surfjunke Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 I finally got the chance to try one of Tameo's 1/43rd "super kits". This was my first attempt & it was quite a challenge & fun build. The kit has over 250 pieces! Mostly photo etch stainless steel, beautifully cast metal & lots on tiny turned aluminum parts. I built this kit box stock except for some wiring, plumbing & replacing the under size rear springs. This is the interior that was made up of many photo etch parts that were folded up & slotted together & the parts "clicked" together for an incredibly fine fit. I soldered a few of the joints & the interior was ready for the front suspension, interior & other tiny bits. Here is the engine,trans & rear suspension. Mostly from white metal parts. The new springs were fine brass wire wrapped around an appropriate size drill bit. The wire was from Detail Master. The paint used was Tamiya acrylics & some Alclad. Here is the finished kit with the body panels on. Finish was Tamiya acrylics & Dupont 2 part clear. Tameo always supplies 2 sets of decals with their kits & I am always thankful for that. The front & rear wings were cast metal parts that were sanding smooth & polished. The Ferrari with the body panels removed. This was the most incredible kit I have ever had the chance to build! Every thing fit & I had no assembly problems with the kit at all! A major challenge to build, but also a lot of fun (I know, I said that already). I would like to try a few more of these Tameo kits. Thank you for looking & enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Excellent build. Nice detail... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader101 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Beautiful work...that's a real gem! I have the Tameo Lotus Renault 97T super kit that I've yet to attempt, need to further hone my modeling skills first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RatRod Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Beautiful!!! I always love seeing these awesome 1/43rd's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Awesome build!! How does one identify a super kit by Tameo? Is that the Silver Line series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Great looking F1 car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Very NICE!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjunke Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) Thank you for the comments. Tameo's SLK or "Silver" range, are all well detailed F1 Kits. Some of their TMK range from the 60's & 70's that had exposed engines, trans & suspensions are very detailed. Their "Super" kits are in their WTC range, World Champ kits. Edited December 16, 2013 by surfjunke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migace Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 That's fantastic very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acmiaz Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Very nice work Scott thanks for posting it. Your right about the quality of Tameo they are my favorite 1/43 model manufacturer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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