Gluebomber Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 This is the Tamiya 1/20 Lotus 99T backdated to Senna's ride in 1986 using the Museum Collection decals. The build is otherwise box stock. Paint is Tamiya spray decanted and airbrushed. All comments, positive and negative, are welcome. Thanks for looking!
Nacho Z Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 That is a thing of beauty, Larry. Absolutely gorgeous!! Wow!
bbowser Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 That is a great model! We need more Indycar / F1 subjects on here, keep them coming.
Maxicoop Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 all i can say is ....SWEET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
majel Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 That is a sweet looking car!! I've always liked the John Player Special, it is a beautiful design. Great job!
o-man Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 Negative comment?! Ok, pics are too small. Fine looking model!
Mike Kucaba Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 Very nice build. What did you do to backdate it? Is it just the decals or was this car yellow?
Harry P. Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 Negative comment?! Ok, pics are too small. Click on them.
Art Laski Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 That's great work right there. Good job!
peekay Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 Wow, that is extremely well done! Nothing gluebombish there.
ferrarijoe Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 Awesome Senna tribute. Have in engine pics.
Gluebomber Posted September 19, 2014 Author Posted September 19, 2014 Thanks for the kind words, Guys. Michael, the Tamiya kit represents the Lotus Honda 99T. It has a yellow scheme with Camel sponsor markings. Other than that, the exterior was identical to the 98T, so the only thing I changed to represent the previous year's car was to paint it black and add the JPS decals. Joe, unfortunately this one is a "curbside". The 99T used a Honda engine but the 98T Lotus was powered by Renault. The kit valve covers are engraved with "Honda" and I'm sure there are other differences between the engines. Rather than try to accurately represent the Reanult engne, I just left the rear of the car buttoned up. Thanks again for the comments and questions.
Daddyfink Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 Very nice build! Has to be one of the coolest paint schemes ever put on a race car!
Mike Kucaba Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 Thanks for the kind words, Guys. Michael, the Tamiya kit represents the Lotus Honda 99T. It has a yellow scheme with Camel sponsor markings. Other than that, the exterior was identical to the 98T, so the only thing I changed to represent the previous year's car was to paint it black and add the JPS decals. Joe, unfortunately this one is a "curbside". The 99T used a Honda engine but the 98T Lotus was powered by Renault. The kit valve covers are engraved with "Honda" and I'm sure there are other differences between the engines. Rather than try to accurately represent the Reanult engne, I just left the rear of the car buttoned up. Thanks again for the comments and questions. Thank you. I think I'll look for those decals. I have a pile of F1 and anyway to get some variety is good with me.
curt raitz Posted September 19, 2014 Posted September 19, 2014 Very Nice, F1 models always welcome...
cswilliams1963 Posted September 20, 2014 Posted September 20, 2014 It looks like it's going fast even sitting still.
Shardik Posted September 20, 2014 Posted September 20, 2014 I've always loved the JPS paint scheme, and you have seriously done it justice here. That black looks as smooth as glass.
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