Tamiya 1:20 1993 Newman-Haas Indycar

[Deadman Disciple]

Here is my progress so far in building the Indycar.

The instructions tell you to start on the engine, there is a seam on the main block, I did use glue putting the 2 halves together, as the snap-fit didn't lock properly, but as you progress with adding parts to the main block the seams disappear and no sanding is required.

The Ford logo & Cosworth lettering wasn't deep enough to intricately brush, so I just went with a good once over with silver & tidied up around the edges with the black.

Mounting the wheel rods was quite tricky, as they felt quite flimsy & applying too much pressure snapping the parts together could snap the rods, so I was really careful.

Also maneuvering the parts around the rods was quite tricky too, but they snapped into place once in.

I used a small drop of glue here & there, but mostly the snap-fit was really sturdy.

Paint was:-

Revell Aquacolor Steel (36191), Silver (36190), Black (36108), Brass (36192)

Army Painter Gun Metal Warpaint

Humbrol Acrylic Brown (26)

Halfords Acrylic Primer (500ml)

Im really happy on how the engine has turned out, now to start on the Indycar itself.

Cheers,

Wayne.

Edited May 9, 2015 by Deadman Disciple

[Deadman Disciple]

More progress on the Indycar.

Now the engine is complete, its now time to start work on the Indycar itself.

I installed the rear cowling on the back of the engine after id primered it in Halfords white primer & sealed it with Humbrol Glosscote & put on the small decal on the wheel strut.

Then the bodywork started, which was mostly white , again with the white primer & the seat which was quite easy to put inside the monocoque.

I will be putting a driver figure for Nigel Mansell (once I find one thats not as much as I paid for the whole indycar kit)

I again did have trouble with mounting the wheel assemblies, which were again were very flimsy, especially the tie rod which had to be pushed through the monocoque, but I got there in the end.

Also snapping the competed monocoque onto the floor, which wouldnt 100% snap, but with 2 of my trigger clamps & some glue they did in the end.

Last but not least, the engine cowling & sidepods.

Im having a problem cutting the cowling from the sidepods, as my hacksaw blades are too thick, so if you guys could recommend a fine hobby saw that would cut through, that would be great.

I was looking at the Tamiya 74111 saw, but not sure.

Cheers,

Wayne.

[tweeky]

use your craft knife to score along the line you want to cut

[Riggers]

Wayne....I agree with tweeky, BUT...use the back of the craft knife & NOT the cutting edge. Just keep on scoring it (patience) & it'll come off without an issue. Also use this method for opening car doors on 1/24 cars.

ATB & good vids BTW.....

[Deadman Disciple]

Nice one guys, it worked a treat, just gotta sand down the edges.

Thanks again.

[Deadman Disciple]

Some more progress on the Indycar.

With the tips from you guys here at Britmodeller & SMA forums, also from comments on my channel, ive managed to cut away the engine cowling away from the side pods using the back edge of my craft knife.

Using the craft knife to score away down the guideline, it eventually came free & with the slight bit of sanding I did, you would never think it was 1 piece originally.

So, thanks guys for your awesome tip.

After that I decaled the tyres, which were simply stuck on with the stickyness on the reverse side & they went on really easy.

I then started on the side pod decals, but then instantly realising I had to install those onto the bottom chassis before putting the long white backed sponsor decals, as they required the top & bottom halves to adhere to.

Also the completed rear wing & decals, then started on the engine cowling & left side side pod.

But so far the decaling is going really well

Cheers,

Wayne.

[Riggers]

Hi Wayne,

Good vid mate & well done regarding the scoring.

You got one problem so far mate....the tyres! The front showing GoodYear has Eagle on its reverse & vice versa. You have got GoodYear on the front & GoodYear on the inside behind it. Difficult to explain, but I think you have it wrong.

ATB mate & keep it up......

[Deadman Disciple]

Cheers Riggers

I double checked the instructions & it says that Goodyear should be on the upper both sides & Eagle should be on the lower both sides.

[Riggers]

Cheers Riggers

I double checked the instructions & it says that Goodyear should be on the upper both sides & Eagle should be on the lower both sides.

Hi Wayne,

Just checked my copy too from the same kit....and ALL my other F1 kits (7 in the stash)....they state...."Apply decals A and B to both sides" stage 12. But on all F1 cars (even today i think, but not obviously GoodYear & Eagle) when you have GoodYear at the top on the outer side, then Eagle is at the top on the inner side, the same for all four tyres.

All my other F1 kits state exactly the same in the instructions as the Newman-Haas.

On my Lotus 102B, the artwork box shows clearly the configuration of the logos as it's a downward shot of the car.

[Deegee13]

Watching this with interest; I have 2 of these in my cabinet, the road course version that you are building, and the oval racing version (using the Duracell Dick Simon model and an aftermarket decal sheet). Both are Mansell builds.

This race car is my all time favourite and I loved watching Mansell driving it in 1993.

The model goes together quite well, although I do not like the way the join in the monocoque at the front of the model is visible. As you have experienced, some of the decaling is a challenge as well.

Good luck with the rest of the build.