Tamiya 1:20 1993 Newman-Haas Indycar

[Deadman Disciple]

Here is the completed build of the Indycar.

The last few decals have been put on, I had a small problem with the left side K-Mart decal & I had to trim it down, also had a problem with the right-side front wing International decal.

It decided to lift while I was brushing on the microsol & in the haste of trying to put it back while sol was working it broke up on me.

Luckily, the complete set of decals ive ordered from a model site in czechoslovakia that will include decals for the racesuit & helmet, I will have 2 replacements.

I have also drilled some more rivet holes & a couple of holes for the aerials (which started life as food bag ties) with my little mini drill.

The tyres ive also sanded a little with some black sandpaper to create a scrubbed set effect, but the mould lines are still showing (no matter how much I sand them)

Also, with its little brother to compare the two, I have had the Onyx die-cast Indycar since 1993.

All I have gotta do is (hopefully) get a driver figure from a toy fair at the Birmingham NEC on the 21st June, also hoping there will be model kit sellers there too.

But, im really happy on how the Indycar has turned out.

Cheers,

Wayne.

Edited November 22, 2015 by Deadman Disciple

[Aginvicta]

That's turned out really well, must have taken ages to get all those decals on,

Andy

[Deadman Disciple]

Thanks Andy,

The canopy Dirt Devil, Energizer & Gillete were a group decal.

The lower sidepod were also a group decal in white with 3 small sponsors on top, along with the side rear wing.

The nose was also a group decal too, cut in half.

All the rest were singles, I did them a few at a time over the course of just over a week.

[Big Phil]

Nice job Wayne. I like the aerial detail & the rivets etc around the nose cone.

The engine cover has also come out well. I think its good to see both our models on here at the same time. Its interesting to see how different people build the same model.

As I'm new back on the modelling scene, what is this Microsol you speak of? I take it, that it protects the decals in some way?

Once again, good effort!

[Deadman Disciple]

As I'm new back on the modelling scene, what is this Microsol you speak of? I take it, that it protects the decals in some way?

Cheers Phil, its always good to see different peoples takes on the same model.

Microsol is a decal setting solution, when applied the decals will mould around different contours & stepping on your model, when dry it will also give it that painted on look.

You still need to seal the decals with whatever sealing solution you use to protect the decals.

Along with Microset, Microsol is an awesome product to use.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Microscale-BMF128-Micro-setting-solution/dp/B0006O9K5Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1433176725&sr=8-1&keywords=microsol

[Jfinlay]

Very nice, you got a better overall fit on the bodywork than i did. Good call on chopping the pods and nice with the aerials and rivets too. Look forward to seeing it with the driver fig.

[Deadman Disciple]

Welcome back Jfinlay, it was your build along with the box art that inspired me to do the rivet drilling & the aerials.

I got the inspiration about the engine canopy removed on another modellers site.

http://www.modelersite.net/viewShowRoom.php?id_contenido=2374

I think we all deserve a pat on the back again with our different take on Nige's car.

Edited June 1, 2015 by Deadman Disciple

[Jfinlay]

Thanks, Ah i didn't find that guys model when doing my research, nice to see the detail he added. Fancied trying that but the only ref for the engine bay i could find was in some youtube footage at low res.

I agree! i like that one of Tamiyas less common 20th scales is appearing on the forum a bit. I have an ambition to get one of the oval course cars (i think it came in a Duracell livery?) and make it up in Newman Haas colours. If i do i'll get a driver for that.