wimbledon99 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hi All, Here's my entry for this GB. I need to complete my 'Russia GB' entry first so this may be a little late off the grid. I have some aftermarket parts to go with it and depending on how the build progresses, I may hunt for some more Cheers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Excellent - one of your lovely car builds! I will look forward to following this! Looks like you have nice extras too. Are Tamiya usually as good at making racing car kits like they are at Armour and Aircraft kits? (well the ones I have build anyway). Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hi Stix, This is the first Tamiya F1 car I have attempted. However, Tamiya kits being what the are, I'm hoping this will be a pleasure. Time will tell Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 its a very nice kit nigel,i built it a while ago,good choice i like Mclarens will it be senna's markings glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted May 17, 2017 Author Share Posted May 17, 2017 46 minutes ago, Hewy said: its a very nice kit nigel,i built it a while ago,good choice i like Mclarens will it be senna's markings glynn Hi Glynn, It certainly will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 One of the best parts of this GB in my mind is the variety of subjects available within its remit and here's a cracking example. Looks like you've a nice selection of goodies to go with it as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 OK, Starting from the pit lane, she's now out of the garage and raring to go 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Ah good stuff ,now the kv is finished I'm looking forward to seeing this come together have you got the after market Marlborough decals for it nigel Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 2, 2017 Author Share Posted June 2, 2017 6 hours ago, Hewy said: Ah good stuff ,now the kv is finished I'm looking forward to seeing this come together have you got the after market Marlborough decals for it nigel Glynn Hi Glynn, Still on the search for decals at a reasonable price. May have to bite the bullet some time soon though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 9, 2017 Author Share Posted June 9, 2017 Found some decals (in Italy) and hoping they'll arrive soon. In the interim, the build has commenced and there's a lot of black painting involved. It's surprising how the black parts strain the eyes so much! Spot the coloured paint! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Yes i can spot it ,and i take it this means you wont be using the carbon fibre decals, now I'm really interested, i like it,,,got mine from italy too, they wont take too long , Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 10, 2017 Author Share Posted June 10, 2017 Hi Glynn, I couldn't justify the cost of the carbon decals. They were more than twice the price of what I paid for the kit (with etched parts). Particularly as the finished build will sit on a shelf that's understood by neither the wife nor kids 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Good to see this one underway Nigel. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 On 6/12/2017 at 7:09 PM, PlaStix said: Good to see this one underway Nigel. Kind regards, Stix Hi Stix, This build was awaiting the completion of my KV-1 but she's round the first corner now so here's a few more pics of the progress to date. I was looking at aftermarket seatbelts but opted for the 'box' option. Whilst the camera is very critical, they don't look too bad to the naked eye. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Hi, this is looking really neat so far. Look forward to seeing this progress. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 17, 2017 Author Share Posted June 17, 2017 7 hours ago, Ray S said: Hi, this is looking really neat so far. Look forward to seeing this progress. Ray Thanks Ray Enjoying the sunshine this weekend - too good to be indoors hence progress may be delayed slightly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 That is looking excellent Nigel. Very impressive detail work! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 On 6/19/2017 at 1:04 PM, PlaStix said: That is looking excellent Nigel. Very impressive detail work! Kind regards, Stix Thank you Stix. Progress is slow due to work and home. I'm also at Goodwood FoS tomorrow so it could be another weekend behind the safety car 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Hi Folks, Thought I'd best drop in a picture to prove this build is still alive! Still slow progress but moving forward 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Great to see this project is still underway Nigel. Looking good. Hope you manage to find more time for it soon. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 On 7/11/2017 at 7:32 PM, PlaStix said: Great to see this project is still underway Nigel. Looking good. Hope you manage to find more time for it soon. Kind regards, Stix Thanks Stix - So slow due to everyday life is steering me away from my workbench at the moment. All good, just busy. They say patience is a virtue but it's one I need to learn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 Decided to rekindle this one for the KUTA XI GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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