Dr_Fester Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 Hi, Just wondering what everyone is intending to build for this GB? My intended builds are as follows:- Tamiya 1/12 ZX-RR in Nakano livery (a very underestimated rider in my view) built with a minimum of aftermarket stuff. Toying with the detail-up forks but speaking with Jen at SMW Telford I might try to replicate with foil and Alclad gold. Tamiya 1/12 LCR Honda RC211V in Stoners livery, this one will get the FULL treatment ! Then if time permits I will have a stab at the 1/12 F1 Lotus 49B to add to my F1 collection. I've not started any of them yet but that Kwaka has had a good sprue fondle and I might not hold out until January! Cheers Doc
desmojen Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 (edited) Mine's a Tamiya 1/12 Yamaha YZR M1, in the Valencia special paint job, Colin Edwards. Best looking GP paint job in years, and only just bested by the tricolore desmosedici in the last GP this year. (imo) Jen. (edited to include pic) Edited November 13, 2007 by desmojen
seanrgb Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 I'm hoping to get hold of a 6 wheeled Tyrrell
Mentalguru Posted November 12, 2007 Posted November 12, 2007 Well- a Calsonic Skyline GT-R, and a Colin McRae Subaru tribute. I don't know where The Doctor's ride is- if I could find it I might be tempted.
Ponti Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 Haven't quite decided yet what to build, am thinking of a 3 car build from a classic US based Drag racing team. Will have a good look at the kits first to see how hard they are going to be to build. Otherwise Might make a NASCAR that's in the stash. Here's 1 of the 3 cars
speedy Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 I've got a Tamiya Sierra Cosworth ready to go, but am waiting on a driver for it - once i find one.................
Caleb Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 I'd like to be in if you're willing to let a homologation model through - got a Tamiya FZR750 OW-01 ready to go and an XJ220 which will be built to GT spec as Mr Percy's 95 le mans car.
Smiffy Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 Well I'm up for it, if I can decide which one to do. Jagermeister Capri Colins L555 BAT Vatannens Escort Maybe a Silk cut Jag? Decisions, decisions.
Bennygman Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 This one hopefully... The Revell one that is, not the hugely expensive resin/metal job. Steve.
dswoofie Posted November 13, 2007 Posted November 13, 2007 I'm still thinking about exactly what I'll be building... will be one or more of the following... A 1/20 Lotus 99T (Ayrton Senna) A 1/24 Tyrrell 007 (Jody Scheckter) A 1/24 Chevy Monte Carlo #4 (Sterling Marlin) 1995 Daytona 500 winner plus some other stuff thrown in yet... can't make my mind up yet! Karl.
Neil Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Will be having a bash at a 1/12 Suzuki RGV XR89 If I find the time I may also have a go at a car of some description, maybe a McLaren MP4/13, or I may decide to re-do the CLK DTM Original-Tiele, or possibly a CLK GTR. Dunno as yet, not decided ....
Mentalguru Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 (edited) I'd like to be in if you're willing to let a homologation model through - got a Tamiya FZR750 OW-01 ready to go and an XJ220 which will be built to GT spec as Mr Percy's 95 le mans car. Mr Percy- what can I say.. Edited November 14, 2007 by Mentalguru
Neil Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Will be having a bash at a 1/12 Suzuki RGV XR89 Been doing a Google search for pics of the real bike, for detail purposes, and isn't it marvelous how I can only come up with pics of the Tamiya kit? Are there any dedicated sites out there for previous years 'bikes such as the RGV? (You know, with the fairing off and such). Getting annoyed now ....
desmojen Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 There's a real one, or two I think at Crescent Suzuki down in Bournemouth. I used to have a couple of pics, but not now. Try doing searches on the rider and team rather than the bike itself. Jen.
Neil Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Try doing searches on the rider and team rather than the bike itself.Jen. Tried that, this is more awkward than trying to find decent pics of aircraft.
desmojen Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Try calling Crescent Suzuki, see if they'll take some for you! And I'll keep my beady eyes open at the NEC next week. Jen.
Col. Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 There's a Tamiya 888 Ducati joined the stash recently, hope I have more luck finding references than you are right now Neil.
keefr22 Posted November 14, 2007 Posted November 14, 2007 Mr Percy- what can I say.. Grrrrrrr - oh for a 24th scale one of them!!!!!!!! (could build Tony Pond's Longleat lion cage car then!!) Anyway, I shall be doing one of the late, great Mr. McRea's Focuses (Foci??). Either the 99 Monte debut car, or a later tarmac tearaway. Keef
Neil Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 hope I have more luck finding references than you are right now Neil. I think I have picked the wrong one! If I cannot find any usefull pics I dont think I will bother with it. Unfortunately I have been out of 'bikes for about 5 yrs now, and all my references are long gone. May just stick with a car or two.
desmojen Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 I think I have picked the wrong one! If I cannot find any usefull pics I dont think I will bother with it. Unfortunately I have been out of 'bikes for about 5 yrs now, and all my references are long gone. May just stick with a car or two. Jen.
Dr_Fester Posted November 15, 2007 Author Posted November 15, 2007 May just stick with a car or two. I did have a quick look myself for RGV pics Neil but came up with nowt. I will keep looking though, you got to keep the flag waving for us bikers. Doc
Neil Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 I did have a quick look myself for RGV pics Neil but came up with nowt. Doc Weird isnt it? I assumed it would be rather straightforward to find stuff/pics etc, but so far have come up with naff-all on that RGV. Typed in various combinations of rider/team/manufacturer/RGV/XR89 etc etc etc into Google and Yahoo and stuff ............. and nothing!! All I keep getting are page after page of pics of the Tamiya kit itself. Most peculiar. I have had various problems trying to research aircraft in the past but so far this one beats the lot of them, hands down. One option I did think of would be the 'Motocourse' books, but I do not have any of those (even more so from that era). None on Amazon UK either. So if anybody has a 'Motocourse' book from around the 1999(?) time frame ...........................
dswoofie Posted November 15, 2007 Posted November 15, 2007 Neil, I took a look to see if I could see anything, but nothing. As you say, there's hundreds of images of the Tamiya kit but none of any consequence of the real thing! weird or what! I haven't got a Motocourse, but I will ask around and see. If I can find someone who's got one I'll get some pics for you. I have got Autocourse going back to 83-84 though... Karl.
Paul B Posted November 16, 2007 Posted November 16, 2007 I'm trying to find somthing a bit different for this build, let you know what it is once I've found it.
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