D1fuN0 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Moaning Chaps & Chapesses Another one I started last year that's now finished.... This really is a fantastic little kit. The usual Tamiya quality makes it a very enjoyable build... That is, until I got to fitting the chassis frame.... I don't know what I did, but I could not get the frame to fit properly and the ensuing battle the engine was sacrificed to the gods and after that it fit... Looking at it afterwards I suspect it was the gearbox that was the trouble maker. Why put the top up on a convertible? Well I just think it looks nicer Edit - Sorry, Its finished it Tamiya TS 26 Pure White, TS 6 Flat Black for the cover and the windscreen surround and chrome piping done in Bare Metal Foil. Still want to give it a bit of a cleanup, but essentially its done Thanks Mad Steve Edited January 7, 2017 by MAD STEVE 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Great job on a really pretty little car.😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarz-Brot Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I wouldn't mind driving one. Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I have often nearly bought this one, but for some reason never did. This may change my mind... Cheers, Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Modeller Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Very nice Steve, you've done a cracking job on your model. A pretty little sportscar, and a model I will be purchasing at some point this year having seen your work - well done!! Any more photos from different angles available by any chance? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Nice one, Steve. Memory says that the engines on these were basically motorbike engines and they had needle roller main bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Hiya Pete Yeah you are right, The 600cc engine was developed from Honda's experience with bike engines and it even had a Chain final drive, one on each rear wheel Mad Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Morning Chaps & Chapesses Thank you for the kind comments Kev, Some more piccies I'm busy looking through the decal stash at the mo for some suitable Japanese number plates and Ive just noticed I still need to do the studs on the cover Thanks for looking and the kind comments, much appreciated Mad Steve 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rishi Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Excellent clean build. You have done a great job on the trim lines. Tamiya wipers look detailed. I will be posting soon my completed Fujimi Honda S800. I wish i could help you with decals. I have ruined nearly 2 decals from the set. Happy Modelling, Rishi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Modeller Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Thanks for the extra photos Steve, very much appreciated and some nice angles too - such a pretty little sportscar, gotta get one of these on my workbench!! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 You've done a cracking job on that steve, Glynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 STUNNING build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Lovely work. It's incredibly cute. Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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