Redstaff Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Having Santa bring me a couple of F1 kits for Christmas I picked what seemed the easiest to start with having not built an F1 for 30+ years Built OOB and sprayed with Tamiya rattle cans as I had them in stock. A lot of learning along the way such as foiling the engine bay. I'm fairly happy with the finish after a bit of polishing, but think I might try Zero paints and 2K next time. The only thing I'm disappointed with is the fit of the top of the body to the chassis, gluing it would cure it, but why hide the detail, but apparently it's a known issue Here's a link to the build and a few pics of the finished build. Any tips or critisism welcome 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Looks great, way better than mine (although I think it was 1991 when I built mine so I'm going to use that as an excuse). The engine in particular looks very strong. As you say, the top of the body not fitting does seem to be a kit issue - mine has exactly the same problem only even more so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Cheers @Spiny thanks for the kind comments I'm happy enough with it and have enjoyed building it and as I've said, learnt a lot about car modelling along the process after building mainly planes since my return to the hobby The kit has typical Tamiya fit on all of the parts except the body top to chassis which is like it's from a different kit, which is surprising as their kits are well known for good fitting parts 🤔 Also I must take some pics outside in the sunshine (if we ever get any) as the paint is quite vibrant red, not the browny colour it looks in these pics I must get my DSLR out and learn to take decent pics rather than phone snaps as well Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 What a cracking finish on that bodywork!! She looks lovely 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoholic Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Top notch build Ian, very clean. I worried about the body fit on mine for the whole build and in the end I just got lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 35 minutes ago, Motoholic said: Top notch build Ian, very clean. I worried about the body fit on mine for the whole build and in the end I just got lucky. Thanks for that, much appreciated My body seemed to fit better before I lacquered and polished it, so whether me doing that caused it to warp a little I don't know 🤔 I'm building a Gloster Meteor now then either the Beemax Audi Quattro S1 or the Tamiya Red Bull RB6 next, might leave that for a bit though and get a bit more practice in first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jampton Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Fantastic build of a beautiful car. As mentioned by others your finish is top notch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallyho Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Cracking model, just bought a couple of 80s F1 kits to have a go at myself. How did you go about removing the central moulding seam on the tyres please? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 6 hours ago, Tallyho said: How did you go about removing the central moulding seam on the tyres please? Hi Thanks for the praise I removed the seam line with good old emery cloth, started with 180 grit then finished with 400 grit to make the tyres look scrubbed in, I think they look ok. I've got a few more F1 in the stash to do as well at some point, like the Tamiya F1 kits, they go together so well Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fet_thunderdome Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 A nice work for a nice car, well done! Don't remember well, were the exhaust manifold ceramic coated? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted March 22, 2019 Author Share Posted March 22, 2019 Thank you @fet_thunderdome I don't know if they were ceramic coated or wrapped, but from pictures they were definitely white Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruskin Air Services Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Built this kit when it first came out, as I remember I used a Fiat red automotive spray paint even then the body work didn't fit too well unusual for a tamiya kit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallyho Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 On 3/22/2019 at 5:51 PM, Redstaff said: Hi Thanks for the praise I removed the seam line with good old emery cloth, started with 180 grit then finished with 400 grit to make the tyres look scrubbed in, I think they look ok. I've got a few more F1 in the stash to do as well at some point, like the Tamiya F1 kits, they go together so well Ian Thanks Ian, makes a lot of sense, I'll give it a go. Was thinking of using a scalpel to remove the seam line but there is a big danger of damaging the tyre doing that in retrospect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Well done Redstaff It looks superb either way you look at it, body on or off! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Despite the fit issues it looks like you did a great job with this one Redstaff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 As was mentioned...……...you'd think that Tamiya would have a better handle on the fit issues. lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Everything else was a typical Tamiya fit, but the body fit is just horrible With glue it would stay together, but then that would cover all the internal detail, which seems a shame 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fet_thunderdome Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 On 24/03/2019 at 20:19, Redstaff said: Everything else was a typical Tamiya fit, but the body fit is just horrible With glue it would stay together, but then that would cover all the internal detail, which seems a shame i am currently building the MP4/6 and the fitment is right up until you arrive at the very bottom of the car when it's a little bit lifted (not so tragic considering that the fitment is done via screws). If i remove air duct (the one from up the head to the air funnels) the fitment is perfect. So, when i want to show it open i put it back on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 1 hour ago, fet_thunderdome said: i am currently building the MP4/6 I've got one of those in the stash as well, alongside a few others to get round to, I suppose all the bodies are quite thin and prone to warping Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fet_thunderdome Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Redstaff said: I've got one of those in the stash as well, alongside a few others to get round to, I suppose all the bodies are quite thin and prone to warping Ian it's not warped, its' straight and in line. But i think it's the air duct the problem. It's a wonderful kit, i am enjoying a lot. The only problem is that the real tires got hardened and shrunk and cracked. I ordered a replacement but still no shipment. How are your tires? Edited March 26, 2019 by fet_thunderdome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 The tyres look ok in mine, but I've got the later reboxing in the plain black box, is yours original? You need to post some pics to whet our appetite Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pau10wen Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Lovely work! I love the detail on show, and the bodywork fitting issue is hardly noticeable. Maybe some tiny weeny (and very easy to lose from my experience) neodymium magnets in a couple of spots to locate the top, pull it tight and keep it in place? Either way, it looks superb for what my opinion is worth Gives me an itch to buy an F1 kit, cos I need more unmade kits lying around 😄😄😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 Thanks 😁 To be honest, I have found a few tiny bits of blutac strategically placed has helped. 😁 but it was after i took the pics. You need to get an F1 car, the detail underneath is good OOB but can be added to if that is your thing, I didn't on this one. I thought that was the purpose of modelling, to buy more kits in ratio to kits made 😉 Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fet_thunderdome Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 18 hours ago, Redstaff said: The tyres look ok in mine, but I've got the later reboxing in the plain black box, is yours original? You need to post some pics to whet our appetite Ian Yes, mine it's original from 1991 with Goodyear decals, I am currently waiting for tires to arrive 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pau10wen Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 (edited) 19 hours ago, Redstaff said: Thanks 😁 To be honest, I have found a few tiny bits of blutac strategically placed has helped. 😁 but it was after i took the pics. You need to get an F1 car, the detail underneath is good OOB but can be added to if that is your thing, I didn't on this one. I thought that was the purpose of modelling, to buy more kits in ratio to kits made 😉 Ian That last bit did make me chuckle You're dead right Ian, my kits in stock to kits made ratio is well out of whack. I thought of the stashes around the house and wondered at my wife's patience. Must buy flowers.... Paul Edited March 27, 2019 by pau10wen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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