gt6mkiii Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Well, I'm back into scale models for the first time in 15 years and I've found it very meditative to sit in a quiet space and slowly work through the pieces and painting - a nice break from a busy work and family life. I had an idea to do a scale model history of Formula 1 in 1:20 scale as there are so many models available to cover the history of engineering and design. I've started with the Tamiya RA272 as I got it for a good price and seemed like it would be a good place to start. Built pretty much out of the box and sprayed with a custom mix for the racing white and then topcoated with Tamiya X22 clear. I want to improve my skills and finished models so please feel free to comment on any tips/tricks/suggestions that you think might help. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) Wow, that's an impressive first model on returning to the hobby. It looks a fine rendition of a lovely looking racer. I look forward to seeing more of your collection as you build. Cheers Will PS I just realised from your user name that you must be a man of very good taste! Edited September 30, 2019 by malpaso Comment on user name 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 That's a really lovely build - can't see it needs much improvement tbh! to the forums too! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Very nice work like this a lot excellent build 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt6mkiii Posted September 30, 2019 Author Share Posted September 30, 2019 Thanks for the comments, guys. I've started on the Tamiya McLaren MP4/7, so I'll try to start up a WIP thread on that. I have some questions around the red/orange colour that I'm hoping someone can help with. Will, I did indeed used to have a GT6 but sold it a few years ago - I do still have my MKIV Spitfire though. Martin. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan R Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogged Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Very impressive, makes me want to attempt this particular car! (never done a car before, everythig else but so far) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andmarsh Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 looks great - i may attempt this one next myself! How do you get the correct white color for the body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt6mkiii Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 I think it's a good starting point for F1 car modelling - also has a bit of an airplane feel with the way the central body fits over the frame - feels a bit like a fuselage. The colour was a custom mix of Tamiya White and a couple of drops of Tamiya Lemon Yellow. It takes very little yellow to tint the white though, I ended up using my entire bottle of white to get it back to this and I only added a few drops of Tamiya Lemon Yellow. I think Tamiya also has a Championship White in its spray can line. Martin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsjmse Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Beautiful model. The finish looks perfect. Were the cables to the front brakes in the kit, or were these an add-on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt6mkiii Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 (edited) Thanks very much. The cables were added out of some welding wire bent to shape and painted. Martin. Edited November 7, 2019 by gt6mkiii Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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