Allan31 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 As some of you know, I have a passion for race cars. I race my own '71 Lola T202 with the FFCS (Formula Ford Challenge Series) group here in the USA. This gives me many opportunities to see real race cars up close for details you don't get from photos. This has been around for years. I have never built it as I build in 1/24 scale but figured I would give it a go. To get a real true sense of just how special this car is, take a look at the vid below from people who know... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhQZmlrRuRY Engine went together well with just careful painting. Interior was detailed with extra framing. Seats painted with liquid glue and textured with stiff brush. Nasty tires sanded down to correct profile. Chrome wheels were coated with dull-coat to replicate polished aluminum. My own tire lettering. Everything assembled and all fit perfectly. The Matchbox decals for this car are about 20% too small and some graphics are missing entirely. I bought aftermarket but those were just copies of the kits. I didn't realize this until after I was done decaling. The woefully undersized markings gave the kit an inaccurate, toy like appearance so off they all came. While at the "Indycals" website looking for something else, I found this beautiful sheet with everything almost perfectly sized. A gazillion times better. So now it's finished for the second and last time. This is my first ever 1/32 scale car and NOT to be my last. I already have the 935 and Indycal Martini decals newly added to the stash. Thanks for following along this far, get these Matchboxs off evilbay while you can, highly recommended. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 What a cracking build this is nice one Allan looks great mate 👍. Looking forward to seeing more of your work 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 That's really very nice! With Indycals to the rescue too. A bit of an odd scale,I fought against 1/43 at first but I soon realised that 1/32 doesn't cover everything ever made like 1/43 does. And I love Porsche race Cars! Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 That looks really good. One I missed building back in the day! I watched Le Mans, got hooked by the 917 Short tail & built the Airfix kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 Very nicely done. I have to agree with you that the new decals look much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 That's a real stunner, beautiful build! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted July 7, 2021 Share Posted July 7, 2021 That is real class! Great car and a well built model. Indycals are really good, and have provided the finishing touch. Bravo! Trevor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Ooooooh.... I tried to build one back in the seventies and messed it up completely (hand brushed Humbrol gloss white anyone?). Your gorgeous build makes me want to hunt around the auction sites for another try. Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 Looks great. I saw 917 and thought 917K but this is also an interesting shape. Going to check out indycals now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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