Scargsy Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 So I'll be joining the GB with this oldie from Tamiya... Unfortunately I paid slightly more than the original purchase price from Beatties on a popular online auction site (that's inflation for you). I've no idea when this particular plastic was minted but given Beatties shut up shop in 2001 I think, so I guess before then. The moulds go back to 1979 but this is the more 'recent' 1980 version (motorised). I won't be including the motor, batteries or wheel guide as I have no intention of trashing my paintwork against the nearest skirting board! The decals seem to have had a hard time of it, though I've got a replacement set, but I'm not sure it includes all of them, or parts need painting with it? In terms of plastic, there's nothing that looks too taxing (other than the paint work}... Hopefully it'll build up well, it's an interesting looking Le Mans car! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Oh I say, yes please ! Please tell me you are going to motorise it so we can have a video of it whizzing across the floor. We can do our own sound effects ! Good luck Cheers Pat 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 7 hours ago, Scargsy said: The decals seem to have had a hard time of it, Hopefully the kit decals should be OK - other than the usual problem of getting old Japanese ones off their backing sheets! I think it's just the exposed gum (between the decals), that's got a bit a damp sometime. Fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Wow, I wasn't expecting to see one of these in the GB. Good luck with the build, I'll be watching with interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scargsy Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 So small progress - I decided I will add the motor. I hand painted the interior of the intake black, built and fitted it before adding some primer - this was my first attempt and coat with Mr Hobby, Mr Base White 1000 - which is supposed to have more pigment to block base colours, I'm not sure if it does, yellow is quite a tricky colour to cover, also I've got some mould lines I need to clean up further! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lloyd Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 A great choice. I have a Megane RS and spent two months last year living in Le Mans, so I'm feeling a personal connection to this one 🏎️ I didn't know this kit existed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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