1/20 Tamiya Honda RA272

[project510]

For my hopefully First of two builds in this group build ::fingers Crossed:: I will be building Tamiya's 1/20 Honda RA272. Not a huge winner via race results, but a technological jump, and a few firsts for Honda. So it has its own semi iconic place in history. 
I just love the way it looks, and it will be cool to build a V12!




I have not yet mentioned this but I will be ATTEMPTING to add a few goodies here to make it more realistic. I had trouble with this in another build but now that I know what I am getting into I think I will be better off.

Falcon Model's Fuel System detail parts - They add a crazy amount of detail the kit fails to provide.


 

Also, some upgraded ( and better looking rear suspension parts and drive shafts.




Lights out and away we......

[keavdog]

Awesome kit. I built it a few years back - that detail set is very nice.

Ginther won the Mexican Grand Prix in '65 in that car. First F1 win for a Japanese car.

[sharp]

Great choice!! Can't go wrong with a Tamiya kit!

[kyledehart5]

I built this one in Ronnie Bucknum version. A gorgeous car and an iconic one for Japan, at least. The fuel lines are almost a must with this one. I was newly returned to the hobby when I built it so I didn't do them, but have often considered going back to add them. The fuel lines add so much. Cannot wait to see this.

[2whl]

Great kit choice, James. And I like the a/m parts you got for it. Like others have said, I built one years ago.

[buddho]

This is gonna be awesome to watch unfold!

[project510]

Go!

Got started this evening! Pretty excited.

Started by washing all the parts. I soak in warm water with Dawn dish soap then a rinse and air dry. Do you wash your parts?



The only real work I got done was to drill out the exhaust. You cant have a race car with two solid exhaust pipes sticking out the back!

[kyledehart5]

Yes, drilling the exhaust is another great move on this kit. So many little things to do to improve this. You are going to elevate this nicely. As for the washing...I do with every kit. Same thing, just good old Dawn and a toothbrush. Some of the old kits I've had have almost been greasy. I'm sure a lot of the newer kits don't need it but it's a part of my process now and gives me a chance to get a good look at all the parts.

[arcticwolf]

It's a great kit, almost like building a motorcycle. I want to see this upgrade, I just built mine OOB.

[arcticwolf]

Would these help?

[project510]

Jul 2, 2024 14:06:34 GMT -5 arcticwolf said:

Would these help?

Thanks! Ill add them to my collection!