1/20 Tamiya Honda RA272

[arcticwolf]

That turned out really good. It looks bigger than 1/20th scale, especially like the springs, big improvement over the kit.

I passed on the chance to buy a 1/12th version of that car, now I'm kicking myself when I see what they sell for, I'll never own one.

A+ job mate!!

[project510]

Oct 17, 2024 23:05:36 GMT -5 arcticwolf said:

That turned out really good. It looks bigger than 1/20th scale, especially like the springs, big improvement over the kit.

I passed on the chance to buy a 1/12th version of that car, now I'm kicking myself when I see what they sell for, I'll never own one.

A+ job mate!!

Thanks! Keep an eye out, ya never know what will pop up haha.

[kyledehart5]

Don’t sell yourself short on this one James!! Despite any issues your added details look terrific!! Much better looking than my build of this. You’re right, of course, we’re all our own worst critics. Fantastic work. And thank YOU for joining in the group build. Plenty of time to sneak another one in later. 😉

[handiabled]

Great looking build sir! I really like the finish on the paint work you put on this!

[kyledehart5]

I’ll be getting you added to the finished gallery as well!!

[joelw]

James,
Just a great build. One would have a really hard time looking at side by side pictures of your build against a 1/12 build as it just that good.

So what's up next on your bench?

joel

[project510]

Oct 18, 2024 2:09:44 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Don’t sell yourself short on this one James!! Despite any issues your added details look terrific!! Much better looking than my build of this. You’re right, of course, we’re all our own worst critics. Fantastic work. And thank YOU for joining in the group build. Plenty of time to sneak another one in later. 😉

Thank you Kyle, Ill see what I can manage!

Oct 18, 2024 3:41:35 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Great looking build sir! I really like the finish on the paint work you put on this!

Thank you, Brent!

Oct 18, 2024 6:19:22 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

I’ll be getting you added to the finished gallery as well!!

Yeehaw

Oct 18, 2024 7:54:31 GMT -5 joelw said:

James,
Just a great build. One would have a really hard time looking at side by side pictures of your build against a 1/12 build as it just that good.

So what's up next on your bench?

joel

Thank you Joel, thats very kind. I owe it to John to try and get an old build finished. I couldnt handle the up and down access issues over at FSM and I left in the middle of his F1 GB so I should try and finish that here. Its in rough shape. I had no idea what I was doing when trying to add decals and I had to choose like, the worlds hardest F1 car livery haha. Or well, what felt like it anyways.

[joelw]

James,
I'm more then a little rusty on my Lotus model numbers. I'm pretty sure it's either a 78 or 79. Paint looks smooth as silk and does have a deep shine. But it's the gold pin stripes that caught my eye. Very nicely done. Now you've got to finish the rest of this build.

joel

[project510]

Sorry, Lotus Type 79 from the 1978 season. Andretti's Championship season

[joelw]

James,
  I came close but no cigar.  Many, many moons ago I built  the Tamiya 72E (pretty sure it's a Tamiya not an Ebbro kit), which also had that Gloss Black paint scheme and Gold Pin stripes, and they drove me nuts.  Sadly, the kit no longer exists when I moved my display from one room to another, and it kind of hit the ground at a bad angle as I had one kit to many stacked to save a trip.. At least I've got a few pictures of it.

joel

[project510]

Wow, that is amazing. Hopefully my additional experience with decals helps me get through the rest. I tried building this car having never really added anything beyond the typical license plate, dash board, or logo decals. Not the best idea to start with something as unique as a John player Special livery haha.

[joelw]

James,
I've seen enough of your work to have complete confidence in your ability to finish the Lotus 78 in grand style.

joel

[arcticwolf]

James, I really don't like decals much, and I really HATE pin stripes.

If I can do it, you can do it.

ps: if you haven't already, order a set of Indycals decals (used in the 78 above)

[project510]

Oct 18, 2024 18:37:50 GMT -5 arcticwolf said:

James, I really don't like decals much, and I really HATE pin stripes.

If I can do it, you can do it.

ps: if you haven't already, order a set of Indycals decals (used in the 78 above)

Already ahead of you! When I was struggling with the kit decals, I ordered them. We will see what I do. Maybe start over. I means its really bad. I had no idea what I was doing and just jumped in. Now I have an actual technique that works most of the time.

[joelw]

Paul,
I keep on telling you that for a guy that hates decaling, your builds have nearly perfect decaling 99% of the time.

joel

[arcticwolf]

Oct 19, 2024 6:50:50 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
I keep on telling you that for a guy that hates decaling, your builds have nearly perfect decaling 99% of the time.

joel

Not really Joel. I build to a standard of "is it acceptable? - no, do it over, or yes, move on to next step". Nothing's ever perfect, nothing is show quality, but if it looks "pretty good" sitting in the shelf, I consider it a success.

James, your build has me looking at mine and thinking should I do it over or just hide it, lol.

[project510]

Oct 19, 2024 9:44:03 GMT -5 arcticwolf said:

Oct 19, 2024 6:50:50 GMT -5 joelw said:

Paul,
I keep on telling you that for a guy that hates decaling, your builds have nearly perfect decaling 99% of the time.

joel

Not really Joel. I build to a standard of "is it acceptable? - no, do it over, or yes, move on to next step". Nothing's ever perfect, nothing is show quality, but if it looks "pretty good" sitting in the shelf, I consider it a success.

James, your build has me looking at mine and thinking should I do it over or just hide it, lol.

If you decide to do it over let me know. I purchased two of these kits and had to dip into it for lost parts.. (Probably moved or taken by my son) and some other parts I broke. So I have like 90% of a new kit. And extra decals also

[greg]

Thought I bookmarked this and it got away from me somehow. I just reviewed the entire build thread, great WIP thread (most informative) and wow, what a result.

This is one of my new favorite classic F1 cars, Great work! I think your powerplant is very impressive. Those little resin parts look scary, but you sure worked magic with them.

[project510]

Oct 19, 2024 15:00:11 GMT -5 greg said:

Thought I bookmarked this and it got away from me somehow. I just reviewed the entire build thread, great WIP thread (most informative) and wow, what a result.

This is one of my new favorite classic F1 cars, Great work! I think your powerplant is very impressive. Those little resin parts look scary, but you sure worked magic with them.

Thank you for all the compliments, Greg. I really appreciate that!

[2whl]

Outstanding build, James. And you did a great job on your first try at 3D parts.

[bronco67]

That looks great James, looks ready to run up the hill at Goodwood. i agree with you some of the fit is fiddly.

[project510]

Oct 19, 2024 17:15:25 GMT -5 2whl said:

Outstanding build, James. And you did a great job on your first try at 3D parts.

Thank you Paul!

Oct 21, 2024 21:45:09 GMT -5 bronco67 said:

That looks great James, looks ready to run up the hill at Goodwood. i agree with you some of the fit is fiddly.

Thank you Bronco!