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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 15, 2023 17:10:25 GMT -5
A couple of kind comments about it, I thought I'd give a brief look at the build. I guess 2, 2 1/2 yrs ago? It's not that bad a kit, you just have to remember that Heller gives you the parts, it's up to you to figure out where they go and make them fit.
The tub is easy
Everybody criticizes the plastic tires, but when they're done they look just like resin tires
Made my own steering rack
Distributor and pump are straightforward, easier than Tamiya
I actually prefer the Heller powertrain
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 15, 2023 17:15:47 GMT -5
Step one is to throw out the instructions, just build it
I pre-assembled the side pods, building them in place is impossible
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 15, 2023 17:19:40 GMT -5
The fun part. The kit exhausts just don't fit, so I made my own. Collectors are my own resin castings, pipes are #12 copper house wire
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 15, 2023 17:29:57 GMT -5
Fast forward, the rear end requires careful alignment
Getting there
And it's done
Indycals decals or it won't work, lol.
I personally feel the end result is as good as any Tamiya kit, just a bit more effort to do.
Hopefully this helps / inspires any of you who decide to try it.
cheers Paul
ps: I have a brand new kit of this in the closet if there's any interest
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Post by lance on Oct 15, 2023 17:56:53 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing your build of this car, one of my favorite F1 cars!
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Post by indydog on Oct 15, 2023 22:00:48 GMT -5
Looks great! Very impressive!
Mine is stalled waiting for paint/decals. The Heller decals suck but Michael doesn't include the white in his sheet. Being 1/12 I can understand, but the paint job's a b***h.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 16, 2023 4:30:19 GMT -5
Oh heck yeah. What a beauty. I love the JS-11. I have the little Tamiya one to build sometime. Your 1/12 scale is way cooler than that
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Post by SWT500 on Oct 16, 2023 7:16:43 GMT -5
I salute your creativity and resourcefulness!!!
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 16, 2023 9:36:20 GMT -5
Looks great! Very impressive! Mine is stalled waiting for paint/decals. The Heller decals suck but Michael doesn't include the white in his sheet. Being 1/12 I can understand, but the paint job's a b***h. Yes it was Mark. There's a lot of curves to mask off.  |
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 16, 2023 9:38:50 GMT -5
Oh heck yeah. What a beauty. I love the JS-11. I have the little Tamiya one to build sometime. Your 1/12 scale is way cooler than that I built the Tamiya one first, long ago. I used it as a model to help me build the bigger model! |
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Post by marcosaupe on Oct 16, 2023 11:44:01 GMT -5
Very nice work!
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Post by indy on Oct 17, 2023 9:37:43 GMT -5
I love the header scratch building. Great technique, you should have showed them off painted.
Nice job on the big Ligier! All the detailing adds to the realism. Thank you for sharing the build and the WIP.
Jordan
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Post by arcticwolf on Oct 17, 2023 11:57:45 GMT -5
I love the header scratch building. Great technique, you should have showed them off painted. Nice job on the big Ligier! All the detailing adds to the realism. Thank you for sharing the build and the WIP. Jordan Thanks Jordan
It seems this is the only photo I took (or can find, lol)
Kit headers vs my own creation. The exhaust pipes from collectors back are styrene rod bent to shape and connected by steel pins. A lot of work for little gain as it's mostly hidden when the car is completed, but the old saying "I know they're there"?
I always thought that Ligier built a better Lotus, and Williams built a better Ligier. The Ligier sure was pretty though!
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Post by pg265 on Nov 20, 2023 12:08:11 GMT -5
Hi,
Awesome work!
This kit is far from being an easy one to build…
But this is a beautiful and successful car!
Pascal
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