My build of the Fujimi FW16

[indydog]

Seems everybody is on a Williams F1 kick lately, so here's my Fujimi FW16.

I found the Fujimi paint masks to be all but useless... they are not precut and the instruction are in Japanese. Not really much better then just using masking tape. I also don't understand why they "aluminum" plate parts and then tell you to paint them! (They're soaking as I type!) Since this is a OOB build review for a website, I will be using the kit decals.

I decided to glue the nose in place, so I installed the upper suspension before painting.

[Calvin]

Oct 10, 2010 23:59:06 GMT -5 indydog said:

I decided to glue the nose in place, so I installed the upper suspension before painting.

Good idea, I think its best to glue as much as possible before painting. Because if you're a person like me that goes out of control with glue, then having nicely painted parts will only get screwed up.

After your done with the review are you going to stick some Rothmans on?

[indy]

Nice start Can't wait to see it come together!

Jordan

[illeagle10]

Looking good!

Jim

[indydog]

Well... I was right about the paint masks. They ARE useless. The outline of the blue paint on the cowl does not match the outline of the decals! The blue on the nose appears to be a better match. (haven't done those yet, see below) I think it would be easier just to photocopy the decals are use those to make your own masks.

If anyone is building this kit, gloss coat the decals! The cowl stripes cracked as I applied them. As soon as this build is done and submitted, I intend to strip the decals off and order a set from Michael.

[indydog]

I've finished it. I used TABU decals for the Rothmans markings. Pardon the photo quality, gotta work on my photo skills...



Not the easiest kit to build and it does have a few faults, but it builds up nice.

[Deleted]

Looks good to me!!