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Post by Calvin on Dec 2, 2010 0:56:59 GMT -5
I just got this 1/12 WR1 today! Its my first 1/12 build in 5 years! I dont know why I haven't done more of these 1/12 scales because the last one I did was the 1979 Ferrari and I had a blast (fun) with that one.    Here are some of the details of the kit that I find interesting: Before I got this kit I was hopping the decals would match Tamiya's TS 21 Gold spray paint and IMO it sure does! After comparing the decal gold to my Miller Penske that I did a year ago with TS21 (from the angle I took the picture, the decal gold has a different shade from my paint job but in real life, to my eyes its a match)  The decals seem pretty good. (this pic was taken under artificial light)  The part I was most surprised about are the "Badyear" Logos on the tires?  Also comes with the normal hoses, wire, Belts and Springs! I also get a kick out of the "new" Mirrors that Tamiya have put in there new/reissue kits.  P/E parts are always nice to have!  But overall everything looks good.   |
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Post by professor on Dec 2, 2010 7:39:02 GMT -5
I have always painted the gold on a Wolf and then use the blue numbers. It is an easy mask job. However the blue numbers are not included in the 1/20 version.
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Post by Chris on Dec 2, 2010 14:57:29 GMT -5
Check www.thundervalleyf1.com he makes some ,reasonably priced, photo-etch sets for the DFV check em out some great 1/12th Tamiya detail parts... Chris  |
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Post by Calvin on Apr 17, 2011 1:10:42 GMT -5
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Post by illeagle10 on Apr 17, 2011 12:01:51 GMT -5
Sheeezzzeee Calvin, I'm disappointed you're taking a little long to build this one!!!! LOL!! ;D As always onother one of your super jobs coming together! Can't wait to see it done!
Jim
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Post by Calvin on Apr 17, 2011 13:34:06 GMT -5
Sheeezzzeee Calvin, I'm disappointed you're taking a little long to build this one!!!! LOL!! ;D I know, I've been screwing around a lot the past few months. But seriously I needed to do something easy to make myself happy. The last few weeks I really have been getting burnt out on the resin casting - I needed to take a break and help my state of mind.....as we all know if you dont have the right mind set during building - things come out like crap. |
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Post by Calvin on Apr 17, 2011 22:39:20 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Apr 18, 2011 22:54:16 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2011 23:10:10 GMT -5
Great job Calvin!!!
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Post by racerbrown on Apr 19, 2011 4:46:03 GMT -5
wow!  you can't build it any nicer than that. i love that paint scheme. duane |
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Post by harveythedog2 on Apr 19, 2011 6:35:35 GMT -5
Duane is right! Super nice and clean Calvin! Awesome work!
Would love to see you build the Lotus 78!
Stu
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Post by herk56 on Apr 19, 2011 11:05:46 GMT -5
Sexy colors, sexy shape, sexy story, I love this one!
Brian
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Post by flashman on Apr 19, 2011 16:37:36 GMT -5
Another terrific build, Calvin. ;D
Just curious, in your photos, the paint looks just about black (at least viewing on my computer at work). Is the Tamiya dark blue really that dark, or just a trick of the camera?
Either way, a super job you did there.
Cameron
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Post by Art Laski on Apr 19, 2011 19:00:12 GMT -5
Very nice, Calvin!
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Post by Chris on Apr 24, 2011 11:06:37 GMT -5
Calvin, did you prime this or spray it right over the bare plastic? The color looks really Dark? Chris |
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Post by Calvin on Apr 24, 2011 12:10:51 GMT -5
No, I just did my normal paint procedure. I used Tamiya White Primer, then sprayed TS55 and thats it. It looks dark because my camera doesn't take good pics of any kind of blue.
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Post by Patrick on Apr 24, 2011 22:39:25 GMT -5
Great, fast work Calvin. Well done. I don't ever remember seeing the Tamiya decal on the real car, I could be wrong. Also, it is possible the car isn't black, but an extremely dark blue/black. I've seen the restored car and it was the blue/black. Again, I could be wrong. None the less, great job!
Patrick
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Post by indycals on Apr 25, 2011 0:02:37 GMT -5
Great, fast work Calvin. Well done. I don't ever remember seeing the Tamiya decal on the real car, I could be wrong. Also, it is possible the car isn't black, but an extremely dark blue/black. I've seen the restored car and it was the blue/black. Again, I could be wrong. None the less, great job! Patrick Correct. TS55 is a very dark blue that Tamiya came out with for a mid-90s re-iusse of the WR1. I believe Tamiya sponsorship would have been on the car in the Japanese GP only. |
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Post by Patrick on Apr 25, 2011 21:36:44 GMT -5
Thanks Michael.
Patrick
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