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Post by indycals on Jul 26, 2011 14:48:37 GMT -5
OK, not F1, but it fits here better than in Indycar. Decals for the Tamiya 1/18 scale McLaren M8A Can-Am car that was re-issued last year. Although the kit decals were done by Cartograph, they are virtually useless as the numbers and lettering on the sheet is black - in reality they were blue. The Cartograph sheet is also missing the g@@dye@r markings. www.indycals.net/decals/canam/68mclarenm8a.html |
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Post by Chris on Jul 26, 2011 15:57:49 GMT -5
Michael, I had been trying to avoid buying one of those kits, but with correct decals I am going to have to break down and get one to go with my 1/18 Lola T160 and Nissan R381 by Tamiya.. Thanks Chris  |
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Post by indycals on Jul 26, 2011 16:29:33 GMT -5
Given the age of the kit, it's not one of Tamiya's best. But I will say this - it was light years ahead of what other manufacturers were putting out at the time.
I also added a 1/18 scale option for my blue ring tire decals specifically for this kit.
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Post by herk56 on Jul 26, 2011 16:34:18 GMT -5
Chris - I built an original way back when. My skills weren't the best, but thanks to Tamiya's quality, I was able to make it look pertty good. It was my first Can-Am build and it still sits in my case. The kit is motorized, with a simplified but working suspension front and rear, poseable steering, so-so tires but body-wise it looks great. I wasn't going to bother building a re-issue but now with Michael's decals I'm thinking maybe!
Brian
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jul 26, 2011 17:00:01 GMT -5
Chris, I'm working on my Lola right now, and like you feel compelled to get the McLaren. Michael, you wouldn't consider some 1/18 scale F***s****s for the Lola would you? The kit came with tires that are all wrong.
John
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Post by Chris on Jul 26, 2011 17:05:58 GMT -5
Michael, How about a Gurney Lola T160 Olsonite set? that could also be used to do a Gurney Olsonite McLeagle  ? Mind Blowing Huh!!!! One set to do a conversion on Both kits!! I have been on the look out for a 1/18th Ford engine for them and will probably scratchbuild one.... Hmmm cast it? Either way I will do a detail build and make a bunch of stuff for both. Chris |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2011 19:00:12 GMT -5
Cool, I can now rebuild the M8A I originally built in 1970.
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Post by kitbash1 on Jul 26, 2011 20:13:59 GMT -5
Great timing. I just got a correct set of wheels from GMP for this kit.
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? Mind Blowing Huh!!!! One set to do a conversion on Both kits!! I have been on the look out for a 1/18th Ford engine for them and will probably scratchbuild one.... Hmmm cast it? Either way I will do a detail build and make a bunch of stuff for both. Chris 
