Tamiya 1/20 Lotus 78 (Wing Car) Build
Discussion
Gentlemen, here we have a new build from me, I still haven't finished my !/20 Tyrrell but on browsing a local shops airbrush range this caught my eye at a good price of £25 so it just had to be purchased!
I'm using this model to expand on what I've learned from my previous build and move onto Photo-Etch parts and primer.
So here it is:
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
The non-JPS decals (these will be replaced):
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
Photo-Etch:
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
Now this is my first time using primer on a model so i got a big can of Halfords primer and I've got to say I'm really impressed with the stuff. Maybe too impressed as I've gone and sprayed pretty much every sprue!!
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
Here it is put together next to my Tyrrell note on the air intake the join line that will (and has been removed):
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
So after the primer On with the black:
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
I've also added the PE fuel caps slightly annoyed though as slightly too much superglue has meant it's leaked just a very small amount on to the surface.
So after some Revell Plasto was covered over the join line of the air intake I sanded and then reapplied primer to find flaws (I dont know if this is the correct technique but i just thought it seemed right)
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
and ive since done some more sanding pretty much back to the plastic and the join line is no more
I'm moving to quick at the moment to do really step by step photos I'm enjoying it too much I keep forgetting but the build will be slowing down soon as i wait delivery of alot of extra parts.
I'm using this model to expand on what I've learned from my previous build and move onto Photo-Etch parts and primer.
So here it is:
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
The non-JPS decals (these will be replaced):
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
Photo-Etch:
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
Now this is my first time using primer on a model so i got a big can of Halfords primer and I've got to say I'm really impressed with the stuff. Maybe too impressed as I've gone and sprayed pretty much every sprue!!
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
Here it is put together next to my Tyrrell note on the air intake the join line that will (and has been removed):
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
So after the primer On with the black:
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
I've also added the PE fuel caps slightly annoyed though as slightly too much superglue has meant it's leaked just a very small amount on to the surface.
So after some Revell Plasto was covered over the join line of the air intake I sanded and then reapplied primer to find flaws (I dont know if this is the correct technique but i just thought it seemed right)
Lotus78 by robinecs, on Flickr
and ive since done some more sanding pretty much back to the plastic and the join line is no more
I'm moving to quick at the moment to do really step by step photos I'm enjoying it too much I keep forgetting but the build will be slowing down soon as i wait delivery of alot of extra parts.
IIRC when I built this kit probably 30 years ago if not longer, there was something odd about the sidepod and rear wing endplate decals (mine were the JPS ones) - does the clear carrier film extend over the entire area of the decal or something? If so it might give a different sheen to that area of the model.
Anyway, don't underestimate how much of a b
h those pinstripes could be to get right! Leave the paint a week or so to harden. Plently of water and a maybe a bit of detergent on the paint surface so you can float them around with a cocktail stick. Good luck!
Anyway, don't underestimate how much of a b
h those pinstripes could be to get right! Leave the paint a week or so to harden. Plently of water and a maybe a bit of detergent on the paint surface so you can float them around with a cocktail stick. Good luck!A good excuse to finish the Tyrrell then whilst I wait for the paint to harden before the pin striping. I'm only doing the body whilst I wait for parts to arrive for the engine.
It's also an excuse to browse model shop websites. And I've found a new release Brabham BT46B fan car which I think will need to be a birthday present to myself soon to continue the technical changes of F1 theme going.
It's also an excuse to browse model shop websites. And I've found a new release Brabham BT46B fan car which I think will need to be a birthday present to myself soon to continue the technical changes of F1 theme going.
fatboy69 said:
The Fan Car? Where is that as don't have that one in my collection.
As for the stripes on the 78 - I had forgotten just what a bd they were to get on the model. As the Dr said. Good luck......
It's just been released and think there may only be 1 in the country as the rest have sold out. Be kind and order one after mine comes. As for the stripes on the 78 - I had forgotten just what a b
d they were to get on the model. As the Dr said. Good luck......ecsrobin said:
fatboy69 said:
The Fan Car? Where is that as don't have that one in my collection.
As for the stripes on the 78 - I had forgotten just what a bd they were to get on the model. As the Dr said. Good luck......
It's just been released and think there may only be 1 in the country as the rest have sold out. Be kind and order one after mine comes. As for the stripes on the 78 - I had forgotten just what a b
d they were to get on the model. As the Dr said. Good luck......dr_gn said:
ecsrobin said:
fatboy69 said:
The Fan Car? Where is that as don't have that one in my collection.
As for the stripes on the 78 - I had forgotten just what a bd they were to get on the model. As the Dr said. Good luck......
It's just been released and think there may only be 1 in the country as the rest have sold out. Be kind and order one after mine comes. As for the stripes on the 78 - I had forgotten just what a b
d they were to get on the model. As the Dr said. Good luck......ecsrobin said:
dr_gn said:
ecsrobin said:
fatboy69 said:
The Fan Car? Where is that as don't have that one in my collection.
As for the stripes on the 78 - I had forgotten just what a bd they were to get on the model. As the Dr said. Good luck......
It's just been released and think there may only be 1 in the country as the rest have sold out. Be kind and order one after mine comes. As for the stripes on the 78 - I had forgotten just what a b
d they were to get on the model. As the Dr said. Good luck......http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Tamiya are always a safe bet, and the Fujimi price seems a bit steep for effectively the same thing that's all. OK the Fujimi version seems to be a bit more multi-media, but...double the price??
Red Firecracker said:
You're as bad as me, projects on the go everywhere!
Currently I have in no particular order:Tamiya Tyrrell P34
Tamiya Lotus 78
Tamiya Merkava
Tamiya Toyota GT-One
Revell NASCAR
Academy IDF Fitter
I think I may have a problem, now I've gotten over the being too critical stage I'm enjoying it so much so during a gap in work I actually got a bit more painting in. And inve got another 5 hours in work with nothing to do so I'm tempted to go get the model....
dr_gn said:
They look very good (although personally I've never built one):
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Tamiya are always a safe bet, and the Fujimi price seems a bit steep for effectively the same thing that's all. OK the Fujimi version seems to be a bit more multi-media, but...double the price??
The tamiya kit is only the BT46 and not the BT46 fan car. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Tamiya are always a safe bet, and the Fujimi price seems a bit steep for effectively the same thing that's all. OK the Fujimi version seems to be a bit more multi-media, but...double the price??
ecsrobin said:
dr_gn said:
They look very good (although personally I've never built one):
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Tamiya are always a safe bet, and the Fujimi price seems a bit steep for effectively the same thing that's all. OK the Fujimi version seems to be a bit more multi-media, but...double the price??
The tamiya kit is only the BT46 and not the BT46 fan car. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Tamiya are always a safe bet, and the Fujimi price seems a bit steep for effectively the same thing that's all. OK the Fujimi version seems to be a bit more multi-media, but...double the price??
(sounds like potentially your first scratch build conversion
)dr_gn said:
ecsrobin said:
dr_gn said:
They look very good (although personally I've never built one):
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Tamiya are always a safe bet, and the Fujimi price seems a bit steep for effectively the same thing that's all. OK the Fujimi version seems to be a bit more multi-media, but...double the price??
The tamiya kit is only the BT46 and not the BT46 fan car. http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Tamiya are always a safe bet, and the Fujimi price seems a bit steep for effectively the same thing that's all. OK the Fujimi version seems to be a bit more multi-media, but...double the price??
(sounds like potentially your first scratch build conversion
)A very small update, I've fitted the rear spoilers Photo etch parts, I'd already primed the wing so quickly masked it up and sprayed the metal as I wanted it in place before the primer.
I have also put together the gearbox and they will now be painted.
Tyrrell by robinecs, on Flickr
Tyrrell by robinecs, on Flickr
I have also put together the gearbox and they will now be painted.
Tyrrell by robinecs, on Flickr
Tyrrell by robinecs, on Flickr
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