SimilR Pescarolo Judd 01 Evo - 1:24th
Discussion
Time to start another (or two).
First up is this, the SimilR Pescarolo Judd 01 Evo in 1:24th scale. SimilR are a small, new company to the scale model scene, this being the third model from them after representations of the Ford Focus WRC and Ford GT in a few flavours. It hasn't all been plain sailing though, with reviews of the Focus and GT complaining of poor fit and some lack of detail. Still, anything for a challenge.
The subject of the model, the Pescarolo 01 Evo with Judd power is a proven, race winning platform designed and developed initially be Henri Pescarolo's team with further development by OAK Racing. The model depicts the car raced be Pescarolo Sport in 2011 in LMP1 specification.
It is presented in a very nice box (if you're into such things);
which contains the following parts. This is a kerbside model so no engine is depicted, the engine cover not being a separate moulding either. However, the front cover is separate, so more of that later. There is also an instruction sheet, which is not something I usually get in my builds.
Included is a small sheet of etch, which included seatbelts, position light lenses, turning vanes etc.
Additionally there is also a set of absolutely fantastic Cartograf decals, which really is somethign to behold.
Unfortunately, I'm not going to use them.
I have a little bit of a problem in models of this scale with using decals to represent large areas of painted (or more likely wrapped) bodywork, I far prefer to paint and mask. Obviously this isn't a big issue, I could use the decals to create masks and paint, but the other issue I have is that I really don't like the livery.
So, I am going to downgrade the car to the OAK Racing LMP2 Judd/BMW powered entry number 49 at Le Mans 2011;
OAK Racing Pescarolo 01 LMP2 by Red Firecracker, on Flickr
There is a bit of work involved even though they are the same basic car. Firstly as the engine is more production based, the exhaust exits are different, coming out of the body through the rear of the engine cover instead of along the side. Secondly the rear wing supports are of the swan neck type on the OAK LMP2 cars rather than directly attached the bottom of the wing on the Team Pescarolo LMP1. The wheels are also different from the kit ones as well.
What I hope to do is produce the model to represent a car with the nose off, so lots of carbon on view and also suspension in view, like this;
LMSSPA08_0130_P2_35_PESC_SAULN_006 by matthiastraband, on Flickr
Should be fun!
First up is this, the SimilR Pescarolo Judd 01 Evo in 1:24th scale. SimilR are a small, new company to the scale model scene, this being the third model from them after representations of the Ford Focus WRC and Ford GT in a few flavours. It hasn't all been plain sailing though, with reviews of the Focus and GT complaining of poor fit and some lack of detail. Still, anything for a challenge.
The subject of the model, the Pescarolo 01 Evo with Judd power is a proven, race winning platform designed and developed initially be Henri Pescarolo's team with further development by OAK Racing. The model depicts the car raced be Pescarolo Sport in 2011 in LMP1 specification.
It is presented in a very nice box (if you're into such things);
which contains the following parts. This is a kerbside model so no engine is depicted, the engine cover not being a separate moulding either. However, the front cover is separate, so more of that later. There is also an instruction sheet, which is not something I usually get in my builds.
Included is a small sheet of etch, which included seatbelts, position light lenses, turning vanes etc.
Additionally there is also a set of absolutely fantastic Cartograf decals, which really is somethign to behold.
Unfortunately, I'm not going to use them.
I have a little bit of a problem in models of this scale with using decals to represent large areas of painted (or more likely wrapped) bodywork, I far prefer to paint and mask. Obviously this isn't a big issue, I could use the decals to create masks and paint, but the other issue I have is that I really don't like the livery.
So, I am going to downgrade the car to the OAK Racing LMP2 Judd/BMW powered entry number 49 at Le Mans 2011;
OAK Racing Pescarolo 01 LMP2 by Red Firecracker, on Flickr
There is a bit of work involved even though they are the same basic car. Firstly as the engine is more production based, the exhaust exits are different, coming out of the body through the rear of the engine cover instead of along the side. Secondly the rear wing supports are of the swan neck type on the OAK LMP2 cars rather than directly attached the bottom of the wing on the Team Pescarolo LMP1. The wheels are also different from the kit ones as well.
What I hope to do is produce the model to represent a car with the nose off, so lots of carbon on view and also suspension in view, like this;
LMSSPA08_0130_P2_35_PESC_SAULN_006 by matthiastraband, on Flickr
Should be fun!
Edited by Red Firecracker on Saturday 14th July 18:38
dr_gn said:
Just looking at all that carbon makes me feel unwell.
Ah, it's lovely! Look at the result you eventually got on your Jag after you'd found a technique that worked for you. after you've done one or two the challenge becomes fun. Handily, being a modern Sportscar, there are numerous pictures available showing lots of detail including the layup lines in the carbon, so plenty of pointers to use to make it a bit easier. One of the nice things about Sportscar racing, the fans are accommodated and interacted with rather than being seen as a nuisance as per some other series, so reference photos are plentiful.kenny Chim 4 said:
Red, I'm bewildered as to how you're going to replicate that lurid pink
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Would you be using an acrlylic mixture in an airgun?
It's an interesting colour which does appear to change shade quite dramatically. The starting point will be RAL 4010 applied with an airbrush, I think. I've emailed OAK to see if they'll give me any sort of code for the shade, so hopefully I'll get a bit more info from them..Would you be using an acrlylic mixture in an airgun?
Unfortunately they don't run this livery in the WEC (nasty nasty Gulf livery) so I can't look exceptionally geeky at the Silverstone paddock walk with my colour chart. Cheers for the good wishes all, this is going to be a long one.
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