Tamiya 1/12 Caterham BDR

[MBBlat]

Next large scale project underway
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Going for a prisoner scheme, using some Zero paints Lotus colours, although I'm not sure my airbushing skills are quite up to the task.

[robemcdonald]

I’d love one of these, but it’s way too much money. I’m looking forwards to see how it goes together.

[Eric Mc]

Look forward to this.

[Elderly]

robemcdonald said:

I’d love one of these, but it’s way too much money. I’m looking forwards to see how it goes together.

Keep your eye open on fLeabay for examples that have been 'slightly' started -
I've seen them sell for under half what was their new price.

[MBBlat]

Front suspension
IMG_0286 by Mark Benger, on Flickr

[Guiddy]

Just lovely! I'd imagine it feels like building the real thing but in the warmth of your living room! (Unless you have a REALLY understanding wife!)

[russy01]

We've got more coming in soon... sold the initial batch very quickly. If there are a bunch of PH'ers who want one Ill happily sort you out a deal...

[Stig]

russy01 said:

We've got more coming in soon... sold the initial batch very quickly. If there are a bunch of PH'ers who want one Ill happily sort you out a deal...

Would love one of these Russ - but the cycle fender version. Can you get them?

[robemcdonald]

russy01 said:

We've got more coming in soon... sold the initial batch very quickly. If there are a bunch of PH'ers who want one Ill happily sort you out a deal...

I could be tempted for a good deal. Please let us know.

[hantsxlg]

You are an evil man russy! What sort of price would we be looking at?

[geoffrp]

Could be tempted with one, what sort of price?

[AWRacing]

Me too

[Eric Mc]

Price is the issue. They are not cheap.

[MBBlat]

Front suspension finished
IMG_0294 by MBBlat, on Flickr
IMG_0293 by MBBlat, on Flickr
Tamiya TS spray for the alluminium, chrome pen for the disks, details handpinted.

Started on the rear - diff in, a lot easier than on the real thing. Bit of wild weathering - engine grime wash plus tamiya silver powder to pick up the highlights.
IMG_0292 by MBBlat, on Flickr

[MBBlat]

Rear suspension done
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Untitled by MBBlat, on Flickr

Next up - engine & gearbox

[AshVX220]

Is it the picture angle or is there a ton of camber on those rears?

[MBBlat]

AshVX220 said:

Is it the picture angle or is there a ton of camber on those rears?

Its the picture angle - rear view
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Trouble with using the phone as the camera

[MBBlat]

Engine and gearbox
IMG_0311 by MBBlat, on Flickr
IMG_0310 by MBBlat, on Flickr
IMG_0309 by MBBlat, on Flickr

I might have gone overboard of the wethering on the block and gearbox, but its not that visable once installed.

Catch tank with some blink on the hose connections
IMG_0308 by MBBlat, on Flickr

Engine now in and exhaust headers fitted, will post some pics onece I've got the cylinder head painted & fitted.
Came across a strange fitment issue with the silencer - the mounting bracket is a mm or so aft of the mounting hole on the chasis - anyone built this kit know if thats a common problem?

[Turn7]

great work, very nearly up with dr_gn on here... almost makes me fell like Im building a new one...

[MBBlat]

Thanks, but I dont think I'm anywhere near dr_gn's standard

Anyway took it out in the sunshine for some proper pics
Tamiya Caterham BDR_02 by MBBlat, on Flickr
Tamiya Caterham BDR_03 by MBBlat, on Flickr
Tamiya Caterham BDR_09 by MBBlat, on Flickr

Cylinder head just placed and needs some details painting + some mild weathering
Tamiya Caterham BDR_07 by MBBlat, on Flickr