Tamiya 1/12 Caterham BDR
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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
IMG_0294 by MBBlat, on FlickrIMG_0293 by MBBlat, on FlickrTamiya 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
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?
IMG_0311 by MBBlat, on FlickrIMG_0310 by MBBlat, on FlickrIMG_0309 by MBBlat, on FlickrI 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 FlickrEngine 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?
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
Anyway took it out in the sunshine for some proper pics
Tamiya Caterham BDR_02 by MBBlat, on FlickrTamiya Caterham BDR_03 by MBBlat, on FlickrTamiya Caterham BDR_09 by MBBlat, on FlickrCylinder head just placed and needs some details painting + some mild weathering
Tamiya Caterham BDR_07 by MBBlat, on FlickrProgress so far - sorry Dr_gn but they'r just iphone pics to document my progress, I'll take some proper pictures when its complete.
IMG_0312 by MBBlat, on Flickr
Dash
IMG_0315 by MBBlat, on Flickr
rear of engine bay
IMG_0316 by MBBlat, on Flickr
So far every thing except paint is as supplied by tamiya in the box. About the only things missing are the brake lines and wiring looms.
Next up is the radiator - instructions say black, seems wrong to me so will probably go alloy with a bit of a was in the fins to make the attached oil cooler stand out a bit.
IMG_0312 by MBBlat, on FlickrDash
IMG_0315 by MBBlat, on Flickrrear of engine bay
IMG_0316 by MBBlat, on FlickrSo far every thing except paint is as supplied by tamiya in the box. About the only things missing are the brake lines and wiring looms.
Next up is the radiator - instructions say black, seems wrong to me so will probably go alloy with a bit of a was in the fins to make the attached oil cooler stand out a bit.
Turn7 said:
Do you have a link for the kit please ?
From JDLAM https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/tamiya-10204-ca...Other suppliers are available
Turn7 said:
Cheers.....but.....
How much??!?
How can a kit be that expensive ? Or am I way to far out of the loop on kit pricing these days ?
Compared to Pocher https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/brands/pocher/ its almost a bargin How much??!?
How can a kit be that expensive ? Or am I way to far out of the loop on kit pricing these days ?
Remember this isn't just a plastic glue together kit - the exterior pannels are thin aluminium, suspension arms & de-dion tubes are metal, and its mostly assembled with absolutly tiny screws not glue.
Its not even the most expensive model Tamiya do - that would be their 1/16 tanks, even witout the bits that make them go https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/tamiya-36212-u-...
Or fully RC https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/tamiya-rc-56041... + radio + battery
On the other end of the scale, the pistonheads favorite MX-5 is £13 in 1:24 https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/tamiya-24085-ma...
Finally finished
Mustang Caterham_18 by MBBlat, on Flickr
Mustang Caterham_12 by MBBlat, on Flickr
Not happy with the seatbelts - they are self adhesive but with the least grabbing adhesive known, so can't get them to stay together, I may have to replace them with some aftermarket belts.
It also took me ages to get a reasonable finish on the nosecone, the paint I originally used ate into the plastic, so it had to be stripped, filled and sanded back.
Mustang Caterham_18 by MBBlat, on FlickrMustang Caterham_12 by MBBlat, on FlickrNot happy with the seatbelts - they are self adhesive but with the least grabbing adhesive known, so can't get them to stay together, I may have to replace them with some aftermarket belts.
It also took me ages to get a reasonable finish on the nosecone, the paint I originally used ate into the plastic, so it had to be stripped, filled and sanded back.
One of the headlights is a bit loose and easily knocked askew, trouble is the bracket it attaches to is slightly broken, so I cant tighten it up properly.
I tried additional tape on the belts, without any luck, reluctant to try superglue as that would stiffen them too much, plus I'm likely to get it everywhere knowing my luck. I've got a set of after-market F1 straps to try, but only enough for one side, just have to finish a couple of other projects first.
I tried additional tape on the belts, without any luck, reluctant to try superglue as that would stiffen them too much, plus I'm likely to get it everywhere knowing my luck. I've got a set of after-market F1 straps to try, but only enough for one side, just have to finish a couple of other projects first.
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