Staving off the winter boredom

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I generally try to keep myself occupied over the winter. Bikes are parked and generally there’s not much sporty driving to be had in the winter months. I’ve got a few mods/fixes to do on the motor vehicles, but I’m waiting to see how taxes and bonuses shake out before going :troywax: Over the last few winters, I’ve generally done LEGO but space has become an issue, so this season I decided to take up plastic model building. I used to build pretty frequently as a kid, and the last model I attempted was probably over 10 years ago. I’ll post pics and updates on progress here.

First model: Tamiya 1:20 scale Honda RA272. This car won the Mexican Grand Prix, the last race of the 1.5L era.

Tamiya 20043 1/20 Honda F-1 RA272 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00061H17S/re ... rCb706E2Y3

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This will be cool to follow!
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oh dang. was totally expecting something else.

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I gave up on models once I could drive. I also always managed to get a god damn fingerprint in paint after assuming dry time.
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dubshow wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:35 am oh dang. was totally expecting something else.

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I gave up on models once I could drive. I also always managed to get a god damn fingerprint in paint after assuming dry time.
Same. I've learned patience in my old age. Also, I'm using acrylics as opposed to enamels; they dry much faster.
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Looks great man, I'm finishing up a 1:1 E30 model right now.
4zilch wrote: ↑Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:46 am I'm a fucking failure.
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In because I'm bored af too
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Thats super cool man
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Nice! That looks 5/7
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Lower it
Plastidip the silver grille
Maybe wrap it
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Melon wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:41 am Looks great man, I'm finishing up a 1:1 E30 model right now.
:lolol: :iswydt:
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Johnny_P wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:40 am Lower it
Plastidip the silver grille
Maybe wrap it
camber the wheels too. like -12 degs
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dubshow wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 11:21 am
Johnny_P wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:40 am Lower it
Plastidip the silver grille
Maybe wrap it
camber the wheels too. like -12 degs
That would require custom LCAs from Japan :waxer:
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[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:32 am
Melon wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:41 am Looks great man, I'm finishing up a 1:1 E30 model right now.
:iswydt:
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[user not found] wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 10:32 am Does look awesome, though.

I’ve got a bunch of model kits that is never started in my parents’ basement. I should just send them to you.
lemme know what you got
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Melon wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:41 am Looks great man, I'm finishing up a 1:1 E30 model right now.
:iswydt:
:wap: Where are these mangos?
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I have this sitting in my house if anyone wants it. I had TE-37s ordered that never came and I never started it.

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CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:06 pm I have this sitting in my house if anyone wants it. I had TE-37s ordered that never came and I never started it.

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Could be fun to experiment with some weathering/textered finishes on that one.
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4zilch wrote: ↑Tue Jan 22, 2019 8:29 am
CaleDeRoo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 21, 2019 9:06 pm I have this sitting in my house if anyone wants it. I had TE-37s ordered that never came and I never started it.

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Could be fun to experiment with some weathering/textered finishes on that one.
Whenever you're ready let me know
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Updates: pretty much done other than decals and little touch up.

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very neat sir
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Decals were misplaced/lost for this model, so I ordered another to scavenge from :balls:
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4zilch wrote: ↑Sun Feb 03, 2019 6:09 am Decals were misplaced/lost for this model, so I ordered another to scavenge from :balls:
I say we give you some official DFD decals and let you go crazy. What say ye?
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