1/12th Renault F-1 Completed!!! (56K users Beware)

I finally finished up the 1/12th Renault....the first kit to the start of my collection :biggrin:! Here are a few pics of the finished product. I have also included a link to the progress thread for this kit if you would like to see it: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=103116. Enjoy!

http://home.pacbell.net/deejay27/EngineCloseUp.jpg
http://home.pacbell.net/deejay27/EngineCloseUp2.jpg
http://home.pacbell.net/deejay27/RenaultBackAngle.jpg
http://home.pacbell.net/deejay27/RenaultFrontAngle.jpg
http://home.pacbell.net/deejay27/RenaultFrontTop.jpg
http://home.pacbell.net/deejay27/RenaultTopSide_2.jpg

absolutely stunning job, if you hadn't said it was your first model I would never have guessed

Thanks! I have to give a lot of credit to the people on this message board for helping me answer my "newbie" questions. The FAQ was awesome too....I definitely learned a lot there. I actually made a lot of mistakes a long the way especially with painting/spraying the kit. I had to paint the cowling 3 times because I got such terrible results the first 2 times (wasted paint+wasted $$$+wasted time=gained experience). The only problem I seem to have now....like many other members here....is that I am buying more kits then I can build! I still have two more kits coming in the mail :biggrin:!

http://home.pacbell.net/deejay27/NewKits.jpg

great job man! i like your work. i also like that ferrari f190 of yours.

keep up the good work! :bigthumb:

Fantastic modeling!
Very clean engine bay, and body!

This must be one of the best F1's I ve seen in 1/12th scale, and that for a first model !
incredible !

Also, I don't know what it is about the car, but the sides (where it 's all white area) seem a bit awkward to me ???Isn't a decal supposed to go there ? (thinking labatt's ??))

I might just be very wrong, but your model still is very right !

Olivier

http://students.washington.edu/leprakon/dtm-af/smilies/bowdown.gif http://students.washington.edu/leprakon/dtm-af/smilies/bowdown.gif ...i'm finding it hard to find a fault :smile:
11/10 :bigthumb: :bigthumb:

I've the same model waiting for me to asemble it, but... where did you get the camel decals?? I've ordered to hobbysearch a decal clear sheet to make my own decals, but... I've readed that it might look a bit green due to the yellow colour under, so... I'll try it in a place of plastic, or in an old model, but if it doesnt work.. where can I buy the camel decals??

And.... it's an awesome job for!! and more if its your first model, the mirror like glossy.... in you first model... amazing!! :bigthumb:

My only thought about this kit is that the blue is a little to light, but I'm not 100% sure about that.

So now onto the compliments!! :biggrin:
Very clean paint work, nice touches of detail on the engine and overall it "looks" AOK. And that's what modeling is all about. The model should look good and the builder should have had fun on the way of building it. So mission accomplished for this one!!!

Stunning!!!

BEST!!! Just look at the attention to detail, clean build and beautiful paint and decal work.

Thanks for the compliments everyone. It's nice to see the hard work appreciated.

doraemon
You can order the decals from F1 Specialties. As far as the green goes...I don't notice any color change.
http://www.f1specialties.com/

Originally posted by huudo
My only thought about this kit is that the blue is a little to light, but I'm not 100% sure about that.

You’re totally right Huudo.
In the progress thread the blue looks much more darker but now with this light
in this photos it looks like it's not a perfect match with the "elf blue" used in the
real car. But photos don’t always show the true colour.
The important is that you have done a great work Deejay27, the car looks fantastic.
If someone asked me if this was a first time job or a model made by someone with some years of experience I for sure would go for the second option.
I’ll be waiting for some news about your future projects. :smile:

Great job, looks real !

Wish my collection started off this good! :bigthumb: :bigthumb: :bigthumb:

AMAZING!!!!!!!! :bigthumb:

Darn, 1/12th is very expensive here. If I ever get my hands on my one, I'll be sure to be capable to build one. Scary if you ask me. Just the thought of screwing a kit of this price...ouch
But you have pulled it off and very well done!

And I take it that you are a formula1 fan too.
Will look out for those kits in your stocks.

Great job Deejay27!

Great model.

I have also the Ferrari in 1/12 but not the clear version. It's also a great model with the metal wishbones.
:tongue:

Makes me want to start working on my 1/12th Ferrari F190 and my 1/2th Protar Ferrari 126C2.

Great Job. Very clean and detailed. Hope to see more upcoming projects.:smile:

Looks great :bigthumb:

How did you go joining the top part of the monocoque just in front of the cockpit? I can't see a join there at all.

Where did you get the clear view Ferrari 641/2? There pretty expensive aren't they?

Excellent job Deejay!

Thanks again for the compliments everyone.
How did you go joining the top part of the monocoque just in front of the cockpit? I can't see a join there at all. Where did you get the clear view Ferrari 641/2? There pretty expensive aren't they?
RallyRaider
There is a joint there but it's covered by the red and white strip decal. I got a killer deal on the clear view Ferrari! I bought it on Ebay for $115 US dollars shipped.
Chain
From the looks of your work you have some serious modelling skills...I highly doubt if you'll screw up a 1/12th kit if I can get the results that I did. Try looking on Ebay....that's where I got both my 1/12th kits. If you look long enough you'll eventually bump into a good deal. Yeh, I really dig the F-1 cars but I think I will build a street car after I'm done with the McLaren Mp4/7....want to change things up little. I find myself wanting to build so much since the start of this hobby....everything is so eye catching to me....especially the 1/32 fighter jets!
Veyron
What kit is that in the first pic in your "current projects?" It looks awesome!

Deejay27, hey thanks for those nice comments :)

Well, I did checked ebay out. I just cant find myself willing to spend so much on a kit. I know I would someday when I retire and have loads of cash hehe. For now, have to stick to 1/20, 24 kits.

BTW, I am was into aircrafts, carriers and battleships before my friend got me interested in cars. Gotta luv them because the level of modifications that you can do with it is massive. Only depends on your imagination.

Anyways, cant wait for next weekend when the Nurburgring circuit will host the european F1.....wooohooo!

That is some work you did Deejay27...GREAT WORK MANZ!

Anyway, on your progress thread for this kit you mentioned that you use bare metal foil on the below pic...where do you get the BMF from and what is it? and how do you glue it to the kit?

http://home.pacbell.net/deejay27/EngineCloseUp.jpg

Ktan.....I purchased the BMF at a local hobby shop. It is just a very thin aluminum type film that comes in different finishes (chrome, aluminum, etc.). It comes in sheets with an adhesive backing....just like a sticker. To apply it, all you have to do is cut it to the appropriate size, peel off the backing and "stick it" to a starting point, use a q-tip (that's what I use) to slowly and carefully apply/stick the rest of it on the part trying to avoid the build up of air bubbles underneath the foil. Use a dulled out toothpick to get the foil into the edges (a sharp toothpick will just rip it...I found that out the hard way)and then trim off the edges with a sharp hobby knife. If you screw up like I did....simply tear it off and re-apply with a new piece of BMF. If you can't find them at your local hobby shop then check out the following link....you can order direct and you'll also get additional info there on the product http://www.bare-metal.com/

Ahhhh...thank you very much Deejay27 for your fast reply. I'll try to source for this BMF in Singapore first before sourcing overseas. Thank you very much again.

:)