Indy March 88C, Monogram, 1/24

So let's begin the new year with a finished project, the 1988 Indy 500 March88C, driven by Al Unser Jr.

It's a typical 80s Indycar kit, maybe the AMT ones are a bit better, but they are similar to build. The frontal sidepod covers are theoretically removable, but they are only put on so loosely, that would not work. I initially tried to attach them with some rivets, but that didn't work, so I had to cover a drill hole with a rivethead and glue the parts on. The placement of some small scrutineering decals was not clear as instructions and the few (2?) photos I could find were not in agreement.
Painted with TS26 and an eyeballed mix of TS55 and 23, decals from Indycals, and I added the usual wires and seatbelts.

Hope you like it.

The next project could take a bit longer (unless I decide to do a side project at the same time) as it will be the annual Martini car, but this time in 1/12...

https://www.marcosaupe.de/images/mod_march88C_valvol_00.jpg

https://www.marcosaupe.de/images/mod_march88C_valvol_01.jpg

https://www.marcosaupe.de/images/mod_march88C_valvol_02.jpg

https://www.marcosaupe.de/images/mod_march88C_valvol_03.jpg

https://www.marcosaupe.de/images/mod_march88C_valvol_04.jpg

https://www.marcosaupe.de/images/mod_march88C_valvol_05.jpg

That looks very nice! As popular as the series is with fans for some reason you never see these Indy car kits built.

Very nice indeed.

Looks great! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks!