Has anyone built the Tamiya Toyota GT One Race Car?

I just got it today and wondered if you had any tips on putting it together.

I haven't, but it is my favorite LMP car, so I may pick it up eventually. Or perhaps the "Full-View" version molded in clear plastic. :D The Full-View comes with a driver figure.

So, once again, I'll refer to Hiroaki Fukuda's spectacular reviews. Here is his take on the Toyota GT-One TS020 (http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/scalemodels/project/fiagt/99ts020/99ts02000.htm). He also shows the Sakatsu Dress-Up set of photoetched and machined parts, an alternate set of decals from Studio 27, and a set of carbon fibre decals from an unknown manufacturer. You'll wish you had those, too.

I hope he doesn't mind. ;) He's just so darn good.

Are you into detailed pics? I have some good detail shots, though they are of the earlier version with the nicer white swooshs on it! (Why did Tamiya do the duller version?)
I ca scan them for you if you want, though they might get you into the super detail side of things! (Oh NO!):rolleyes:

That would be great. But I don't really have the experience that you all have. I have done some models. They were mostly just Revell. I have never put together a Tamiya. I started on an F50. I just find it hard to do all of the detail work. I really hate it when the insructions say to paint a really small piece three different colors.

I'll get that done after work for you...

It will be a good help to get the detail photos from Guiddy.

One of the most important things i believe to have is time .
It's not a race to finsh it...take your time with the kit...read it over carefully so you know what to do almost with out looking at the prints.

When you get a change to do work on it...sit down and have the change to spend a couple of hours on it.

Dont rush it...the end product will be a lot better.

OK, here are some detailed shots. Notice they suggest Fiat Red #305 for the body colour.
I have a massive version of this scanned, about 500kb. Where shall I send it? Email me with your address...

BTW Warren, I also have something similar for the D2 LeMans Merc CLK! Do you want me to do the same?

I also have most of the rally cars in similar shots, and also most of the rally cars support trucks.
http://www.Cyber-Showroom.com/pics/ToyotaSmall.jpg

Hello! JE123?

Hey Guiddy don't worry about sending it. I don't think that I will that much detail into it. Wasn't that car in Gran Turismo 2. I know there was 3 versions in the game.

Originally posted by JE123
Hey Guiddy don't worry about sending it. I don't think that I will that much detail into it. Wasn't that car in Gran Turismo 2. I know there was 3 versions in the game.

Was it the 1998 version? I know it is the '99 LeMans car which is in GT3. Can't remember which one was in GT2. I remember it wouldn't turn well though!

Three GT-Ones were in GT2: '97 race version & '98 road and race versions.

They handled like a dream for me. The R390 gave me some trouble, though... ;)

Originally posted by Guiddy
Are you into detailed pics? I have some good detail shots, though they are of the earlier version with the nicer white swooshs on it! (Why did Tamiya do the duller version?)
I ca scan them for you if you want, though they might get you into the super detail side of things! (Oh NO!):rolleyes:

Hey Guiddy,
Where can you get the swoosh decals for the GT-ONE? Would it be available online as I'm in Canada. Need to catch up on some reading since I'm new to this site.
Thanks.:cool:

WELCOME! (where's Jay with his big smilie?)

For general modelling things check out: www.hlj.com - HobbyLink Japan. These guys are great with cheap prices and fairly quick shipping. Studio27 does a lot of custom decals and details overall. Search around the site and let us know if you need help. :)

I have a TS020 Full View, I plan to get the regular version so I can do them side by side in the future.

My question is, HLJ reports that the real-life decals for the GT-One aren't included by Tamiya due to licensing problems. I saw a aftermarket decal sheet with the real sponsors on it awhile ago on eBay, but it hasn't shown up recently.

Does anyone know who makes this decal sheet or where I can find it? thanks :)