Alpine R. 442B '78 LM winner

gionc

02-10-2008, 05:33 PM

Rocat

02-10-2008, 05:37 PM

a real beauty, bravo.

jaykay640

02-10-2008, 05:59 PM

I say it again....great work!
It's almost a pity to put dirt on that nice paintjob and mess up the beautiful little details:-)
Grande Gio! Molto piu che un piccolo progetto!:-)

robrex

02-10-2008, 06:22 PM

I love it Gio! The weathering really makes it look the part. I like the photos as well. They look like 70's published pics of the real thing.

NissanSkylineGTR98

02-10-2008, 07:02 PM

Looks excellent, first time i've seen one of these complete. Good job on the weathering :D

sjelic

02-11-2008, 03:11 AM

It is a beauty, love all the little details, but I must agree with Jay, weathering is for tanks :D

beaver63

02-11-2008, 04:09 AM

Perfect job,very nice :)

sportracer02

02-11-2008, 04:34 AM

Hi Gio,

I like it.

Dirt on a rallye-car model separates the viewer in 2 categories - some like it, some don´t. Even harder on a race car from the race track.

I´m not sure, if I´d do it, bit I think it works.

Great job on a battery-powered racer, one thing, that disturbs a little bit, is the antenna. Looking at the 1:1 photos in your WIP it appears too thick to me.

klutz_100

02-11-2008, 04:42 AM

Really a great job :thumbsup: http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/SMILEYS/oklasky.gifhttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/SMILEYS/oklasky.gif

godfather23

02-11-2008, 05:28 AM

Came out in the way I expected it - clearly a great model. And you also seem to enhance your photography-techniques. Bravo!

DerXL

02-11-2008, 11:02 AM

Looking absolutely fabulous.
And i like the subtle weathering you applied.

It really shows that you've put a lot of time into this build. It's a real beauty !

willimo

02-11-2008, 11:58 AM

Beautiful! Very clean (sort of) finish, and it's great you didn't go overboard with the weathering effects. Looks just perfect! Great build from you as to be expected.

I like the photos as well. They look like 70's published pics of the real thing.

YES!

mrawl

02-12-2008, 03:58 AM

ooking good! Love the weathering, though shouldn't there be some squashed bugs on the windshield? What is your favorite clear now Gio - is it still TS13, or have you defected? I've seen a few model planes done in 2 part urethane but it always looked a bit "surf-boardish" to me. The new stuff is probably heaps better though.

dlphnfn

02-13-2008, 10:01 AM

That is awesome Gio!! I love the matte finish on the black stripes that is a small detail that just sets off this build!!
I like some of your photo editing too... :evillol:
Erick --

jmwallac

02-14-2008, 12:18 AM

Great stuff! Not usually a fan of weathering, but this is subtle and looks good. I'm sure it's hiding a great shine, though! :grinyes:

Please o please adjust the ISO and tone down that grain! This is too good a model to have cell phone quality pics represent it. :uhoh:

Joe Blyth

02-14-2008, 12:35 AM

Fantastic work, Gio! I love the weathering, it looks just perfect, and as always, your details are spot-on.

hrmodeler

02-14-2008, 05:15 AM

Great work Gio!

gionc

02-14-2008, 06:24 AM

Thanks a lot guys.

On the weathering issue: I agree with all: who like the dirty badass and who like the neat candy LOL , I guess I won't do it on a showroom Ferrari but what I searched is to "catch" the "spirit", soul, racecar being LOL, that live on the track and have to do with tiredness and dirty more than a showroom or museum for retired car ;), just tastes I guess :D

MPWR

02-14-2008, 11:05 AM

Terrific work, a stunning looking build. The wheels and weathering really make it stand out.

Big Kahuna

02-15-2008, 04:58 AM

Hey G,
That looks FANTASTICO! :smokin:
Loved the fact that you conquered it with sublime detailing.

Ciao :cheers:!
Nens

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