Well, it's been a while since I posted any updates on this build but I have been working on it some. I'm using some washes and some dry brushing to bring out the details in the "metal" parts (plastic that's supposed to look like metal). Anyway, I'm making slow progress but mostly because I'm working on other kits at the same time.
Here's a bunch of pics...
Chassis picture, not much done here yet.
Close up of part of the front suspension. Master cylinder and steering mechanism... that actually steers.
The dash, I added a few more knobs and switches, it'll also get some wiring.
Engine cover / fan shroud, has been fiberglassed with nylon cloth and liquid cement.
Turbo Parts, painted flat black and dry-brushed with dark copper.
Brake calipers, painted flat black and dry-brushed with metallic grey.
A couple of engine pics, painted with cast grey metallic and dry-brushed with aluminum (engine block) and steel (trans) nuts and bolts picked out with various metal colors.
Portion of the interior, more fiberglassing of the foot pad using a different material than before (fabric softening dryer sheet).
Lots of white parts to polish, it took one can of tamiya grey primer, one can of tamiya white primer and 5 cans of tamiya pure white to get a decent finsh on all the parts.... ouch!!!
Wheels and tires.
Headlight assemblies and cooling radiators.
Rear swing arms.
Fuel tank, filled with a mixture of red food coloring and water. Hopefully it will stain it over time and once I empty it it will look like it contains racing fuel.
Just one small collection of the many parts yet to be stripped, painted and detailed.
