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Originally Posted by mattsmith
is tamiya box art accurate enough to detail from? am thinking more of the sauber c9 and jaguar xjr-9LM kits i have. the only reference photos i have are from goodwood festival, and i fear that these would not be fully representative of the cars details at the time it raced (due to maintenance and such, and lack of availability of original spec components). and so, are the tamiya box arts accurate enough for reference to colours and details?
cheers for any help. might actually get these built in time for the 80s contest! been sayin that for last 2 months............
matt
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Well, actually, i have found the box art to be a bit different from the painting and decal instructions at times. Personally, i have never used the box art as a reference pic. If i want more then what the instructions show - in terms of paint and such - i go to my computer and look for some real pics of the car. I have never tried to make a car look like how it appeared in a specific race, but i am sure it must be a task. As one member said, if you find that some colors pop more then others, then use them. In engine bays, it's always nice to see a kaladeiscope of metallic colors - alteast that is what i think. Conclusion: Don't rely on the box art for detail. Search for real pics.