Hi Guys,
Big(ish) update
, but this time without pictures
. I have done lots of work since last time I wrote and have learnt things that I thought I should share sooner rather than later. Also, I have a few questions that perhaps some guys on the forum can answer before I make some boobs.
FIDO DIDO
The black hoop on the top of the monocoque has a 7up logo that needed applying. Judging by the Formula Perfect Manual, some races there was no 7up logo, others there was, and for some it was the 7up logo plus the Fido Dido character (FYI: Fido Dido means Forever Young). S27 supplies the 7up and Fido Dido as a single decal, so I guessed you could just cut Fido Dido off. I thought I would leave it on. However, the 7up logo and Fido Dido doesn't really fit on the black hoop properly. So I removed Fido Dido and just about got the 7up logo to fit, although it is a little low on the black hoop for my liking... but the hoop is wider at the bottom and can accommodate the bigger decal. I guess the decal is simply too big. If anyone knows definitively, how Michael's black hoop was decalled for the Spa GP, please shout up.
COCKPIT DECALLING
Looking at the Formula Perfect Manual, there are a number of possible positions in which the FIA, Jordan, electronic shock and "Red E" stickers were applied. Also, the FIA sticker is blue on the Tamiya sheet, Red on the S27 sheet and purple in the Formula Perfect Manual. Again, if anyone knows definitively, where to position these decals and which ones appeared on Michael's ride in Spa '91, please shout up.
F1 RACING
Just so you know, this months F1 Racing magazine has a 4 page article on the Jordan 191. Interesting reading for anyone considering a build. For example, I had no idea that the bulges on the cowling were to accomodate the Ford engine... because the car was originally designed for the smaller Judd engine. Next month, the MP4/2 gets the same treatment.
Looking at the images in the article, I noticed a couple of things for anyone else considering the Schumacher/Spa build.
1) The rear induction scoops for brake-disc ventilation are the taller variety on Michael's car. I hadn't noticed this and it is a bit too late for me to do anything about that now. If I were starting over, I would scratch build the taller ones or take them from another kit.
2) The main photograph on pages 98-99 of De Cesaris looks to be wrongly stated as from Spa... his car has the lower inductions scoops, less elements in the rear wing, a revised oil radiator position and a no Tic-Tac sponsorsip.
3) There are cable stays attached between the rear wing and the cowling. Scratching them should be simple enough, but unless you plan to model this curbside, you are going to need to be creative in your attachment
Kind regards,
Billy P