I've wanted to do a WIP on this project but couldn't since my camera broke and wouldn't focus correctly.
Well I borrowed another camera and I thought I'd show you all what I have so far, even though I'm almost done. I will be building the Tamiya Open Interface Tom's SC430. I'm also using a S27 PE set, and some S27, SMS and Modelers CF decals. I'm just going for a nice, clean curbside build. The level of detail is horrible and very un-Tamiya like, even when compared to their other curbside JGTC kits.
Picture of the box:
Windows painted, grill PE meshed and CFed, rear wing CFed
Shot of the completed wheel with PE brake disc.
Some pictures of the cockpit, the level of detail in this kit is terribly low. I spiced it up with some CF and photoetch belts. I covered the back of the seat with SMS kevlar decals but you can't see it.
Body is primed with Dupli-color white sandable, then sanded with 800 grit sandpaper. Washed and dried over night, and then sprayed with Tamiya TS-30 silver leaf. The kit calls for TS-76 Mica Silver, but my LHS doesn't have any. Regardless, I think it looks alright. I sprayed 1 mist coat, 1 medium coat after 10 minutes, and a heavy coat after a couple of hours.
I will mask off and paint the red stripe tomorrow. Before I leave, some mockup shots:
Comments and critisms welcome!
