So...
It is so good to be back amongst old friends, it feels like putting on a really old but comfortable pair of slippers, big mug of tea on the desk, opening up the kit box, finding detail sets inside and starting to plan a big full detail build. Ah yes, I remember...
So having brushed the dust from the box this is gonna be my return to modeling for over 3 years. I'm gonna build the Mansell car (obviously!!!) and will make this as detailed as I can (along the lines of my other full detail builds). I have picked up the Studio 27 and Acu-stion etch sets and also some Tabu tobacco decals. The only things I need to order are some new decals (kit ones are looking a bit yellow) and the paint (Zero Paints Rosso Red from Hiroboy).
Really looking forward to working with plastic again after another resin episode with the Renault R202.
So for the pics...
what's in the box...
first up, I noticed that there are two vanes missing from the underside at the rear so scratched up a pair from thin plasticard...
sanded off the moulded exhaust heat protection plates and will replace with etched versions...
the kit seat has the usual moulded belts which will obviously have to go, once done I'll cover with Hiro's beige material...
all done...
off and running and it feels good to be back