Tamiya 1/20 Lotus 25

[Del-R]

Hi all,

Just finished my latest project (putting the S2000 on the back burner yet again). Its a Lotus 25 Coventry Climax driven by Jim Clark in '62 and '63.
Hope all like it. I just wish Tamiya made more of these classic GP cars.

[NoBrakes]

it loosk very good, i love this old f1s... can you take some pics of that honda behind the lotus..


Cheers

[daggerlee]

Paint job looks very smooth. Old GP cars are beautiful in an elegant way. Excellent!!

[Del-R]

No Brakes, here sopme pics of the honda on a previous post:-
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...threadid=51004
Thanks for the comments.

[NoBrakes]

sorry, i don't remember that thread

both models look very good, maybe one of this days i'll pick one up for myself

Cheers and keep the pics coming

[Forhod]

Nice with lots of detailing!

[Gainsbourg]

Always a joy for me to see someone else posts
some Formula 1 models.
Another great job like you did with the Honda Del-R.
Too bad this are the only two 50/60 F1’s by Tamiya.
I will also do the Jim Clark version.

[Del-R]

Gainsbourg:-
What are you working on at the moment? I've also nearly finished my Jordan 191. Not sure what to start next.. MP4/5B, Mp4/8 or Williams FW13.

[primera man]

..Both those kits are fantastic. The detail work is 10/10. I'd like to see some more of your work.
I can see myself having to get one of these at some stage.

[Del-R]

I much prefer to build F1 cars now, so much so that I now have about 2 on the go at the same time.
You should give them a go P-man, I'm sure you'd enjoy building one, specially with your skills.

[primera man]

Originally posted by Del-R
I much prefer to build F1 cars now, so much so that I now have about 2 on the go at the same time.
You should give them a go P-man, I'm sure you'd enjoy building one, specially with your skills.

The only one i ever done was the Tamiya Nigel Mansell Indy car which was tha snap-loc 1/20.
Was pretty pleased with it but it kinda looks out of place with all my 1/24 kits i have.
I know the model shop i go to in town has a few F1 for sale at around half price due to them not selling so i may have another look at them

[Gainsbourg]

Del-R.

At the moment I’m finishing the MP4-8. I already start painting the parts of the Fw-11 and Honda F-1.
All the other are in the starting stage (cleaning and priming).
Nice work in the 191. It’s a beautiful car and it’s the only Jordan Tamiya have released.
For your next model I suggest you the Williams FW-13B. It’s a joy to build.

[Del-R]

P-Man:-
I used to have that kit years ago, made a right mess of it!
My local model shop doesnt sell F1 kits as 'they dont sell'

Gainsb:-
Yep I've just been looking through my stack of kits to see which one I should tackle next, I think I will go for the FW13, its also a good practice run for the 1/12 FW14 I just my hands on. I'm just not sure how about those decals, thats one of my weak points, I usually mask and spray where I can to avoid large decals

[Gainsbourg]

I use a different technique.
I always go for the decals and only replace them by paint as a last resource.
The only ones I always try to replace by paint are the front and back wings.
About the FW-13B ones I assure you they are of great quality and apply quite easy.
And the final result it’s a beautiful model.

[Del-R]

Well you certainly have done a good job on that Williams.
Cant wait to see your finished MP4/8.