Audi R8 2000 - Le Mans Minatures

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by gionc

ROFL!!!! Looks like Ping&Pong done some bloody mess.

BTW great job gio!

I would like to know the name of the mouse that eat your decals, in place indeed! what's happened? I see them in good form 1 pict before.

Also: I guess this is "those" R8, so "those-the other " rims would be muuuuuch betta! really!

The mouse is called Tamiya masking tape But not to worry, I have perfected a technique for mouse traps

Yes, it is "that" R8 But I want to save those other rims for another time (and actually, the LMM rims are very nice IMHO)

Originally Posted by jano11

PS: Now I see why you asked the wheel nut color question!

Yep Good job I asked - I would have guessed the other way round!

[gionc]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

, I have perfected a technique for mouse traps

ROOOOFL!!!!!! awesome buddy, and as ever a great/funny idea inside

[sjelic]

This was cool and quick, not quick enough thou but...never the less, I like it that quick. Am I talking nonsense? Yes I do!

Great try Kluz, better luck next year, oh and sorry for the "game", we are lucky bastards.

[gionc]

Originally Posted by sjelic

oh and sorry for the "game", we are lucky bastards.

you're lucky Sasa: our guys are just bastard w/out lucky , few ours and we're out also

[ddtham]

Hey Stevenski,

Your R8 still looks great, despite the decals and everything else

I would still put it altogether in my display case of Wonderful WIPs.

[MPWR]

I think DNF is a bit harsh. Le Mans is about keepin it going all day and all night, and it seems like you did that. Some go farther than others, but if you kept at it you made the finish line. Maybe next year you can try again for a win (but I'd suggest a comprehensive search for the simplest kit possible during the off season! ).

Looking great, another fun build.

[kingkai]

Nice built so far and very hilarious comments on your own project
Walk the dog and daughter out or face household mutiny Thats how it works yes.
Keep it up enjoyed the read/pics. I personally still don't dare to touch my LMM Bentley kit, that one needs far more curring out of the box than yours.

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by MPWR

I think DNF is a bit harsh.

yes, but true
Thanks


All the other competitors have finished the race but my poor Audi is still pottering along on it’s final laps (I think that the guy with the chequered flag has gone to sleep! LOL)

Since there is no rush now, I added some freehand cut pieces of CF and “wall papered” the cockpit a little bit. Will add some technical decals later.





There used to be „Panasonic Audio” sponsor decals here but they went in the bin with the masking tape and I have replaced them with some spare Michelin decals.
I also covered the tear in the German flag with some 10000000% inaccurate spares




The rear lights have been detail painted with clear orange. I still need to tidy up the black trimming




Test fit with the acetate glass piece painted red from the inside with Tamiya transparent color. I thought I had a better fit that that!




Wheels have been detailed and just need a wash now. For some reason I am having trouble taking a good photo of them.




This is how it is looking after the sanding and re-coating with clear.




Wake up, Mr. Chequered Flag man!! I'm coming!!

[godfather23]

The kit looks like it has its flaws, but I´m quite sure, you´ll master that. To the finish line and then back to the 2CV. BTW, which inaccuracies do you mean concerning the german flag, don´t see any.

Robert

[jano11]

Looks like a proper racing car!
I bet the chequered flag men are waiting for it.

[klutz_100]

Time to pick up that flag and practice waving I think

[Jamme]

NICE.....!!!!


Jamme

[jano11]

Very nice! The flag is ready!

[klutz_100]

FINISHED!

Thanks for cheering along!

Completed thread here:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...64#post5756464