Rodenstock Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr. A

[modlman17]

Here is my latest completion. A very simple but high quality Tamiya kit. It was originally a motorized kit. My kit didn't include the motor, but I would have left it out anyway.

I got the kit and the Studio 27 Rodenstock sheet from a friend. It's a good thing because the kit decals were old, yellowed and very, very poor quality. The worst quailty I have ever seen from Tamiya. Probably pretty good for 1978 though.

I am pretty happy with the build even though I made a major mistake that is mostly hidden in the photos. I decided to paint the white on the hood to help with bleed through. I didn't get the masking perfect and it's visible. I also forgot to sand the seperation line and it is really visible too. Otherwise, I am very happy with the build. The scheme really pops and the flares make this thing wicked looking. Let me know what you think.










Rob

[bigbertha]

Very nice,I like the livery. Those old Gr.5 racers were cool, the Tamiya Zakspeed Capri would be a good companion.

[potsie]

Very nice indeed.

[quadzero]

It is very wicked looking for sure. Nice job you did on this. I like that you included the driver also.

[modlman17]

Thanks guys! I was torn about the driver, but I'm glad I put him in there. I couldn't find any reference on the suit for this scheme so I went with the basic red and the ever popular solid black helmet. LOL One other thing I added that I'm very glad I did is the wiring. The gauges were just hanging there in space. The added wiring makes it look more like it should.

Rob

[Rtuned]

Great build you got there. except some red paint had go into some white area, the rest is prefect.

[Nissanmotorsport]

Looks great.

I've this kit twice, in the future i've planned to build these in blue and red-white, just like yours.