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by Alex_Kung
Sun Aug 05, 2007 11:28 pm
Forum: Reviews
Topic: *Finished* Ferrari 156/65 F1 1961
Replies: 12
Views: 1681
Canada

RE: WIP Ferrari 156/65 F1 1961

I built this kit a while ago and it is a nice little thing. I have always loved the 156
by Alex_Kung
Thu Jul 26, 2007 5:01 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: 1/20 Benetton B192 Upgrade Parts & Mechanical Parts
Replies: 5
Views: 938
Canada

RE: 1/20 Benetton B192 Upgrade Parts & Mechanical Parts

Yes it is surprising there is a super detail kit considering it is a Shumacher car.
by Alex_Kung
Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:48 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: Opinions wanted regarding the 1/12 Ferrari F2002
Replies: 20
Views: 3134
Canada

For the cost I think it is a great value. The engine is a lump and the wheels are not right. A perfect candidate for loads of scratchbuilding if you want to show off the engine. NOt many 12 scale F2 cars in this price range
by Alex_Kung
Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:19 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: What is going on at Honda?
Replies: 18
Views: 2756
Canada

I think Honda and Toyota are runing it like a business. When they do not see quick results they make changes. They get rid of the people with race expereince and bring in people who do not know what is needed to compete. If the rumours about Brawn are true then he should stay away or else in a year ...
by Alex_Kung
Sat Jan 13, 2007 9:19 pm
Forum: IndyCar
Topic: Tony George. . .
Replies: 5
Views: 1319
Canada

RE: Tony George. . .

Well said Mack

Alex
Styrofoam Guy
by Alex_Kung
Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:11 am
Forum: Rumors
Topic: Are hobby shops dying?!
Replies: 107
Views: 16404
Canada

RE: Are hobby shops dying?!

A couple of local stores have been suffering lately and the hobby does seem to be a decline. I think there are just more options for kids these days. The internet is good in some ways. I can get kits I can not get in the local hobby store. I mean the resin 1:20 F1 kits and the Tameo kits. I can also...
by Alex_Kung
Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:03 am
Forum: Simulation
Topic: Completed - Tamiya Mercedes CLK GTR Sportswear Super Detail
Replies: 16
Views: 2682
Canada

Excellent work. I like the photos of th4e build process.


Alex
Styrofoam Guy
by Alex_Kung
Sat Jun 03, 2006 11:28 am
Forum: Scratchbuilding
Topic: R25 suspension and cockpit details refs ? 1/12 scale hints ?
Replies: 49
Views: 9113
Canada

RE: Re: R25 suspension and cockpit details refs ? 1/12 scale

The R25 front lower suspension is mounted to a V shaped extension from the body. This extension looks like the same material as teh otehr suspension pieces. The photos in the link above show the bodywork extending down to make up a pickup pount for the suspension mounts.


Alex
Styrofoam Guy
by Alex_Kung
Sat Dec 10, 2005 12:13 am
Forum: In progress...
Topic: McLaren MP4/2C
Replies: 15
Views: 3637
Canada

Nice pictures. How were those tires? They were always horrible

Alex
Styrofoam Guy