1996 R*thm@ns Williams Renault FW18 (1:20 Studio 27).

KB78 · Post by **KB78** » Fri Sep 18, 2020 2:18 pm

Thank you for the comments, glad that you like it. More to follow.

KB78 · Post by **KB78** » Mon Nov 23, 2020 4:13 pm

With the nights drawing in & the Temperature having dropped, I've re-started FW18.

I've been busy wrapping all relevant components in Carbon Fibre Decal.

Having completed roughly 98% of this I moved onto Diffuser modifications. Much like the front Wing end plates, the

Walls were extremely thick, looked absolutely huge & it weighed a Metric Tonne. As such there was plenty of scope for

material removal.

The vertical Tunnel inlets were also a little half hearted & just didn't look anywhere near accurate so the Walls were

shortened & now looks far more like the real thing.

Since this Pic was taken I've also thinned the Diffuser Foot/base plate down to a fraction of it's intial thickness.

I knew I'd achieved my target when I accidentally dropped the Tunnel, re-caught it in mid air, & stabbed myself, drawing

Blood on one of the corners. That's probably as good an answer as I could ever need!

I also shaped the leading edge of the Tunnel inlets with a nice Aerodynamic profile. I'm pretty certain the real thing doesn't

have this so it isn't needed, nor will it ever be seen, but I like it!

More updates "as & when", Thanks for looking.

Martocticvs · Post by **Martocticvs** » Mon Nov 23, 2020 6:01 pm

Looking really good! In modelling, thinner is usually better so well worth the effort. And glad you perservered with the paint - came up very nicely in the end!

KB78 · Post by **KB78** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:36 am

Thank you for commenting, I'm glad that you think it's coming along nicely. Much like FW15C It's a 1/20 Car I've wanted since I first saw the real thing, so after having waited such a long time I'm really trying to get it as close to perfection as I can. There will always be a few bits & pieces that could be improved, but I'm really trying to get each individual component as good as I can possibly make it.

wilchan · Post by **wilchan** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:33 am

Looking super good.. Rothmans livery is always spectacular.. like the old fluorescent red/white Marlb*r* livery.

Belugawrx · Post by **Belugawrx** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:30 pm

Very nice paint and decal work !

Mr.Grumpy · Post by **Mr.Grumpy** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 7:23 pm

looking pretty sharp!

KB78 · Post by **KB78** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 8:26 pm

Mr.Grumpy wrote:looking pretty sharp!

Very!

KB78 · Post by **KB78** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 8:27 pm

Belugawrx wrote:Very nice paint and decal work !

Thank you, I appreciate it.

KB78 · Post by **KB78** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 8:29 pm

wilchan wrote:Looking super good.. Rothmans livery is always spectacular.. like the old fluorescent red/white Marlb*r* livery.

Thank you. F1 doesn't really seem to have iconic liveries anymore, certainly nothing like JPS, Mar7b0r0 or Canon. A real shame.

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