Protar Alfa Romeo 179
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Protar Alfa Romeo 179
HI,
Here are the completed photos of my restored 179 by Protar which was built in 1986 when I was working in Bahrain. This kit has endured a few house moves & was sitting in a drawer at its present location for over 2 decades. It was originally built as a 179C, which was wrong, as sliding skirts were banned in 1981. The cowling was cracked & lots of suspension tie rods were broken & has to be replaced. The tires were also "punctured' & replaced with a resin set. Italeri was also kind enough to sell be a set of decals for this project. The chassis was also resprayed & detailed but I did not bother to do the wiring & plumbing as this will be displayed with cowling on. Perhaps another time when I'm in the mood.
Cheers
Lee
Here's the link to the high res photos: - https://flic.kr/s/aHsmUjP3HZ
Here are the completed photos of my restored 179 by Protar which was built in 1986 when I was working in Bahrain. This kit has endured a few house moves & was sitting in a drawer at its present location for over 2 decades. It was originally built as a 179C, which was wrong, as sliding skirts were banned in 1981. The cowling was cracked & lots of suspension tie rods were broken & has to be replaced. The tires were also "punctured' & replaced with a resin set. Italeri was also kind enough to sell be a set of decals for this project. The chassis was also resprayed & detailed but I did not bother to do the wiring & plumbing as this will be displayed with cowling on. Perhaps another time when I'm in the mood.
Cheers
Lee
Here's the link to the high res photos: - https://flic.kr/s/aHsmUjP3HZ
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Re: Protar Alfa Romeo 179
Beautiful job on the restoration! I can see many subtle detailing items. I wasn't aware this kit couldn't easily be made as a 179C ... more research required I guess. I have two old Protars in the stash, and was hoping to do both variants. May I ask what paint you used on the body shell, and also what you used as a "model" for your resin tire replacements?
Nice to know that Italeri was willing to sell decals as well.
Nice to know that Italeri was willing to sell decals as well.
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Re: Protar Alfa Romeo 179
Hi,
Beautiful (re)build!
The wheels are far better!
Bravo.
Pascal
Beautiful (re)build!
The wheels are far better!
Bravo.
Pascal
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Re: Protar Alfa Romeo 179
I think the Protar 179 and 179C kits are identical except for the nose, front spoiler and decals. The Italeri re-release has both configurations and both sets of decals (plus tobacco). If you take a look at the Italeri instruction booklet for the kit, it calls out the couple of differences in the two configurations (as did the Protar instructions -- mine from at 179 kit were actually for the 179 with a couple inserts for the older car). I also think the tyres should be Goodyears in 79-80 year and Michelins for 1981.Grypham wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 12:02 pm Beautiful job on the restoration! I can see many subtle detailing items. I wasn't aware this kit couldn't easily be made as a 179C ... more research required I guess. I have two old Protars in the stash, and was hoping to do both variants. May I ask what paint you used on the body shell, and also what you used as a "model" for your resin tire replacements?
Nice to know that Italeri was willing to sell decals as well.
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Re: Protar Alfa Romeo 179
Hi Grypham & Thank you.
All paints were from Tamiya TS. TS49 Red was used. However, the photos (some taken in daylight & artificial light) did not capture the tone & brightness of it properly. The resin tires were bought from ebay a couple of years back. They came in 2 halves each.
Cheers
All paints were from Tamiya TS. TS49 Red was used. However, the photos (some taken in daylight & artificial light) did not capture the tone & brightness of it properly. The resin tires were bought from ebay a couple of years back. They came in 2 halves each.
Cheers
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Re: Protar Alfa Romeo 179
I think the Protar 179 and 179C kits are identical except for the nose, front spoiler and decals. The Italeri re-release has both configurations and both sets of decals (plus tobacco). If you take a look at the Italeri instruction booklet for the kit, it calls out the couple of differences in the two configurations (as did the Protar instructions -- mine from at 179 kit were actually for the 179 with a couple inserts for the older car). I also think the tyres should be Goodyears in 79-80 year and Michelins for 1981.
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I've downloaded the instruction sheets for the Italeri release. It does have 2 different set of decals, rear & front wings for the 2 versions. However, the sliding skirts applies for both versions & instruction only calls for sanding off the Michelin markings on the tire sidewalls & apply Good Year decals. As you are aware the profile of both these tires are different.
Cheers
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I've downloaded the instruction sheets for the Italeri release. It does have 2 different set of decals, rear & front wings for the 2 versions. However, the sliding skirts applies for both versions & instruction only calls for sanding off the Michelin markings on the tire sidewalls & apply Good Year decals. As you are aware the profile of both these tires are different.
Cheers
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Re: Protar Alfa Romeo 179
It would be nice to see more resin wheels and tire options for our kits. The chances they will degrade with age are just exceptionally low.
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Re: Protar Alfa Romeo 179
Check these out:
https://www.iconautomotiveminiatures.com/shop
Although it looks like Derek may no longer have tyres for the 179 available -- only wheels.
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Re: Protar Alfa Romeo 179
Looks great!!
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Re: Protar Alfa Romeo 179
Very nice Restoration, Tyres look great .
My completed Models:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/150229040 ... 3349714787
https://www.flickr.com/photos/150229040 ... 3349714787