Early Christmas present from Japan

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Early Christmas present from Japan

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As was the case in 2017 when Takuma Sato won his first Indy 500, I was able to work with Model Factory Hiro again this year - albeit in a slightly smaller capacity: I provided model-builder-perspective victory lane and tech inspection reference photos to MFH so they could develop this beautiful 1/20 scale kit of Sato's 2020 winner. This was my thank you for my assistance. And although I haven't released any 2020 Indycar decals YET, those that I do will be fitted for this kit in addition to the usual Indy car scales.

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Fabulous news. Any idea what, if any, Tamiya rattle can could be used for the blue?
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I was able to connect with a friend who took delivery in Japan for me and has shipped it to the US. Looking forward to it.
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What scale is this model? Is it injection molded plastic for the main body parts?

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steveracer wrote:What scale is this model? Is it injection molded plastic for the main body parts?
It's 1/20 and I'm pretty sure it's resin body parts.
My Scalemodel gallery: https://photos.keepturningleft.com
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I read it on Facebook and I was happy for you!
Let us be a part of it, too, when you can finish it... :)
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Thought you would be able to use this... preview shows pretty good detail. I'd pick it up for you in Tokyo but ... At least now it's a only a 10 day quarantine

https://www.as-books.jp/books/info.php?no=AST20201225
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Lucky man...looks good in th3 images. Is there an indication on release dates?
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Cool deal! Looks like a nice kit👍🏻
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Shunter wrote: Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:21 pm Lucky man...looks good in th3 images. Is there an indication on release dates?
As far as I know it's been out for awhile. They sent a regular production sample.
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