I could have put this in the normal “Completed” section, or the Lotus 79 section, but by pure coincidence the Group Build is on-going so here we are.
Well we all know about this kit now. It is a pure demonstration of Tamiya’s skill at making a beautifully engineered kit. The only problem I had was the fit of the engine cover, and I think that is due to the aftermarket trumpets. Oh yes and some of the side pod decals have silvered a bit but that’s down to my crappy paintwork…!
The kit is basically Out Of The Box, with the addition of the Tamiya p/e set, some Tabu decals and the Tuner Model Factory intake trumpets. As I said, a beautiful kit to build, and a true icon to put on the shelf.
GB Complete: Tamiya 1/20th Lotus 79 “Ronnie’s Last Win”
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Re: GB Complete: Tamiya 1/20th Lotus 79 “Ronnie’s Last Win”
Have to ask what decals did you use? The FIA needs to take a look at cars like this. Look sooo much better than todays cars.
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Re: GB Complete: Tamiya 1/20th Lotus 79 “Ronnie’s Last Win”
The JPS decals are from a Tabu fill-in sheet, the Badyears also. The tyre decals were spares from a Tabu M23 fill-in sheet, and the extra (incorrect colour and size!) winner garland on the rear wing was from the Tabu, for Hasegawa, fill-in set. So a fair mix'n'match!jaws wrote:Have to ask what decals did you use? The FIA needs to take a look at cars like this. Look sooo much better than todays cars.
And yes, far more beautiful than any modern F1 offering.
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Re: GB Complete: Tamiya 1/20th Lotus 79 “Ronnie’s Last Win”
Superb. Another beauty!
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Re: GB Complete: Tamiya 1/20th Lotus 79 “Ronnie’s Last Win”
Very cool car…I am feeling old today, I guess. I still remember the little chill I'd get when one of these would pop over the brow of a hill and you would see that totally cool profile as it screamed towards you on the tv screen….I'm going to have one of those on my shelf someday!
Re: GB Complete: Tamiya 1/20th Lotus 79 “Ronnie’s Last Win”
Your cockpit and engine are leaps and bounds nicer then mine! We got team lotus covered today lol
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Re: GB Complete: Tamiya 1/20th Lotus 79 “Ronnie’s Last Win”
Don't you just love Lotus....they built some of the most beautiful cars, ever
Great build of a classic, Gen'x!! Well done!
Cheers, H
Great build of a classic, Gen'x!! Well done!
Cheers, H
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Re: GB Complete: Tamiya 1/20th Lotus 79 “Ronnie’s Last Win”
Lotus 79's are like buses?! Nothing for months and suddenly two on the same day Nice model,and I particularly like how you highlighted the dash.
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Re: GB Complete: Tamiya 1/20th Lotus 79 “Ronnie’s Last Win”
Nice build, Generation. One of these will be on my shelves one day, too.
Too bad about the decal silvering. I don't suppose you want to dare trying to cut that out. You could take a fresh, very sharp blade, and with a very steady hand and almost no knife pressure, cut out the clear bits around the lettering. That would remove the silvered areas. And some well watered down white (wood / Elmer's) glue, and a damp warm cloth 30 minutes later, could be used to press down any letters that seemed in danger of peeling off the body. That's my work-around.
But I wouldn't want to suggest you try anything you're not used to doing.
Thanks for sharing. She's still a handsome car!
Cheers,
Chris
Too bad about the decal silvering. I don't suppose you want to dare trying to cut that out. You could take a fresh, very sharp blade, and with a very steady hand and almost no knife pressure, cut out the clear bits around the lettering. That would remove the silvered areas. And some well watered down white (wood / Elmer's) glue, and a damp warm cloth 30 minutes later, could be used to press down any letters that seemed in danger of peeling off the body. That's my work-around.
But I wouldn't want to suggest you try anything you're not used to doing.
Thanks for sharing. She's still a handsome car!
Cheers,
Chris
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