First attempt at 1/43 - Benetton B191b - Martin Brundle
First attempt at 1/43 - Benetton B191b - Martin Brundle
Happy Sunday!
I would like to present to you my first attempt at a 43rd kit.
Back in October 2020, I was browsing the 'bay and spotted two Tameo kits for a decent price. They weren't complete, but I thought for the money, I would grab them and give them a go.
The first one I attempted was this Benetton B191b - which was missing instructions and decals. I managed to source some decals, but had to make do with incomplete screen grabs of the instructions and use a little intution to put the kit together.
It's not actually a true Benetton B191b - it's actually a B191 with some conversion and a set of B191b decals on it.
Despite my initial apprehension, I really enjoyed putting this 1/43rd together. It's not perfect by any means, and there are quite a few mistakes on it, but for a first experience at this scale, I am pretty pleased on how it has turned out.
If you can't see the pics below, you can check out the model on my website here - http://www.racecraftmodels.co.uk/portfo ... ton-b191b/
Feel free offer your feedback, thanks for having a peek!
I would like to present to you my first attempt at a 43rd kit.
Back in October 2020, I was browsing the 'bay and spotted two Tameo kits for a decent price. They weren't complete, but I thought for the money, I would grab them and give them a go.
The first one I attempted was this Benetton B191b - which was missing instructions and decals. I managed to source some decals, but had to make do with incomplete screen grabs of the instructions and use a little intution to put the kit together.
It's not actually a true Benetton B191b - it's actually a B191 with some conversion and a set of B191b decals on it.
Despite my initial apprehension, I really enjoyed putting this 1/43rd together. It's not perfect by any means, and there are quite a few mistakes on it, but for a first experience at this scale, I am pretty pleased on how it has turned out.
If you can't see the pics below, you can check out the model on my website here - http://www.racecraftmodels.co.uk/portfo ... ton-b191b/
Feel free offer your feedback, thanks for having a peek!
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Re: First attempt at 1/43 - Benetton B191b - Martin Brundle
Looks very nice, good to see more people trying 43 scale.
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Re: First attempt at 1/43 - Benetton B191b - Martin Brundle
Thanks! I don’t understand why they aren’t more popular. I actually enjoyed putting this together more than a 1/20.
A great addition to my collection !
Re: First attempt at 1/43 - Benetton B191b - Martin Brundle
Thanks! I don’t understand why they aren’t more popular. I actually enjoyed putting this together more than a 1/20.
A great addition to my collection !
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Re: First attempt at 1/43 - Benetton B191b - Martin Brundle
Very nice little Beast .
My completed Models:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/150229040 ... 3349714787
https://www.flickr.com/photos/150229040 ... 3349714787
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Re: First attempt at 1/43 - Benetton B191b - Martin Brundle
You did a great job on it!!
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Re: First attempt at 1/43 - Benetton B191b - Martin Brundle
Really nice builts....
I personally love 1/43, especially the high-detal kits with all those fine details in turned metal and photoetched. I'm in the finishing stages of the Tameo WCT 158, amazing kit.
But I put in on hold until I figure out how to perfectly attach the windscreen....really difficult !?
My last finished 1/43
http://www.3dgrafix.de/forum_bilder/Tameo_312_T2/Contest_01.jpg
I personally love 1/43, especially the high-detal kits with all those fine details in turned metal and photoetched. I'm in the finishing stages of the Tameo WCT 158, amazing kit.
But I put in on hold until I figure out how to perfectly attach the windscreen....really difficult !?
My last finished 1/43
http://www.3dgrafix.de/forum_bilder/Tameo_312_T2/Contest_01.jpg
Re: First attempt at 1/43 - Benetton B191b - Martin Brundle
Looks nice for the fist attemp on a 43 kit!
I did the Schumacher version, still love the early 90th cars. Agree that it is a shame that not much 43 builds are around here, it`s a lovely scale and safes a lot of space in your cabinet.
I did the Schumacher version, still love the early 90th cars. Agree that it is a shame that not much 43 builds are around here, it`s a lovely scale and safes a lot of space in your cabinet.
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Re: First attempt at 1/43 - Benetton B191b - Martin Brundle
Thanks! it was a steep learning curve, but worth it. I've bought several to build...really enjoyable.
And yes...you can fit so many more in the cabinet!
Re: First attempt at 1/43 - Benetton B191b - Martin Brundle
Thanks both. It came out alright!
Thank you...certainly not at your level quite yet! That's amazing!daniel wrote: ↑Mon Feb 01, 2021 6:07 am Really nice builts....
I personally love 1/43, especially the high-detal kits with all those fine details in turned metal and photoetched. I'm in the finishing stages of the Tameo WCT 158, amazing kit.
But I put in on hold until I figure out how to perfectly attach the windscreen....really difficult !?
My last finished 1/43
Those high detail kits must take some time...I manged to ping a few parts across the desk quite a few times, then spend 10 minutes looking for them.