1/20 March 761 Fuji 1976 finished
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Re: 1/20 March 761 Fuji 1976 finished
Another super build Jacques and good to see a Brambilla version.
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Re: 1/20 March 761 Fuji 1976 finished
Very nice build
Re: 1/20 March 761 Fuji 1976 finished
Jacques,
It is always great to see your work..this is just the car I wanted to see..Very inspiring as always...Such a simple but beautifull racecar...You made a fine relica of the real thing.Well done
Alex.
It is always great to see your work..this is just the car I wanted to see..Very inspiring as always...Such a simple but beautifull racecar...You made a fine relica of the real thing.Well done
Alex.
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Re: 1/20 March 761 Fuji 1976 finished
Really nice car Jacques, you did a great job on it
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Andrew
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Re: 1/20 March 761 Fuji 1976 finished
Well i didn't do anything special just polishing the white metal with a dremel tool and alternatively i use 600 sanding paper, repolishing with dremel...3 times and then a good clear coat on top of it to keep the shine.SeaBee wrote:Beaut of an end product - you can be very happy!
If I may ask: what finish/technique did you use on the rear wing - looks sublime!
Oh yes I agree !!! I would build at least 5 different versions....Eagle50 wrote:Very nice, Jacques! I love the finish, the decal work, and the flexible side skirts! Cool!
Like tommy, I too wish someone would make "shovel nose" March kits like this, in plastic. You've done a great job!
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Re: 1/20 March 761 Fuji 1976 finished
I'd be conflicted on trying to keep it down to 2 versionsJacques wrote:Oh yes I agree !!! I would build at least 5 different versions....Eagle50 wrote:Very nice, Jacques! I love the finish, the decal work, and the flexible side skirts! Cool!
Like tommy, I too wish someone would make "shovel nose" March kits like this, in plastic. You've done a great job!
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Re: 1/20 March 761 Fuji 1976 finished
Hi Jacques,
That's really nice. Looks great - the modification work you've done has added a lot to the finished product.
Cheers, Paul
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That's really nice. Looks great - the modification work you've done has added a lot to the finished product.
Cheers, Paul
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Re: 1/20 March 761 Fuji 1976 finished
Great work on the March!! I do like this car, and yours looks fantastic. The added details, really bring it to life. I see March adhered to the old adage, "If you can't duck it, !@#$ it."
How is the S27 engine and transmission? I've only ever built curbside kits from S27, and I wonder about their engine accuracy and detail.
Cheers,
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How is the S27 engine and transmission? I've only ever built curbside kits from S27, and I wonder about their engine accuracy and detail.
Cheers,
Chris
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Re: 1/20 March 761 Fuji 1976 finished
Well the motor and the gearbox are quite ok, quite basic, i also didn't add many details, most of the time Studio 27 is providing modified parts of the Tamiya kits, but here the engine block is a resin part, awfully molded, but you don't see much on the finished model. It is completely different to MFH, no comparison in my mind, the level of details is closer to Wolf/Ace models...with some inaccuracies. I have also an Orange House kit of the March, the shape of the parts is rougher and needs way more cleaning, it is quite comparablen terms of accuracy with the Studio 27 kit.CBartholomew4677 wrote:
How is the S27 engine and transmission? I've only ever built curbside kits from S27, and I wonder about their engine accuracy and detail.
Cheers,
Chris
Still i would love to see a plastic kit version of the 761
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Re: 1/20 March 761 Fuji 1976 finished
Aaah, good stuff - thanks for the feedback! Thought it was painted and was wondering what paint was used. Bare metal is best replicated by... bare metal, eh!Jacques wrote:Well i didn't do anything special just polishing the white metal with a dremel tool and alternatively i use 600 sanding paper, repolishing with dremel...3 times and then a good clear coat on top of it to keep the shine.SeaBee wrote:Beaut of an end product - you can be very happy!
If I may ask: what finish/technique did you use on the rear wing - looks sublime!