I dont know if we have any car guys on here. But im looking for some advice on selecting a car kit. Ive done 1 car in the past, and messed it up quite badly.
Essentially im interested in doing a LMP2 or LMP3 style car. But theres so much choice, id rather not buy a nice looking kit only to find im in over my head, or even that ive got a sub par kit.
So id like a few pointers from some wheel men to a wing man.
Thanks in advance.
Advice on car kits.
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scorpiomikey
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Advice on car kits.
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Re: Advice on car kits.
I have built several Formula 1 cars in both 1/20 and 1/12 scales. My one recommendation is that if Tamiya has the type of car you are looking for get a Tamiya. Their automotive kits have the same attention to detail, fit, and finish that their aircraft and armor kits do.
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Re: Advice on car kits.
Check out Hasegawa. They carry some LeMans style race car kits.
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scorpiomikey
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Re: Advice on car kits.
Thanks guys,
Ill give Tamiya a go. I think they do my favourite car of all time. The Toyota GT-ONE.
Ill give Tamiya a go. I think they do my favourite car of all time. The Toyota GT-ONE.
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Re: Advice on car kits.
Well after some hunting at my LHS i got the 1/20 Mclaren Honda MP4/7. Looks like a nice kit.
My next question is best place for AM decals? Zero sponsorship decals in the box.
My next question is best place for AM decals? Zero sponsorship decals in the box.
You can learn all the math in the 'Verse, but you take a boat in the air that you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of the worlds. Love keeps her in the air when she oughta fall down, tells you she's hurtin' 'fore she keens. Makes her a home.