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[Dunc]

With a third lockdown looming I've decided to try and get back into modelling.

 

The last one I built was an Airfix Spitfire in about 1993, can anyone recommend a kit which would be suitable for someone coming back into the hobby which has an F1/motorsport theme?

Edited by Dunc, 29 December 2020 - 20:13.

[PayasYouRace]

Tamiya 1/20 scale kits are a good place to start. Quite a good range of classic F1 cars. Well detailed but not too fiddly.

[1969BOAC500]

You're not alone......

 

I used to make plastic kits as a kid but gave up when I started work. But a few weeks ago I bought an original, unmade Tamiya 1/12 JPS Lotus 72D via e-bay  and  am having great fun starting it while at the same time using all my 72 reference material. Having seen the actual car race on many occasions ( including the 1972 British GP which is the version modelled ) adds extra flavour. It's a rewarding lockdown project.

 

For a 46-year old kit the detail and precision is really something. Interesting F1 inflationary thought...in 1974, the kit cost £5.99. Basic entry to that years' British GP was £2.50. I believe Silverstone now charge £195.00. Just think what the kit would cost at that ROI !

 

You cannot go wrong with any of the Tamiya 1/12 or 1/20 scale kits ( some of the 1/20 have been reissued under the Ebbro name ).

 

Good luck & keep us posted ; I for one would be interested.....

[Sterzo]

A gentleman should make models. Most of us aren't going to be offered Adrian Newey's job, nor are we likely to collect full size Ferraris and buy our own race circuit to drive them on. Glueing our fingers together while messing up a model is the nearest we'll get.

 

As a piece of shameless self-promotion, here's a thread I started a year or two back, and a gratuitous photograph.

 

https://forums.autos...made-historics/

 

[Bloggsworth]

this fellow made me think "Oh my gawd! I'll never match that..."

 

https://youtu.be/4O76rgaawxg

[PayasYouRace]

If there’s enough interest we could do a Racing Comments “group build” where we all build our own models at roughly the same time and share our progress as we go along. I’d be up for that.

[M2000-5]

Welcome back to the hobby Dunc!

 

Should a group build come to fruition, I will be watching but not participating. I have a thing for those wing thingies. One might argue that F1 cars also have wings, and I wouldn't counter it, the principle is the same, but I like them flying and not planted on the ground 

 

 

Mat

Edited by M2000-5, 30 December 2020 - 21:28.

[Beri]

this fellow made me think "Oh my gawd! I'll never match that..."
 
https://youtu.be/4O76rgaawxg

When he opened the box I thought "ohhh, I can do that as well."
20 seconds later I already felt like I was looking at the invention of nuclear fission.

[Dunc]

Welcome back to the hobby Dunc!

 

Should a group build come to fruition, I will be watching but not participating. I have a thing for those wing thingies. One might argue that F1 cars also have wings, and I wouldn't counter it, the principle is the same, but I like them flying and not planted on the ground 

 

 

Mat

 

Why thank you Matt!

 

Something which warmed my heart was when I searched for Tamiya models the top result was Wonderland Models, the shop where I bought that Airfix Spitfire! 

 

A group build is a great idea and I have no objection with planes being in it, if I enjoy it I fully intend to add ships and aeroplanes to my repartee.

Edited by Dunc, 31 December 2020 - 11:44.

[paulb]

I recently received the Silver City Models kit for the 1990 March Porsche 90P, it will be fun to research and build.

Edited by paulb, 31 December 2020 - 14:09.

[masa90]

This year I have bought for cheap 3 models. Have not even started any of them, dont know why .D

 

All revell, the 2005 Ferrari, McLaren and one of my all time favs Kimis 2007 f1.

[jimjimjeroo]

There are some good lego mocs

[GreenMachine]

this fellow made me think "Oh my gawd! I'll never match that..."

 

https://youtu.be/4O76rgaawxg

This video, and the fact that they are still unbuilt after two or three decades, is why I am selling my collection of 1/12 Tamiya F1 model kits, as well as a few Pocher 1/8 metal kits.  Reality trumps dreams 

[Sterzo]

We should never be phased by someone else doing a better job than us. If you make a model, the fact is YOU made it and it should be a source of satisfaction, even though we're the first to see the flaws in our own work.

[1969BOAC500]

It's easy to be 'put off' by YouTube perfection.

Fact is, kits such as Tamiya are of such high quality, and the instructions are so clear, that given the correct tools ( hobby knife, adhesive, and some well-chosen paints & brushes ) just about any enthusiast can make a very decent and satisfying model. The most important 'talents' are plenty of time and patience - don't rush ahead.

 

Vintage kits often  featured very poor fit and finish, requiring skilled use of filler - but that's a different story.

[M2000-5]

GreenMachine, the Tamiyas and the Pocher kits are fine kits, so you should stick with them. I fully agree with Sterzo and 1969BOAC500 here. Don't be taken aback from those youtube videos. Just take ideas and techniques from them and it'll all work fine.

Mat

Edited by M2000-5, 02 January 2021 - 16:29.

[PayasYouRace]

This video, and the fact that they are still unbuilt after two or three decades, is why I am selling my collection of 1/12 Tamiya F1 model kits, as well as a few Pocher 1/8 metal kits.  Reality trumps dreams 

 

You might also find that the first, second or third don't come out that well. But, each will be a bit better than the previous one. The more you build, the better the results.

 

However, I also have a no stash rule. Don't buy the next kit until you are building the current one. It's not worth having a big pile of unstarted kits.