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I've decided to step away from my 1/35 "Pink Panther" build, which though very rewarding with all the PE work was proving to be a bit too fiddly at the moment. I wanted to do a classic open wheel racer and stumbled on this cheap kit that offered possibilities. No sooner had I bought it, did I spot an build in the Airfix - Scale Modelling Road & Track magazine by Toni Canfor of the exact same kit - magnificent work.
This galvanised me in wanting to step up to that level of bringing a "dog" of a kit to life.
I will not be too concerned about engine detail for now, even though it has a pretty decent engine to start off with - the problem is the thickness of the old molded parts - body panels., so this will be concealed. But, I will do the grill and as much as possible on the visible bits. I have purchased Profil24 wire wheels and tyres to match, the drum brakes will need more attention as will the cockpit. Let the games begin!!
This galvanised me in wanting to step up to that level of bringing a "dog" of a kit to life.
I will not be too concerned about engine detail for now, even though it has a pretty decent engine to start off with - the problem is the thickness of the old molded parts - body panels., so this will be concealed. But, I will do the grill and as much as possible on the visible bits. I have purchased Profil24 wire wheels and tyres to match, the drum brakes will need more attention as will the cockpit. Let the games begin!!