First 1/12 scale model Tamiya Lola

[gbetteley]

Hello all,

Just started getting into model building about 6 months ago. After several mistakes (ruined models) I decided to try a 1/12 scale with the thinking bigger parts easier to put together. Boy was I wrong there is so many parts and so much detail, it took me about 1 1/2 months, I had to walk away alot and not try to rush it as I did in previous models. I did complete it however I had some difficulties with what glue to use to hold the body together this had multiple pieces for the body. Any suggestions will be helpfull. I am posted some pics and am still in the learning stage so any insight from this forum will be helpfull I do not care if it is negative or possitive feedback like I said I am trying to learn the little tricks that takes so long to figure out.

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[Ian M]

Hi GB and whats the problem? That is a very nice build. The finish on the paint is brilliant. A very well built and painted car.

Ian M

 

[Plastickitbasher]

Simply stunning

 

[gbetteley]

No problem with this one just wondered if anyone had input on a couple of tips for gluing multiple body pieces together. (Type of glue or technique) That was the most problem I had ended up using ca glue. The pieces did not match up as well as I would of liked them to.

 

[Ian M]

Ok, it was just me being sleepy. I would of thought that the body parts on the Lola should just click or clip in place so you can remove them to view all that lovely interior detail.

Ian M

 

[munkster]

Lovely looking motor, nice work!

 

[gbetteley]

the front and back of the body clips together however the middle section is glued together.

 

[Bunkerbarge]

Sometimes with badly fitting parts you might have to clamp them into the correct position with clothes pegs, clamps and clips before touching the joint with liquid poly on a brush. You must be careful that the glue does not seep under the clamps though as it will ruin the surface because it seeps into everything by capilliary action.

 

[gbetteley]

is liquid poly the same as tamiya extra thin cement? If not is liquid poly the name or is it under a different name?

 

[zooks]

That looks stunning to me. I have this kit in my stash. Was it the later photo etch version?

 

[mobear]

i went for superglue for mine although there are screws which i still need to get from tamiya,they wont send them to me free of charge!oh well!so try super glue

mobear

 

[Saj]

That is a stunning build. I've been building for a few months aswell now and i'm nowhere near your standard especially on the paint job. Well done and keep it up mate. Saj

 

[Curtis]

Brilliant paint job, looks great!

Keep it up!