Shawn M Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 thanks Janman, your build is turning out beautiful! I'd love to find a nice resin or injection kit of all the Group B monsters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted May 13, 2010 Author Share Posted May 13, 2010 A bit insignificant detail since it probably can't be seen through the bonnet mesh. I did it anyway... Please keep in mind that because the bonnet will stay shut, I haven't even tried to add all the details needed for 100% accuracy. Only things that might be seen through the mesh are there. The spare wheel and it's ratchet lashing (both built out of scratch) are now finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 Brilliant ! Nice to see the work continue on this excellent build, Jan ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted May 14, 2010 Share Posted May 14, 2010 Jan,, Nice progress... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 Thanks, fellas! The build will definitely gather some speed when the Tamiya wax arrives. Hopefully anyday now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Hi Jan, these photos are so tantalising. I was wondering whether you'd managed to get any further with your Lancia in between other projects? I'm eager to see this bad boy all finished up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Thanks for your continuing interest, Guy! The problem is a delayed shipment from Hong Kong. I don't know if it's really delayed, but for me it's starting to feel like one eventhough I'm aware that surface mail can take quite long (ca. two months since it was posted). I'm eager to finish this build but due to factors beyond my control I still have to wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drake64 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 (edited) You are doing a really great work I always loved the Lancia 037, I have seen her since the first test runs near my home in the 1982 until the end of the carreer Roberto Edited July 12, 2010 by Drake64 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Thanks for your continuing interest, Guy!The problem is a delayed shipment from Hong Kong. I don't know if it's really delayed, but for me it's starting to feel like one eventhough I'm aware that surface mail can take quite long (ca. two months since it was posted). I'm eager to finish this build but due to factors beyond my control I still have to wait. We're just getting antsy too, Jan ... Can't wait to see this beauty all buttoned up ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 We're just getting antsy too, Jan ... Can't wait to see this beauty all buttoned up ... Gregg +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted August 21, 2010 Author Share Posted August 21, 2010 It's ALIVE! The Tamiya modeling wax and some other stuff I had ordered from HK finally arrived so I can resume work on the Lancia. I just added the drivers' name tag decals and after they've fully dried and cured it's time for a wax treatment. (The decals were still missing since I was sure the Martini colours would shine through the white decals. The solution was there all the time - pieces of white decals under the name decals - but only today I managed to finish decaling the body.) A small update. Cushions for the roll cage side bars seen in the middle of the photo between the seat and the steering wheel. Made from black electric wire insulation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 looking pretty COOL now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 ;) Alright Jan ... Finally ... Wow, did they deliver the items you ordered via Pack Mule ? Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted August 23, 2010 Author Share Posted August 23, 2010 The project gathers more pace. The photos probably don't show it, but the body was treated with Tamiya wax. Nice stuff and easy to use. Also added were the headlights, rear view mirrors, door handles and the hood pins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 excellent! Nice to see your progress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted August 24, 2010 Share Posted August 24, 2010 I agree Jan ... Looking Smoove ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 I felt the cockpit still needed something and that something were the cables for the driver/co-driver intercom made from thin wire and small bits of a broken drill bit for the plugs. Another small detail is visible on several photos taken during the '84 Tour De Corse (also on the Hasegawa box cover). Alen had obviously hit something on some tight corner and damaged the front spoiler. Due to that or some earlier hit the mechanics had put some duct tape near the right indicator. The tape was made from masking tape that was painted with aluminum. It looks a bit too silvery at the moment so I'll probably filter it down with some grey. The center and the rear body are now connected for the first time. The hinge pins are just temporary since the point was to see how well the parts fit. Adjusting the hinges has been quite of a job. Next I'll attach all the windows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 The body looks great all lined up, Jan ... Nice job on the decals lining up ... All the little details are looking great as well ... -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Hi Jan, good to see you back on this, great update. I'm enjoying seeing all of the tiny detail elements like the comms chords and the duct tape. Lovely attention to detail that really brings this little Lancia to life. Now I'm eager to see how the bodywork looks with all of the glazing installed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted September 5, 2010 Author Share Posted September 5, 2010 Guys, I'm glad you like it! Glazing is now installed and I'm very happy to notice (now that the glue has dried) that I was able to do it without messing up those large transperancies. It certainly was a bit different job than when working with small 1/72 canopies. After I've applied a couple of decals on them, I can post some photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 looking great! Are you going to dust 'her up a bit? If so I wouldn't worry about the silver duck tape...a pin wash of dust around it and some pastels for dust would make it look spot on. Great job on the fiberglass damage to the spoiler! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 Thanks, Shawn! I'll leave the body pretty clean. The chassis, engine bay, wheel wells etc. are weathered to represent the normal level of dust and grime from a tarmac rally. The photos I've seen (taken during the race) show a pretty clean looking car without much visible dust on the body and since mine will represent a car that has been washed by the mechanics after the day's special stages, it will look quite clean from the outside. As this is my first car model, I've concentrated on the basic issues like getting a really shiny paint finish. Dust and mud will enter the picture much later. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted September 9, 2010 Author Share Posted September 9, 2010 (edited) The last update... well, before The last update. :D All the transparencies and their respective decals are on their place. The PE windscreen wipers come from the Studio 27 set and are very delicate, at least when compared to the kit wipers. The rear view mirrors needed small support braces between the mirror casing and the side doors. I guess that's about it then! Now I only need to come up with suitable hinge pins so that I can finally join the rear deck lid and the body, attach the right rear wheel (problems with the polycap) and reattach the aerial on the roof (accidentally broken off). The body/chassis attachment pins below the doors also need some touch up. Edited September 9, 2010 by janman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 dont forget brake dust! Every time we had a tarmac stage the wheels were always covered in brake dust. Standard stages covered my car in everything...leaves,mud,dirt,gravel,dust,blah blah blah I miss my rally car :wacko: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 Outstanding Jan. The glazing looks great with all of the decals on board. You've done a tremendous job with your little Lancia and I'm eager to see some shots of her posed outside in the sunsine. May I make an observation? The kit tyres remain fully round with only the weight of the plastic on them. Obviously real vehicles weigh more so the rubber squashes. Any plans to replicate that weighted look? Could you shave off a sliver of rubber from each tyre to simulate the real deal? I hope you get the hinges sorted soon, I can't wait to see her in all her glory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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