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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, 1/24 Tamiya Taisan Porsche 911 GT2 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Team TAISAN is a legend that many Japanese race fans are familiar with, especially due to their dominance throughout the early years of SuperGT. When the series was known as the Japanese Grand Touring Car […]
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, 1/24 Aoshima Audi Quattro S1 – 1986 Monte Carlo Rally 1 month ago
1/24 Audi Sport Quattro S1 [E2] – Available at HobbyLink Japan
There is no doubt that the ’80s were the wildest years of WRC, and that the Group B machines were the Sex Pistols of rallying. For some it is an […]
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, 1/24 Belkits Opel Manta 400 1 month ago
In 1984, the world of rallying was on a steep increase in both popularity and performance. The German manufacturer Opel had just debuted a new rally platform – the Manta 400. Powered by a 2.4l engine making […]
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, 1/24 Nunu Porsche 935 K3 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Porsche 911 is an iconic car that has stood the test of time, and been a formidable opponent on the race track. It is one model that has more evolutions than most can count, but for many the 935 K3 is one of […]
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That’s a very nice orange indeed.
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, 1/24 Leon Cvstos AMG 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Available at HobbyLink Japan: 1/24 Leon Cvstos AMG by Tamiya
SuperGT is well known for producing some of motorsport’s best looking cars and liveries. The GT300 class is a hotbed of both GT3 as well as […]
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Car kits never appealed to me but its still fascinating to see the level of detail put into the kits.
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, 1/24 Aoshima Lancia S4 1986 Monte Carlo rally 7 months, 4 weeks ago
As 1986 dawned, rallying had finally eclipsed Formula One in both viewing numbers, and also sheer excitement. Group B was the product of designers with an unlimited budget, and very few rules to abide by. It […]
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, 1/24 Hasegawa Subaru Legacy RS 1993 Rally New Zealand winner 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Available at HobbyLink JapanWhen Subaru decided to embark upon a campaign in the World Rally Championship, nobody was truly ready for the change that was about to come upon the sport. The iconic blue, gold, and […]
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, 1/20 Ebbro Lotus 49B 1968 1 year, 2 months ago
Available at HobbyLink Japan: 1/20 Team Lotus Type 49B 1968
The Lotus 49b is a memorable car for a number of reasons. Firstly, the classic red, cream, and gold livery is one of the most elegant that motorsport […]
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, 1/20 Tamiya Ferrari F1-89 1 year, 3 months ago
1/20 Ferrari F189 Portuguese G.P. – Available at HobbyLink Japan
Formula One is known for its grace, beauty, wealth, and supremacy among other motorsports. One marque of car that has aligned itself […]
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, 1/24 Tamiya Subaru Impreza WRC 1 year, 9 months ago
It isn’t too often that one maker becomes synonymous within motorsport the whole world over. When you think of rallying, usually the first manufacturer to come to mind is Subaru, and the driver is usually […]
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Aaron.Mai commented on the post, 1/20 Fujimi Ferrari 126 C2 1 year, 9 months ago
Thanks Bingo Bot! 🙂
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, 1/24 Fujimi Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 2 years, 4 months ago
Order it here at HobbyLink Japan
In 2011 Mercedes released the SLS AMG GT3 upon the motorsport world, and it instantly caused a stir. The gullwing doors and 6.3l V8 naturally aspirated engine mean the SLS is […]
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, 1/20 Fujimi Ferrari 126 C2 2 years, 7 months ago
Model: 1/20 Ferrari 126C2 1982 by Fujimi
It is hard to not appreciate the aesthetics of a bright scarlet red Ferrari F1 machine. The 126 C2 was born into an era that now is held in high regards – the turbo e […]
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Really nice build and review. Thanks!
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Thanks Bingo Bot! 🙂
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, Tamiya 1/24 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI WRC 2 years, 10 months ago
Available at HobbyLink Japan
In the world of rallying, there aren’t too many combinations that go together as well as Tommi Mäkinen and Mitsubishi. The iconic Japanese marque headed into the 1999 season with […]
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, Tamiya 1/24 Toyota Corolla WRC 3 years, 1 month ago
Available at HobbyLink Japan
Toyota is no stranger to the world of rallying, and after a successful bout of championships with the Celica, 1997 saw the dawn of purpose-built ‘WRC’ machines. Toyota unveiled the […]
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, Tamiya 1:48 De Havilland Mosquito F.B. Mk.VI/NF Mk.II 3 years, 3 months ago
Available at HobbyLink Japan
The De Havilland Mosquito, dubbed the wooden wonder, is a twin engine, 2-crew light bomber that played a significant role in the fight for air supremacy over Europe in WW2. Powered […]
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Aaron.Mai commented on the post, Aoshima 1/24 LB Kenmary Works 3 years, 4 months ago
Hi Ranen, I used a Tamiya Spray (TS23) Light blue. 🙂
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, Aoshima 1/24 LB Kenmary Works 3 years, 5 months ago
Available at HobbyLink Japan
It isn’t too often that my two passions manage to cross paths. As an automotive photographer, getting the opportunity to build one of my friends’ cars in model form is about as good […]
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Hi Ranen, I used a Tamiya Spray (TS23) Light blue. 🙂
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Aaron.Mai commented on the post, 1/20 Ebbro Tyrrell 002 – British Grand Prix 1971 3 years, 7 months ago
Hi Robodaz! Sorry for the delay in replying 🙂
You are going to laugh at how I did the tyres, I actually have a slightly roughed up concrete on my patio and this is what I used to achieve the effect. I scuffed them along the concrete to eliminate the shine, and create the markings that appear as if they have been raced on.
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Aaron.Mai wrote a new post, 1/20 Ebbro Tyrrell 002 – British Grand Prix 1971 3 years, 10 months ago
1/20 Ebbro Tyrrell 002 – British Grand Prix 1971 available from HobbyLink Japan
Sporting legendary names such as Jackie Stewart and Francois Cevert, Tyrrell is a marque in Formula One that won’t be forgotten any […]
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Hi Robodaz! Sorry for the delay in replying 🙂
You are going to laugh at how I did the tyres, I actually have a slightly roughed up concrete on my patio and this is what I used to achieve the effect. I scuffed them along the concrete to eliminate the shine, and create the markings that appear as if they have been raced on.
For the paint, I only used a Tamiya TS spray can, no clear coat, no real prep. My key to the finish is heating the spray can up in warm-hot water so when the paint is shot, it glides on smooth and has next to no orange peel. I didn’t want a super glossy finish to the bodywork, as in the 70’s the cars weren’t as well presented as they are today and this was one key thing I want to replicate on all my classic F1 models. 🙂
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