This thing sounds absolutely vicious!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWUqLgj3r-w
Tamiya Sauber-Mercedes C9
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Brandons_Iron
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Re: Tamiya Sauber-Mercedes C9
BrandonK
If you can't fix it with duct tape, you're not using enough duct tape.
If you can't fix it with duct tape, you're not using enough duct tape.
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BlackSheep214
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Re: Tamiya Sauber-Mercedes C9
LyleW wrote: ↑Tue Jan 03, 2023 7:51 am[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSZUaCNX_ZA[/youtube]BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 02, 2023 8:18 pm Well.... it don’t go...
BZZZZZZZZOW! BZZZZZZOW! like those idiotic looking ricer clown cars.
Oh Lyle...
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Re: Tamiya Sauber-Mercedes C9
When Tamiya reissued the kit I immediately jumped on it. Curious to see what you'll do with yours.
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Brandons_Iron
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Re: Tamiya Sauber-Mercedes C9
The only major gripe I have with this kit thus far is how they molded the front of the body. The kit is two pieces up front to cover the radiator vents where the real car is all one piece. When you add the kit piece it totally doesn't look like the real car. I have glued it on, filled the gap with CA and covered that with filler. I will make a round rod to hold the paper while I shape that area of transition. It's a lot of extra work, but it will look far better. I have yet to see anyone on Youtube build this part correctly. I think it makes a HUGE difference in its look. I'll toss some pics up soon.
BrandonK
If you can't fix it with duct tape, you're not using enough duct tape.
If you can't fix it with duct tape, you're not using enough duct tape.
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Brandons_Iron
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Re: Tamiya Sauber-Mercedes C9
Starting to make some headway on the Mercedes. I have the nose piece glued in and filled. The kit part just adds this where the real car the nose is all one piece. I have filled the gap with CA and putty. I primed all the parts and found the nose to still need some work. More sanding and she is looking ready for more primer. Filled some pin holes with CA again. I have also started to paint all the small parts. I hope I can paint the body this weekend, but I'm not gonna rush it. I want it perfect. That's it for now.
BrandonK
If you can't fix it with duct tape, you're not using enough duct tape.
If you can't fix it with duct tape, you're not using enough duct tape.
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Re: Tamiya Sauber-Mercedes C9
Gotta love that car. Great progress!
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Re: Tamiya Sauber-Mercedes C9
That is a fine looking vee hickle! You need a 1:1 for a daily driver.
To make each build less crappy than the last one. Or, put another way, "Better than the last one, not as good as the next one!"..
Re: Tamiya Sauber-Mercedes C9
Stunning!
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