TAMIYA F103 RM
09-11-2008, 01:42 PM
#182
Good. Because masking off the body of an F1 shell is a nightmare. I now have a new-found respect for anyone who even dose a decent job on these bodies.
09-12-2008, 09:24 AM
#189
Tech Apprentice
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Smashing the wall at the end of the straight @ Ryper Raceway
Posts: 82
Hi All,
The F1-08 is just a generic F-1 shape( all the current cars look the same anyway aside from their paint). The first one I did as the Hamilton's McLaren with The Stig driving, the one I'm doing currently is the Renault R27. Although I strongly dislike Alonso so I'll probably put Kovalienen in it.
The shell comes with a variety of different parts and is probably the most labour intesive body I've ever painted.
When I've finished the Renault I'll jam some pics up, I cocked up the McLaren big time
I'm running a Cross CF-01 2008 (standard front suspension) with a 19T mod and Zen 35 foams, Hammers on ashpalt.
Just ordered a CF-01 (pushrod front suspension) which should be here just in time for the first F103 race in Western Australia for ages, ordered a 13T motor too
Hopefully we can get a class here, I really prefer driving the F-1 compared to my touring car, The F1 lets you know when your driving sucks!
Cheers
The F1-08 is just a generic F-1 shape( all the current cars look the same anyway aside from their paint). The first one I did as the Hamilton's McLaren with The Stig driving, the one I'm doing currently is the Renault R27. Although I strongly dislike Alonso so I'll probably put Kovalienen in it.
The shell comes with a variety of different parts and is probably the most labour intesive body I've ever painted.
When I've finished the Renault I'll jam some pics up, I cocked up the McLaren big time
I'm running a Cross CF-01 2008 (standard front suspension) with a 19T mod and Zen 35 foams, Hammers on ashpalt.
Just ordered a CF-01 (pushrod front suspension) which should be here just in time for the first F103 race in Western Australia for ages, ordered a 13T motor too
Hopefully we can get a class here, I really prefer driving the F-1 compared to my touring car, The F1 lets you know when your driving sucks!
Cheers
09-12-2008, 10:05 AM
#192
Yes, I too would like to see other people's painted F1-08s. Mine is on it's way via mail. I'll post it as soon as I get it painted.
09-13-2008, 12:00 AM
#193
Tech Apprentice
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Smashing the wall at the end of the straight @ Ryper Raceway
Posts: 82
Hi Guys,
The CF-01 with the pushrod suspension is still in transit from HK, But as soon as I have it, I'll smash some pics up! It looks good from what I've seen so far, but I'm really hanging out to see if it actually turns in alright, As the Cross I'm running now has had huge amounts of understeer initially, took alot of testing to sort him (Gary) out, And the front end is nearly locked at the moment, But here's some pics of the CF-01 2008 I've been playing with.
With a Cross "W" type body, Painted as a Williams FW14B
And current shot, I've done the rear wing for the Renault R27
Front suspension close up, Uses BRP Springs which I bought from Michel at the-border.com (great guy, highly recommend using him)
The rear wing is nearly done, Just need to paint and attach the end plates!
I'm to embarassed with the McLaren to put pics up, I really screwed the pooch on that one, but I'll get some more practise painting and attempt it again later.
Something I found out the hard way with these wings is the paint doesn't stick so well, When you guys go to paint your wings try sanding them with some 320 grit first, and only sand lengthways across the wings surface. I've been using Tamiya TS paints for the wings with some fine surface primer and this now seems to work pretty well, I also use a black marker to tidy up the upper wing edge also. Seems to be a barstard to mask!
Cheers Guys
Aaron
The CF-01 with the pushrod suspension is still in transit from HK, But as soon as I have it, I'll smash some pics up! It looks good from what I've seen so far, but I'm really hanging out to see if it actually turns in alright, As the Cross I'm running now has had huge amounts of understeer initially, took alot of testing to sort him (Gary) out, And the front end is nearly locked at the moment, But here's some pics of the CF-01 2008 I've been playing with.
With a Cross "W" type body, Painted as a Williams FW14B
And current shot, I've done the rear wing for the Renault R27
Front suspension close up, Uses BRP Springs which I bought from Michel at the-border.com (great guy, highly recommend using him)
The rear wing is nearly done, Just need to paint and attach the end plates!
I'm to embarassed with the McLaren to put pics up, I really screwed the pooch on that one, but I'll get some more practise painting and attempt it again later.
Something I found out the hard way with these wings is the paint doesn't stick so well, When you guys go to paint your wings try sanding them with some 320 grit first, and only sand lengthways across the wings surface. I've been using Tamiya TS paints for the wings with some fine surface primer and this now seems to work pretty well, I also use a black marker to tidy up the upper wing edge also. Seems to be a barstard to mask!
Cheers Guys
Aaron
09-13-2008, 12:40 AM
#194
Hi rxsevengt,
Thank you
Tip. for more steering use the small suspenion clips wich came with the kit to change the angle of the hing ping the U types.
There is alo a new front end out now from CROSS wich fits also TAMIYA cars its complete adjustable
Thank you
Tip. for more steering use the small suspenion clips wich came with the kit to change the angle of the hing ping the U types.
There is alo a new front end out now from CROSS wich fits also TAMIYA cars its complete adjustable
09-13-2008, 12:58 AM
#195
Tech Apprentice
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Smashing the wall at the end of the straight @ Ryper Raceway
Posts: 82
Hehe, I've been eyeing that front end off for a little while now I originally bought that kit of ebay and it was supposed to be the newer car, I think I may have got a mixed kit because when I tried to change those U clips in the toe block, Both of mine were 2.5's.
I've been raising the rear ride height with the axle spacers, And that seems to have improved turn in really well, but I still seem to get better turn in and rear end grip with foams, I would've thought the rubber slicks would give me more grip
I'm thinking of converting the rear to a 4 link style setup becaue I think this will give it more "on-power" grip exiting the corners
As soon as my bank balance has recovered a bit I'll be ordering a truck load from you!
Cheers
Aaron
I originally bought that kit of ebay and it was supposed to be the newer car, I think I may have got a mixed kit because when I tried to change those U clips in the toe block, Both of mine were 2.5's.I've been raising the rear ride height with the axle spacers, And that seems to have improved turn in really well, but I still seem to get better turn in and rear end grip with foams, I would've thought the rubber slicks would give me more grip
I'm thinking of converting the rear to a 4 link style setup becaue I think this will give it more "on-power" grip exiting the corners
As soon as my bank balance has recovered a bit I'll be ordering a truck load from you!
Cheers
Aaron