Revell 1/24 Red Bull Racing RB8 Mark Webber

Post by **gaz45** » Thu Jan 05, 2017 1:28 pm

I was hoping for a racing build for the 2017 calander

But going to build this anyway
There is a full review in the review section on the site

To start the engine

The exhausts assembled

and the floor pan

These will now be primed and painted in the appropriate colors

That's all for now thanks for taking a look

Post by **ElCapitan** » Thu Jan 05, 2017 1:46 pm

Look forward to watching this build.

I was hoping for a racing build too - it's a topic that seems to be lacking on this forum.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Jan 05, 2017 4:24 pm

Sweet build!!!
Good for you..... GB/Sigs be dammed build what you want!!!
I have this one in my F1 stash too, so will follow along

She is a gorgeous car, good luck

Post by **gaz45** » Thu Jan 05, 2017 5:38 pm

Thanks guys

Post by **AdamLuscombe** » Thu Jan 05, 2017 5:56 pm

Good work so far

Post by **RicRodrigues** » Thu Jan 05, 2017 6:41 pm

I'll be following this one!!!

Post by **markc1290** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 7:36 pm

Looking forwards to this thread

Post by **kiwigav** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:43 pm

Nice stuff look forward to this one

Post by **gaz45** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 10:59 am

Cheers guys

YouTube · Post by **Kingdan** » Tue Jan 10, 2017 12:44 pm

Built one of these a year ago really enjoyed building it but a word of caution the decal on the nose is a pig and then lining the bulls up on the top is very hard I found that a hair dryer helped to soften them enough but they are fragile enjoy it

Dan

Post by **MTP** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 7:31 pm

I am currently building this too although the carpet monster has already stolen one of the parts

I look forward to following your progress.

Post by **gaz45** » Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:24 pm

Thanks for the tip Dan

Post by **gaz45** » Mon Jan 16, 2017 2:12 pm

With these parts painted it was time to put them together

The next sections

These were then painted in a paint that was mixed and if i do say so myself it looks like carbon fibre i'm not sure if you can tell in the pics

There is some carbon fibre decals to go on as well but ot sure wether to use them or not i may put a couple on and see how they look

They have also been given a gloss coat.

That's all for now thanks for taking a look and for your coments

Post by **MTP** » Mon Jan 16, 2017 6:53 pm

What colour did you use for brown on the base? Looking really good.

Post by **gaz45** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 1:00 pm

I used Revell 382 Wood Brown silk matt mate

Post by **Bissyboat** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 1:08 pm

Looking good.

Post by **RicRodrigues** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:52 pm

Do you want to reveal what mix did you use to create the carbon fiber effect? Because it really looks like carbon fiber!!!

Post by **gaz45** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:17 pm

That's what i thought not sure i want to use the kit decals
Sure no secret the mix is Mr hobby H-2 black gloss 90%---Revell 91 silver metallic 10% then it was clear coated with pledge

Post by **exmoor** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:34 pm

Looking good so far gaz

Post by **RicRodrigues** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:00 pm

gaz45 wrote:That's what i thought not sure i want to use the kit decals
Sure no secret the mix is Mr hobby H-2 black gloss 90%---Revell 91 silver metallic 10% then it was clear coated with pledge

Brilliant, I'll give it a try in one of my next builds!!! Cheers!!!

Post by **gaz45** » Wed Jan 18, 2017 3:34 pm

Your welcome Ricardo glad to help

Post by **gaz45** » Fri Jan 27, 2017 2:57 pm

Just a short update for today
I did apply the carbon decals

then when they were dry i clear coated them again and then assembled these to the floor

That's all for now thanks for showing an interest with this build and for all your comments

Post by **RossiM1** » Fri Jan 27, 2017 5:50 pm

Looking really good nice job on the carbon fibre decals gone down a treat
ATB

Post by **gaz45** » Sat Jan 28, 2017 11:19 am

Cheers mate they did go down well

Post by **exmoor** » Sun Jan 29, 2017 11:44 am

Looking good gaz whats the fiting of the parts like i did the revell mclaren and had no problems despite some people saying they had fit issues.

Post by **gaz45** » Mon Jan 30, 2017 10:06 am

No fit issues so far Paul

Post by **Patrik72** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:30 pm

I been/am on a break from building so i have missed out on your build so far. Always love to watch you pros building and painting F1 cars.

Post by **gaz45** » Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:31 pm

Thanks for the compliment mate but i'm no pro this is my first F1 car

Post by **Fridgy** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:13 am

Watching this build.
I love the look of the red bull cars

Post by **gaz45** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:16 am

cheers mate

Post by **AdamLuscombe** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:50 pm

Great work

Post by **Bissyboat** » Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:54 pm

Looking very good.

Post by **gaz45** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 10:17 pm

Thanks guys

Post by **gaz45** » Sun Feb 05, 2017 11:26 pm

Another update and thanks for all the comments they are much appriciated

The main body was painted up and the decals applied there is a one piece decal for the nose that broke up when applying it so i had to go with the seperate decals

and the side panels

Next the seat and steering got the same treatment

The air intake

The front suspension got the same

and here it is fitted together

Now on dry fitting the body to the chassis there will need to be some clever clamping to close up the joins i hope this is possible as i don't really want to be masking over the decals even though they have been clear coated

That is all for now thanks for taking the time to look and agan thanks for all your comments

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 1:32 am

Paint and decals coming along nicely

Post by **Patrik72** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 3:49 pm

It looks great! Keep up the good work.

Post by **MTP** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:02 pm

Looking awesome Gaz. Don't feel bad about the front decal. The same thing happened to me yesterday, I hardly touched it and it fell apart. Looking forward to the next update.

Post by **Bissyboat** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:28 pm

Looking really good. I like the red belts.

Post by **exmoor** » Tue Feb 07, 2017 5:40 pm

Looking good gaz.

Post by **gaz45** » Wed Feb 08, 2017 11:53 am

thank guys

Post by **RossiM1** » Wed Feb 08, 2017 4:49 pm

Great job on the paint and decals looks fabulous.

Post by **gaz45** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:16 pm

Thanks for all your comments

Post by **gaz45** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:28 pm

Just a small quick update

The next few parts were primed, painted and the decals added

Thanks for taking the time to look

Post by **exmoor** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:44 pm

Looking good gaz

Post by **Bissyboat** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:44 pm

Looking good.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:48 pm

OH MY!!!

That paint looks great, keep plugging away at it, she is coming along nicely

Post by **gaz45** » Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:41 pm

Thanks guys much appreciated

YouTube · Post by **Kingdan** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 2:50 pm

Looking great,I had the same problem when I went to put the two together had to clamp one side at a time to get it to look right your doing an awesome job remember about using a hairdryer for the bulls on the top it'll help to get the bends just so

Dan

Post by **Davethepitch** » Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:01 pm

Nice details well done.

Post by **markc1290** » Mon Feb 27, 2017 7:34 pm

Loving the progress, looks great.