1/20 Tamiya Leyton House CG901B F1

Post by **LWWales** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 1:44 pm

Love it! Coming along brilliantly!

Post by **barryf1fan** » Tue Jul 21, 2020 3:23 pm

Gary30 wrote: Tue Jul 21, 2020 7:16 am

Oh man, Gary - I genuinely laughed out loud seeing this.

Thanks for that.

Bdiddy wrote: Tue Jul 21, 2020 8:35 am nice choice on the CF Baz, looking great

LWWales wrote: Tue Jul 21, 2020 1:44 pm Love it! Coming along brilliantly!

Thanks guys!

Looking to start the rear wing CF job tonight and hopefully this weekend get to the chassis.

You can see on the bottom side of the front wing that I completely missed some injector pin marks.
This is how I feel sometimes when I look at my WIP model!

Hope to wrap this one up in a week or so...

Post by **barryf1fan** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 4:11 pm

Spent the last several days, when time allowed, doing the chassis up with CF decal. Looking back, would have been easier and less time if I would have just bought the Studio 27 CF sheet - after making all these templates, some that turn out great and others not-so-much. The $40-$50 for the sheet would have been a bargain considering the time invested making all the different wing, chassis, etc. templates.

Doesn't look a whole bunch, but this is quite a bit done. I think the CF decal really gives the chassis a nice look and just hope it's worth it in the end.

Did the chassis in the SCM 1424 plain CF weave, and the rear wing was done with the same stuff as the front wing, the high-def CF weave.

Got the templates made for the monocoque...

Couple shots of the rear mocked-up.

Thanks for looking in.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 4:20 pm

LOving that CF and the rear wing looks sweet
Coming along very nicely indeed

Post by **jchrisf** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 6:26 pm

Looks awesome! I really like that heat staining on the exhaust too!

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:09 pm

Coming together nicely and looking good, dont boot yourself round the yard mate we have all missed the odd ejector pin mark or something else at one time or another.

Post by **BOABModels** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:26 pm

Wow! I've built a couple of Tamiya F1 kits but never with detail kits. I've got a Lotus 25 coming soon - I wonder if there is some photo etch for that?

Post by **Coconutmilk** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:52 pm

Never seen this f1 car before. But i love it! The color is great. And good work with the carbon decal, respect for the patience and precision you put in it.

Post by **BigWall** » Tue Jul 28, 2020 1:27 am

Very nice work with the decals.

Post by **Bdiddy** » Tue Jul 28, 2020 2:15 am

great work baz, its coming along beautifully, looks like you've the CF knack down pat

Post by **barryf1fan** » Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:42 am

Thanks guys for looking in - getting close on this bad boy.
Wasn't able to do a ton, what with chores and a lot of racing on this weekend,
but just a bit of clear coat and a few more details, then final assembly.

Progress from today:

Hope to have some reveal pics soon'ish.

Post by **Bdiddy** » Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:58 am

really nice job mate, its coming along beautifully

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:49 am

Starting to look the part now and very nice work Barry

Post by **Gary30** » Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:41 am

How much carbon would you like with that sir?

Yes.

Post by **LWWales** » Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:00 am

Really coming together. This looks amazing, well done sir!

Post by **jchrisf** » Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:23 pm

Looking awesome! You are almost done now!

Post by **barryf1fan** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 5:28 am

jchrisf wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:23 pm Looking awesome! You are almost done now!

Post by **barryf1fan** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 5:32 am

Getting a little better at the clear coats... maybe not.

Just got wait a couple of days and then assembly.

Got a little bubbling here, hope it goes back down.

Kinda excited for this one to be done.

Post by **barryf1fan** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 5:41 am

Hawkmoon wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:49 am Starting to look the part now and very nice work Barry

Gary30 wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 8:41 am How much carbon would you like with that sir?

Yes.

LWWales wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 10:00 am Really coming together. This looks amazing, well done sir!

Bdiddy wrote: Mon Aug 03, 2020 12:58 am really nice job mate, its coming along beautifully

THANK YOU guys for following along on this one. Appreciate it - and appreciate the kind words.

If you guys ever see anything in the progress that would help, please don't hesitate to critique - I can take and want to get better - I feel I've gotten a lot better because of several of you guys answering questions. But if you see something that would help (or a tip/trick) that I didn't ask about, please pop in and tell me.

I have gotten a lot more confident doing decals because of Gary and Hawk. Still not great at it, but they don't scare me like they used to. A year ago there is no way in Hades I would've tried the CF Ducati or all the CF I've done on this one... so keep your tips and suggestions coming. You can even be mean! I might like it.

Post by **Bdiddy** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 6:17 am

It’s looking really good mate, the clear coat looks good to me, which brand are you using?

That front wing looks awesome sauce! You’ve come along way with your CF skills

Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:26 am

Lovely decal and paint work there mate, coming together very nicely

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:07 am

Barry the peeps on the forum are here to help and if I can pass it on to a fellow modeler all the better. You have also improved naturally with each kit you have built. Its a learning curve we all go through and your doing very nicely.

Cant fault the car all looking good. Just one question was your last clear coat a wet one.

Post by **Gary30** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:22 pm

Taking decal advice from me.....you're either very brave or VERY stupid!

It's looking sweet though, the decal work is great, you definitely have to be confident with them and just don't panic, they mostly go down in the end!

And I think what Hawk is alluding to, is the clear coat looks a little 'thin' if that makes sense, like you didn't apply quite a wet enough final coat so it didn't have time to fully self level, it could well polish out if you're going for a super glassy gloss finish, I have to really hose the last coat on with my 0.35mm airbrush to get it to build up enough, it just depends on the look you're trying to acheive. I think there is a fine line between too glossy and just glossy enough, especially on a race car.

This really is nit picking now though because you asked for critique! It's gonna be awesome when it's finished

Post by **barryf1fan** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 3:10 pm

Hawkmoon wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:07 am Barry the peeps on the forum are here to help and if I can pass it on to a fellow modeler all the better. You have also improved naturally with each kit you have built. Its a learning curve we all go through and your doing very nicely.

Cant fault the car all looking good. Just one question was your last clear coat a wet one.

Gary30 wrote: Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:22 pm Taking decal advice from me.....you're either very brave or VERY stupid!

It's looking sweet though, the decal work is great, you definitely have to be confident with them and just don't panic, they mostly go down in the end!

And I think what Hawk is alluding to, is the clear coat looks a little 'thin' if that makes sense, like you didn't apply quite a wet enough final coat so it didn't have time to fully self level, it could well polish out if you're going for a super glassy gloss finish, I have to really hose the last coat on with my 0.35mm airbrush to get it to build up enough, it just depends on the look you're trying to acheive. I think there is a fine line between too glossy and just glossy enough, especially on a race car.

This really is nit picking now though because you asked for critique! It's gonna be awesome when it's finished

Thanks guys. And I'm using the Alclad Aqua Gloss.

I'm a bit nervous when doing clear coat, have to admit. The instructions say to apply 1-2 medium coats @ 15-20psi. And not to apply a wet coat to avoid sagging. Also, good eyes guys - the clear is thin in a few spots, trying not to put it on too thick and not being able to see what I was doing.

It's way easier to see "paint" coverage than clear coat. I put way more on this one than I did the Ducati - the Duck has a dusting of clear, this one at least got two medium coats. Need to keep trying with this stuff, though, and just keep increasing the amount put down.

Picked up some Mr Hobby and Tamiya clears, and just learned that you can decant clear coat just like paint from a can.

Will say that the damaged BMW Goodsmile car that I got broken in the mail - I have saved it to practice a paint and clear coat on. I even thought about cutting it down the middle length wise and try two different paint jobs, just to experiment.

Thanks guys!

[I'll keep tryin']

Post by **jchrisf** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:33 pm

You're almost done now Barry.. gonna look good sitting next to those other cool F1 cars you've built. Looking good!

Post by **barryf1fan** » Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:42 am

Just about got this one wrapped up... Got home from work tonight to glue pieces in place (the monocoque was just sitting on there earlier) and finish her up - but in my infinite haste, and ineptness, realized that I completely forgot to do up the mirrors. They were still on the sprue.

You guys are probably getting tired of seeing this car!

Anyway, here are a few shots from the gluing up tonight.

Hope to have the mirrors done this weekend and then can do the Tamiya Beetle up.

Post by **Bdiddy** » Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:22 am

Yes Barry! That looks so good, great job!

Post by **Gary30** » Fri Aug 07, 2020 7:15 am

Wow Barry! Looking REALLY clean! Such a cool model, great job.

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:42 am

Looking good there Barry and sweet work

Post by **jchrisf** » Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:11 pm

Looking great Barry!

Post by **R36adelaide** » Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:50 pm

This one is turning out awesome!

Post by **barryf1fan** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:23 am

Meant to add this one...

Mirrors are primed and painted waiting to dry to mount on the car - prob tomorrow she'll be done.

Post by **LWWales** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:36 am

barryf1fan wrote: Sat Aug 08, 2020 12:23 am Meant to add this one...

Mirrors are primed and painted waiting to dry to mount on the car - prob tomorrow she'll be done.

Ooooooooooooo look at that! Love it mate!

Post by **BigWall** » Sat Aug 08, 2020 3:37 am

Very nice!

Post by **barryf1fan** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 5:42 am

Finished it today and added it to my portfolio thread.
It's not perfect but I love this race car - would love to be able to see it irl one day (hey, can dream right - hell, one of them sold awhile back, Christmas present!!

)

I have added antennae to the car (and they look good!!) so may throw a pic in here at a later date
(already started the next project...)

Thanks for following along guys!!

Appreciate your input and feedback.

You guys have pushed me further in a year and a half than I ever thought I would be able to do.

Post by **jchrisf** » Sun Aug 09, 2020 1:07 pm

Looks perfect to me too!

Post by **Gary30** » Mon Aug 10, 2020 7:20 am

You smashed it out of the park B, I'm a tiny bit (A LOT) jealous, as this kit is on my wishlist!

The carbon looks awesome.

Post by **LWWales** » Mon Aug 10, 2020 9:42 am

Love it! It's come out great mate!

Post by **Tomcat64** » Mon Aug 10, 2020 10:33 am

That's a stunning result Barry - cracking job!

Post by **BigWall** » Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:51 am

Very nice job!

Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Tue Aug 11, 2020 11:00 am

New one Barry

Post by **pg265** » Sat Nov 14, 2020 7:54 am

BEAUTIFUL!!

Pascal