Global Scale Modeller

Posted: **Tue Mar 10, 2026 4:58 pm**

I'm new to this forum and new to sharing, not just lurking, on any form of social media, but here goes. I just started this kit last night so I'm not sure I'll get it done by the deadline. Regardless, I thought I'd share what I'm up to.

I have an affinity for F1, Rally and sports cars in general and this particular kit was a bit of a grail for me when I was building models as a kid. I'm a huge fan of Tamiya kits so I'm happy to add my little tip of the hat to the memory of Mr. Tamiya.

Posted: **Tue Mar 10, 2026 8:30 pm**

Cracker of a kit to debut on this forum. Tamiyas big F1 cars are my personal favs. Looking forward to seeing it come together.

Posted: **Wed Mar 11, 2026 1:06 am**

Love it love it love it!!!

So happy to see a big scale f1 project and a new participant
Welcome to GSM

Posted: **Wed Mar 11, 2026 11:56 am**

One of my favourite F1 cars - so I'm looking forwards to seeing the progress and finished model!!

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2026 2:39 am**

I've been able to make some early progress on this. So far, I'm really enjoying how well the kit is coming together. There's a bit more cleaning up of parts than I expected from Tamiya, but the fit and flow of construction is as great as I'd hoped.

I'm hoping to add some wiring throughout the construction. We'll see if my patience can keep up with my ambition.

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2026 2:51 am**

It's a good start. I find that even a little bit of extra added detail, like wiring, can add a lot to the finished model.

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2026 2:56 am**

cor wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 2:51 am It's a good start. I find that even a little bit of extra added detail, like wiring, can add a lot to the finished model.

Thank you!

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2026 7:15 am**

Welcome to the forum. Great to see a new member jumping straight in.

Classic subject to work on, a real icon of the sport.

Posted: **Fri Mar 13, 2026 2:54 pm**

Stokesy44 wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2026 7:15 am Welcome to the forum. Great to see a new member jumping straight in.

Classic subject to work on, a real icon of the sport.

Thank you. I'm thrilled to be even a small part of it. I've already learned so much from so many people here and everyone is so supportive and encouraging. It's great.

Posted: **Thu Mar 19, 2026 6:39 pm**

I've been making some slow and steady progress:

Started in on the engine as well:

So far the kit has been an absolute pleasure to put together.

Posted: **Thu Mar 19, 2026 10:39 pm**

Great progress.

Does all that wiring come in the kit? Apologies if that sounds like a stupid question. Car kits are not my usual subject matter

Posted: **Thu Mar 19, 2026 10:42 pm**

Not a stupid question at all. All the engine wiring comes with the kit. The chassis wiring I did myself.

Posted: **Fri Mar 20, 2026 3:36 am**

Productive day.

Posted: **Fri Mar 20, 2026 7:10 am**

Lovely work so far! I'm building a 1/12 Tamiya DFV engine at the moment, so I know the process, you're smashing it

Posted: **Fri Mar 20, 2026 12:42 pm**

Gary30 wrote: Fri Mar 20, 2026 7:10 am Lovely work so far! I'm building a 1/12 Tamiya DFV engine at the moment, so I know the process, you're smashing it

Thank you. That's very kind.

Posted: **Mon Mar 23, 2026 12:05 am**

Great detail work so far
Loving it

Posted: **Mon Mar 23, 2026 12:55 am**

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2026 12:05 am Great detail work so far
Loving it

Thank you! I'm out of town for a week and already missing the project. I can't wait to get back to it.

Posted: **Mon Mar 30, 2026 4:46 pm**

Just a quick update. I'm squeezing in some work as time allows.

Posted: **Mon Mar 30, 2026 9:02 pm**

That's a cracking looking engine

Posted: **Mon Mar 30, 2026 11:44 pm**

Stokesy44 wrote: Mon Mar 30, 2026 9:02 pm That's a cracking looking engine

Thank you!

Posted: **Tue Mar 31, 2026 12:11 am**

Nice job on the engine.

Posted: **Tue Mar 31, 2026 12:58 am**

digger303 wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2026 12:11 am Nice job on the engine.

Thank you!

Posted: **Tue Mar 31, 2026 9:41 am**

Your engine does look good. Cant wait to see the finished car.

If youre building a lot of these things, may I suggest heat shrink tubing for the hoses, as the tamiya kit hoses are usually a bit too thick for scale realism. You can get them in all colours and thicknesses, even clear. After heating and stretching them, they can make the engines look quite a lot finer.

Posted: **Tue Mar 31, 2026 2:59 pm**

cor wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2026 9:41 am Your engine does look good. Cant wait to see the finished car.

If youre building a lot of these things, may I suggest heat shrink tubing for the hoses, as the tamiya kit hoses are usually a bit too thick for scale realism. You can get them in all colours and thicknesses, even clear. After heating and stretching them, they can make the engines look quite a lot finer.

Thank you. That's really good to know. Do you find there's a particular diameter that works best? I don't have another F1 car in the queue, but I do plan to build some other 1/24 scale cars and, if I can swing it, the Italeri 1/12 Lancia Stratos.

Posted: **Tue Mar 31, 2026 9:39 pm**

marcowine wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2026 2:59 pm
cor wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2026 9:41 am Your engine does look good. Cant wait to see the finished car.

If youre building a lot of these things, may I suggest heat shrink tubing for the hoses, as the tamiya kit hoses are usually a bit too thick for scale realism. You can get them in all colours and thicknesses, even clear. After heating and stretching them, they can make the engines look quite a lot finer.
Thank you. That's really good to know. Do you find there's a particular diameter that works best? I don't have another F1 car in the queue, but I do plan to build some other 1/24 scale cars and, if I can swing it, the Italeri 1/12 Lancia Stratos.

Get different diameters and see what looks best. For 1/24 the smallest I can get is 6mm, which stretches to super thin. Put a thin strand of white in the tube before you heat it and stretch the tube over the wire. That way you can bend it to shape. For thicker tubes, put the wire in after stretching.

Ali express is a good place for the thin stuff.

Posted: **Tue Mar 31, 2026 10:12 pm**

Right on! I appreciate the tip. Thank you

Posted: **Wed Apr 01, 2026 1:24 am**

Silcone tubing is available down to 1mm in different colours, but if you need to paint it. It is difficult as is ca glueing unless you can slip it over a fitting and it's a bit glossy too.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/35324790959 ... jBhN7qIl_M

Probably not helpful, but I thought I should throw it into the mix.

Posted: **Wed Apr 01, 2026 1:27 am**

digger303 wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 1:24 am Silcone tubing is available down to 1mm in different colours, but if you need to paint it. It is difficult as is ca glueing unless you can slip it over a fitting and it's a bit glossy too.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/35324790959 ... jBhN7qIl_M

Probably not helpful, but I thought I should throw it into the mix.

Thank you for the tip! I'll look into it.

Posted: **Wed Apr 01, 2026 3:30 am**

Hat elastic also. It comes in black and silver and looks like a braided hose.

Also aluminium wire. Comes in many diameters and can be put inside tubing to bend it, or used bare so it looks like an aluminium pipe.

Once you see the possibilities your creative side will find objects you can use.

Posted: **Wed Apr 01, 2026 3:36 am**

cor wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 3:30 am Hat elastic also. It comes in black and silver and looks like a braided hose.

Also aluminium wire. Comes in many diameters and can be put inside tubing to bend it, or used bare so it looks like an aluminium pipe.

Once you see the possibilities your creative side will find objects you can use.

Awesome. I really appreciate all this. You've got my imagination spinning. Thank you!

Posted: **Fri Apr 03, 2026 12:37 am**

marcowine wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 3:36 am
cor wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 3:30 am Hat elastic also. It comes in black and silver and looks like a braided hose.

Also aluminium wire. Comes in many diameters and can be put inside tubing to bend it, or used bare so it looks like an aluminium pipe.

Once you see the possibilities your creative side will find objects you can use.
Awesome. I really appreciate all this. You've got my imagination spinning. Thank you!

Great. That's a benefit of this forum. Sharing ideas and learning.
Modelling is a very hard set of skills to develop, but pays off when you finish that kit and it looks stunning.

Posted: **Fri Apr 03, 2026 12:43 am**

cor wrote: Fri Apr 03, 2026 12:37 am
marcowine wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 3:36 am
cor wrote: Wed Apr 01, 2026 3:30 am Hat elastic also. It comes in black and silver and looks like a braided hose.

Also aluminium wire. Comes in many diameters and can be put inside tubing to bend it, or used bare so it looks like an aluminium pipe.

Once you see the possibilities your creative side will find objects you can use.
Awesome. I really appreciate all this. You've got my imagination spinning. Thank you!

Great. That's a benefit of this forum. Sharing ideas and learning.
Modelling is a very hard set of skills to develop, but pays off when you finish that kit and it looks stunning.

I totally agree. I've been learning a ton here. Thanks again.

Posted: **Sun Apr 12, 2026 6:30 pm**

I've been making steady progress and am generally happy with the results so far. As with all my builds, I'm trying new techniques and learning a lot as I go. I'm hoping that the slow accumulation of skill, confidence and, perhaps most importantly, what I'm learning from you all on the forum, will lead to my being able to build at the level I see posted here by others.

Posted: **Sun Apr 12, 2026 11:03 pm**

Fantastic Cosworth engine
Really great detailing

Posted: **Mon Apr 13, 2026 12:17 am**

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sun Apr 12, 2026 11:03 pm Fantastic Cosworth engine
Really great detailing

Thank you so much.

Posted: **Mon Apr 13, 2026 9:08 am**

Looking very good. Perhaps a bit of black wash needed in the disc outer vents ... It's the accumulation of little details that build into a masterpiece.

Posted: **Mon Apr 13, 2026 2:53 pm**

cor wrote: Mon Apr 13, 2026 9:08 am Looking very good. Perhaps a bit of black wash needed in the disc outer vents ... It's the accumulation of little details that build into a masterpiece.

I like that idea. Using panel liner or maybe one of the Tamiya weathering kits?

Posted: **Tue Apr 14, 2026 8:44 am**

I use Vallejo acrylic black. It's quite thick. Squirt a drop from the bottle onto a pallet and using a thin brush you can fill all sorts of things. Brake disc holes, panel lines, screw heads,,, wet it a bit and it makes a good engine wash etc. Wipe off with a dry cotton bud, then wipe the last off with a slightly damp bud. Dries Matt.

A thin black wash over any part that has detail, even a braided hose, will make it look better, giving it a 3D look rather than a 2D blob the colour of the paint.

You can even use a light grey wash on black parts to bring out detail. Nice and subtle. The more detail you work on. The better the result. Do as much as you can.

Posted: **Tue Apr 14, 2026 8:51 am**

Exhaust pipes look good. Looks like an ejector pin mark on the curve tho. Some kind of hollow. Fill these things with Mr hobby white filler putty and sand smooth.

Posted: **Tue Apr 14, 2026 3:19 pm**

cor wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 8:44 am I use Vallejo acrylic black. It's quite thick. Squirt a drop from the bottle onto a pallet and using a thin brush you can fill all sorts of things. Brake disc holes, panel lines, screw heads,,, wet it a bit and it makes a good engine wash etc. Wipe off with a dry cotton bud, then wipe the last off with a slightly damp bud. Dries Matt.

A thin black wash over any part that has detail, even a braided hose, will make it look better, giving it a 3D look rather than a 2D blob the colour of the paint.

You can even use a light grey wash on black parts to bring out detail. Nice and subtle. The more detail you work on. The better the result. Do as much as you can.

This is all really great information. I really appreciate your taking the time to explain it all to me. I'm always apprehensive about trying a new technique or just generally overdoing things. I should get in the habit of testing on some scrap or maybe even on an inexpensive test kit. Thanks again!

Posted: **Tue Apr 14, 2026 3:24 pm**

cor wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 8:51 am Exhaust pipes look good. Looks like an ejector pin mark on the curve tho. Some kind of hollow. Fill these things with Mr hobby white filler putty and sand smooth.

Filling and sanding are my weakest skill set by far. I need to get more appropriate tools for that. At the moment I have only a set of sticks in an assortment of grits and some random sheets. I think I should get some sponges in addition to some putty. At the risk of sounding repetitive, thank you.

Posted: **Tue Apr 14, 2026 4:28 pm**

marcowine wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 3:24 pm
cor wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 8:51 am Exhaust pipes look good. Looks like an ejector pin mark on the curve tho. Some kind of hollow. Fill these things with Mr hobby white filler putty and sand smooth.
Filling and sanding are my weakest skill set by far. I need to get more appropriate tools for that. At the moment I have only a set of sticks in an assortment of grits and some random sheets. I think I should get some sponges in addition to some putty. At the risk of sounding repetitive, thank you.

The heat treament details etc look awesome on those pipes
I didn't even see the hollow. Don't tear that all apart, just mask it with the heat stain/ weathering etc.
I am sure the real car had a indent there where the clumsy intern dropped the pipe before install

Posted: **Tue Apr 14, 2026 4:42 pm**

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 4:28 pm
marcowine wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 3:24 pm
cor wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 8:51 am Exhaust pipes look good. Looks like an ejector pin mark on the curve tho. Some kind of hollow. Fill these things with Mr hobby white filler putty and sand smooth.
Filling and sanding are my weakest skill set by far. I need to get more appropriate tools for that. At the moment I have only a set of sticks in an assortment of grits and some random sheets. I think I should get some sponges in addition to some putty. At the risk of sounding repetitive, thank you.
The heat treament details etc look awesome on those pipes
I didn't even see the hollow. Don't tear that all apart, just mask it with the heat stain/ weathering etc.
I am sure the real car had a indent there where the clumsy intern dropped the pipe before install

Thank you Scott.

I'd be afraid to mess with the radiators now and they pretty much hide all that anyway. That said, I do want to improve my skills past the point of relying on things being hidden, just for my own satisfaction. As long as the finished build is pleasing to the eye, I'm ok with it.

Posted: **Tue Apr 14, 2026 4:44 pm**

marcowine wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 4:42 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 4:28 pm
marcowine wrote: Tue Apr 14, 2026 3:24 pm

Filling and sanding are my weakest skill set by far. I need to get more appropriate tools for that. At the moment I have only a set of sticks in an assortment of grits and some random sheets. I think I should get some sponges in addition to some putty. At the risk of sounding repetitive, thank you.
The heat treament details etc look awesome on those pipes
I didn't even see the hollow. Don't tear that all apart, just mask it with the heat stain/ weathering etc.
I am sure the real car had a indent there where the clumsy intern dropped the pipe before install
Thank you Scott.

I'd be afraid to mess with the radiators now and they pretty much hide all that anyway. That said, I do want to improve my skills past the point of relying on things being hidden, just for my own satisfaction. As long as the finished build is pleasing to the eye, I'm ok with it.

I have been battling with those damn ejector pin marks myself. Mine were on the straight parts of the pipes, not the curves.

Posted: **Wed Apr 15, 2026 12:28 pm**

I'm kinda being tough on you because I sensed you wanted to be able to do your best. Pointing these things out can help remove limitations and build skills. I'll back off a bit and just enjoy watching you put this excellent model together.

Good sanding tools are necessary. Sponge backed sanding pads are a great way to sand curvy bits.
Good old fashioned sand paper is a cheap way to do it too.

Posted: **Wed Apr 15, 2026 4:00 pm**

cor wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 12:28 pm I'm kinda being tough on you because I sensed you wanted to be able to do your best. Pointing these things out can help remove limitations and build skills. I'll back off a bit and just enjoy watching you put this excellent model together.

Good sanding tools are necessary. Sponge backed sanding pads are a great way to sand curvy bits.
Good old fashioned sand paper is a cheap way to do it too.

No, I very much appreciate the input and guidance. I do want to improve my skills. It's just that I'm so new to all this, I get a bit overwhelmed at times and I rush ahead with what I'm familiar with rather than take a step back and perhaps try something new. I'm still learning the balance between having the patience to really nail something and just indulging in the fun of putting things together.

Almost all of what I'm incorporating in my builds I've gleaned from forums and YouTube videos. Without skilled builders like you generously sharing what they do, I'd be building some pretty plain kits. Thank you for all your input.

Cheers

Posted: **Wed Apr 15, 2026 4:03 pm**

My latest pics.

Posted: **Wed Apr 15, 2026 4:46 pm**

marcowine wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 4:00 pm
cor wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 12:28 pm I'm kinda being tough on you because I sensed you wanted to be able to do your best. Pointing these things out can help remove limitations and build skills. I'll back off a bit and just enjoy watching you put this excellent model together.

Good sanding tools are necessary. Sponge backed sanding pads are a great way to sand curvy bits.
Good old fashioned sand paper is a cheap way to do it too.
No, I very much appreciate the input and guidance. I do want to improve my skills. It's just that I'm so new to all this, I get a bit overwhelmed at times and I rush ahead with what I'm familiar with rather than take a step back and perhaps try something new. I'm still learning the balance between having the patience to really nail something and just indulging in the fun of putting things together.

Almost all of what I'm incorporating in my builds I've gleaned from forums and YouTube videos. Without skilled builders like you generously sharing what they do, I'd be building some pretty plain kits. Thank you for all your input.

Cheers

Hey, rushing ahead is not a sign you're inexperienced, its a sign you're enjoying yourself! Who ever eats a chocolate bar SLOWLY?

I know what you mean though. I regularly build too fast, only for my failings to be shown up when the primer goes on.

But I don't believe the following phrase should be applied to model makers.

"The definition of insanity is repeating the the same process over and over while expecting different outcomes"

Posted: **Wed Apr 15, 2026 4:59 pm**

Stokesy44 wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 4:46 pm
marcowine wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 4:00 pm
cor wrote: Wed Apr 15, 2026 12:28 pm I'm kinda being tough on you because I sensed you wanted to be able to do your best. Pointing these things out can help remove limitations and build skills. I'll back off a bit and just enjoy watching you put this excellent model together.

Good sanding tools are necessary. Sponge backed sanding pads are a great way to sand curvy bits.
Good old fashioned sand paper is a cheap way to do it too.
No, I very much appreciate the input and guidance. I do want to improve my skills. It's just that I'm so new to all this, I get a bit overwhelmed at times and I rush ahead with what I'm familiar with rather than take a step back and perhaps try something new. I'm still learning the balance between having the patience to really nail something and just indulging in the fun of putting things together.

Almost all of what I'm incorporating in my builds I've gleaned from forums and YouTube videos. Without skilled builders like you generously sharing what they do, I'd be building some pretty plain kits. Thank you for all your input.

Cheers
Hey, rushing ahead is not a sign you're inexperienced, its a sign you're enjoying yourself! Who ever eats a chocolate bar SLOWLY?

I know what you mean though. I regularly build too fast, only for my failings to be shown up when the primer goes on.

But I don't believe the following phrase should be applied to model makers.

"The definition of insanity is repeating the the same process over and over while expecting different outcomes"

Yeah, there may indeed be some insanity involved, but I am without a doubt having fun.

Posted: **Wed Apr 15, 2026 6:41 pm**

Look at al that wiring!!! Holy molars that is awesome
My head is spinning

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