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I'm still waiting on new decals but, I should be starting this in the new year.

Kevin Kong
Wow, old Bandai, really rare.

Ian Doody Автор
Making a start on this rare old kit.

Ian Doody Автор
I have plans to open the doors, add wiring and interior details, should be interesting.

George Williams
Good luck with this.

Ian Doody Автор
What I'd really like is for someone to upload the 1/12 Italeri Stratos instructions to Scalemates, so then i can see what details are missing.

Ian Doody Автор
1/20 Ferrari Dino 2.4L V6 engine. Letting the glue dry today, then I'll start painting and assembly tomorrow. Horrible silver 70s plastic, but very nice detail. It'll look pretty cool painted and weathered up.

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So, what I've discovered is, this kit isn't the racing version, it's the prototype red car with gold wheels, it just has Rally Decals in the box.
I'll try and get it as close as possible to a Rally version. It'll look really good, but it might not be 100% realistic. Mine will be battered, weathered, looking like it's just finished a muddy stage. Hopefully this will hide some of the worst looking parts.

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That's it for today, started paint up, wiring and plumbing the 2.4L Ferrari V6 Dino Engine. Lots more still to add, I'll be adding a dipstick, and scratching a racing air filter. Looking pretty good so far.

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Tomorrow I'll start work on the body and finish off the engine.

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Bit of an update. Finished up the exhaust systems, getting ready to plumb this all into the rear end engine box, firewall and the suspension parts. Looks like it'll be a tight fit, but it'll look really nice and busy back there.

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That's me done for today. Managed to get the engine in its cradle, just some wiring, piping and small details still to go. Unsure about fitting the dust skirts around the fuel tanks and engine, as it'll obscure the detail. Hmm.

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Working on the suspension today, very basic but does the job, decided against using the metal suspension parts, as I don't think they add anything. Added strengthening bars to the engine cage, added the suspension anti roll bar. Built and painted up one wheel and tyre for a dry fit. Looking good so far. Painted with scale75 and Vallejo acrylics, weathered with Vallejo, other watered down acrylic and ink washes. Not bad for a vintage 70s kit. Still a load of wiring and plumbing to go in the engine bay.