One Honda F-1 RA272 Less a Rising Sun Coming Up

"Kake Bake" (kakebake) 12/27/2013 at 16:36 • Filed to: modelopnik

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All of the pieces have been put (read: forced) together and now I only need to apply the decals. To my delight, the exhaust wasn't the most frustrating piece to fit. I think that prize goes to the rear suspension elements and roll bars. Those bastards.

André - Volvo4Life > Kake Bake 12/27/2013 at 16:39

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I seriously wish I had the skills to build that. Or any model for that matter. How can I start?

Party-vi > Kake Bake 12/27/2013 at 16:40

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Damn. I need to finish mine. I've got the body painted and the engine done.

Party-vi > André - Volvo4Life 12/27/2013 at 16:41

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Pick up a Level 2 model kit (usually just glue and a tiny bit of paint) and an exacto-knife. For your first models concentrate on cleanly cutting the pieces out and assembling and waiting for glue to dry. Once you get familiar with models you can try for the paint-intensive ones. Also you need tons of patience - rushing anything will no-doubt mess it up.

Kake Bake > André - Volvo4Life 12/27/2013 at 16:47

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Skills nothing. There are still seams all over this model and very sloppy paint work.

Do what Party-vi said. Just pick up some 1/24 road car so you don't have too much detail and paint work. That's how I got into it.

Kake Bake > Party-vi 12/27/2013 at 16:49

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Your RA272 or your model? I'd feel super embarrassed if you were also building a 272 and you actually took time and care with yours.

I'm no modeler.

Party-vi > Kake Bake 12/27/2013 at 16:50

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My RA272 model

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I promise I won't post any pictures when I'm done, but I can't say the same for the next model I'm doing.

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > Kake Bake 12/27/2013 at 16:53

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Ridiculously cool.

André - Volvo4Life > Party-vi 12/27/2013 at 16:54

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Thanks for the advice! I was looking at some Tamiya models on Amazon, they look great. How do I know the skill level if the listing doesn't show it? Thanks!!

Kake Bake > Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney 12/27/2013 at 16:56

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Thanks.

Pre-aero F-1 cars are works of art anyway.

Kake Bake > Party-vi 12/27/2013 at 16:57

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Oh please, don't let my insecurities stop you.

It'd be nice to have some well-done models in here once in a while.

Party-vi > André - Volvo4Life 12/27/2013 at 17:00

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You should look at Revell models unless there's a particular car you really want from Tamiya - Revell is usually less expensive. If you got to Tamiya's website you can usually tell, or if you see the box in person (Wal-Mart, Target, local hobby shop) you can inspect the box in person. I think the Tamiya models list the paints necessary.

Party-vi > Kake Bake 12/27/2013 at 17:01

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I mean, it's not well done. I'll post the Alpine I did if I can find the damn thing.

Menebrio > Kake Bake 12/27/2013 at 17:20

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Here is a nice short on that car (I believe). Sorry its in Japanese but still nice to watch.

Kake Bake > Menebrio 12/27/2013 at 17:28

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Thanks. It was a fun watch.

TheJWT > Kake Bake 12/27/2013 at 17:43

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Who makes this model? It looks awesome!

Kake Bake > TheJWT 12/27/2013 at 20:42

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Tamiya. It's only about $37 on their site.

Although you could probably find it for less elsewhere.

TheJWT > Kake Bake 12/27/2013 at 20:44

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I'll check it out, thanks!