Rondeau M482

Scale-Master

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October 2020

Rondeau M482

Posted by Scale-Master on Saturday, August 17, 2024 11:39 AM

McCormack & Dodge 1984 Le Mans. Finished 13th place.

This is a 1/43rd scale resin Starter kit from 1984. I have two of these kits and figured I'd build the one with the cleaner casting, if there was a difference. Turns out they are about the same quality, but they aren't exactly the same castings. I found photos that show the single scoop/vent is correct for this version so I'll use it, but I wonder why the difference…

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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Tanker-Builder

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October 2019
From: New Braunfels, Texas

Posted by Tanker-Builder on Saturday, August 17, 2024 11:49 AM

Halloo!

Check those cars agin. I have spotted some infinitesmal differences that do set them apart. One has five of them.

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Scale-Master

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October 2020

Posted by Scale-Master on Sunday, August 18, 2024 11:53 AM

The mirrors come with rather larger square blocks at the base of the pylons, but they don't really match the shape of the rectangular holes in the fenders. I filled the holes and replaced the blocks with steel pins.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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Scale-Master

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October 2020

Posted by Scale-Master on Sunday, August 18, 2024 5:58 PM

Before the first sealer coat of primer I added steel pins to the rear wing too.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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Scale-Master

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October 2020

Posted by Scale-Master on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 6:33 PM

Tamiya LP-6 Pure Blue for the base color.

Build what you want and build it for yourself, the rest will follow... Mark D. Jones

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lurch

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August 2021

Posted by lurch on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 7:30 AM

Looking good.

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Scale-Master

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October 2020

Posted by Scale-Master on Friday, August 23, 2024 9:53 AM

The wheel centers are very undersized (almost 25% too small in diameter) and missing a significant part of the wheel detail.

I found some really clear photos online of the Gotti wheels for this Rondeau. Since I'm only going to make the inserts and retain the kit provided metal rim blanks I had to cheat a little, but in this scale and with the other discrepancies of the kit I'm good with them. I know I'm pushing the limits of my printer so I may go back and adjust a few things if needed… I'm surprised at what I get away with sometimes.

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