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F1 model kits
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 8, 2005 10:37 AM
Hi everyone,
I am mostly modeling aircraft kits, but I really would like to try F1 model. As there are lots of manufactures and kits I have no where to start.
Can anyone recommend a kit for me? What brands should I avoid?
Scale and F1 team does not matter. Would like to make F1 car that was used from arround 1998 till now.
Thank you
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 8, 2005 12:37 PM
Avruk - I have been very impressed with the Revell kits. Specifically the Ferrari F2002 in 1:12 scale. The detail was very nice and the overall fit was well above average. I also liked the fact that there is a wealth of after-market PE stuff available for the kit.

I would recommend that you check out www.f1m.com and post your question. There are about a zillion F1 scale model lunatics over there that will be more than happy to assist you.

Andy.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, September 8, 2005 2:13 PM
Tamiya F1 kits are beautiful and highly detailed. Revell ones are nice too, but not as nice as the Tamiya ones. Tamiya even offer already built ones. Lion Roar produce many great PE sets for the Tamiya F1 cars.

Congrats to Juan Pablo Montoya on his 2nd win this season in the Italian Grand Prix at Monaco. Go McLaren Mercedes!
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  • From: Paarl, South Africa
Posted by SeaBee on Friday, September 9, 2005 1:26 AM
Avruk, I have got to agree with Ryan on this one. Try for the newer Tamiya models. From the MP4/13 onwards they really fly together like a dream. The Ferrari's are of course the easiest to start with as they have a very simple paintscheme. Stay away from the Williams for a first try, I've not yet built my two, but they are apparently a bit more tricky.

Revell kits, admittedly was more impressive than I thought. If you'd like a more current version kit, that's the way to go. I recently built the Jordan EJ10 (the Buzzin Hornets one...) and it was such a nice build that I decided to get myself the Sauber as well. At a first glance the Sauber seems a bit better as far as quality of mould is concerned. Will see shortly! And yes, my F2002 is also in the cupboard - that will be my next big-scale project!

Apart from that there is a heap of resin options available, but for a first try, I'd say go for Revell or Tamiya. Depends on what you want, really. Be prepared to work a bit more at the Revell kit if you go that way and it will come out very nicely indeed. From your specs, I'd say go for the Tamiya F2000 or F2001... Check out scale motorsport's range of PE (and templated CF) sets if you'd like to add that...

We started talking about starting a F1 GB later this year or maybe early next year, so it could be fun to join...
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  • From: NJ 07073
Posted by archangel571 on Friday, September 9, 2005 1:41 AM
Hands down Tamiyas. The recent several kits are insane in details crammed into that price range. Don't bother with those clear body special ones just yet. I find the tamiya clear plastic to be overly brittle n just doesn't look good on the finished kits. Studio27 from Japan also make some transkits or resin+PE kits that's incredible if your pockets are deep enough for them.
-=Ryan=- Too many kits... so little free time. MadDocWorks
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 9, 2005 3:16 AM
Thanks a lot for information.
I'll check my hobby shop on weekend
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  • From: Cleveland, OH
Posted by RadMax8 on Saturday, September 10, 2005 11:17 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by ryanpm

Tamiya F1 kits are beautiful and highly detailed. Revell ones are nice too, but not as nice as the Tamiya ones. Tamiya even offer already built ones. Lion Roar produce many great PE sets for the Tamiya F1 cars.

Congrats to Juan Pablo Montoya on his 2nd win this season in the Italian Grand Prix at Monaco. Go McLaren Mercedes!

I'm a Ferrari/ BAR man myself... To bad BAR has been crappy this past yearSad [:(]
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