AUTOS - Auto Forum Group Build Tamiya Williams F1 BMW FW24! in 1/20 Scale...

I'm going to be a late starter, maybe December. However I was going to use the Compaq decals but in my research I discovered that there are some aerodynamic differences between the early season (Compaq) car and the later (HP) car (mainly in the front wings and the mid section wings by the rear wheels). So if you are one of those people who crave accuracy and precision you may have a little scratch building ahead of you.

For those interested in how others are doing with an FW 24 check out www.cifesystem.com/fw24-1.htm

Its a build sequence for the Studio 27 FW24. It goes over 8 different pages and I haven't read them all but it looks impressive and gives a few pointers which may be of value for the Tamiya kit.

The current Tamiya magazine (Issue 101 Oct/Nov) also has a detailed build of the kit but I'm sure you're all aware of that. That has some comments on the carbon fibre decals choices as well.

lol chris, IAMCDN, you should find the kit priced aroud $34 to #36 , the photo-etched is around $12, and the aftermaket decals (Compaq sponser) about $12....


This kit looks REALLY challenging...... I LOVE it!!!!!!

As far as decals, Ive decided to have Compu Graphix make some custom ones for me....least thats the plan. They do all of my business printing and have made decals for me in the past....1 great thing about thier decals....No silvering or setting solution required LOL.

QUOTE: Originally posted by dkmacin She threatened to not only take away the credit card. . .but she threatened to tell all your wives/girlfriends/significant others what we are doing! Luckily, I quickly set up her tape of her favorite soap opera and she settled down. . . she won't remember a thing! Don

Id buy her a box of chocolates....just in case LOL, As far as informing my wife...Well ummm ummmm ummmm yeah go ahead she knows, I think....and if she doesnt well its not my fault, I told her while she was sleeping!

2 months eh. Good, should be done the 442 this week. Gives me time to restock and order the kit.. I am excited!

edit: wow [:0] I just looked at this kit on the web. It is seriously going to kick my a$$. worth a shot tho, unless its rediculously priced "up here"

Here is a link for carbon fiber decals.......

http://www.scalemotorsport.com/default.asp?decals

Hi all

I have already built Tamiya's 1/20 Grand Prix Collection No.55 (ITEM 20055). There are a couple of decals sets and also an PE set from studio 27.

To complete any carbon pattern use Tamiya's tips for airbrushing here http://www.tamiya.com/english/howto/car1/tip1.htm

Here is a link to show you some after market parts http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljlist.cgi and Studio 27 makes PE parts for this kit. 1/20 FW24 Grade Up Parts. There is also an FW24 decal set, FW24 Sponsor decals (compaq and other) and FW24 High Tech decals. All offer different options when working on this, yet another fine Tamyia kit.

Here is a like to all those options...they are about 1/2 down that page.

http://www.scaleracecars.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=s27f1

One last note...The kit calls for the blue to be TS-51. This paint is the exact copy of the real car. The white is just X-2 White.

I have a ton of reference photos of the reasl car. If anyone wants one or more email me and Ill send them out to you.

dss902

Allright Chris where did you get the afermarket decals for the Williams?
I checked a few places and got nada.
I see a PE set is available though. . .

Don

She threatened to not only take away the credit card. . .but she threatened to tell all your wives/girlfriends/significant others what we are doing!
Luckily, I quickly set up her tape of her favorite soap opera and she settled down. . . she won't remember a thing!

Don

OMG chris.....too funny, i had beer comin out my nose!!!!!!

QUOTE: Originally posted by dkmacin Boy am I glad I ordered my kit! Now how can I make the time pass quickly until I receive it? Perhaps I will order a decal sheet also, I'll tell the wife you guys amde me. It never works but what the heck Don

Don tell her I emailed you a picture of a gun told you to print it and put it up to your head and order the DECALS! LOL Ill be the bad guy!

Boy am I glad I ordered my kit!
Now how can I make the time pass quickly until I receive it?
Perhaps I will order a decal sheet also, I'll tell the wife you guys amde me.
It never works but what the heck

Don

KOOOOL !!!!!!!!!

Lets go Race'n !!!!!!!!!!!



Well lets build them first, then we can go race'n..........

most of all, lets have fun....


great post chris,,,,


Thanks.........