Building the Renault 5 Turbo in 1/24 scale by Tamiya

[@ScaleAutoGarage]

I like the subtle blues you used. Nicely done.

[@BOABModels]

Thanks, Spencer. I tested it a few times as I really didn't want it to be too subtle or too obvious a contrast!

[@KarlScaleModeling]

Fantastic work there Thomas, looks really great and lovely colour choices too. Well done.

[@BOABModels]

Thanks so much, Karl. I'm glad I did it in blue

[@JustBelowAverageModelCars]

Cool subject that is somewhat unusual on this side of the pond. Beautiful job on this, love the blue color. Thanks for sharing.

[@BOABModels]

Thank you! You know, despite being much closer to France, I've never seen one of these in the UK either. Maybe I need to look harder!!

[@JustBelowAverageModelCars]

@@BOABModels I saw a few of the standard versions of the car, called “le car” over here. Three lug wheels and all!

[@davidhinkson8856]

Love the color choice, this came out really nice!

[@BOABModels]

Much appreciated, thanks!

[@scaleffect]

Great work again Thomas, love the subtle turbo decals

[@BOABModels]

Thanks so much, mate!

[@richardlee1092]

Thomas music choices are always first rate!

[@BOABModels]

Much appreciated, Richard

[@Rich77UK]

Really like this kit. Sometimes simpler detail is OK. I think you got the rear numberplate lights the wrong way round. I think the silvered clear piece should be nearest the plate not outerwards as y9u placed them. But its been so long since I've seen a 1st gen 5 turbo I may very well be wrong!

[@ellipticalsoul]

Nice job! I remembered that it's LeMans decals on ebay that have the TURBO decals in a few other colours if anyone wants to order them. I haven't decided what colour to do mine in yet, I've made the 1/43 Heller version in blue so maybe red for this one. Don't think I'll be able to do as good a job on the wheels as you though.

[@BOABModels]

Thanks so much. The wheels were quite the challenge. I'd been tempted by that Heller but might leave it now I've made this one.

[@theapprenticebuilderchris3006]

Job well done Thomas. Like the useful tips you given. Bought the kit also. like the color you picked out for it. Thank you for sharing. Regards, Chris.

[@BOABModels]

Thanks very much, Chris. I hope the tips help, especially if you plan to do it blue as well.

[@ricardoroberto7054]

Very nicely done 5/5

[@BOABModels]

Very kind, thanks

[@goforitpainting]

Cool model. 👍

[@BOABModels]

Thanks!

[@chrisC052]

Looks awesome sir, real nice work.

[@BOABModels]

Thank you kindly

[@famo18t44]

Ein richtig cooles Fahrzeug, tolle Arbeit 👍👍👍👍

[@BOABModels]

Danke!

[@Sarah-JaneR32]

Excellent build well done. The slightly different colour of the bumpers etc was due to the same colour paint being used on the ABS plastic, which was replacing the chrome on cars, but well noticed and portrayed. model on

[@BOABModels]

Thanks very much, Sarah Jane. That makes a lot of sense - I just about remember when 'body colour bumpers' was an optional extra on smaller cars!

[@DudleysScaleModelcars]

You have done a great job, I've got this kit todo myself but don't yet know what to do but loved yours

[@BOABModels]

Many thanks! My second choice probably would have been yellow and black.

[@DudleysScaleModelcars]

ok thank you @@BOABModels

[@valerycarpentier852]

I have an original kit of the rally version, I’m too scared to build it!

[@BOABModels]

Yeah, I can imagine. I wonder if they might bring that one back soon too so that might make things easier.

[@COVm1ke]

How long did this take you to complete?

[@BOABModels]

About 2 weeks. Cure time on the paint and leaving enough time before polishing it takes longer. I think if I hadn't polished it, it probably could have been done in a week.

[@lmartinezlmartinez976]

The shame is that the model has not much detail. I do not know how much does it costs but this same model from Heller or Italeri, are far more detailed.

[@BOABModels]

I'd be interested to compare those as I've made the Heller Peugeot 205 T16 and that has almost no detail on the inside.

[@MiniStudioScaleModels]

Rebox the old kit its not a good Idea , not for this 😂