Good Kit, Bad execution? Tamiya Lotus Type 79 1/20

[@ModelNerd]

I reckon you're being pretty hard on yourself there mate (as we often are with our own models). That's a solid result, and you've picked up a few tips for next time. F1 cars is the only time I still use the Tamiya rattle cans / spray cans, because they do a very good job of creating a lovely smooth surface (especially if you put them over some primer sanded with 2000 grit paper). My last few F1 builds I've found I can put decals down straight over the paint, with no gloss coat, because of that. That cylinder near the beginning might be a fire extinguisher or possibly a medical air bottle. Sometime after Lauda's crash in 1976 drivers' helmets were equipped with a medical air feed to help them in the event of a fire. They were discontinued around 1996 I believe. By the way, have you used IndyCal decals? They're decently priced, good quality, and they offer a missing decals like tobacco sponsorship. What's your next build going to be?

[@KGmodels]

I guess I might have been pretty harsh,and now after you mentioned it,I remember that air pump,as I remember one of the Shadows in the 1977 South African GP pulling over,and the guy was struggling to disconnect it from his helmet,and then the unfortunate happened,but anyways I am thinking of getting Indycal decals,as I have the Fujimi FW16,and FW14B,and Tamiyas Lotus 102B,as I managed to get it for only £35,but the decals are pretty yellowed,sort of Like your ones when you made it.I also use your videos as inspiration as I feel Like you Give the best commentary and show the most,and as I will be making the 102B in some time,your video will be perfect.About my next project,I am quite uncertain as I have started AFV Clubs Churchill AVRE with Snake launcher,along with Trumpeters 1/32 SU-25UB,so we will see which one I finish first(Probably the Churchill as I am almost at the painting phase.Thanks for watching,and can’t wait for friday for a video!

[@KGmodels]

One more quick question,if you read this,for Indycal decals do you buy directly of their website,or of Ebay or something,as I just want to make sure,as their site looks discontinued saying stuff from 2021 and so on,although you can still order,so should I use their website or not?

[@ModelNerd]

@@KGmodels Yes, they're still active. It's just saying that 2021 was their 20th anniversary year. If you look on the new releases page you'll see they released a few new decal sets this year.

[@KGmodels]

Thanks! I might have to order soon!

[@PerryHowell-h9v]

Good job except for the decals. You should write tamiya and buy anothet set of decals, paint over them and try again. Nice work!

[@KGmodels]

Good idea! However, I want to keep this as some sort of milestone for my first car kit. With an Fw14b project in mind ( I already have the kit but not the paints) I am planning to get some spare decals firstly for the camel sponsoring, and maybe in case something goes wrong, like here. Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@PerryHowell-h9v]

@@KGmodels sounds good! I look forward to your build. (As for polishing, try applying clear coat first, and polish the clear coat.)

[@KGmodels]

Yeh,I did put a clear coat,however it was for sure a too thin layer,or I just didn’t wait long enough for it to dry and so on,but next time I will probably do 2 passed just to be sure,but Thanks for the tip!

[@PerryHowell-h9v]

@@KGmodels sorry I must have missed that!

[@KGmodels]

Im the one who should be sorry as I think I forgot to mention it! Too focused on the history of this great machine ;)