Lotus 102B F1 car - Johnny Herbert (Tamiya 1/20 scale model full build)

[@outfield1988]

I used quick shine floor polish on mine for gloss. I lightly sanded and washed my parts in dove soap. Great build.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you!

[@wildpilot75]

I think these huge radiators calling for some wash. Anyways Great build! Thank you for the filming it. 👍

[@ModelNerd]

Fair point! Thanks for watching :)

[@BOABModels]

It's cool how it has the same dark red seat color as their cars of the '50s and '60s. It's such a shame what happened to the famous old team in the end. If you like podcasts, The Race's 'Bring back V10s' did an episode about the demise of Lotus with Johnny Herbert as guest. Top work as always, Stu!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks Thomas. Yes, I think I've seen that interview. I've always liked Herbert. Very popular victory when he won at Silverstone in 95.

[@iannicholls7476]

A nice build! And as I have this kit in the stash some useful tips. Certainly I’ll be thinking twice about using Tamiya rattle can white! Although I do love their fine white primer.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks for watching :) Yes, their white primer is great. To be fair, the issues with the white were user-induced.

[@robbo1068]

I always enjoy your F1 builds, MN. Apart from the actual building, painting etc and the final reveal, it's your presentation of the interesting historical background to that particular car too. Great to see and hear!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks - I really appreciate that feedback because I also find that one of the most enjoyable parts of the video creation process. I really like looking back at how the history fits in - for example, in this case how both drivers became future GP winners and Hakkinen was double World Champion. Unfortunately for this video I wasn't able to find any Murray Walker commentary to go with the final reveal images!

[@robbo1068]

It was a great episode anyway. :)

[@johnc4144]

Decant tamiya spray cans in to bottles then spray thru your airbrush, the nozzles are just to heavy for 1/20 scale. You will have more control and not waste as much , they really are excellent paints. Also try Mr Hobby GX112, its my go to gloss clear.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. I did try that (once) in the past. These days I'm wondering if the Tamiya LP paints might be as good (if the equivalent colours are available, which they aren't always). I need to get around to trying them. I also have a couple of Zero paints which I need to try out on future projects.

[@johnc4144]

Yes the LP's are just as good, saves the hassle of decant. I don't think they are the same paints they put in the cans tho as the gas/additive changes them slightly imo. I'm not a fan of zero, they can be problematic and just don't lay down as well as other brands. Only thing they have going for them is the colour matching, so they would be my last resort.

[@ModelNerd]

@@johnc4144 Thanks, that's good to know. At the moment the only Zero paints I have are the metallic Jaguar F1 green and one of the Benetton blues (both because they're hard colours to find elsewhere).

[@dekon70]

Great job!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks mate

[@scaleffect]

Spectacular as usual! Top work on what looked to be a challenging decal job.

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you! Yes, it had its moments!

[@Sarah-JaneR32]

Lovely work, I like Indycals, with care and attention they work well. I built the 107 some years back and even converted one from the B to the C version, model on

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. The only bit that worries me about the C conversion is the extra bodywork at the rear.

[@Sarah-JaneR32]

@@ModelNerd I just used some plastic card, getting the rear wheel cut outs was the trickiest part as it extends that far, I left the rear wing though. Model on

[@ModelNerd]

@@Sarah-JaneR32 Good to know, thanks. Can I ask how you attached the extended rear bodywork to the existing cowling?

[@joesanchez979]

Great build 😊

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you! 😁

[@SKmodelbuilding]

Great work, i love the old formula 1 racer 👌

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you. Yes, I'm going through a bit of a phase with them recently.

[@_Ben4810]

I think Tamiya still owns one of the actual 102B chassis...It used to be on display in their head office foyer...

[@ModelNerd]

Yes, I think I've seen the image. And maybe a Tyrrell too?

[@MikeUSA67]

Yeah, white is always the hardest to paint. But still a very nice end result (took you long enough 🙂) I never knew Tamiya was a sponsor for F1? Can't wait to see your "show room"!!!

[@BOABModels]

Talking of show rooms, Tamiya actually have some full scale Lotus F1 cars and a Tyrrell P34 '6 wheeler' at their museum in Japan!

[@MikeUSA67]

@@BOABModels Yes, I saw them in Andy's video from the model show last year (you know, Andy from AHHQ). I even recognized some 1/35 military dioramas which I've seen in the Tamiya catalogue 40 years ago, and have been admiring ever since. Really awesome show room - wish I could see it in person😞

[@Sarah-JaneR32]

Tamiya were a sponsor of Lotus for a few years, hence the models of a lot of Lotus F1 cars from then, same with the Nissan GTR from the Japanese super GT, take care

[@MikeUSA67]

@@Sarah-JaneR32 Thank you for clearing that up. Since 1980 I've been building mainly Tamiya kits but this is the first time I'm hearing of it. Every day you can learn something new 🙂

[@Sarah-JaneR32]

@@MikeUSA67 I'm a motorsport nut :) A pleasure to help out. I live in the same post code as the Red Bull F1 team and just 10 miles from the Silverstone race track, yes I'm that much of a nut :) take care and model on

[@allanrichards3752]

That is a nice build. I can imagine painting these cars is quite a challenge to paint because you need a high gloss finish. I find Tamiya gloss rattle cans difficult to use because the margin between a dry semigloss finish and a shiny finish without runs is really difficult to achieve. Perhaps a better approach is to paint the colours in matt and then go for a gloss varnish. I don't think the Tamiya X-22 is really that glossy but there might be others that are better. Perhaps the Pledge or Future floor polish.

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. I'm starting to think the same - achieve the gloss via the varnish rather than the initial paint. And avoid white cars! :)

[@You068]

Hard to Find !

[@ModelNerd]

Very - and usually expensive

[@steve1315]

Good work , not a fan of white paint but you have done well with it 👍👍

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you Steve!

[@johntreloar8203]

Nice work Stu, I gave up on using Tamiya spray paints, didn't matter how careful I was the paint always had a problem...

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. Yep, I'm using mine up and then that's it.

[@johntreloar8203]

@@ModelNerd Unless the conditions are perfect, the paint pools or the clear blooms, not a good feeling after all the effort you put into building a kit.

[@KGmodels]

This looks amazing,it is really interesting How Tamiya sponsored Lotus,I never knew that,never the less your f1 videos are always tempting me to try an f1!Thanks a lot Stu! ;)

[@BOABModels]

You really should! Just make sure you try a Tamiya kit first rather than Fujimi - those often have some challenging fitment.

[@KGmodels]

Thanks for letting me know,will make sure to do so!

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. Yes, give it a go! Yep, just those early 90s seasons, when Tamiya also produced a lot of contemporary kits.

[@southpaw5483]

Thank you for sharing; Did you Prime the engine parts? or paint directly on the plastic? Acrylic Paint? Laquer?

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks for watching! Yes, I typically prime with Tamiya grey primer and then airbrush Tamiya acrylic paints (thinner with lacquer thinner).

[@randyhildebrant3809]

Silly question but what is that Smokey grey, almost brown color you use on the engine/ggearbox? Thank you

[@ModelNerd]

Not a silly question - Tamiya call for a metallic brown which is a mix of xf-10 and xf-56. In my case I often use Vallejo metallic grey and brown as they brush paint more easily.

[@BrushQuill]

Looks good mate. Dont know how you have the patience for that fiddly stuff

[@ModelNerd]

Cheers mate. Yes, you definitely have to be in the right mood for it.

[@calumclark1719]

It just shows with Lotus how quickly being poorly run can kill a old successful team, Was Johnny Herbert (always still read his name in Murray Walkers voice) at Lotus before his big crash he was a camel driver so always assumed that is how he got the drive as they were the title sponsor for a time. looks smart, would you attempt a footwork Arrows the livery on that was mental just keep the cover off and show off the Judd Engine, still melts my brain they would not take on a Japanese driver to get Honda engines

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks. I have the Fujimi Footwork FA13 (92 season) and I have decals to convert an MP4/5 into an Arrows A11 (89 season). I also have a 1/43 kit of the Arrows A15 (94 season).

[@calumclark1719]

@@ModelNerd nice, the FA15 or FA17 was the one which i think was a bit wild with the Blue and red with the white, lots of really good looking car from that time, although i think Jaguar R2 takes some beating if only Ford had left them alone to do there job

[@IgorSevcov]

🤝🤝

[@ModelNerd]

Thanks

[@organicpaul]

Looks great ......enjoyed watching it!

[@ModelNerd]

Thank you mate