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MFH Abarth 1000-SP 1/12 FINISHED
- Thread starter paddy
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Heavens Eagle
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Don't leave the tape on very long.
It's like you planned it 
paddy
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Well that was a lot easier than it could have been 
Its not perfect but i am very pleased with it as a first attempt. its basically OTB but would benefit from a little added detail with the wiring and plumbing. You Gotta learn to walk before you can run.
This car was easier than the bikes, mostly because of the quality of the parts and the model in general, Fit was excellent apart from the rear cover hinge but hey, if you are going to get something out, why not make it half an inch out
The only real problem with it which shows more in the pictures than the naked eye is the Tamiya Italian red i used on the rear cover is a different shade from the rest of the car. I did go to lengths to make sure the primers were the same and the number of top coats matched but i suspect the paint as this was exactly the problem i had with the pearl Blue i used on my failed E-type jag build.
Its not perfect but i am very pleased with it as a first attempt. its basically OTB but would benefit from a little added detail with the wiring and plumbing. You Gotta learn to walk before you can run.
This car was easier than the bikes, mostly because of the quality of the parts and the model in general, Fit was excellent apart from the rear cover hinge but hey, if you are going to get something out, why not make it half an inch out
The only real problem with it which shows more in the pictures than the naked eye is the Tamiya Italian red i used on the rear cover is a different shade from the rest of the car. I did go to lengths to make sure the primers were the same and the number of top coats matched but i suspect the paint as this was exactly the problem i had with the pearl Blue i used on my failed E-type jag build.
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
Didn't you paint all the panels at the same time?
It's a lovely build Paddy, something to be proud of. Well done and it looked like fun build with all the problem solving.
It's a lovely build Paddy, something to be proud of. Well done and it looked like fun build with all the problem solving.
paddy
Well-known member
I did do the panels together but had to re do the back using a filler primer. I did use a grey primer on top like the other panels to try and keep the base colour correct. It was a fun Build Bob, it had its difficulties but as you say, even they were fun to solve. Maybe had i not solved them first time i would be cursing the same build I learned loads and i would feal a lot more confident about tackling one of their more involved kits not.
I would guess this was the easiest in the range which is why i chose it.
I learned loads and i would feal a lot more confident about tackling one of their more involved kits not.I would guess this was the easiest in the range which is why i chose it.
