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[texasmr2]

Just curious if we have anymore model builder's here? I'm about to start on this 1/12th scale Renault that has been in storage since 1984 LOL! I'm expecting a build time of about 3-4 month's.
http://www01.exoto.com/Collectibles/Gra ... 0/Menu.asp

Gregg

[Irv the Swerve]

Love that old style Renault colour.

[texasmr2]

Yep it's a sweet car now I need to find some Ferrari model's .

[saz17]

I built a Nissan model 300ZX and it took me ages to fathom out how all the engine went together!

[madbrad]

Yes, well, rather, I did as a younger person. I have done a few dozen but I haven't done one in about a decade because of time, and the increasing responsibilities of parenthood and home ownership, and space. Mostly 1/24 road cars, a couple 1/18, increasing in difficulty as I grew. I should snap pics. Muscle cars and exotics and such. I have not done an F1 car. I did buy a few but after a few years sitting I ebayed them. I made a lot of money on a Tamiya 93 Senna McLaren. I have a 97 Williams that I will not sell because it is a gift from Mrs Madbrad, so I guess I will build it, if I ever get time. Or just keep it til I'm old, for sentimental value.

[texasmr2]

I agree, with so little time between life's responsibilties it's hard to find free time, heck my RE20 model has been waiting for 23yr's . I would enjoy seeing some pic's of what you have built when you have the time madbrad.

Gregg

[certom]

http://www01.exoto.com/Collectibles/Gra ... 0/Menu.asp

Whoa man that is an Exoto one of the best die-cast cars factory! their models are simply wonderful!

I love model building, it took me 2 weeks to do the 2005 subaru impreza, quite good, i've just had a few problems with the side decals, i built also the F1-2000,the F-2001, the Ferrari 512 BB, now i'm on the 91 Lancia Delta... i'll post some pics..

[texasmr2]

That link was just for reference as my model is a Tamiya kit. Yah post some pic's of what you have built?

[certom]

ok i'll do

[madbrad]

Where's the link to that guy who made from scratch a running model of some Ferrari racer?

[texasmr2]

Here you go, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f6YxAvcxhU

[madbrad]

Now that's a model!

[texasmr2]

Well after speaking with an experienced modeler he has suggested to 'cut my teeth' so to speak with the 1/20th scale F2001. My Renault model is way to rare and intricate for a first timer, I payed $75 back in '84 for it and it's now valued at around $150!!

Pic's of the model I will soon be building:

[Ron Dennis]

If anyone wants to build me a model of the 2007 McLaren driven by Hamilton, I would be happy to display it on my office desk at work - lots of people come in my office and it would be a great way of getting public recognition for your work....

[texasmr2]

RD,
As I was watching practice yesterday and watching the McLaren's I said to myself "Self you gotta build one of those because they are simply BEAUTIFUL referring to the McLaren of course.
I agree they are museum quality machine's. I'm a newbie to the hobby but after I get a few 'practice' models built I would be more than happy to build one for you