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 This
is the second kit of the 2003 Japanese GT Championship-winning Skyline
that Tamiya has released. This later version contains carbon
fibre decals and a small p/e fret including brake details, grilles
and body fixings to finish off the already well detailed plastic
kit (TAM24268 - FSW 1/04). |
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 This
two part set is a great idea. In the box you will find a pair of
turntables. The smaller is topped with an adjustable sprung body
stand, designed to hold your model's bodyshell on the inside edges.
The larger has a flat top with various holes on it. For very small
parts there are sprung clips and other holes are ideally sized for
holding sprues for painting the components on them. This is designed
with plastic kit makers in mind but will be ideal for all modellers. |
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 For
accurately cutting out decals you need very fine sharp scissors,
just like these! The pivot is a long way down giving plenty of leverage
and control and the handle is very comfortable for either left or
right handed usage. . |
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 The
best way to view this is as an enhanced display case. The kit includes
the floor and two solid walls of a wooden workshop, complete
with a door and window. The other two walls and the roof are supplied
as clear panels. Fill it with the model of your choice and a good
selection of tools (FUJGT002) and it will make a nice little scene. |
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 If
you're looking for an accurate model of the Gulf 917K, this isn't
it. There is plenty of detail but the rear bodywork looks too narrow
in relation to the front to make this particular car. With some
real modelling it could be made more accurate, or it would make
a good base for one of the many aftermarket decals that are being
released for these kits by Studio 27. |
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 This
kit does check out well shape wise and again there is a fair level
of detail. Most of the engine is visible through the hinged
rear deck and the interior is well appointed. As this kit is based
on an earlier set of parts with updates for the wheels, seats, dash
and other sundry items you will have a few bits for the spares box
too! |
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 Studio
27 are the latest model manufacturer to negotiate a licence from
Ferrari. This means that the well cast resin and metal components
are now finished off with politically correct decals so the model
cannot be 100% accurate for the Japanese GP. Decals aside it's pretty
good though and all of the smaller sponsors are included! |
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 The
two Toyota kits share the same basic parts with just the decals different
between them. The body shape is very good and various small
p/e inserts add the vents and louvres. |
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 The Leyton House backed TOMS
car will be the simpler build as it is a single colour finish, while
the Dunlop sponsored Dome entry will need a three colour paint finish
abd there are only very fine pinstripes to cover the masking lines.
Good luck! |
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 With
the release of several 917 kits by Fujimi, it's no surprise to see
plenty of alternative liveries arriving. The David Piper entered
Sandeman car looked very striking in its simple yellow and red livery
and will make an attractive model. |
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 We've
already seen three other versions of the Sharknose from Hiro, so
we had a rough idea of what to expect. The first kits were of
the later season cars with the 120Š engines, while these are from
the early part of the 1961 championship and have the original 65Š
power unit. |
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 The kits are very well cast
with full spaceframe chassis, excellent engines and very fine body
panels. The rollover bar should sit in the back of the cockpit, rather
than through the rear deck, but otherwise they look very good. |
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 We
saw another version of this kit in the last issue and the same comments
apply. The basic shape is good and there's plenty of detail,
with a full chassis, engine, suspension etc. Many of the smaller
details such as the three dimensional grille are in p/e. Work will
be needed on the body as the panel engraving is far from prefect,
but the end result will be well worth the effort. |
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