past the chequered flag....................
Nice little build, only marred by an inexplicable paint failure, which needed a complete strip back.
The Revell 1/24 Formula One cars can't be compared to the Tamiya 1/20 series, they are simplified & don't have many parts. The Tammy models are much more detailed ( and more expensive ), but with the engine hidden from view with the ( non-removable ) bodywork the Revell models are a very good kerbside model. They are simple to make & a beginner could skip all the painting & apply the decals over the bare plastic.
Sadly these models have long been out of production, and are becoming scarce. Consequently they are fetching high prices.
I was lucky enough to get this as part of an unboxed ebay lot which included a part built Ferrari F50 - the seller couldn't guarantee all the parts were there. The F50 is beyond saving, but the F310 was complete - a gamble that paid off.
You will get a few failures, but if the price is low enough. it's worth a punt! I now look for ' no box' and 'started' in the ebay descriptions ( like my BMW M3 I'm blogging now! ). One thing I am careful of is - the decals - you can get AM decals for 1/24 F1 cars, but at a price more than the original model!!
Thanks for looking in
Dave
Nice little build, only marred by an inexplicable paint failure, which needed a complete strip back.
The Revell 1/24 Formula One cars can't be compared to the Tamiya 1/20 series, they are simplified & don't have many parts. The Tammy models are much more detailed ( and more expensive ), but with the engine hidden from view with the ( non-removable ) bodywork the Revell models are a very good kerbside model. They are simple to make & a beginner could skip all the painting & apply the decals over the bare plastic.
Sadly these models have long been out of production, and are becoming scarce. Consequently they are fetching high prices.
I was lucky enough to get this as part of an unboxed ebay lot which included a part built Ferrari F50 - the seller couldn't guarantee all the parts were there. The F50 is beyond saving, but the F310 was complete - a gamble that paid off.
You will get a few failures, but if the price is low enough. it's worth a punt! I now look for ' no box' and 'started' in the ebay descriptions ( like my BMW M3 I'm blogging now! ). One thing I am careful of is - the decals - you can get AM decals for 1/24 F1 cars, but at a price more than the original model!!
Thanks for looking in
Dave
