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Tamiya 1/20 Honda RA272 F1

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Like I needed an excuse (I did), this was originally done for Mr Bowcat's racer GB from a couple of years back. But before I could join in, I lost all ability to upload pics
But now..!

The RA272, driven by American Richie Ginther, won the Mexican GP in 1965, Honda's first since entry into F1 the previous year. The Yamura race team in the 1966 Grand Prix movie were painted to look like the Hondas (though they were actually McLarens) and even had an American driver, Pete Aron (James Garner)

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The engine cover is moulded in clear to show off all that lovely engine detail. The only problem I had was the small transparency pn the nose pin ging into oblivion
I just wish there were more F1s in this scale, especially '60s cars, that I could actually afford!
(It's a Honda. Not a Ford... Sorry)
 
Really nice model mate, looks great.
I used to race in a UK sim racing league (UK GPL) and the tracks and cars we used were from 1967, so very similar to this type of car. I love that era of racing.
Been to Goodwood a few times and to hear them roar is something to behold, my fave car related sound is the 1967 Lotus 49 (as driven by Jim Clarke and Graham Hill), they sound absolutely awesome.
 
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Many thanks everyone for taking a look. There is a Lotus out there just begging me to buy...
Not a 'proper' 'sixties F1, but one I REALLY want to do is the 1/20 Elf-Tyrell six-wheeler
 
Many thanks everyone for taking a look. There is a Lotus out there just begging me to buy...
Not a 'proper' 'sixties F1, but one I REALLY want to do is the 1/20 Elf-Tyrell six-wheeler
Yep thats a cool one to do, I think it was banned not long after being used? I've also always wanted to do the black Lotus John Player Special, a classic look.....
 
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