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Tamiya Stratos

Andy T

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A true rally legend, I was lucky enough to see one close up (and hear it in action 😍) whilst working on the Roger Albert Clark rally earlier this year, so figured I should build one.

This Tamiya kit hails from 1977, so there are very few parts. It even has the remnants of a battery compartment! Thankfully the decals are a 2023 print, so should be fine.

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The first job was to clean up the mould parting lines

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Then it was on with some Mr Primer Surfacer

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Before a few coats of Mr Color GX1

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The few parts that remain were sprayed in semi gloss black, with the wheels being finished in gloss red. The driver was primed at this stage too.

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Oh! A Stratos. One of the few cars that look fast even standing still. (And one of the even fewer cars that float my boat).
 
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It is a great looking car Ian. I know this isn't a rally version but I'm sure I'll be making one in the near future. Hopefully in safari trim.
 
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