14 - Tamiya 1/24 Mazda 787b
I was given this kit semi- built and really loved completing it, I'd love to get a new one and start from scratch as it was a really nice kit, the car turned out beautifully. Only had one issue with it where half of a decal for no reason I could see crinkled on me.
Otherwise a really beautiful and fun kit.
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Spiros Pendedekas said on December 3, 2021
Looking amazing, Anthony!
For me, finishing an already started kit is double the pleasure, let alone when the result is a great as yours here!
Anthony Ricco said on December 3, 2021
Thanks Spiros - I must say I didn't enjoy working on someone else's started work - Even though it was probably better than I would have done, I want to know how and why things were done etc. But it was great to finish it off and it looks good now.
Tam Kinnear-Swift said on December 3, 2021
That looks a great kit mate, nicely done. Don't fret about the decal issue, it happens, looks like you managed to square it away ok. Great job!
Anthony Ricco said on December 3, 2021
Thanks Tam - yeah I was getting worked up about it - trying to figure a way to get it off and then maybe respray and match the blue - In then end I just thought I'd leave it - was a learning curve and I'd probably mess it up even more trying to fix it.
John vd Biggelaar said on December 3, 2021
A wonderful build, Anthony @anthonyricco
Even better looking than the original one I would say.
Great pictures.
Anthony Ricco said on December 3, 2021
Haha - thanks John, I don't think I'd go that far, definitely not as quick, thanks for the encouraging comment.
Gary Brantley said on December 3, 2021
Very nice Anthony @anthonyricco! 👍 I admire the skill you car modelers demonstrate, envious and impressed. Much "liked" my friend! 😀
Anthony Ricco said on December 5, 2021
Hi Gary
Thanks a lot - I wouldn't call myself a car Modeller - I really enjoy all the different sections of modelling. Thanks for the like and the comments though - and if you want to do it I'm sure you could build an amazing Car.
George Williams said on December 4, 2021
The Mazda is a really cool car and you’ve made a great job of finishing this Tamiya kit.
Anthony Ricco said on December 5, 2021
Hi George, thanks so much for the message - I'm glad you like the Mazda.
Greg Fabian said on December 4, 2021
I like it, you did a great job. I've been thinking about building one of the Tamiya model car kits.
Anthony Ricco said on December 5, 2021
Hi Greg, I'd recommend it, like most other Tamiya kits they are well built and go together wonderfully.
DE4EVER said on December 5, 2021
🙂 ... Greetings ... 🙂 :
A very satisfactory and elegant model Anthony.
The decals as you say might have given you a little hassle, but at the end you have a good
result, those decals give it a dressy look and accentuates the curves of the car.
Nice one indeed.
Anthony Ricco said on December 5, 2021
Thanks so much DE4EVER, appreciate the words, yeah the decal may not be perfect but it came out great for me - I'm happy with the end result.
Bryan W. Bernart said on December 6, 2021
Nice work on probably the most outrageous sounding race car ever driven.
Anthony Ricco said on December 6, 2021
Thanks Bryan - really need to go hear it on YouTube now.
Anthony Ricco said on December 6, 2021
Wow it sounds insane - thanks for that Bryan.