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Anthony Ricco
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46 - 1/24 Italeri Fiat 131 Rally

September 10, 2024 · in Automotive · · 12 · 99

This kit was started with a lot of excitement and finished with huge disappointment. The kit is pretty basic - its an old kit but built up nicely - the disappointment here and where I still didn't learn my lesson, don't worry I've learnt it now - is the decals - DONT USE THEM, mask and paint.

The decals tore and broke up and just left the kit looking really messy, so I finished it off and its on the shelf but not one of my better builds.

You can follow the build here: https://imodeler.com/groups/work-in-progress-automotive/forum/topic/fiat-131-rally/?topic_page=1&num=15

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  1. Despite the issues it turned out nice

  2. A pity about the decals, Anthony @anthonyricco
    Still a fine looking classic Fiat rally car.

  3. You’ve managed to capture the look of Fiat’s classic rally car despite the problems with the decals, Anthony, well done for persevering and finishing the kit.

  4. Ciao Anthony, in the end the results is ok 😉. I got the same issue with this kit a couple of years ago and I was really disappointed! Also my 131 is in the shelf but wasn’t one of my best builds.

    • Ciao Tarantino - Grazie, yes not the best, sorry yours didn't come out too well either, next time I will mark and spray I've had way too many issues with Tamiya's decals like this.

  5. Nicely done Anthony, rotten decals !

  6. Excellent job, Anthony!
    Pity about the decals.

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