Tamiya Con/2006

[PerfAdv]

TamiyaCon '06 was the eleventh annual model building contest held at the Tamiya's US headquarters in California. The contest includes all types of kits that Tamiya makes. Naturally, I concentrated mostly on cars, for pics. Here are some of the entries.

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And some motorbikes. :)

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I didn't stay for the awards and they haven't updated their site with any news of the winners.

Personally, I like the Ferrari F2000 diorama and the Blue Yamaha!

[henk4]

nice, what is the Lexus kit?

[johnnyperl]

Toyota GT-One and an F1 engine

[henk4]

Toyota GT-One and an F1 engine

do they still race the GT1 as Lexus in the USA?

[johnnyperl]

no, its just a modified model. it never raced as a lexus or with a NA V10.

[henk4]

no, its just a modified model. it never raced as a lexus or with a NA V10.


a wannaby model....

[Matra et Alpine]

Post #2 pic 6 ... what did he make the braiding out of ? Did anything say ???

[adamfraser]

Did NuclearCrap get his entry in??

[paulyrichard]

Nice, I wish we had somethin' goin' on like this in my country!

[Matra et Alpine]

Nice, I wish we had somethin' goin' on like this in my country!
erm we do

http://www.ipms-uk.co.uk/scalemodelworld/index.htm

I had just assumed that with your skill level you'd have been a mmeber of a local club and competed there and national.

[paulyrichard]

No, I've never competed, and I'm not a member of any model club!

[Matra et Alpine]

No, I've never competed, and I'm not a member of any model club!
You should.
Get that critical input on how to improve :)
Especially you hopefully will find someone to show models with wiring and share the materials he/she uses to pick up on the only thing needing any work on your builds !!!
Also, from your work here, MANY coudl benefit from seeign yoru results !!!!

[paulyrichard]

I know, I'd really like to start wiring engines, kind of make my modelling skills more rounded, but not exactly complete!

[PerfAdv]

Post #2 pic 6 ... what did he make the braiding out of ? Did anything say ???
Didn't say but it looked like aluminum foil.

[SolidStradale]

So i guess you didnt get a green paper weight then PerfAdv.

[NSXType-R]

In post 1 pic 1 what was the orange car?

[PerfAdv]

So i guess you didnt get a green paper weight then PerfAdv.
:confused: Is that a consolation-type entry prize trophy? No, I didn't enter. :(

[PerfAdv]

In post 1 pic 1 what was the orange car?
I don't have a pic with that info. Maybe someone can ID this wellmade kit? it had maybe the cleanest finish.

[adamfraser]

Defnitely a Nissan R390 Road Car...

Hope it helps.

[PerfAdv]

Defnitely a Nissan R390 Road Car...

Hope it helps.
Thanks for the quick ID. :)

[SolidStradale]

Yeah, i thought you entered. Anyways thats what you get, get em' next near.

[adamfraser]

Thanks for the quick ID. :)

No problem, il try get more info on it, who entered it etc.

[adamfraser]

Searching google... looks like its a 1/43 diecast R390 GT1 Street car... discontinued model. Although if i am wrong, someone can correct me. :D

[Dino Scuderia]

The orange R390 is very cool...and the builder converted this Tamiya race version kit to the stradale concept of his own design.

[adamfraser]

I was thinking that too... but thanks for correcting me, i wasnt too sure. :D

[NismoJames15]

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that orange nissan R390 is nothing short of a masterpeice,the paintwork is amazing,I wonder if anyone could help me with how to get my paint job looking like that, I have recently purchased a nissan R390 kit(tamiya) and a Nissan R89C (tamiya)but I can never seem to get the amazing paintjobs others get..how?and there are mold lines in my paint work,which are on the bare plastic.whats with that?(I am referring to my previous models,do not worry,I have not butchered the R390)

I have only recently started competition modeling,and am not going so well, I have started to make extra details.....such as braided hoses and intercooler piping(make braided piping with shoe-lace's,paint it silver)
the only thing I dis-agree with is the fact that the nissan is missing the roof.........why?the roof gives the car a flowing look and just looks betta with a roof,but aside from that its a great model....oh yeh,whats that brown bit on top of the motor,im prety sure they didnt have that normally?

any help is appreciated:confused:

[Dino Scuderia]

Hi

You can get loads of tips at this link...including preparing the body for paint and polishing techniques:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=215864

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NismoJames, the link Dino_Scuderia suggested is a treasure trove of how-tos...

I don't have a lot of experience and my cars don't turn out anywhere as nice as the ones at this contest and some of the other posters right here are far more knowledgeable than me but here's what I do.

For the mold lines, I've had some success by prepping the car for painting then first spraying with primer. Tamiya has what they call Surface Primer, I get it in Gray. Then sand the entire surface lightly. The high spots and mold lines will appear and you can then concentrate on them until smooth.

One of the mistakes I use to make was being rushed, which caused small imperfections in each step, adding up to a less then stellar job at the end. Be methodical and patient, always let primer/paint/clear-coats dry completely before sanding/wet sanding/polishing.

Although it's nice to pay a lot of attention to a complex model, I've found the most difficult part is the body painting. Complete more simple kits rather than a few complex ones and your expertise will develop quicker...