Renault R5 Turbo (Monte Carlo #11, 1985, wannabe)

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Renault R5 Turbo - Heller kit on scratchbuilt sheet styrene chassis
motor mabuchi 11170, 8 tooth crown from china M0.5, crown 20 tooth 2mm from china M0.5mm, 2mm axle from china, 3D printed rear wheels with wheel inserts made from the kit wheels.
front wheels - aluminium screw on wheels from ranch-design, inserts from kit wheels.
driver figures from Vroom (ebay)
spray paint with tamaya yellow, homemade decals on laser decal paper, clear coat with revell aquacolor and brush
SlideGuide from http://www.h0racepro.com

hope this finds Lloyd´s approvement for the Little Monte proxy ...

[waaytoomuchintothis]

I have to say, since I have no interest in starting a 1/43rd collection (I already had to sell all my HO stuff because I got old and couldn't do anything that small anymore), that I admire what I have seen here in 1/43rd. This car is an example of what I mean. Great work, enviable detail, and lots of scratchbuilding. This is a great car. You should do a long shot of it with scenery on track, and Harry might post it up top. Really, really good work.

[BARC 1]

Very nice Peter. I have to get busy and get my Volvo done. Time is running out!

[chappy]

Great job Peter, one of my favorite cars the Turbo5. Just something about it.
And considering the scale you have done magic .
My hands shake so bad i have trouble even with 24th scale let alone 43rd.
Great work inside and out.
Bob

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Thanks Bob!

added the missing decal on the rear window, tail pipes and some spacers between the chassis and body for the overall look ...
lubed and greased - ready for the Little Monte!

[LloydL]

I shall need sunglasses when driving this one in the snow!

Regards, Lloyd.

[taskak]

Very nice work Peter.
I know how small this car is, got the same kit,
and I'm impressed how you got the guide and wheels fitted.

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thanks Aki!
the guide should have been back by 1mm, the clearance in the front could be better. it moves without touching, but in the aftermath, 1mm back would have been better.

LLoyd, i´ll pack some sunglasses into the proxy package LOL
safety goggles are okay, too? you know - safety first and in this way the car can´t harm your eyes when going off track to fast ;)

[LloydL]

LOL Peter!