F1technical.net

These are the Tamiya 1/12th scale model manuals of the Lotus 49, 49B, JSP111, McLaren M23, MP4/6 Honda RA273, Brabham BT 44B, Ferrari 312B,312T,312TB,F190, Matra MS11, Renault RE20 Turbo, Williams FW10 and a few other cars. These plans offer some very revealing technical details that may be of interest to someone. They include a brief history of each car.

http://www.hobbygrandprix.com/modeling/ ... nuals.html

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So you could actually buy those models and built them into that level of detail? Amazing!

I've been building Tamiya models for the better part of 3 decades. The level of detail and finishing is truly amazing. It takes a skilled hand and patience, but in the end, you'll have an incredible peice.

On another note, these models are so realistic you can learn quite a bit about packaging in a modern F1.

Tamiya's MotoGP and sportscar line up is also outstanding.

My question is, did you paint yourself also your F1 model? Any tips where I can find some - How to paint models lessons ? - I don't want to get this super nice model and then mess it up with crappy painting skills since I have never done this before!

The first rule is to take your time! Use quality paints, and test fit every piece BEFORE you glue - and use glue and paint sparingly.

Doing some research on the model you are building also helps, allowing for a good undertstanding of the colors each component needs to be.

This is quite a good site for all modelers - http://www.modelersite.com/

Enjoy yourself.

Great stuff!