References

I’m getting on for a third of the way through my ‘no kit buying year’ as the deal I’ve struck to buy the MFH Sauber C9 in September. It’s in stock at HiroBoy.com, and I’ve already started building the references I’ll need. (There’s nothing in the deal that precludes getting my references ready!) To that end this book arrived yesterday, packed full of photos of just about every component of the car. I’m really looking forward to this kit! (The cover design is absolutely superb.)

A test of a technique to simulate black anodising

I once read that an essential part of modelling is to remember that sometimes it’s better to simulate rather than replicate. To that end I’ve tried an idea to simulate black anodising on the shoulder strap anchors. Have a look on the Cockpit page.

EDIT – A correspondent has pointed out that the FIA mandated steel mountings for the seat straps, so these would probably have been painted a satin black. Thanks Duncan! (It was a good idea though…)

Decals, decals, decals – all carbon fibre

Tamiya carbon fibre decal sheets are slightly smaller than A5 size. I’m not stingy, but I do like value for money, so I’m very happy to reduce one sheet to these scraps. I got another two small ones out of these after the photo was taken. I’m hoping the decalling of the cockpit and footboox area will be finished very soon so I can get some photos to post.

MFH Reveals the Sauber C9

It’s been known that the next Model Factory Hiro kit will be the 1/12 Sauber C9 sports car for a few weeks. This is another classic from the days of Group C racing. MFH have now revealed the preview shots on their webpage. This will be the next kit I purchase, some time in September 2020 when my year long kit buying embargo ends.

http://www.modelfactoryhiro.com/new/en/archives/32679

I saw one of the cars racing at the Spa Classic weekend in 2012, and here’s a couple of shots I took.