'57 Daihatsu Midget
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The kit itself is quite basic but a lot of fun for just ¥750
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I decided to discard the hard roof from the kit and refine the frame and tray. Later I'll add "vinyl roof" like the original Midget.
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Using the classic pastel green and beige colour scheme.
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Discovering for myself just how amazing a Molotow Liquid Chrome pen is
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The build so far... I'm still working on a vinyl cab cover to replace the hard shell from the kit, and I'd like to pu tthis in a diorama or at least a street scene from Tokyo in the 50s.
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I used some evergreen 0.13mm polystyrene sheet to make the tarp to replace the chunky moulded roof
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how it's going - very happy with the tarp. Now back on the shelf and I'll call this complete for the time being while I contemplate and collect ideas for a diorama.
Коментарі
18 4 August 2022, 16:43
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Fantastic work so far, Paul. I think in the future I will borrow your ideas when building this kit 😉
4 August 2022, 17:17
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not the usual subject. looking great. curious to see how the Tokyo street dio develops 🙂
4 August 2022, 17:33
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thanks everyone, glad you like an off-beat subject! This was great fun so far. Currently scouting for figures that I could use in a 50/60's Tokyo street scene..
7 August 2022, 01:06
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Looks great! (now I am even more reluctant to start assembling this kit knowing that it will not look half as fine as yours, Paul... 😭 )
19 August 2022, 18:54