Returnee to the hobby

[Smudge]

Evening all

I’ve recently returned to modelling after a long time away and I’m a big F1 fan and would like to incorporate that by specialising in building F1 cars from the past as well as the present and have decided to start off by building the Tamiya Honda RA272 Kit.

My question is that I would like to learn how to add extra detail to engines like wires and plumbing etc as well as upgrade techniques in general and was wondering if anyone knew of any resources where I could learn the techniques/materials involved etc.

Also can any recommend any builders that also build F1 cars to follow for inspiration on Instagram, YouTube etc.

Thanks in advance all

[gpz900ra7]

Welcome back to the greatest hobby out there.

I have myself just returned after a long lay off and started to get my modelling "mojo" back.

Shaun.

[digger303]

Welcome .
If you pursue this site you will find a lot of guides on how too'
viewforum.php?f=193

[cor]

Welcome. I too like the F1 cars and adding detail. I find that looking at pictures of the real car you can work our what size wires to use and where to put them. You'll need a pin vice and lots of small drill bits to make the holes to attach the wires using super glue (ca glue). Use solder, usb cables, etc for the wires. You'll work it out pretty quick once you make a start. Practice on a cheap kit before you start a good kit.

Some of my 1/12 F1 samples:

Showing adding engine detail to 1970s Tyrrel:
viewtopic.php?f=39&t=29709&start=20

Detailed Ferrari F190
viewtopic.php?f=46&t=29680

[Smudge]

Thank you for the warm welcome guys, I really appreciate it.

Thank you also for the tips @digger303 and @cor. Will definitely have a search around the forum for any posts that may be of help. Will definitely take your advice Cor and practice on a cheaper kit first as well

[Twokidsnosleep]

Hi and welcome.
Lots of car and motorcycle stuff and builds on site here
As a start, Tamiya Lotus Martini Mario Andretti built a bit ago now

viewtopic.php?f=644&t=24249&hilit=Tamiya+lotus+martini

Awesome Indy lotus build
viewtopic.php?f=46&t=30319

[Smudge]

Thank you for the welcome @Twokidsnosleep and the links. Will definitely check them out as well as Cors ones

[Twokidsnosleep]

Thank you for the welcome @Twokidsnosleep and the links. Will definitely check them out as well as Cors ones

Three are so many threads to read
Do some serious poking around on a rainy weekend
Let me know if you are into something specific and can try to point in right direction

[Smudge]

Thank you for the offer of help @Twokidsnosleep. To begin with I’m just looking to learn about the plumbing and wiring of an engine, although creating your own springs/coilovers would be good too as they look really cool when done

[BigWall]

Welcome to the forum!! Be sure to share your experiments and builds with us

[Smudge]

Welcome to the forum!! Be sure to share your experiments and builds with us

Thank you Joe, much appreciated