A challenging kit, mainly due to the ambition of Matchbox to produce such a detailed model at this scale back in '74 when masters were carved from wood. Almost all the detail is there but some of of the construction is very trying out of the box due to tiny or weak attachment points. Most of the upgrades were to re-enforce these areas such as replacing the axle stubs with metal tubing. Almost all the decals have been recreated and improved over the kit's originals
Those of you who have followed the build, over the last couple of years! Will know I've had a couple of major disasters with the paint work and the final result is way below what I would have hoped for. However many lessons have been learned, and for some strange reason I desire to build it again with all the things I've learned. If that ever happens I will cannibalise some parts from this model
Started originally for a Matchbox Group Build and continued on my workbench
Matchbox 1/32 Surtees TS16A
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Matchbox 1/32 Surtees TS16A
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Re: Matchbox 1/32 Surtees TS16A
Very nice model, James.
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Re: Matchbox 1/32 Surtees TS16A
You've done a really great job of that, James, a superb classic 70's racing car!
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Re: Matchbox 1/32 Surtees TS16A
Well done, James! Looks as though your perseverance has paid off rather well.
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Re: Matchbox 1/32 Surtees TS16A
it might have been a challenge but you have done a brilliant job well done
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Re: Matchbox 1/32 Surtees TS16A
That's the nicest build I've ever seen of that kit.