Fujimi Toyota S800

[Modlbldr]

I started this one tonight. I've had the racing version of this for about 20 years and have wanted to build it since I got it but never did. I got this stock version about a couple of years ago and figured since I just finished my 67 Impala now's as good a time as any! These things are tiny but when you realize this is 1/24 scale it is even more amazing how small they are. I put it next to a JF 1/25 49 Ford for comparison.

I started with the engine and exhaust. Took it about as far as I could without paint. Then I scribed open the hood and trunk. This was a simple job since they were molded with nothing more than thin flash holding them in. I had to add a strip of styrene to the edge of each panel to close up the gap. I'll need to do the same on the sides of each once the glue dries. 

I got a late start tonight so that is it for tonight. Comments and criticisms welcomed.

Later-

[Spottedlaurel]

Look forward to seeing this one progress Tom, I'm sure I'll pick up some useful pointers for mine. Certainly tiny little things aren't they?!

[Modlbldr]

13 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Look forward to seeing this one progress Tom, I'm sure I'll pick up some useful pointers for mine. Certainly tiny little things aren't they?!

Which version do you have? I have this stock one and a racing version. 

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[Spottedlaurel]

3 hours ago, Modlbldr said:

Which version do you have? I have this stock one and a racing version. 

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Mine appears to be somewhere between the two, it's the Nostalgic Racer version. It has a set of cute alloy wheels (plus the standard items) and an additional sprue containing bucket seats, steering wheel and seat belt components, along with an extra decal sheet including Sabelt logos.

[Modlbldr]

5 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said:

Mine appears to be somewhere between the two, it's the Nostalgic Racer version. It has a set of cute alloy wheels (plus the standard items) and an additional sprue containing bucket seats, steering wheel and seat belt components, along with an extra decal sheet including Sabelt 

Here is the one I have. Had to take a screen shot from some site since mine is still packed away. This was the first one I got years ago.

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Edited May 17, 2022 by Modlbldr

[David G.]

Wow that is tiny!

Looks like a fun project.

David G.

[dino246gt]

Wow, I can't believe how small that one is, should be a fun project though, cheers!

 

[peteski]

Cute little car!  Funny how the front end has some similarity to the Toyota 2000GT, but I guess they are both Toyotas, so it makes sense.

[Modlbldr]

Thanks guys for your interest. I'm making slow progress on this. Trying to get ready for a visit from family. I have managed to get the gaps closed up on the hood and trunk. Hopefully they won't be too tight now.

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[Sam I Am]

Strange little car, but you are a strange little man. ? 

[Modlbldr]

12 hours ago, Sam I Am said:

Strange little car, but you are a strange little man. ? 

Spoken by someone who knows! Lol!

Later-

[David G.]

It looks like the gaps might be close once the paint is applied.

David G.

[NOBLNG]

Did you ever finish this one Tom? I just picked up a complete kit for $15 at a flea market.?

[slusher]

Cool looking car..