Alpha Romeo M-04M Build Thread
02-09-2010, 12:33 AM
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Alpha Romeo M-04M Build Thread
Picked up an M-04M Re-Release of the Tamiya Giulia Sprint GTA, here are some pictures of the build. It's probably just going to be a shelf queen, I don't think I'll put electronics in it. Not sure what color I'll paint the body yet.
This is a really simple model, few parts to assemble.
This is a really simple model, few parts to assemble.
02-09-2010, 11:17 AM
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RE: Alpha Romeo M-04M Build Thread
I originally bought 5 of these, and I have 4 kits left (Already destroyed one)
Would like to see another RWD car from Tamiya (M06!)
They are very durable. Here's my latest build.
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Would like to see another RWD car from Tamiya (M06!)
They are very durable. Here's my latest build.
Cheers,
Skottoman
02-09-2010, 03:27 PM
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RE: Alpha Romeo M-04M Build Thread
I don't think it's spam. This is an Alfa build thread. It's actually a Mini Cooper Racing part. Not sure of the model #.
They fit the Alfa perfectly on the bumper mounts in front, and almost perfectly in the rear. Neat little addition to the standard car.
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They fit the Alfa perfectly on the bumper mounts in front, and almost perfectly in the rear. Neat little addition to the standard car.
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Skottoman
02-09-2010, 03:42 PM
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Ok,maybe it is a bit relevant after all.Yes they are very nice,seems to fit snugly!Maybe there is a number somewhere for the part.The car is nice without them,but even nicer with them
02-09-2010, 05:31 PM
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Man I want one of these but I have so much other crap already and things I really want... Can't wait to see it completed Sheograth!
02-09-2010, 05:32 PM
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RE: Alpha Romeo M-04M Build Thread
ORIGINAL: skottoman
I originally bought 5 of these, and I have 4 kits left (Already destroyed one)
Would like to see another RWD car from Tamiya (M06!)
They are very durable. Here's my latest build.
Cheers,
Skottoman
I originally bought 5 of these, and I have 4 kits left (Already destroyed one)
Would like to see another RWD car from Tamiya (M06!)
They are very durable. Here's my latest build.
Cheers,
Skottoman
02-09-2010, 08:50 PM
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I'll finish it tonight probably. If you want one of these kits pick it up fast, re releases don't tend to stick around long.
02-10-2010, 04:39 AM
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Alpha build thread?? you gotta edit the title!! 
i would build one of mine if i didnt already have an M-04L.. sweet little cars though [8D]
i would build one of mine if i didnt already have an M-04L.. sweet little cars though [8D]
02-10-2010, 12:56 PM
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Sorry, but what's those brass color things around the shafts?!? [sm=confused.gif] [sm=confused.gif] [sm=confused.gif]
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02-10-2010, 01:04 PM
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Yeah do yourself a favor and get some bearings. Brass bushings are not the greatest. Unless it's gonna be a shelf queen, then don't worry about it.
02-13-2010, 07:13 PM
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I built one of those five years ago, a very nice looking and nice driving car.
I equiped mine with bearings and drove it regularly.
Paint the wheels with testors metalic silver model paint and they will look
very scale.
Regret selling mine.
I equiped mine with bearings and drove it regularly.
Paint the wheels with testors metalic silver model paint and they will look
very scale.
Regret selling mine.
02-14-2010, 11:05 PM
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Couple more pictures. Still have to decal the body and do the front grille. Paint job came out nicely, lighting totally screwed up in the picture though. Every lamp in this house has a tint of it's own, so at night I can never take good pictures. The body is anodized blue, believe it or not. The shot of the wheel came out nicely though.
02-17-2010, 03:18 PM
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RE: Alpha Romeo M-04M Build Thread
is the body colour a Tamiya colour? i know they do an anodized blue, but maybe other companies do as well..
an outdoor shot will show us what the paint really looks like, indoor shots can be hard to tell sometimes.
an outdoor shot will show us what the paint really looks like, indoor shots can be hard to tell sometimes.