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1/20 Scale Model Car Kit AM03-0011 F1 2023 SF23 - Alpha (1/20)
1/20 Scale Model Car Kit AM03-0011 F1 2023 SF23 - Alpha (1/20)
To apply the decals I used plain water - I didn’t need decal solutions and went over the paint
because the finishe was nice and smooth. In areas were there were details under the decal then I
used some decal solution (Tamiaya MarkFit Strong), but didn’t put it everywhere.
It really starts getting exciting and coming together when you start with the sponsor decals -
Now it starts to look the part - remember to keep checking references so you don’t make some
mistakes like I did.
STEP5
DETAILING
This kit has fantastic details, from the tiny DRS and wing levers to probably every
aerodynamic flare and part that was on the real car, to the wireing on the side of the car that
holds up the floor. This is yet another place that Alpha Model really flexed and showed off.
When applying these, look for good reference photos for placement and have patience,
this is where all your hard wotk can get messed up quickly. Use CA glue on one side and a
accelerant on another so the parts stick quickly
STEP6
WEATHERING
Wait what? Say that again? Weathering. Not something you often hear about with car builds,
but I wanted my SF-23 to stand out, because its going to be the same livery as everone else
who builds it, I decided to make a post race version of the car, weathered and looking like it
had a good race.
I looked at a lot of references and honestly found that they really didn’t get that dirty and
weathered. However, everyone knows that the tyres degrade and pick up rubble, there are
rubber and oil spots on the car from the tack and a bit of dust on the floor plate.
So that was my objective, for the tyres I kept the rubber that came off from sanding seams
out of tyres, all the bits that came off were kept and glued onto the tyres. I used a product
called modge podge matt - which is a kind of white glue that dries matt. I put it on the tyre in
palaces randomly and then sprinkled on the rubber.
I then used tamiya rubber black paint, put a little on a firm paintbrush and used a toothpick
to filck it onto the car under the air ducts behind the front wheels and on the nose. Check
references to see where it picks up.
Finally a light brown/sand coloured chalk pastel can be ground up and brushed lightly onto
the floor board and in some other areas I saw on the references. There you go - nicely
weathered and looking the part.
parts stick quickly






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