SD Model 3D printed engine detail set

I am considering adding more detail to the engine bay. Acquired number of 3D printed engine detail sets made by SD Model. They seem to provide nice level of detail. Resin is brittle, though. Also fit is not perfect for 962C floor. Not 100% certain yet. Main issue will be cross bars connecting rear firewall to gearbox mounts. Might need to re-make them. And oil tank which is molded together with them in Tamiya 956 kit will have to be reconnected somehow to new cross bars. May be too much for my skill level.

Last test fittings before final assembly starts

Over Canadian Holidays I've put clear coat over CF decals and painted other parts in Zero CF. Most of the parts are ready for assembly by now. Doing final test fittings before it will start to come together.

Brakes and suspension adaptations done

I’ve made a decision to adopt brakes from Fujimi kit to the Tamiya’s donor chassis. Needed to remove parking brakes and uprights which were moulded together with rear rotors. Also reduced ride height at the front.




Looking at the profile of the body I can see that front bonnet bulges too much. I start to understand issues with Fujimi body jaykay was referring to. But it’s too late to change plans now. Unless there is an accurate conversion body for Tamiya kit.


My scratch made from plastic diffuser keeps deforming on its own. I am now thinking about making one from metal. Have some thin brass sheets I can use for that.