The building of the Celica
This is a nice Hasegawa kit, no inner engine-detail, a so called curbside model
Some background......" The history of Japanese motor sports really begins with the holding of the 1st Japan Grand Prix in 1963. Domestic makers soon began putting intensive efforts into this demanding sport, with the first major step being the formation of the TMSC (Toyota Motor Sports Club) team in 1965. Toyota's competition debut came the next year, when their DOHC engine-mounted 2000GT participated in the 3rd Japan Grand Prix. The Toyota Celica 1600GT, which appeared in October 1970, was the company's first car designed as a racer from the ground up, using the latest hightech computer aided design and wind tunnel testing to develop aerodynamic front and rear spoilers, headlamp covers and overfender. With its new dry sump 2T-G engine to deliver high power and improved suspension arms, it was designed to rival the best touring cars in the sport. The Celica 1600GT made its competition debut at the Japan All-Star Race held in Fuji in November 1971, and the three vehicles run in the T.S-b class swept first, second and third place finishes. The Celica's romp continued into 1972, with a win in the touring car class at the Suzuka Auto Race in March of that year. In April, it held off stiff competition from the Skyline GT-R and Fairlady 240Z to win the overall victory and prove it was the best car in the business. The climax of the season, however, came on May 3rd at the Japan Grand Prix. when the Celica grabbed first, second and fourth place, only giving up third place to another Toyota design, the Corolla Levin. It was an age of near- total Toyota dominance of the Japanese motor sports scene. "........
Underside details
Before polishing, paint still a bit "rough"
Chrome-details (windows) are made with Bare-Metal Foil. Getting the fenders to fit cleanly was a bit difficult, I chose the option to paint them seperately and fit them later
The red(color) is made from mixing red and white enamels (Humbrol and Revell)
