Alex Zanardi Target Reynard **Completed**

[shunter]

Well it was time to get going on this one....all lined up and ready to cut.






And I am thinking of using this little beauty in this one.

[Art Laski]

Looking forward to it, Shayne! Is the motor from Kevin Kuzman?

[shunter]

Jan 13, 2016 0:07:07 GMT -5 Art Laski said:

Looking forward to it, Shayne! Is the motor from Kevin Kuzman?

It certainly is Art and they are stunning.

[shunter]

The cutting has commenced and I have to say scribing these bodies up wasn't too hard at all.




So I have separated the front section of the floor to be able to get the drivers seat etc in later, also removed the A arms so I can blend the nose to look like a solid item. The engine cover has been separated again to show off the Honda power plant and the rear fin has been taken off. So time to sand and then prime.

[illeagle10]

Looks like your well on your way with this one Shayne! I'll be keepin' an eye on this one!

Jim

[jj66]

I love surgical works! Good start!

[shunter]

As usual my progress is slow....at least I am consistent!!! So paint has been happening, I went from a grey primer to a white and then finally managed to get colour done. I have used Tamiya TS8 Italian Red and hope the yellow lighting bolts jump out from it. I am thinking of using the yellow decal for the roll hoop and then add the lighting bolts and then cover it up with 2K, after that apply the rest of the decals.

[illeagle10]

Nice!

Jim

[shunter]

My god this is so hard to get time to model with two small boys and one not well so needs plenty of care. I finally got a clear coat on as I was going to do the yellow lightning bolts and then clear but decided to clear first. The decals on this one are a bitch so it may never see the light of day.

[illeagle10]

With kids I found out they only get older and more expensive! I thought when they got married it would end! Not true! So enjoy them while they're young.....LOL! Paint looks great Shayne and you're right with the decals.

Jim

[jj66]

Clearcoating brightness is perfect!

[shunter]

Well after a year of sitting idle i pulled this sucker out again and got to the decals. These are from Michael at Indycal and they are a blessing compared to the kit ones, they go on well and on the sheet don't look that bright, but when i the painted body they pop so well, i look forward to getting some clear on them, if the weather warms again.

[Dan Belcher]

The Indycals set was so much better to work with than the stock ones on mine. Looking good!

[shunter]

Finally I am going to call this one done. I have added a small antenna on the front nose cone and we finally had some sunny weather so I was able to get a few pictures. There are some flaws in this one, but overall I am happy with it and do like having it on the shelf. Really pleased with the look of the Honda engine in the back, while you could go nuts with the extra details, for me this is enough and makes it all that little bit more special compared to the others.
Great kits and Kevin's engine is excellent and how could you go wrong with a Target Ganassi ride of the legendary Alex Zanardi.

[Chris Hale]

Shayne, Thanks so much for sharing this build, the result is quite stunning and Zanardi is one of my favorites, your build really shows one of the wonderful machines he drove.. His activities since the dreaded accident in Germany makes it clear what a person can do and overcome a complete life changing event.. BRAVO!! My Friend... Chris