The X 1/9
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5 16 January 2022, 10:47
JvI remember whe they came out
At the time a very cool car
I still think thay are
I think you did a very good job on this one
So if you build the one in your stash im sure it will be amazing
15 March 2022, 12:22
Richard ChealsThanks JV! I still need to fabricate the heavier bumpers which came on the later 1.5 liter versions. Also, this build could have done with a clear coat but I left it like this as the paint on the real car didn't have such a high gloss.
Great car to drive, that mid engine meant it handled "like on rails"! Needed mor power to really do justice to the chassis, though.
15 March 2022, 16:36
Richard ChealsI have a friend back in enzed who is a hot-rodder from way back and also a big Fiat fan. He had an X 1/9 with the Uno turbo engine transplant and uprated chassis/suspension to suit - that is a real rocket to drive!!
16 March 2022, 15:39
Richard ChealsToo kind, Dietmar! I see you have an F-5F @ 1/32 in your stash - I have the Hasegawa F-5E to build so I'll be watching for yours!
18 March 2022, 15:02
Dietmar BogatzkiIt will be a while before i start with the F-5, Richard... have to finish some other models first..
18 March 2022, 16:29
Richard ChealsNo worries, Dietmar, my F-5 will be sitting in the stash for another 10 years or so 😉. The biggies will be last out of their boxes (plus, I need to solve the outstanding question of where to display them)!
18 March 2022, 16:32
Dietmar BogatzkiSame here, Richard, had to finish a Titanic for wify and then 3 or 4 other kits 🙂
18 March 2022, 16:39
Album info
This is the 1/20 Bandai kit of a Fiat X 1/9 I owned in the early 90's. Not really happy with the colour or gloss level (it was a Tamiya rattle can), but the real car's finish wasn't so great, either.
As mine was the 1.5 litre 5-speed version and the kit is of the earlier 1.3 4-speed I need to fabricate the larger bumpers, so it's been WIP for some 25 years!! I do have a second kit in the stash, so we'll see what eventuates. Might be a new build.............