Just found this F40 how to get it looking good again?
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So going though some boxes that I haven't looked inside of since we moved and found my burago 1/18 scale F40. I remember my Dad getting this for me when I was around 6 or 7 and loved it. Sadly its looking a little sorry for itself and I wish to bring it back to its former glory.
I am an experienced war-games modeler but not tackled any die-cast restores.
Here is what I am dealing with
Everything appears to be in good order, decals are still on the interior (under the dust) and the bodywork has all the clips etc.
The front right wishbone seems to have taken a whack at some point tho.
Are there any sites that do upgrade kits or spare parts for these? Or am I better of making my own out of brass rod?
Also if I unscrew the 6 screws along the bottom am I able to lift the body off?
I am an experienced war-games modeler but not tackled any die-cast restores.
Here is what I am dealing with
Everything appears to be in good order, decals are still on the interior (under the dust) and the bodywork has all the clips etc.
The front right wishbone seems to have taken a whack at some point tho.
Are there any sites that do upgrade kits or spare parts for these? Or am I better of making my own out of brass rod?
Also if I unscrew the 6 screws along the bottom am I able to lift the body off?
These can be totally disassembled so should have no trouble restoring it. Just undo the screws you mentioned and the body will split in half along the grooves that are painted black on the real car.
I painted the interior of mine back in the day. Plastic polish should sort out the misty windows, unless that is just a layer of dust? Likewise the body might need polishing as well.
Depends whether you want to just clean it up or want to paint the interior as well?
I painted the interior of mine back in the day. Plastic polish should sort out the misty windows, unless that is just a layer of dust? Likewise the body might need polishing as well.
Depends whether you want to just clean it up or want to paint the interior as well?
EagleMoto4-2 said:
These can be totally disassembled so should have no trouble restoring it. Just undo the screws you mentioned and the body will split in half along the grooves that are painted black on the real car.
I painted the interior of mine back in the day. Plastic polish should sort out the misty windows, unless that is just a layer of dust? Likewise the body might need polishing as well.
Depends whether you want to just clean it up or want to paint the interior as well?
The interior and engine bay might be given a fresh lick of paint (nothing that I can't handle). I would like to rub down the body work and repaint it but don't want to lose the decals. I guess I could attempt to remove them but not sure if that is possible. I painted the interior of mine back in the day. Plastic polish should sort out the misty windows, unless that is just a layer of dust? Likewise the body might need polishing as well.
Depends whether you want to just clean it up or want to paint the interior as well?
The windows is a mixture of dust and UV damage.
I'm sure it has sentimental attachment (I have the same one) and a quick clean as suggested will help, but you're not likely to find any 'transkit' like sets for the Burago - It was always more of a toy than an adult model.
Kyosho make a great F40, if you want something more detailed. Even some of the HW models are fairly good.
M.
Kyosho make a great F40, if you want something more detailed. Even some of the HW models are fairly good.
M.
I've stripped and resprayed a couple of cheap-ish 1/18ths now and the results aren't terrible (see my thread) and I'm a ham fisted oaf compared to some of the guys on here.
With the Burago you have you're not talking high end so well worth having a go. They frequently come up on eBay for spares/repairs, so you could scavenge bits off another one. Equally, a mint in box on wouldn't cost much but you'd lose the sentiment.
With the Burago you have you're not talking high end so well worth having a go. They frequently come up on eBay for spares/repairs, so you could scavenge bits off another one. Equally, a mint in box on wouldn't cost much but you'd lose the sentiment.
marcosgt said:
I'm sure it has sentimental attachment (I have the same one) and a quick clean as suggested will help, but you're not likely to find any 'transkit' like sets for the Burago - It was always more of a toy than an adult model.
Kyosho make a great F40, if you want something more detailed. Even some of the HW models are fairly good.
M.
Kyosho do indeed make a great F40. They currently fetch about £250 for the 1/18 and £400 for the 1/12. Even the 1/43 is £40+Kyosho make a great F40, if you want something more detailed. Even some of the HW models are fairly good.
M.
The basic Hot Wheels 1/18 is £40-50 with the Elite at £80+
All of those are big numbers relative to the Burago starting point.
I dug my old Bburago one out recently. Similarly battered, but decided to still put it out on display, as it's always been my favourite car. Went to the Touring Cars at Brands recently, and spotted a brand new boxed Bburago in mint condition. Couldn't resist, even at best part of £50. Yes I probably could have got it cheaper on eBay, but it was the first time I'd seen one in years, and sometimes life is too short 
now on display alongside its Lego counterpart, with the original to pass on to kids ( when I have some... 
). Enjoy yours OP!
now on display alongside its Lego counterpart, with the original to pass on to kids ( when I have some... ). Enjoy yours OP!ferrisbueller said:
Kyosho do indeed make a great F40. They currently fetch about £250 for the 1/18 and £400 for the 1/12. Even the 1/43 is £40+
The basic Hot Wheels 1/18 is £40-50 with the Elite at £80+
All of those are big numbers relative to the Burago starting point.
Blimey - I didn't pay anything like that for my Kyosho new!The basic Hot Wheels 1/18 is £40-50 with the Elite at £80+
All of those are big numbers relative to the Burago starting point.
As I say, I have a Burago (I think it was a present from my wife or kids decades ago as the F40 is my only dream car, so mine has sentimental value too), but you can't make a silk purse out of a pig's ear...
M.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TREMONIA-metal-photoetch...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DECALS-1-18-ECUSSONS-FER...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DECALS-1-18-ECUSSONS-FER...
Edited by DubZeus on Saturday 14th May 13:52
king idea the front lifted up!Some usual pointers from the collective on my thread here.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
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