Yes, this kit has been around for a very long time. I first saw it in a Tamiya mini brochure when I bought my first ever Tamiya kit at eleven years old. I remember Tamiya had this 20th scale one you are building, and I think they also had it in 24th scale and as a 12th scale RC car. I like how you can see elements of the original Celica Liftback design amid all the aerodynamic additions to it. I had actually forgotten about this model kit so it's nice to see it getting built, and it looks quite challenging thus far.
Hello David. Thank you for watching the Celica video. I'm also happy because there are many people who miss this kit. I imagine it was very popular back then. I found out about this machine in a catalog that my brother had, but I never expected to build it in 2024. But I like it very much. thank you✨
Hello. Thank you for watching. I hope my video will remind you of those days. Building plastic models when I was a child was really fun and a treasure. In order to remember that feeling, I will continue to work hard to build it. Please look forward to the next work🤗✨
Thank you for another excellent video. I did not admire this machine much, however your work has shifted my perspective. Also, thank you for extended footage of sharpening. I am wary to sharpen my models because I am scared of mistakes, so I enjoy seeing your steps and results to practice for myself.
Hello Brendan. How is it going. Thank you for watching this time. I don't know anything about this machine either. This rough design shows the intensity of the racing scene at the time. I believe there is no right answer when it comes to building plastic models. I have the most fun building with my favorite color, my favorite method, and my favorite time. I hope you have a wonderful time🤗
Hi! I wanted to compliment you on your videos. No annoying music 😊 and a lovely voice describing what you are doing. I wish I understood Japanese but the subtitles are ok 😅
Hello Frits. Thank you for watching. In the early videos, music was introduced, but as you said, I felt the music was distracting, so I turned it off. Since I live in the countryside, there are sounds of birds and animals, the sound of the wind, and the sound of rain, so I would be happy if you could watch it again. Please look forward to the next work🤗✨
Hello. Thank you for watching! It's an old house in the countryside, so early in the morning the temperature is the same as outside😭 I installed a heater last year, but until then I had put up with it✨ The conveniences of civilization are wonderful.
Buongiorno. Grazie per aver guardato. Cerco di scrivere poesie che siano un po' languide, ma gentili, e di leggerle ad alta voce. Spero vi piaccia. Grazie per il vostro continuo supporto. Spero che tu abbia un fine settimana meraviglioso!
Great build of a fast car from the past. The Tamiya FIAT 131 ABARTH 1-20 scale is also a very nice kit. Building it on this moment and has a very nice engine that you can detail very good on a simple way. Thanks for showing us the build of this car. Gonna look or i can order it here in Europe or buy it in Japan.
Hello Jan. How is it going. Thank you for always watching! Through this kit, I learned that there are other 1/20 models besides Formula. It's very well made and it's fun to look at the completed kit. However, I was surprised to find that the paint consumption was much higher than I expected🤣✨ Please look forward to the next work.
@@scalemodelbuildchannel Thank you. Yes there are some nice models in the big scale for sale. I got the Porsche 934 RSR Vaillant in 1-12 waiting to be build in a street version. But i am a bit intimidated by the content of that box.And buying now slowly things i need to have to make that car the best possible. But i loved how the celica turned out. Top knotch as usuall. And for vthe next work advising me now already. Makes me wanted to see it as soon as possible.
I think 1/12 is very impressive! Probably the consumption of paint is also very impressive😂 Please enjoy the build.However, I would like to try 1/12 someday.
Wow! Thank you for watching from Belgium, where the cityscape is as beautiful as art. I would like to enjoy building the model while looking at that wonderful view from the window. My dream has increased by one🤗✨ Please look forward to the next work. thank you.
Hola lucas. Gracias por mirar. Lo pulo con un compuesto cerámico para el acabado final. Una vez terminado, lo guardo en una vitrina Tamiya en mi armario. Intento evitar al máximo exponerlo a los rayos UV. Esperen con ansias mi próximo trabajo👍✨
Ciao Fabrizio. Grazie per aver guardato questa volta. Mi è stato rivenduto un kit molto nostalgico quindi ho deciso di costruirlo. Spero che vi piaccia. Grazie🏆✨
Hello. Thank you for watching. I built it to take advantage of the resale for the first time in several decades, and its very aggressive form gives me a sense of the times. This was a great and fun kit. Please look forward to the next work😊👍✨
Hello. Thank you for watching. I received very happy words from you, so I can work hard on my next work. My motivation has increased tremendously. thank you!✨
Wonderful build. Piloted in the Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft in 1977 by Harald Ertl. This car had growing pains, with a lot of reliability issues that would continue into 1978 when the car would be painted in red and driven by Rolf Stommelen. I would love to see you do the 1978 spec kit if possible in the future! ❤
Wow! You are wonderfully knowledgeable. I learned a lot. And I'm going to build a plastic model by watching your channel. There are many valuable videos from a very fascinating era. My blissful time begins. thank you!🤗✨
@@scalemodelbuildchannel Thank you! Here is the Toyota in action, a relic video from 1977. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WWOPjDyUt2k.html&ab_channel=VintageMotorsport
@@scalemodelbuildchannel There is footage of the Celica and many other of these 70s monsters on my channel. Enjoy! P.S: I tried to provide the link but I think RU-vid didn't like that. But it is on my channel.
I saw the video. The nose of the actual car is even lower and slanted compared to the plastic model, so it's really cool! I'm jealous that such a powerful race was held at that time. The races in recent years have been very gentlemanly, so I feel a little unsatisfied. I will watch it again🏆
Ciao. Grazie per aver guardato. Sono anche molto felice che tu abbia guardato il video. Continueremo a costruire i migliori kit, quindi attendiamo con ansia🏆✨
Hello. Thanks for your comment. And thank you for watching. I'm not familiar with machines from this era, but I really like this shape. A great design that doesn't exist in modern times. I was relieved that the finished product was satisfactory. Please look forward to the next work🤗✨
Hi Tama, ERTL is the driver's name. Harald Ertl was born in Austria, but drove in various racing series with a German racing license. Unfortunately, he died in a plane crash in 1982 at the age of 34.
Hello. Thank you for watching the Celica video. And thank you for letting me know about ERTL. I looked him up on wiki. I was really fascinated. I'm honored to have been able to build a kit for such a great racing driver🏆
Well, this is a very old kit. I liked the Tamiya 1/20 series because the cars were bigger than 1/24. I remember building the 1/20 Vailant Porsche when 13 years old. Be careful with decals because it is easy to stretch them out of shape when using the decal softeners.
Hello Trappen. Thank you for watching. Yes. I think this kit is a masterpiece that represents Tamiya. There seem to be many modelers who built this kit when they were children. I'm really happy to be able to talk with modelers from that time, even today. Tamiya decals are particularly sensitive to softeners, so you have to be careful. I always take care too.🤗✨ Thank you.
It's a song called "NAGI" by DOVA-SYNDROME. NAGI means "the wind stops and silence comes" in Japanese. It's a comfortable song with a grand atmosphere. Please look forward to the next work✨
Hello TT Legends. Thank you for watching. The masking tape I use is "3M Scotch 18mm". And the low-tack masking tape is "Kamoi mint 15mm". I hope this was helpful. Please look forward to the next one👍✨
Hello. Thank you for watching. Thank you very much for letting me know in detail. I couldn't find the correct answer. it was very helpful. Thank you for your continued support🤗✨
thank you! ! I looked it up on Wikipedia and found out that his very dignified beard is the coolest thing ever. Thank you for letting me know, my friend😊👍
Thank you Dave! I am very happy. I see. That was the driver's name. It was helpful to me that you were very knowledgeable about racing cars from that era. thank you🏆✨
Good evening. Thank you for watching. I see. Thank you for your wonderful explanation. It was interesting and unusual for a radio station to become a sponsor. thank you🤗