Tamiya Lancia Delta Project
Page 1: Assembly
Because I have already built another XV-01, I did not record most of the build process here.
For those interested in more information about the build of this
chassis, a detailed build record can be found on my Asterion page.
The Delta comes in a deceptively small box. It appears that the
box is generically intended for any XV-01 based car, and then a sticker
is put on top to identify the specific body within. The inside of
the box is as tumbled a pile of parts as I've ever seen from
Tamiya. While things are normally subdivided and sorted, this box
is crammed pretty full.
I've already documented the XV-01 build elsewhere, and this one is no
different. The front gearbox contains the motor, both ends have an
open differential, and there is a belt between them. The main
chassis tub is sealed with all electronics and belts hidden from
view. The battery inserts in a compartment from below. CVA
oil shocks are stock.
This may very well be the biggest pile of stickers I've ever seen for a
single model. There are 2 full sheets of both large and tiny
decorations to cut out and apply.
These photos show the body before and after the stickers have been
applied. In the left hand photo I've applied the plain white paint
and some tinting for the windows. The overspray film is still
attached. In the second photo the grille, mirrors, and spoiler
have been attached and painted and all the stickers applied. Some
of the large stickers which must span complex curves are extremely
difficult to apply without bubbles or wrinkles. I didn't do a
perfect job but it looks pretty good.
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