ダルマセリカをつくる Celica1600GT-Custom-version Full-build

I'm building a Daruma Celica. I built the Hasegawa 1/24 Custom Version kit as close to its original form as possible. Please enjoy the excellent qualities of this classic kit. I'm building a Daruma Celica. I built the Hasegawa 1/24 Custom Version kit as close to its original form as possible. Please enjoy the excellent qualities of this classic kit. I made a mistake painting the window frames the first time, so I redid it using a new painting method where I used Creos Acrylion Black as a base coat and then sprayed it with the new chrome-effect paint, Mirror Silver. I was able to cover up small paint spills by scraping them off with a toothpick. Recently, various companies have been selling chrome-effect paints, which has greatly expanded the range of model expression. It's really fun to enjoy classic kits with the latest tools. The origin of the name "Daruma Celica" 1. Because the chrome bumper looked like a "Daruma doll's beard" The biggest reason is the design of the front mask. The distinctive chrome bumper that encircles the front grille (commonly known as the "separate front bumper before the liftback style was adopted") resembled the "beard" of a Daruma doll, hence the affectionate nickname. 2. Plump and rounded body lines While most Japanese car designs at the time were based on straight lines, the first-generation Celica adopted flowing, sharp three-dimensional curves (impulse lines also seen in the Corolla) that were inspired by American liftbacks (pony cars like the Mustang). The overall shape is sleek and compact, yet the rounded form with its plump front and rear when viewed from the side is said to have evoked the auspicious "Daruma" doll. Note: Distinguishing it from another iconic model, the "LB (Liftback)" When the "Celica Liftback (LB)" with a tailgate was added in 1973, the nickname "Daruma" became even more firmly established among fans to clearly distinguish it from the conventional, rounded coupe model. As reflected in the catchphrase at the time, "The Celica from the land of the future," it was a cutting-edge styling, yet its somewhat endearing face gave rise to this memorable nickname, symbolizing Showa-era car culture. I am building a Daruma Celica. I have built the Hasegawa 1/24 Custom Version kit as close to the original design as possible. Please do enjoy the excellent quality of this classic kit. I am building a Daruma Celica. I have built the Hasegawa 1/24 Custom Version kit as close to the original design as possible. Please do enjoy the excellent quality of this classic kit. As I’d made a mistake with the paintwork on the window frames the first time round, I started again, applying Creos Acryjon Black as a base coat before spraying on Mirror Silver, a new metallic-effect paint. I was able to cover up minor overspray by gently scraping it away with a toothpick. With various companies now selling metallic-effect paints, the range of possibilities for model-making has expanded considerably. It’s truly a pleasure to enjoy a classic kit using the latest tools. The Origin of the ‘Daruma Celica’ 1. Because the chrome bumper resembled a ‘Daruma’s beard’ The main reason is the design of the front fascia. The distinctive chrome bumper—commonly known as the ‘stand-alone front bumper’ (prior to the liftback-style design)—which encircles the front grille, resembled a ‘Daruma’s beard’, leading to this affectionate nickname. 2. Plump and rounded body lines While Japanese car design at the time tended to favor straight lines, the first-generation Celica adopted flowing, distinct three-dimensional curves (the ‘Impulse Line’, also seen on the Corolla), inspired by American liftback models such as the Mustang and other ‘pony cars’. While the overall silhouette was taut and taut, the rounded form—with the front and rear bulging out when viewed from the side—is said to have evoked the image of the ‘Daruma’, a traditional good-luck charm. Note: Distinguishing it from another iconic model, the ‘LB (Liftback)’ When the ‘Celica Liftback (LB)’—featuring a tailgate—was introduced in 1973, the nickname ‘Daruma’ became even more firmly established amongst fans as a way to clearly distinguish it from the existing, rounder coupé model. True to the catchphrase of the time, ‘The Celica from the Future’, this iconic nickname—symbolizing Shōwa-era motoring culture—arose from its cutting-edge styling combined with a face that possessed a certain endearing charm. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)