From Box to Beauty

A Red Bull Racing RB16B Build — Chapter 2: Unboxing & Parts Inspection

This chapter covers the unboxing & parts inspection phase of building the Red Bull Racing RB16B (AM03-0005).

1/20 scale · AM03-0005 · Pages Page 3-4 · By Break Wong

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Package opening and part bag inventory

Topic 2. Checking for shipping damage: A-pillars, calipers, rims

Topic 3. Etching sheet inspection for bends

Topic 4. Water decal inspection for stains

Topic 5. Tool preparation: hook pen, paper sandpaper, sponge sandpaper, instant glue, tweezers, engraving knife, pen knife, etching bending pliers

Topic 6. Alpha Model nameplate included

Topic 7. Surface cleaning with detergent

Topic 8. Removing release agent layer

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 树脂件易碎，开箱时务必在软垫上操作，避免丢失小零件。

⚠️ 蚀刻片和水贴单独存放，避免弯折和沾水。

⚠️ Alpha Model 提供的丰富 PE 蚀刻件（如方向盘、换挡拨片等）极易弯折，拆卸时务必小心。

💡 Builder's Tip

开箱时把所有零件按 R 编号分装到小盒子里，后面查找会节省大量时间。AlphaModel 提供的丰富碳纤维水贴纸（方向盘+换挡拨片+中控台+仪表台等）在套件中已经预裁切好。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the unboxing & parts inspection phase of building the Red Bull Racing RB16B (AM03-0005).

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A Red Bull Racing RB16B Build — Chapter 3: Body Preparation & Polishing

This chapter covers the body preparation & polishing phase of building the Red Bull Racing RB16B (AM03-0005).

1/20 scale · AM03-0005 · Pages Page 5-6 · By Break Wong

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Observing body shell imperfections

Topic 2. Sanding uneven surfaces

Topic 3. Deepening panel lines with scribing knife

Topic 4. Smoothing primer coat

Topic 5. Surface preparation for paint

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 打磨合模线时小心不要磨掉细节特征线。

⚠️ 刻线刀刻深线条时手要稳，一次到位，不要反复刻。

💡 Builder's Tip

刻线加深时配 0.15mm 刻线刀效果最好，0.3mm 会显得过深。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the body preparation & polishing phase of building the Red Bull Racing RB16B (AM03-0005).

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A Red Bull Racing RB16B Build — Chapter 4: Painting: White, Yellow & Red Bull Livery

This chapter covers the painting: white, yellow & red bull livery phase of building the Red Bull Racing RB16B (AM03-0005).

1/20 scale · AM03-0005 · Pages Page 7-9 · By Break Wong

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Spraying white putty on workpieces

Topic 2. Covering all color differences

Topic 3. Gurze C1 matte white base color choice

Topic 4. Why matte: no mirror varnish needed

Topic 5. Smoothing with 3000-grit sponge sandpaper

Topic 6. Tamiya 74078 anti-static brush for dust removal

Topic 7. Masking tape and curve masking tape

Topic 8. Red Bull Yellow masking and spraying

Topic 9. Black accent areas

Topic 10. Final clear coat for matte yellow surface

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ Tamiya TS-47 黄色主色建议先喷白色底色盖一层，否则黄色遮盖力不够会透底。

⚠️ F1 车身有大量曲面，打磨时不能磨穿边缘特征线。

💡 Builder's Tip

Gurze C1 哑光白作为底色非常好用，干燥后表面光滑均匀，省去一遍白色底漆。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the painting: white, yellow & red bull livery phase of building the Red Bull Racing RB16B (AM03-0005).

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A Red Bull Racing RB16B Build — Chapter 5: Decals & Sponsorship Logos

This chapter covers the decals & sponsorship logos phase of building the Red Bull Racing RB16B (AM03-0005).

1/20 scale · AM03-0005 · Pages Page 10-15 · By Break Wong

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Sponsor decals: Honda, Claro, ESSO, Mobil 1, Oracle, Pirelli

Topic 2. Decal cutting and preparation

Topic 3. Warm water application technique

Topic 4. Soft brush smoothing

Topic 5. Micro-sol setting solution

Topic 6. Working decals into complex curves

Topic 7. Front wing decal alignment

Topic 8. Rear wing sponsor stack assembly

Topic 9. Sidepod sponsor details

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ F1 模型水贴极多（Honda、Claro、ESSO、Mobil 1、Oracle 等），建议按位置分批贴。

⚠️ 赞助商贴纸很容易贴歪，先在干车上对位再贴水。

💡 Builder's Tip

Honda、Claro、ESSO、Mobil 1、Oracle、Pirelli等赞助商 logo 按位置（前后翼+侧箱+引擎盖）分类后贴，效率翻倍。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the decals & sponsorship logos phase of building the Red Bull Racing RB16B (AM03-0005).

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From Box to Beauty

A Red Bull Racing RB16B Build — Chapter 6: Interior & Cockpit Detail

This chapter covers the interior & cockpit detail phase of building the Red Bull Racing RB16B (AM03-0005).

1/20 scale · AM03-0005 · Pages Page 16-19 · By Break Wong

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Driver cockpit tub assembly

Topic 2. Steering wheel detailing

Topic 3. Seat and headrest area

Topic 4. Pedal assembly

Topic 5. Mirror mounts

Topic 6. Halo safety device detailing

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ Halo 安全装置是 F1 模型最难做的部分，建议装在最后阶段。

⚠️ 驾驶舱内的碳纤维装饰和品牌 logo 贴纸极多，对位前先 dry fit。

💡 Builder's Tip

Halo 安全装置是 F1 模型最难做的部分，建议装在最后阶段。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the interior & cockpit detail phase of building the Red Bull Racing RB16B (AM03-0005).

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A Red Bull Racing RB16B Build — Chapter 7: Wheels, Tires & Suspension

This chapter covers the wheels, tires & suspension phase of building the Red Bull Racing RB16B (AM03-0005).

1/20 scale · AM03-0005 · Pages Page 20-22 · By Break Wong

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Pirelli tire painting with sidewall lettering

Topic 2. Green sidewall stripe (medium compound)

Topic 3. Wheel rim detail painting

Topic 4. Brake disc assembly

Topic 5. Suspension pushrod installation

Topic 6. Wheel nut detail

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ F1 轮胎侧壁绿条极细（Pirelli 中性胎标识），喷涂时喷笔气压要低，不然会糊。

⚠️ 悬挂推杆是小零件，装配时最好用镊子尖头。

💡 Builder's Tip

Pirelli 轮胎侧壁绿条建议用郡士 CM308 喷涂，色相最接近。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the wheels, tires & suspension phase of building the Red Bull Racing RB16B (AM03-0005).

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A Red Bull Racing RB16B Build — Chapter 8: Final Assembly & Showcase

This final chapter brings together everything we've built — the Red Bull Racing RB16B comes together as a showcase-ready scale model.

1/20 scale · AM03-0005 · Pages Page 23-25 · By Break Wong

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Mounting body to chassis

Topic 2. Wheel installation

Topic 3. Front wing assembly

Topic 4. Rear wing assembly

Topic 5. Final decal touch-up

Topic 6. Display base preparation

Topic 7. Final showcase photography

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 车身合件前确保所有零部件都装好了，避免最后返工。

⚠️ 展示底座上的铭牌位置提前规划好，贴歪了很难撕下来。

⚠️ F1 模型合件后不能再单独喷漆，所以展示前的最后修饰一定要到位。

💡 Builder's Tip

展示底座上的铭牌位置提前规划好，贴歪了很难撕下来。

Chapter Summary

This final chapter brings together everything we've built — the Red Bull Racing RB16B comes together as a showcase-ready scale model.

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