Fixing our R16

Scale:: 1:20
Status:: On hold
Started:: February 1, 2026

1985 was Live Aid, Unforgettable Fire and trying to fix my gf's Renault R16 (actually 'ours'). I've been lucky getting my hands on the Heller kit released when I learned to walk and I'll try building it as I remember it

Project inventory

Static model kits

Renault 16

Heller 1:20

L730

1965

New tool

Markings (Decals)

Renault Logo Metal Sticker

ZoomOn 1:24

ZD036

2015

New tool

Materials

0.080" Opaque White Polystyrene Rod (2.0mm) 6pcs

Evergreen Scale Models

212

1998

Nickel Silver Rod / 0.9mmx305mm

Albion Alloys

NSR09

Nickel Silver Rod / 0.6mmx305mm

Albion Alloys

NSR06

Micro Nickel Silver Tube / 1.0mm OD x 0.1mm WT x 305mm L

Albion Alloys

NST10

0.040" Plain Opaque White Polystyrene Sheet (1.0mm)

Evergreen Scale Models

9040

New tool

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Project references

Books

Renault 16 (1965-1979 - All models 1470cc 1565cc1647cc)

J.H.Haynes, P.G.Strasman

Photoalbums

15 images

Slow building a kit my age

1:20

I had no intention of starting this in a couple of years, but it's -18⁰ (-0.4 ⁰F) outside so painting other kits is on h...

Project: Fixing our R16

No 0.040" Plain Opaque White Polystyrene Sheet (Evergreen Scale Models 9040)

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