nw005uk Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 After too much time on my current 1/24 FA2 Build I think I need a break and try something new. So here we are. I have never tried a Car let alone in big scale. So take a look and if you have any suggestions please feel free to let me know. Today the kit arrived, the box art looks great: And inside there is a lot but it look fab and looking forward to making a start. If anyone wants more pictures of the kit prior to starting I can post some but let me know before I put knife to plastic. Enjoy Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1 Insider Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Subscribed!!!!!!! My 3 favourite F1 cars are (in no particular order) the McLaren Honda MP4/4, Jordan 191 and the Williams FW14B. I shall be watching with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPARKER Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Will be following your build as I have the 1/12 McLaren Mp4/6 in the stash Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I`m in , suggestions - don`t rush it if you start losing motivation put it away until your ready again , if your not a car builder and your not sure about something just ask there are many quality builders on this part of the forum who will point you in the right direction Red 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1 Insider Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Amen and judging by Red 5's name and Avatar, he has a vested interest in this one....Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 The Tamiya 1/12th F1 cars are all beautiful but they really raised the bar with the Mclaren MP4/4, the Ferrari 190 and the FW14B, such a shame they didn't upscale the Jordan 191 from their 1/20th range! I'll be looking forward to seeing this one finished and the only suggestion I have is to get the Zero paints that are matched to the original here and to get the Camel decals here and no, I have no commercial interest in Hiroboy but I do think that Steve does an incredible job with the paints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw005uk Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Thanks for the tips so far, I have seen a few threads about using different paints for the car. I shall stick with the Tamiya recommendations as a few have said the Zero's are potentially a little darker. The kit and little goodies in the box so far look great and am raring to go. Sadly I have been called away to London this evening for stuff. I will start this once I am back tomorrow evening. The SHAR is just on hold as converting it from an FRS1 requires a lot of work, filling and sanding. It will be nice to work on something a little more dust free. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw005uk Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) First question of the build, does anyone know where I can get a good tyre stencil from? Nick Edited September 23, 2014 by nw005uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Wonderful car from when F1 was still worth the name. Will be great to follow this. Sometimes I wonder why mine is still in the stash after all these years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 If you have paypal get on to Hobbylink Japan Quick - they have just re-stocked the tyre template for the 1/12 FW16B , I`ve just ordered a normal 1/12 tyre template for my MP4/6 , the one I`ve ordered is now out of stock so be quick these stencils are like hens teeth . when in the search section put in TIRE TEMPLATE not tyre template , they spell it different in Japan . Red 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Your not wrong F1 , I am or was a big fan of Mansell , but don`t have this kit in the stash yet , still spending a small fortune on aftermarket bits to make Senna`s MP4/6 . Nick the blue colour of the real car is highly debateable some say the tamiya kit is correct some say the blue is to light , for me its to light I saw this car race at the British GP and it was darker , not sure what options you have with the decals , only my opinion but I would get the pinstripe decals which include camel decals from spotmodel and use zero paints , zero paints are superb but require a gloss coat. Red 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1 Insider Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Sometimes I wonder why mine is still in the stash after all these years... You have an F1 car kit in your stash!? I'd pay actual money to see you build that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Great kit, built a couple of these over the years. It is a good kit out of the box and there are plenty of aftermarket stuff if you want to go mad. Paint wise I would agree with Red 5, go with Zero paints and get hold of some pinstripe decals. This sort of thing if you can get hold of a set. http://www.hlj.com/product/SHKD248/Aut Looking forward to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw005uk Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Thanks for the tips I am just looking at the jp link for the tire masks and the zero paint. the issue I have is confidence with an airbrush vs a spray can. We will see. thanks again for all your tips, all are welcome! nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw005uk Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 So today I made a start. First off was washing all the plastic parts to get rid of any grease and dirt. So you can see a little more of the kit here are all the plastic parts that make this great model. I will add another update tomorrow with the engine as just added the priming coat. Enjoy Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suggy69 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Will be watching this with great interest. Mansell was one of my favourite drivers, and I've wanted this kit since I got back into modelling. Fortunately I have one sat in my stash waiting for me to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw005uk Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 A good evening of engine building albeit a but late now. I will get the pics on tomorrow once stage 3 is done. The engine goes together quite well with not too many fit issues. I have began to use carbon fibre decal on some of the parts so we will see how that pans out! So far I would give myself a 5/10. Pictures tomorrow I promise Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nw005uk Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Finally a couple of engine shots for you.... All the pipework and screws come with it which is pretty cool! Enjoy Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamg1987 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Good start I want this kit myself so will follow with interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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