caterhamnut Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Here we go - another 1/12 on the go! Engine first obviously...for my F1 engine 'group-shot' plan.So a bit of 'un-boxing', as I have shown with my other kits. Its nice to show the parts and detail in these MFH kits, and maybe encourage others to give one a go.Usual folder of instructions, decals, foils and PE parts.This instruction manual seems to be quite a few pages more than some others I have...Templates for carbon, foil and ali sheet...Very nice PE parts, including radiator mesh, clips, paint masks, wing endplates, pins etc etcPack of other detail parts - seat belt ribbon, clear parts, rods, pins, tie-wraps etc...Wheels and tyres always look cool - turned ali hubs, molded tyres including the 'Michelin' logo, and lots of other tyre info molded into the rubber - also there seems to be a very nice mildly-buffed feel to the tyres - won't need to scrub them in much or remove any mold lines (on the contact surface anyway)On to the metal components - usual plastic-ziploc-bags-in-bubble-wrap packaging......grrrrrLots and lots of bits!lovely details....The legend...Nice seat belt buckle......and a LOT of rivets!This kit seems slightly cheaper than other recent 1/12 kits - I think it is because it is such a simple, pure shape, there is less 'bodywork' than other kits!Resin parts very crisp...And here is where most of those rivets will end up!As before, I'll start with the engine... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jampton Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Wow, what a kit, the white metal parts look so crisp, detailing is superb. Will be following this thread with great interest. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 That looks amazing. Definitely the sort of kit that is way beyond my skill level so I'll happily take a seat and watch it come together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 You know what Paul, you'd be surprised I think. These kits are made so well, that actually I do not think one needs to be in any way 'expert' modeller to make them - I'm back into this game after last making kits about 30 years ago. It is really finishing, cleaning parts etc - they go together so well. You don't need to source 'extra detail' bits, everything is included - you CAN add detail if you like of course...sure, they are an 'investment' but well worth it - especially if you have a particular fondness for the subject.... TBH - having said all that, it is the bodywork paint that is scaring me! Getting that perfect finish and decals.....! Pics coming... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted July 5, 2016 Author Share Posted July 5, 2016 Riiiight - here we go.Made a start over the holiday weekend.Pics are rubbish - I'll take some in the light box/cube later - but these are just WIP for now.Started with the engine. Apart from the bodywork, there are very few resin parts. Main block and gearbox are two of them.Tried some basic test fitting, but to be honest everything goes together very well.On this kit I have decided to use some turned detail parts, like studs and bolts etc. So the biggest job in starting this engine was drilling out the ones that were cast into the parts - these would still look perfectly fine if you did not want to do this - but having built up a library of turned parts I figured I should start using them!Used the dremel/brass wire wheel method of cleaning the metal.I metal etched primed the metal parts, washed the resin parts, and sprayed with grey fine primer - all after first having removed any flash, mold lines etc etc - these were pretty minimal to be honest...Test fit - nothing glued as each element is a different colour!In fact - here is the first 'blemish' I have come across in my minimal experience of MFH - a tiny bubble in the resin of the gearbox, where the 'end cap' fits. Easy fill and sand. I post this only to highlight how everything else seems to be perfect!Drilling off/out cast studs and bolts...I used Tamiya acrylic for the semi-gloss black, as usual...Used Alclad Ali for the castings - for whatever reason this sprayed a little rough - but that is perfect for this IMO - not as 'rough' as it shows in thes close up pictures actually...I removed the top layer of black from these cam-covers/covers with a sanding block - and on the one with studs I used a scalpel blade to scrape the layer off. They look uneven as the light hits them in these rubbish pictures, but once cleaned slightly they should look ok.The gold parts are also Alclad - burnt exhaust I think but will check - MFH say a mix of silver and gold, so this pale colour is spot on IMO - pics here show it a bit more 'gold' that it appears in the flesh...Not glued yet - tiny parts, heat shields etc to fit first, along with some wiring...Very poor pictures - they make the black/silver/gold look a bit scrappy - I'll take some better ones! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Moon Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 WOW that is gorgeous! Amazing stuff with those logos and the gold parts came out beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Bit more assembly...little bit of wash to bring out detail, but I'll need to tidy this up a bit... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 I've been collecting metallic pens on my travels, for detail touching up. I like to use different 'shades' of the colours to help give the detail a bit more '3D' - so much easier for small nuts and bolts. The blue aeroquip hose fittings are also coloured using a blue metallic pen... Some lovely castings... This is one piece...I need to clean off/tidy my crude wash - although of course these very close-up photos make everything look much more crude than they appear! ...will add some turned detail bolts etc tonight I hope... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 That engine is simply gorgeous. Nice tip with the metallic pens, I'll have to get a few of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 beautiful detailed work. I like the painting you are doing. keep them coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 That is going to be stunning mate. I'll be following this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borez Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Man that is looking good. I'll be following this one for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjfk2002 Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Looks fantastic. Watching your builds makes me want to get some MFH F1s! For the drilling are you using a Dremel flex drive shaft? In the pics it looks like one. I was just curious as I have been hand drilling on the Pocher Bugatti. I am wondering if I should pick one up for future builds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borez Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) Looks fantastic. Watching your builds makes me want to get some MFH F1s! For the drilling are you using a Dremel flex drive shaft? In the pics it looks like one. I was just curious as I have been hand drilling on the Pocher Bugatti. I am wondering if I should pick one up for future builds The Dremel spins way too fast for any kind of model building, I tried it with my minichuck and flex shaft and it instantly snapped the bit. You also have to be very careful with any kind of sanding and cutting with a dremel too, it can make a mess out of your model the moment it touches it. OK for some bits of scratch building but I wouldn't let mine anywhere near a Pocher. Not a chance. Also that's not a dremel flex shaft it's just a standard hand held mini drill. Edited July 7, 2016 by Borez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 In the picture you are looking at a hand-held pin-vise type drill - you either slide the collet up and down to spin, or in this case, just hand twist it to drill tiny holes! I do use a dremel - cordless, and at very low speed. I use it to drill those bigger holes through metal (3mm plus) and you can control it for the smaller stuff - as long as you use a punch or pilot hole...I also use with the brass wire wheel to clean the metal. Thanks all!Ok - started to add a few nuts and bolts. Jeez these things are tiny!and gearbox detail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jampton Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Simply gorgeous, nothing else that hasn't already been mentioned! Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 A pleasure to watch you do these 'Nut. I'm one of the 'Pocher Gang' but you're our MFH Guy. Superb work and sense of accuracy and aestetic. Carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 Ha - I think the skill required to make a Pocher (from what I have seen) is far greater, but thanks. This kit is going together so easily! Little bit of test fitting , and some PE parts ready to paint... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Got a good bit of engine done at the weekend - including replacing bolt heads, a start on the gearbox and some 'proper' photos. Lots of wiring yet to do!Damn small these things....Added PE parts...These little spark plug clips are tiny - but actually fitted okThese straps are to hold the plug lead rail - they are molded like the MFH 'tie wraps' - but IMO in this use they are too fragile -as I curved them round to fit the rail, they both snapped/tore...I ended up using two straps made from foil sheet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Took some nicer pics....please note - not in any way finished this engine - lots of fittings, wire, cables, touch-up painting etc still to do....Added the air intake - not glued into position, just for some pictures. Squares off the engine 'block' nicely...ummm - its going to look cool with all the plumbing 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Had to place the gearbox in the shots.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Surgically clean and realistic 'Nut. Is CA the main adhesive you're using? Your joins are invisible so you've got a great technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 ok - sorry.I know this is picture overload!!But I also tried some 'group shots' with the other F1 engines. I really need to bring these all up to the same level of wiring, plumbing and final paint etc...Interesting how different the proportion of the wishbones etc are on these two gearboxes - the grey one is the MP4/4 - obviously the hubs will be different in the way they locate the wheel hub, but obviously the McLaren was a bit wider... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Surgically clean and realistic 'Nut. Is CA the main adhesive you're using? Your joins are invisible so you've got a great technique. Yes sir - not sure about clean, seen way cleaner on here - but yes, just CA. The super close up photos show up over gluing, but I find a dab of paint hides these.Same with the wash for detail - some needs cleaning up. The close up pictures also show how you need to blow the dust off these guys! But as these are just 'WIP' I'll get away with it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Good point. But wrapping every completed assembly loosely in plastic cling wrap or microfiber towels keeps the dust away. Most of my Roller's early assemblies are like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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