Racing Line Designs Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Evening all. Welcome to my little corner of BritModeller; long time viewer, first time post(er). So... My MP4/4. I had previously built the MP4/23 that Degostini had released which went okay but was pretty giddy about this release. For anyone that loves F1, I think a part of us were all a fan of Senna and to be able to build this iconic machine was a must. Juggling a young family and starting design business meant I had the luxury of having ALL the pieces arrive month by month and no time to build it... Until now... Mwah ha ha! So, enough of the waffle, on to my attempt to build this 1:8th scale monster! 1
Codger Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 Welcome and thanks for posting this quality large scale build. There are a growing number of 1/8 scale builders here so glad to have another of we crazies. 1
roymattblack Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 I've been tempted by this one a good few times having built the other McLaren... I keep peeping at it on the DeAg website as a 'complete' kit. Be great to see it coming together here. Join the big car club! Roy. 1
Racing Line Designs Posted January 25, 2016 Author Posted January 25, 2016 I admit that this first post isn't a step-by-step from the first pack so I'm picking this up from about Stage 4(ish). Completed so far are the front and rear wings, one of the front brake discs with caliper and the start of the engine. 1
Codger Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 RL, Can you tell us how the wing elements and end plates attach to each other and some construction details please? 1
Racing Line Designs Posted January 26, 2016 Author Posted January 26, 2016 Yeah of course, It recommends use of 3 glues but I have to admit I have stuck (pardon the pun) with super glue. There are some areas held with the smallest screws which I'll try to show in more details as I go on. They also advise using ABS glue which I have for the smaller areas... It evaporates far too quick to use on anything long than an inch or two!
colin Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 The paint finish looks to be really good in the photo, does it look as good in the flesh so to speak 1
Séan Pádraig Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 They had a completed Senna car at the London Model Engineers Exhibition a few weeks back.... it looked the business.... crying out for Marlboro decals. You will have one jewel of a model when complete. 1
Stu_davros Posted January 26, 2016 Posted January 26, 2016 They had a completed Senna car at the London Model Engineers Exhibition a few weeks back.... it looked the business.... crying out for Marlboro decals. You will have one jewel of a model when complete. The subscription includes a sheet of letters in the correct font to create the Marlboro decals. I'm looking forward to seeing this build, it's a great kit and this is a great start. Cheers, Stuart 1
Racing Line Designs Posted January 27, 2016 Author Posted January 27, 2016 Thanks all, I will usually look to update on the weekend (if not sooner) as I spend my weeknights doing a little freelance design so apologies if the updates aren't fast and furious: Colin - Yes, the finish on the paint is pretty impressive; glossy and looks every bit like the original! Sean and Stu - My decals arrived unexpected through the door a few weeks ago. Made me smile as they advertised it as "Moflbero" But to my relief there are spares to make it the authentic Marlboro MP4. I'll post a photo of them tonight. Thanks for your comments and I hope to meet all your expectations with the build! 1
Racing Line Designs Posted January 27, 2016 Author Posted January 27, 2016 As promised... Some 'rare' Moflbero decals. Or Marlboro if you want to go maverick and stray from the instructions! 1
roymattblack Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) Utterly laughable. All because the current 'elf an' safety' crowd say we can't advertise ciggies (or anything!) that is technically labelled as 'for kids'..... Sadly, that's where model kits fit in. Hence, Tamiya, or ANYONE - do not include decals for: JPS, Camel, Marlboro, Johnny Walkers....... any more to add? NOWT to do with licensing. Blame the 'PC' brigade. Edited January 27, 2016 by roymattblack 2
Séan Pádraig Posted January 27, 2016 Posted January 27, 2016 Thankfully printing your own has never been easier.... 1
Racing Line Designs Posted January 30, 2016 Author Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Here we are again. Tonight's installment is the second front brake disc and caliper - Start to finish. You get the main bulk of the caliper in the packet; the main wheel rod and housing was supplied and fixed together in the issue prior. There are several areas that need to be prep'd prior to just sticking it together, namely the disc where the paint is scraped back to the original plastic. And the calipers where the small triangle tabs get the same treatment... These are then stuck together respectively and the small grey inserts are added to the calipers... With all the parts now stuck, they can be formed together to make the second caliper. This will eventually fix to the MP4/4 by the suspension arms with a wheel nut fitted to the bronze rod. I also added extra detail using an ink wash on the rivets of the disc and recesses of the caliper, just to add some more depth and grime. Edited January 30, 2016 by Racing Line Designs
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