Jake Moon Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Hi everyone, After 3 months here is my first F1 build finished. It's Tamiya's 1/20 McLaren MP4/8 as driven by Mika Hakkinen at the end of 1993. I added the carbon decal set from Studio 27 and it turned out to be an absolute pain. I wired and plumbed the engine. I scratch built the front bulkhead and brake master cylinder assembly as well. Tamiya TS-26 and TS-36 were shot through a Grex airbrush to finish the classic paint scheme. I decided not to go fro tobacco decals as this build had already gone well over budget and it didn't some with Shell Oil decals either. A loosely compiled WIP can be found here. As always, comments and critiques are welcome! Thanks for looking, Jake 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 So good, that is amazing workmanship!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek A Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 That is a very fine example of the modellers Art! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Great build jake the extra work you put into the engine bay really make the difference. Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 The old F1 cars had more character than the present crop.Your model is a fine representation of how a F1 car used to look like.Wonderful work,thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jampton Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Jake Great build, it really is a lovely car with the best livery in F1. You have done yourself proud and just hope my MP4/8 will look as good when I eventually get started. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Jake. just BEAUTIFUL . I LOVE the engine and it does look ready for a quiet drive around Nuremburg circuit by the Stig !! It's very PRISTINE. one to be proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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