Sabrejet Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Finally finished something! This is Alpha Models' 1/24 McLaren 720S, built OOB with Zero Paints' Pearl Red ZP-1440. It did have an initial coat of McLaren Papaya Orange, but after seeing one in this colour at the Goodwood Members Meeting I thought that the orange was a bit 'meh' and decided to go for the red instead. It's a Pagani colour but I love it. Also I found a company that does steel brake conversions for the full-size 720S, so it also has steel brakes rather than carbon discs. I've got a couple more Alpha kits in the stash and can't wait to get onto another one. But first I have a race car or two do finish. Oh and if anyone at Alpha is listening: PLEASE do an Aston Martin Vulcan! 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Flawless, if you had photographed it against a scale background it could easily been mistaken for the real thing, as per the last three photos - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Very nice. Having built the Senna I can see they share parts (in the real car). Colour suits it very well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ade H Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 That's pretty good. I can only suggest that I would have applied a panel line wash in a complimentary shadow colour, such as Purple Madder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVC500 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Beautiful work! I really like the color tool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Excellent colour choice and a beautiful end result 👌. Fantastic work well done 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Lovely job, really like the colour and that's an excellent finish! What clearcoat did you use? Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted November 14, 2021 Author Share Posted November 14, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, keefr22 said: Lovely job, really like the colour and that's an excellent finish! What clearcoat did you use? Keith I was going to use the Zero Paints lacquer but after a test with Mr Color Topcoat I used the latter. I haven't polished it yet and may also give it a panel wash as @Ade H suggested above. Edited November 14, 2021 by Sabrejet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 Can't disagree with you about the colour, that red suits the car surprisingly well. It looks like a great build, but what really stands out for me is that carbon fibre roof. Well done. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Nice work and paint really looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Agree with all the others. The colour is spot on and the carbon fibre parts are superbly done. Brilliant.👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyChiken Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 It's a stunning model! Was probably expensive, and you've done it justice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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