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This car's debut was at Kyalami, just up the road from me, in 1973. Denny Hulme took it to pole but unfortunately only finished 5th. During the next couple of years it evolved and brought Mclaren it's first drivers and constructors championships.
Since the De'ag MP4/23 got me hooked on F1 models I'm aiming to build various cars and this 1/12 M23 is my next project. The Tamiya kit features the high airbox and vertical rear wing post but I want to get a little closer to the appearance of the Hulme car. I've aquired a few bits and pieces to help with that.
It's going to take me a while to finish especially since I'll be attempting some airbrush work for the first time. I'm still in learning mode so all advice is very welcome.
Malc.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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The kit still in it's packaging. Almost to good to open  RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Plus some extras for good measure RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Hi Malc Looks like a nice kit and etch too yummy regards Andy  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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A little detail added to the heads. Steady hand required for this stuff  RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Steady Hand! Understatement of the year! Engines looking great
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Water and oil pumps added to the lower sides of the engine. I decided to reduce the bling appearance of Tamiya Chrome plating on the canister oil filter with a light dust of metallic silver. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Looking sweet Malc and nice to see your taking your time on this classic Spencer
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A little more done on the engine/gearbox. I've not worked with photo-etch parts before but the result on the brake discs was really pleasing.
The plug leads and fuel lines are quite fiddly and I haven't glued anything in place yet. Can't imagine what a 1/20 scale must be like for wiring up  next week the calipers and some suspension bits.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Very nice, can show you what 1/20 is like very small. Rob. Tanasius attached the following image(s): Builds, deag Zero, D51, Senna MP4/4
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Oh no ! I'm going to really struggle with something like that .
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Decided to change the plug leads for some thinner cable and added plug covers from some thin plastic sheet punched at 4mm diameterRM1 attached the following image(s):
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Some work on the rear suspension. I've added some detail to the Koni dampers with a home made decal. Not sure it's too original but I like it RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Nice work
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Tomick wrote:Nice work Thank you Appreciate the kind comments
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Nice work Malc! That is sweet!!! Chris
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You might as well stick this on display as is!! Looking amazing!
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Thanks for the comments. I'm really enjoying the details and learning lots about paints and finishes.
Malc.
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Nearly finished the engine and transmission. Still got to permanently attach the radiators and glue the gearbox to the block. I'm trying to get a reasonable look to the hydraulic fittings ( A/N joints? )I've used some plastic tube sprayed metallic red and put metallic blue on the connectors on the radiators.
Started work on the exhaust pipes RM1 attached the following image(s):
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