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White is really an awkward colour to work with. I've realized that with all the additional bits of wiring and pipes and fitting of the cowl, I have made a mess of the bodywork paint. Especially on the side pod area.
After a lot of masking, plastic bags etc I managed to restore the finish. Phew..
Lesson to be learned there !
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I used a coiled wire to attach to the steering wheel switch. Cockpit detail finished. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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FANTASTIC work there Malc she really is coming along very nicely, your doing a great job really enjoying this build regards Dan Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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Lovely work Malc, enjoying all your little extras and that coiled switch wire looks great. I am seriously impressed with this build mate, it looks fabulous!!   
Keep up the good work my friend, already looking forward to the next update with eager anticipation.
Kev 
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Thanks for the encouraging comments .
Nearly time for the decals. More updates shortly.
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Loving this build, looks great 
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Cracking looking build Malc, some great extras being added... Credit to you.... Regards Alan
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Superb build Malc, looks fantastic - Look forward to more. Steve
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That airbox looks perfect Malc and nice to see that you've got the correct one, not the incorrect type that was supplied with the kit. I see you've finished the cockpit surround and fitted the mirrors now as well? What a brilliant end result my friend and that black edge with the rivets just takes it up a notch - well done, great work all round. I love it!!
Looking forward to seeing the decals applied.
Kev
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What amazing build so much detail. Facebook-model maker
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ian2014 wrote:What amazing build so much detail. Thanks Ian, appreciate the comments
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I've made a start on the decals, trying to replicate the Hulme car as it made its debut at Kyalami. There's a couple of good decal sheets that I got from Mac's models. In looking at the few photos that I can find, I see that It didn't have the front wing endplates ! Oh. well, I like the look of them . More importantly the original wing mirror brackets are nothing like the PE parts in the kit. . Not sure what I'd do with the holes in the screen if I change the arrangement. Will post more pics as the finishing progresses.
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Looks great Malc, done a fantastic job with the decals
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You're doing a fabulous job with this build Malc and the decals look superb!!
I wouldn't worry too much about the slight inaccuracies with the mirrors and front wing endplates, just build it how you want it and to be honest back in the '70s, Formula One was more of a 'make do and mend' scenario where parts were cobbled together from what was around and fitted to the car as and when needed, so who's to say that what you have on yours wasn't ever done that way?
Looking good my friend, nearly there now, so what's next in your pit garage then Malc?
Kev
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coming together like a dream Malc Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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amazing malc!!!
whats the size in inches?
thanks mate
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Hi Mark, thanks for the comment, much appreciated.
The model is the Tamiya 1/12 scale with an overall length of just under 15 inches.
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amazing!!
love the detail, you have inspired me to get the kit!!!
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Did all the detailing decals come with the kit?
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