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Well it had to be another Mclaren didn't it?
Not a magnificent 1/8 ( unfortunately ) but a 1/20 Tamiya kit.
I've got the sponser decals and a Tamiya upgrade P/E set.
It will give me something to do while awaiting the delivery of the Senna 4/4.
Three months and still not got the first pack yet.
Never mind.. this will keep me busy.
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Joined: 24/09/2013 Posts: 180 Points: 550 Location: East Sussex
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I will be watching with keen interest and will look for inspiration! :)
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Nice kit Malc, I have exactly the same one with the same extras and which I did start building on here previously when I was 'SennaMentalMe'? I was only thinking quite recently that I should perhaps reinstate the M23 diary and carry on from where I left off, but I think that I really ought to concentrate on my 1:32 Spitfire Mk.IX build and three others that I already have on here first?!  
Kev
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Joined: 27/01/2014 Posts: 5,060 Points: 14,980
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Nice looking kit and although it isnt a 1/8 I'm sure you will do it justice 
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Nice kit, will look forward to your build Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Here we go. First off the DFV. I'm going to use Alclad 2 a little more on this build ( I need to practice Airbrush cleaning !! ) so I've used Tamiya grey surface primer then Alclad black and finished with Alclad Aluminium. The covers are in Tamiya Matt black. Malc. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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A little bit of detailing to finish. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Nice start and nicely done Malc Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Nice start to the build Malc and that Cosworth DFV looks pretty realistic already - well done!! 
Looking forward to seeing this build develop further and who knows, it might even inspire me to carry on with mine sooner rather than later?
Kev
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I decided to use a slightly thinner wire for the plug leads and added a red sleeve to each at the distributor made from thin electrical cable with the wire striped out. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Not happy with the venturis that came with the kit. The plate that joins them and the chrome finish are not to my liking.
So I nibbled the plate away with a side cutter and smoothed the edges out. Finished with a light spray of Tamiya chrome silver. Plus a small dab of flat black in the holes. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Early stages with gearbox assembly.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Nice work Malc and making good progress with the engine/gearbox assembly. I did exactly the same as you with the induction trumpets on my kit and they certainly look much better and more to the point, accurate with those plates removed - well done.
Kev
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The rear discs and brake ducts are quite straight forward. There's a couple of PE parts to add to the sides and I've added some ventilation with a small brush and much cursing! .RM1 attached the following image(s):
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There is no piping for the fuel lines in this kit so I've added some with thin electronic wire sleeving. Also added a fitting to the Fuel pressure relief valve ( I think that's what it is ).RM1 attached the following image(s):
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The parts so far. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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The rear spring units are one piece mouldings so I sprayed them gloss balck then masked off the core and sprayed the spring coil tamiya metallic silver.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Very nice work Malc Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Great work, that engine looks awesome, the detail is fantasitc, look forward to more
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i agree that engine looks fantastic great job Malc 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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