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Looking really good and the attention to detail will be something to savour on the end result, well done 
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Some real braided hose this time. The oil return from the gearbox.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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I finished the electrical "kill" switch with a black disc and a tiny bit of wire. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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I've made a small harness of wires to be positioned around the top of the tank.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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The oil swirl pot ready to be attached. 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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WOW!!!  
What can I say Malc? You are creating a stunningly detailed model of the M23 here and I think it is going to be awesome when finished, which I look forward to seeing very much.
You appear to have been bitten VERY hard by the 'superdetailing bug' Malc, but unfortunately I have to tell you as a long time sufferer myself, that once bitten, there is absolutely NO cure!! You will find it almost impossible to build another model straight from the box ever again!! .....
..... But who cares if it is an incurable disease? It's certainly great fun living with it?! 
Kev 
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All the extra detail you are putting into this Malc is amazing, this is going to be a stunning model when finished!
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I think your diagnosis is spot on Kev !!  I started out with this build thinking it would be a straight forward assembly of the kit. But I can't help wanting to add a bit more...and a bit more...even though it will be covered up in the final display.
A sad case I'm afraid.....
Malc.
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Super job Malc will be a stunner when finished 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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More or less completed around the engine.
Only a bit of cockpit detail and the Decals..on the final lap..
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Seat belts now in place, which were a bit fiddly ( they were part of the PE set ) but well worth the effort. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Those PE seat belts are gorgeous, were they pre painted as wel?
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davetwin wrote:Those PE seat belts are gorgeous, were they pre painted as wel? Thanks for looking in. The belts are actually a printed "fabric/paper" with an adhesive backing. the buckles and other bits are from the PE sheet.
Malc.
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Finished all the extra detail bits that I wanted to add ( time to stop ! ) RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Ready for the decals.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Starting with the rear wing. Pleased that I got the sponsor Marlboro decals. The model would look so plain without them. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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That does look much better with decals on Malc, can't be much left to do now? Great work
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I went for a painted stripe on the air box instead of the decal so I had to carefully trim the black pinstripe off the decal and position around the red patch. Pleased with the result.
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The black pinstripe decal along the edge of the red paint sets it off very nicely.RM1 attached the following image(s):
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FINISHED !!
This was a great little model to build and is a good compliment to the 1/12 M23 of Denny Hulme which I finished earlier in the year.
This has kept me busy while I collect the packs for the Senna 4/4 but I'm not half way with that yet so I might start something else in the mean time .
Will post in the finished gallery soon. thanks to all who looking in during this build.
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