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 Rank: Beginner Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 01/07/2016 Posts: 5 Points: 5 Location: Ct and AZ, USA
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Hello everyone. I'm building the McLaren MP4/23 (just finished part 24). I just wanted to compliment the posters on the the general forum, I took the time to read most subjects before the first packages arrived and you guys have helped me imensely in getting started. Thank you! I did make a mess on the front wing struts though, the new ones are inbound. But I've generally been going well.
Retired now in the US and splitting my time between the east coast and the desert southwest. Been away from this "sport" for a lot of years but glad to be back. I'm enjoying the McLaren, and I have a MFH 1/12 Porsche 917 K, a Ferrari 330P4 Berlinetta inbound. The 917 is going to be next. Next summer's project will be a 1/12 Tamiya MP4/6. This is not going to help my a golf game....
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 Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Good luck with the build Bill, and welcome to the forum.
The MP4/23 is a great kit and you'll have a lot of fun building it. The only thing I would say to you is be wary of glue residue on your fingers, as if you get an unwanted fingerprint on the chrome paint it is very hard to match the paint when attempting an unseen repair!? Shame your golf will suffer, but it really is a great time to be a modeller with some fantastic kits on the market nowadays as you'll well know with your MFH kits!!
Kev
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Welcome to the forum Bill and enjoy your build Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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 Rank: Super-Elite       Groups: Registered
Joined: 27/01/2014 Posts: 5,060 Points: 14,980
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Welcome to the forum Bill. Hope you enjoy your stay.
I'm sure you'll have a great time building your MP4/23, it's a great looking model
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 17/12/2013 Posts: 3,982 Points: 11,974 Location: NY, USA
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Hi Bill welcome to the forum,
I am forum support for USa so let me know if I can help in any way.I built the Mp 4/23-It is an awesome kit.I have the MFH 1/12 GTO 250.The 4/23 will be a nice break when the MFH kit starts driving you nuts!!! I think the 330P4 is the best MFH kit out there.Have you seen the miniwerks site? There is an amazing buold of a 330P4 on there by a professional modeler.
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,827 Points: -13,348
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Welcome to ModelSpace Bill, hope you enjoy your stay with us and your MP4/23 build.
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Rank: Super-Elite  Groups: Registered
Joined: 19/06/2013 Posts: 4,588 Points: 13,553 Location: West Yorkshire
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Welcome to the forum Bill, i'm sure you will find it a great help with your build.
Al
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Hi Bill, welcome to the forum.
The MP4/23 is a great kit to build. It got me started on a whole load of other models. I'm also planning a 1/12 MP4/6 in the new year.
Good luck, Malc.
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Welcome to the forum Bill, I hope you enjoy your build and looking forward to seeing it.
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Rank: Super-Elite   Groups: New Members, Unapproved Joined: 11/11/2009 Posts: 3,432 Points: 10,280 Location: Colwyn bay
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Hi Bill, Look forward to seeing your work. You have a fine stash inbound would be great to see some pics of your builds. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Rank: Beginner Level 1 Groups: Registered
Joined: 01/07/2016 Posts: 5 Points: 5 Location: Ct and AZ, USA
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Gents, thanks for the warm welcome. Kev, I've been careful when handling the silver body parts. Other than the brain spasm in getting a mess of ABS on the front wing struts. So far, what works is using masking tape where I need to grip the panels. I de-adhesive (is that a word?) the tape by sticking it to my clothes a couple of times. Also, for CA glue, here in the US Gorilla Glue has a good product. But the packaging is great. Take off the top cap and you can get drops in a pool to use with a tooth pick or something like that. Take off the lower cap and you get an applicator brush. I trimmed that with a blade - now a former blade - and while it's not quite as good as the Tamiya Thin cement applicator, it's pretty close. If I'm not embarrassed by what I get, I'll upload some pics. Regards,
BillR
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Rank: Administration  Groups: Registered, Forum Support Team, Administrators, Global Forum Support Team, Moderator, Official Builds Joined: 09/11/2012 Posts: 8,301 Points: 23,991 Location: East midlands
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Hi Bill, Welcome to the forum. I`m sure you will enjoy your build and time with us. Good Luck Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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