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This one has been in the stash for way too long now and now since I have the correct advertising decals no better time to build it. The motor has fully working pistons but once the engine is assembled they cant be seen moving but still I think its a nice touch. The car itself is from the 1988 season where Senna and the car virtually won every race making it and him the most successful GP car and driver of all time. The car is typical of a multimedia kit from MFH with cast parts in white metal and resin along with a full etch set. The wheel hubs are turned aluminium anodised black and rubber slick tyres are provided. There is a full set of carbon fibre decals in the kit along with some advertising decals but the Marlboro decals are not included and have to be bought as an aftermarket item. I have the MFH MP4-4 In Detail book for this kit and also zero paints for the body work and kevlar yellow and carbon fibre grey paints for the base colors for the carbon decals to be mounted on. See the link below for the review of the kit- https://forum.model-spac...m=189311&#post189311Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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The build starts as with all the MFH kits I have built with the construction of the engine this being a six cylinder beast made by Honda. The engine overall was painted a semi gloss black along with several ancillarys so most of the construction can be done without paint. First off for this kit is the construction of the main crank shaft with the six pistons attached. This assembly is fitted inside the main block after being prepped and you can move the pistons by inserting an allen key into the crank shaft , you can see the tops of the piston heads in the first two pictures. Then the clutch and engine mounts are prepped and assembled along with the two cylinder heads. the cylinder heads are not one piece affairs but are made from 6 parts each. You can also see in the pictures that etch cylinder head gaskets are also provided. Still loads of detail to add, more soon. arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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 I see what you mean about it being in your stash for a while  But what a kit! Like you say, shame about no one seeing the moving pistons, but what a great idea! These MFH kits really are the dogs 
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Thanks for looking in and your comments Grey and your right they are great kits  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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They say a coat of paint can transform things and I think this may be one of them. The engine was assembled as far as it could be that needed the same color paint and then sprayed with Tamiya Lacquer Semi Gloss Black. There are still more parts to be added to finish off this part of the build but they are painted different colors. arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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That`s one heck of an engine build and we know that the moving parts are there. Looking forward to more of this one. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Great to see you starting this one Andy and a great start you've made too.... Very much look forward to following you on this one, good luck with the build. Am sure it will turn out beautifully....  Regards Alan
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I foolow this topic too!  Collection active: Lotus 97T, Audi Quattro A2, Vw Maggiolino '60
Work in progress: Porsche 911 RS Turbo
Completed model: Delta WRC Martini, Mclaren MP4/4, Golf GTI 1/8 Tuned
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Nice work Andy, looks like it will be another one of your master pieces. Mark Regards
Markwarren
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Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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In my opinion this is one of MFH best kits.I have seen some amazing builds and I am sure yours will be another stunner Andy.
Carl
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The MFH kits are incredibly intense builds. But, when you complete them, they are stunning, and are well worth the price tag! This is looking good!
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I have to agree with both of your comments and thanks for looking in and your comments Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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More detail added to the engine and also still some wiring to add but I have that on order. I also started on the inner monocoque by drilling out some holes in the metal plates then gluing them to the resin part. Lots of holes still to drill out on this and the other parts. arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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The clutch has been painted and weathered then work continued on the Monocoque all the holes were drilled out then a coat of white undercoat went on. After the undercoat was dry the ends were given a coat of Kevlar yellow and the central section a grey carbon backing. This again was left to dry and then the carbon decals added to the Monocoque . Lots of rivets to add tomorrow arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looking good Andy, coming along very nicely..... Regards Alan
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Looking excellent Andy. Very interesting kit. Mark Regards
Markwarren
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Some great work going on here. Keep it coming...
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Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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More done, the inner monocoque tub was painted and then the carbon decals added [ when the seat is fitted the grey at the rear cant be seen] then various parts were added. The main mono has had rivets fitted but more will be added later in the build. Also the front shock absorber/steering rod assembly was made up and fitted. There are two pictures showing the tub dry fitted in the mono one with flash to show carbon detail better. The last pictures show the peddle set up/ seat and tank. Im not happy with the tank so will be redoing it. arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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