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The upper body has been sorted now. I didn't want to use the supplied decals for the red, as they were actually far too orange for the car I'm modelling. Strangely, McLaren have changed their red/orange numerous times, sometimes several changes in the same season. I masked up the relevant area and sprayed it. The area at the rear centre still has to be covered with ally BMF. The rads have been assembled and painted as per photo reference from the Haynes McLaren book. Upper section now fitted to the lower. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Looking good.
DeAgostini kit builds:
Millennium Falcon: 18% Complete
Shelby GT-500: 28% Complete
Thunderbird 2: 13.75% Complete
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Nice paint job.What paints do you use?
Carl
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darbyvet wrote:Nice paint job.What paints do you use?
Carl
They are good old Halfords car rattle cans. 
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If the quality is good and you do it the right way rattle can paint jobs can come out amazing. 99% of everything I paint is rattle can.
DeAgostini kit builds:
Millennium Falcon: 18% Complete
Shelby GT-500: 28% Complete
Thunderbird 2: 13.75% Complete
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Teeny update - been a busy weekend. I added the thin black lines to the outside edge of the red area. It was 'fun' getting the lines straight, and equally spaced against the red/white join. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Very nicely done, I bet they were not easy.  Mark Regards
Markwarren
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 Nicely done Roy and looking good  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Love watching your builds. Always wish I had your patience and attention to detail.
DeAgostini kit builds:
Millennium Falcon: 18% Complete
Shelby GT-500: 28% Complete
Thunderbird 2: 13.75% Complete
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I've done a bit more on this one. The dash area is extremely lacking in detail and wiring so using lots of photo reference I've added as much as I feel is sensible to make it all look suitably busy. The wiring has been routed along the cockpit sides and into the rear where it's been connected in part. The engine is to be installed next. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Hi your doing a cracking job on this one ,look forward to more cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Superb as always Roy Al
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Many, many thanks you guys. I'm really rattling on with this one now as I can't wait to see it finished. The engine is in place - a doddle compared to the Tamiya 1/12 kits - and the plumbing all sorted. I had to print my own decals as the kit parts are really useless now - cracked, stained, faded but a few now in place. On we go with the rest of the body and the wheels. Anyway - heading down the home straight. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Your attention to detailing is exceptional. Following with interest. Andy.
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Many thanks Andi. This one is actually nearing completion so I've made a start on the big Lotus 72. Anyway, I had a go at lettering one of the tyres. As they need doing on both sides, that's eight lots of lettering so I thought I'd try a white marker pen. A doddle... I wish I'd used these pens in the past. Very dense, matt white, nice fine point. No more difficult than just 'colouring in'... roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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Beautiful work Roy, your usual very high standards. I’m sure it is an enjoyable build and enjoyable to watch it come together.  Mark Regards
Markwarren
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Virtually finished now. Decals all printed and in place, just the screen to add and then fit the wheels and final parts put on. I'll give it all a nice clean tomorrow and then possibly clear coat it but I don't want it to be too glossy. F1 cars back in those days didn't have the 'toffee apple' shine current race cars have. Then it's off to it's owner and on with the Lotus 72's. roymattblack attached the following image(s):
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