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Sorry to bring this topic up again, but I have been away from the country for 4 months, and haven't been able to follow the steps to take with the different paint work on the front and rear wings. I have both the rear and front wing completed. Could someone please shed light on whether I need to order new parts ?
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Posted up 18th July from Admin...
Hi,
Having spent a considerable amount of time discussing with Kyosho the queries raised by customers on this forum, we have been advised that any colour variances which customers may have experienced are a result of the different types of material used in the production of the MP4-23.
Kyosho worked very closely with McLaren to produce this model and naturally we want to use the best materials possible for the model. We must emphasise that many of the parts issued to date will require finishing to the extent that decals will need to be applied, which is dealt with in later issues.
As posted in our original post on July 6th, we believe that upon completion of your build, you will be extremely happy with your model but if you continue to have any queries after this time, then we will be happy to answer them.
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Admin
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Tomick wrote:Posted up 18th July from Admin...
Hi,
Having spent a considerable amount of time discussing with Kyosho the queries raised by customers on this forum, we have been advised that any colour variances which customers may have experienced are a result of the different types of material used in the production of the MP4-23.
Kyosho worked very closely with McLaren to produce this model and naturally we want to use the best materials possible for the model. We must emphasise that many of the parts issued to date will require finishing to the extent that decals will need to be applied, which is dealt with in later issues.
As posted in our original post on July 6th, we believe that upon completion of your build, you will be extremely happy with your model but if you continue to have any queries after this time, then we will be happy to answer them.
Thanks
Admin
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Thanks, so if i wanted to apply the fix by using halfords clear lacquer on the parts do i need to speak to customer services for new parts ? cheers
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Don't clear coat it until after u have applied the decals. This will give u the best result CURRENT BUILDS
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driving4life wrote:Tomick wrote:Posted up 18th July from Admin...
Hi,
Having spent a considerable amount of time discussing with Kyosho the queries raised by customers on this forum, we have been advised that any colour variances which customers may have experienced are a result of the different types of material used in the production of the MP4-23.
Kyosho worked very closely with McLaren to produce this model and naturally we want to use the best materials possible for the model. We must emphasise that many of the parts issued to date will require finishing to the extent that decals will need to be applied, which is dealt with in later issues.
As posted in our original post on July 6th, we believe that upon completion of your build, you will be extremely happy with your model but if you continue to have any queries after this time, then we will be happy to answer them.
Thanks
Admin
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Thanks, so if i wanted to apply the fix by using halfords clear lacquer on the parts do i need to speak to customer services for new parts ? cheers There are no new parts as such. I also recommend that you double check that Halfords clear will not disolve the paint, in particluar the silver. Tobe be sure you need to use an aqueous lacquer such as Mr Hobby B501 clear gloss, though others have had good test results using Tamiya clear gloss aerosol applied in thin coats.
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Which one is the best to use with a brush?
I would rather paint it on than use a spray.
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nscxp2005 wrote:Which one is the best to use with a brush?
I would rather paint it on than use a spray.
Thanks Use Johnsons Klear... you can get it from Sainbury's
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If you don't want use Johnsons, then Tamiya X-22 clear is an aqueous brushable clear
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Thanks guys. Would this clear gloss be ok? ALCLAD 2 4OZ AQUA GLOSS KLEAR KOTE VARNISH - 600 Also, is this the correct one: Tamiya X-22
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Tomick wrote:If you don't want use Johnsons, then Tamiya X-22 clear is an aqueous brushable clear any consequences if you accidentally get it on the silver parts as my parts are all glued together. cheers
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The intent for glossing is an overall gloss applied to all painted parts, i.e. silver and red and over the decals etc.
It would be an idea to first test on a hidden area with whatever you use before tackling for real.
Its down to personal choice if you gloss or not.
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Hi, just a quick question to Warthog & Mr T regarding Klear. In a previous post, it was mentioned that a couple of brushed coats of Klear & a quick shine with a duster would give a nice shiny finish? I have given my carbon decals a couple of coats of Klear, but it is not particularly shiny, even after a 'vigorous rub' with a micro-fibre duster. should I add a few more coats, or did I do something wrong?  Thanks Well spin my nipple-nuts & send me to AlaskaCurrent Builds:McLaren MP4-23Finished007's Aston Martin DB5FinishedMillennium FalconR2-D2BTTF Delorean (Maybe)
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driving4life
The real reply is they dont really care its completly a different colour and the quote you will be happy upon completion also mean tough poo thats what you get for you £600 quid casue they have taken the money & gone to the beach ....
They can dance round the facts as much as they like with there corporate bu@lsh@t.
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kryten2b wrote:Hi, just a quick question to Warthog & Mr T regarding Klear. In a previous post, it was mentioned that a couple of brushed coats of Klear & a quick shine with a duster would give a nice shiny finish? I have given my carbon decals a couple of coats of Klear, but it is not particularly shiny, even after a 'vigorous rub' with a micro-fibre duster. should I add a few more coats, or did I do something wrong? Thanks You will need more than a couple mate.. coat... polish...coat polish ... coat polish and so on to get the shine you want.. leave to dry between coats and always make sure bottle is shaken. No need to vigorously rub either Spencer
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nscxp2005 wrote:Thanks guys. Would this clear gloss be ok? ALCLAD 2 4OZ AQUA GLOSS KLEAR KOTE VARNISH - 600 Also, is this the correct one: Tamiya X-22 Not used either so I can't comment.. Sorry
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I used Klear on my wings and got a lovely deep gloss with 2 brush coats and a good 'yellow duster' polish.
Roy.
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nscxp2005 wrote:Thanks guys. Would this clear gloss be ok? ALCLAD 2 4OZ AQUA GLOSS KLEAR KOTE VARNISH - 600 Also, is this the correct one: Tamiya X-22 X22 should be okay to use as it an aqueous product., unsure if Alclad will be okay to use.
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I'm going to 'Klear' everything when the model is finished.
I can't forsee a problem as I've used Klear on almost every model car I've built over the past few years and never had any problems.
Roy.
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A Question for Tomick/Admin,
Are we going to have instructions on clear coating like the Japanese had in their last issue?
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Ian
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 Yeah...I am going use Klear too! That seems to be the way to go. And to be clear....Klear will not affect the silver paint???? Can't wait to get building again once my other monocoque (Issue 67) arrives. Chris
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