Well as most of us are now finished, or nearing the end of our build and with the thought of potentially waiting until March/April for the Senna release (if at all)I have decided to take a leaf out of warthogs book with a 2nd Mclaren build!

Like warty, I too will be "amending" the MP4-23 to replicate another drivers car

Below is an image of my completed model with the unfinished kit I recently bought off ebay sitting on top of the blue print for the next build, have you guessed what it is yet?

There will be alot of changes being made and I have taken on quite a task, but I'm pretty sure with time and patience it will turn out ok in the end!

Be a while before I complete my build....just ordered 73 and 74 again...might just make it by early Jan at the moment

Great build mate....I am guessing the other car might be a soft drink of some description???

Chris

Oh right....I was thinking of Red Bull

I personally would prefer Button's Brawn, Mansell's FW14B or Hill's FW18 over the McLaren MP4/4 - only because they were the cars British drivers won the WDC in.

Which sponsor version are you doing? Australia, as your pic or Brazil, where he won the WC?

Either one, good luck with it :-)

Dave

Don't forget the brawn is on slicks too

I do realise I have bitten off quite a bit, but I will be doing a build diary to keep you guys updated

I have actually made a start so when I get a chance I'll start the thread and upload some pics

To answer your questions:

Sponsor version - I am going for the one in the pics, It's the Monaco version, I've downloaded the hi-res images from amalgams website for references

Body work - I consulted with Yoda (a.k.a Worthog!) and he recommended a modeling material called evergreen, now I've checked this stuff out and it is available at my local hobbycraft and seem to be spot on

Comes in different thickness's and sizes so I'll be cutting, sandings, shaping and molding this stuff to fill in blanks

Tyres - Yes I did think about this and still unsure of my approach, I did think at one point of just sanding the Mclaren ones down to remove the grooves, but I dont think this is the best option

So I am open to any suggestions!!

You legend!!!!

I may ask you to send me some pics if its not too much trouble, I have a limited number of angles and you could be helping me out alot

I know there's a few differences between Monaco and Brazil cars, but the basic shape would still be there

Here's the official build thread for anyone interested

http://forum.model-space...;m=63974&#post63974

cheers

Right favour time, if you would be so kind

Im after some detailed photos of how the rear wing fits to the main body, I can make out there's like a lower flap that spans the width of the wing that looks like its placed just above the diffuser and brake light housing, but just not 100% from what I've got

Any zoomed in, well lit photos from the front would be hugely appreciated

Circled in red, from behind

Here is a good ref in HD too... Not the real thing but good Idea of how it fits

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