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SennaMentalMe

#181 Posted : 07 July 2013 23:22:32

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Looking good Chris and doing a great job on the decals so far - well done mate!! Cool

I have sent a reply to your PM.

Kev BigGrin

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#182 Posted : 22 July 2013 20:56:50

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A small addition......

Rain light added.....will be completing the build during my weeks holiday in August.

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#183 Posted : 26 August 2013 18:02:35

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Issue 85 continued.....decal day! Lots of them too!

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#184 Posted : 26 August 2013 20:07:27

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Looking great Chris and love the working rain light - supercool!!

Well done on a great job mate, it's been a long journey hasn't it but you're on the last lap now and you'll soon be sticking it in parc ferme (a.k.a. The Finished Build Gallery) - top job!! Cool

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#185 Posted : 26 August 2013 20:58:32

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Kev

Thanks Kev! BigGrin

I had to wait for a few weeks for back Issues. I think it will look awesome in it's LED lighted case! I am going to dedicate a whole shelving unit to all my F1 items with the Big Mac taking centre stage! I have really enjoyed this build and with my new modelling skills, I am hoping to build something else later on. Thanks for your tips and looking in on my build mate.

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#186 Posted : 01 September 2013 18:52:49

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Issue 85 continued.....Finished all the factory decals today and Silicon oiled the tyres. Next week will add the aftersales decals and complete the car!! Love

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#187 Posted : 08 September 2013 18:35:52

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On the pit straight now LOL

All will be revealed next weekend. The display case will be lit up by L.E.Ds when I sort it out a bit later after the completion of the MP4-23. It has been a long build but sooooooo worth it!!

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#188 Posted : 08 September 2013 19:29:56

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Another fantastic job Chris Cool

look forward to the final unveiling!

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#189 Posted : 08 September 2013 20:00:44

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Warthog wrote:

Another fantastic job Chris Cool

look forward to the final unveiling!

Spence

Cheers Spence Blushing

That means a lot to me, especially coming from a Master Modeller! Thanks for the hints and tips too!

Chris BigGrin

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#190 Posted : 09 September 2013 11:25:40

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Super job Chris, and though I seem to remember that you had a few initial doubts about your own ability to apply the decals without messing them up (or was that someone else? Confused

) you have certainly come through with a great end result. Top job mate!! ThumpUp

Really looking forward to seeing it in 'parc ferme'!! Cool

Kev

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#191 Posted : 09 September 2013 18:20:04

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SennaMentalMe wrote:

Super job Chris, and though I seem to remember that you had a few initial doubts about your own ability to apply the decals without messing them up (or was that someone else? Confused

) you have certainly come through with a great end result. Top job mate!! ThumpUp

Really looking forward to seeing it in 'parc ferme'!! Cool

Kev

Thanks Kev! It might have been me??? I did not have trouble with the decals.....it was just making sure they were flat. I managed this. Thank you very much for all your hints and tips mate! Much appreciated ThumpUp

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#192 Posted : 09 September 2013 18:50:25

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No problem Chris, I just seem to recall that you were a little nervous or daunted about getting to the decal stage when we spoke some months back, but as I say you've done a grand job of it so well done mate on a cracking build - now you get to sit back, chillax, and listen to the admiring comments from your house guests!

Thanks for the compliment and pleased I was able to help with the tips. Cool

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#193 Posted : 09 September 2013 18:53:19

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The suspense is killing me!! What's under the sheet?!? LOL

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#194 Posted : 09 September 2013 18:54:58

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I bet the cat's in there somewhere?!! LOL

Kev

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#195 Posted : 09 September 2013 20:48:31

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All will be revealed at the weekend. Archie will make a guest apperance too! BigGrin

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#196 Posted : 15 September 2013 19:19:43

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Hi guys! Here she is!!!! Lewis Hamiltons completed 2008 MP4-23 I have only put up a couple of photos, as I will upload many more in the finished build gallery BigGrin

I have really enjoyed this build and would like to thank everyone for all their tips and hints, especially Spence, Kev, Roy and Malc to name but a few.Thank you guys for sharing your modifications with us. I have also uploaded a video to Youtube, so you can see the rainlight working. It looks really cool I think. Love

The next task for me is how I am going to light up my case,and a bit later I will be making a Lewis Hamilton 1/8 scale helmet too! Hope you like the photos guys!
Here is a link to the VIDEO also! Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxysDyhBrPg

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Chris Wink

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#197 Posted : 15 September 2013 19:43:57

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Hi Cris
Congratulations on finishing the beast to a high standard again well done
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Andy Cool

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#198 Posted : 15 September 2013 21:51:45

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well done chris, some long hours have been put into that build, congrats BigGrin

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#199 Posted : 16 September 2013 13:26:31

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Great job Chris and I love the working rain light in the video - well done mate on a successful build, she's a beauty!!

By the way, what is that regular white flash that's happening throughout the video?

Kev BigGrin

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#200 Posted : 16 September 2013 15:07:19

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Stunning model !!! . Congratulations on a job well done BigGrin

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