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Hi all Ive been very patient and saved up all my issues so far, that is until now! Well ive made a start on this wonderful machine and model. the detail is quite frankly stunning and i don't want to take anything away from this brilliant model, but ive decided to make a few changes for my own personal preference. Firstly i will be adding the sponsorship decals (as im sure most will) and ive also decided to paint her. So off came the printed logo's etc and a good sanding to start with, also added the hairline fibre decals. So primer, paint & a new lacquer which i had never used before was all applied. nose came out beautifully and i was really pleased with it, the rear wing end plates needed a bit more work to get the finish sorted out. Decals have been applied to the nose but i have yet to clear coat as i need to add the sponsorship decal which also sits on part of the main body panel. Rear wing is ready for the decals then a clear coat to seal. more to come regards Dan dandare attached the following image(s): Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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ive added the carbon decal to the nose box, with a little smoke to tone it down a bit, also cut off the plastic fixing brackets and made some out of aluminium. i went for a matt finish then rubbed it over with 400 paper to get a few scratches & a rough look to it. decals fitted to the rear wing. regards Dan dandare attached the following image(s): Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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Great start Dan. Very brave to go down the route of painting yourself but it looks to have paid off. Well done Senna mclaren mp4/4 build complete mp4/4 build http://forum.model-space...spx?g=posts&t=12029
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Steve279021 wrote:Great start Dan. Very brave to go down the route of painting yourself but it looks to have paid off. Well done Thank you Steve & thanks for looking in A few problems getting the rear wing to a good standard, but a few re sands and paint laying sorted it out in the end. regards dan Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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hi where do get decals for carbon fibre effect.cheers steve.
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stephengould wrote:hi where do get decals for carbon fibre effect.cheers steve. Hi Steve i got mine from Hobby Link Japan http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?Word=mp4/4&DisplayMode=images&Dis=2&Sort=std&qid=8AITH5KCSQ&set=1&q=1&Scale2=8however you might be able to find them on ebay if you cant wait for them to be delivered as they come from japan. Happy Modelling Regards Dan Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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Started on the radiator side pod, a spray over of matt black and a mesh rad protector fitted (the touch ups were still wet when photos taken) not that the photos show it but ive also overlaid the radiator with a mesh (radiator style), inter-cooler rad join has been filled and painted and a little mock up for photo illustration purposes Happy New Year modellers, enjoy your builds  Regards Dan dandare attached the following image(s): Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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Added some silicone hoses to the Radiator & intercooler pipes regards Dan dandare attached the following image(s): Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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That's a very nice bit of enhancement there Dan, they really look the part, well done!!  
Did you make those 'Jubilee' clips yourself or are they an aftermarket item? They look super good - great work!!
Kev
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ModelMania wrote:That's a very nice bit of enhancement there Dan, they really look the part, well done!!
Did you make those 'Jubilee' clips yourself or are they an aftermarket item? They look super good - great work!!
Kev Thank you Kev very much appreciated doubt i could possibly ever make something so intricate, they are after market from Autograph. Regards Dan Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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Joined: 19/05/2014 Posts: 11 Points: 39 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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The screen-wire mesh you've used in your cooling ducts to replace the supplied moulded screen looks far more accurate. Do you mind me asking where you sourced the scale-correct mesh screen you used?
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chancery24 wrote:The screen-wire mesh you've used in your cooling ducts to replace the supplied moulded screen looks far more accurate. Do you mind me asking where you sourced the scale-correct mesh screen you used? Hi Chancery24 cant remember where exactly i got it from but its "Finemolds AE-18 metal mesh square 09" im sure a web search should source a local supplier to yourself (prob Japan) hope this helps regards Dan Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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Joined: 19/05/2014 Posts: 11 Points: 39 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Dan...Thanks for the reply...I see the mesh available at Hobbylink Japan...with whom I're done lots of business over the years. I'll add some of this to my latest order.
good luck with the rest of your build!
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Some great additions there Dan! looking very nice indeed  Spencer
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Some very nice work there Dan! Some great additions to what looks like an excellent kit. I'll follow this diary closely.
Could you tell me please what you use to clear coat the decals?
many thanks
Malc.
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Warthog wrote:Some great additions there Dan! looking very nice indeed Spencer Thank you Spencer, very much appreciated looking forward to your Millennium Build as i will need to get some tips of you regards Dan Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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RM1 wrote:Some very nice work there Dan! Some great additions to what looks like an excellent kit. I'll follow this diary closely.
Could you tell me please what you use to clear coat the decals?
many thanks
Malc. Hi Malc ive had great success with Zero paints 2 pack gloss, it goes on very well dries great and polishes to a fantastic finish (I will never use any other Gloss now), no reaction with Acrylic or Lacquer based paints. BUT this must be used with a mask as it contains isocyanates! Regards Dan Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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dandare wrote:RM1 wrote:Some very nice work there Dan! Some great additions to what looks like an excellent kit. I'll follow this diary closely.
Could you tell me please what you use to clear coat the decals?
many thanks
Malc. Hi Malc ive had great success with Zero paints 2 pack gloss, it goes on very well dries great and polishes to a fantastic finish (I will never use any other Gloss now), no reaction with Acrylic or Lacquer based paints. BUT this must be used with a mask as it contains isocyanates! Regards Dan I'll second that with Zero paints. Use them all the time and never had a problem. Perfect match to what your building and airbrush ready. Spencer
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Hi Dan
great job on the build, a few tips there for me.
i have a question if i may, the hairline fibre decals you have applied - i done the same to my rear wing end plates when i started but when the decal had dried i could not see the lines at all, it was just black so did you do anything to make them stand out or is it just the flash on the camera thats making them stand out.
thanks
C
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casino wrote:Hi Dan
great job on the build, a few tips there for me.
i have a question if i may, the hairline fibre decals you have applied - i done the same to my rear wing end plates when i started but when the decal had dried i could not see the lines at all, it was just black so did you do anything to make them stand out or is it just the flash on the camera thats making them stand out.
thanks
C Hi Casino yes the decals (assuming they are the same) are very dark grey/black & "clear" the clear part of the decal clearly shows through the colour of the rear wing end plate. to emphasise the difference i used a mix of Tamiya Aluminium & gun metal (mainly aluminium) on the inside of the end plate and although ive not done it yet i will tone it down further with a "hint" of "alclad" transparent smoke before doing a clear coat of alclad light sheen. regards Dan Built - MP4/23, Zero, Deagostini Falcon, Model Airways 1903 Wright Flyer, Senna Mp4/4.
Working - Mclaren M23 1/8th scale to complement the Deagostini MP4/23 & Mp4/4
on the bench, Model Airways Sopwith Camel.
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