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Well!!!!
I have taken the plunge and am waiting for it to be delivered,
I will make this the most detailed build possible and I cannot wait to share it with you guys!
There will be plenty of mods to make it SUPER detailed!
This will be a huge (but rewarding) task,
I also purchased fresh new decals and a James Hunt 1:8 helmet
Wish me luck!
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Nice one Mark and I wish you luck!! Looking forward to seeing the build develop and it'll be interesting to see your mods? If you get stuck or need any advice just ask, I'm always willing to help and I'm sure others will be too.  
Kev 
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Two Entex M23's on one forum, which has to be a first anywhere on the net
Look forward to seeing how you get on
Did you also order a set of the treaded tyres with it?
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Thanks guys im sure I will need all the help possible!
I havent got the rain tyres, however im sure that will be on the cards at some point :)
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does anyone have any links to a built one on another forum I can see?
thanks all
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In case Spencer browses through.. can you tell me, although the instructions are in Japanese is there clear pictures to show the step by step guide to build it? Maybe I should of checked before buying hahaa 
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Hey Mark that's amazing. Can't wait to see this build progress.
Good Luck, there'll be a wealth of good advice on this forum.
Malc.
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Thnaks Malc, without you guys i would end up in a right mess!!  
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Strange that you posted that set of pictures as this was the exact reason I wanted the kit, to build it just like this and I know it will be tough but I know I can do it :)
Cannot wait!!
Just a warning I won't start it until the mp4 23 is done but I just had my second last delivery :) excited to show the finished article :)
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Your in for the treat of your life with this kit , enjoy and take your time to get it how you want it to be Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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After lookng through all these pictures and reading about this kit I have had to hide my credit card This is going to be a fantastic build to follow and really lookng forward to seeing you start it
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Thanks guys, unfortunately there was no way the credit card could hide any longer.
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Congratulations on your purchase Mark: I also look forward to seeing your build of this rare piece; I also have this kit but not the guts to build it; but if Wim @ Best Balsa Kits ever rereleases the detail kit shown in the link I will change my mind-- the only 'extras' I have found are the decal sheet, rain tires and a set of turned aluminum intakes, has anyone found any other parts to be available?
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Hi mate,
I think there is plenty to buy on the market from the likes of BestBalsaKits and even places like hiroboy (in the UK) There are plenty of add ons like hoses, hose clips and tubing,
If your really artistic you may even be able to make bits and pieces,
Although I may not be able to reach the standard of the BBK mclaren M23 im going to give it a damn good try :)
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Hi Mark,
You will love this model!
RB motion is also a good source for aftermarket detailing.
Good luck!
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Cheers Zuff! I will take a look :) can anyone recommend a decent glue that doesnt mist? this build has to be PERFECT!!!
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Can some one give me advise on paint for main body,
Some colours (like the link on this thread is orange).
Some are tamiya flourescent red.
I want real accuracy
Thanks guys :)
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mark8454 wrote:Can some one give me advise on paint for main body,
Some colours (like the link on this thread is orange).
Some are tamiya flourescent red.
I want real accuracy
Thanks guys :) Hello Mark,
This is the most accurate McLaren Red out there, which has been matched to the paint on the real cars meaning this is the proper MP/4 Red, which was used on all of the 'Marlboro' sponsored red and white McLarens so you won't get anything closer than this and it even shows the James Hunt M23 in the photos at the bottom of the page so it must be right? I have this set of paints which I will be using when I get round to finishing my Tamiya 1:20 Hunt 1976 McLaren that I started ages ago and I can vouch for its' accuracy in colour - it's spot on imho!! You will be well advised to also buy your primer/undercoat from the same company and also their clear gloss coat:
http://www.hiroboy.com/c...fo.php?products_id=1732
Kev
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Nice one Kev!! It looks spot on!! I checked my delivery status and it arrived in the UK today!!!! YAY!!!
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