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Spal
#1 Posted : 27 September 2016 20:21:59

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Pack 1

The parts.
A look at them unwrapped.
Front wing assembled as per instructions.
The first tyre put on.
The first disk and brake caliper done.

That's all for now.

Al
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#2 Posted : 27 September 2016 20:43:57

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That's a great start. Enjoy your build, it's a really good one!
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#3 Posted : 27 September 2016 21:04:51

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Looks like you're off to a great start there Al ThumpUp Cool
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#4 Posted : 28 September 2016 07:29:53

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Off to a good start BigGrin . Great to see all the parts of a stage laid out like that. Cool Keep posting the pictures.
Malc.
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#5 Posted : 28 September 2016 17:39:29

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Thanks for looking in guysBigGrin

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#6 Posted : 28 September 2016 18:35:29

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Great start to your build, it is a fantastic kit! I really MUST start mine!!Blink BigGrin
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#7 Posted : 28 September 2016 19:56:28

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Cheers Nem BigGrin , go on get it started LOL

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#8 Posted : 15 October 2016 16:29:05

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Pack 2

The parts unwrapped, and some lovely detail on the engine parts.
Clutch and engine parts added and another brake caliper done.
Nose cone part added and rear wing assembled, nice to see some parts with bright colours.
Rear wing mounts and front wing strips added.
Plenum chamber and alternator parts assembled and nameplates glued in.

Thanks for looking, pack 3 will be along soon.

AL
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Very nice Al, a great kit to build. BigGrin Those engine parts are great to assemble.
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#10 Posted : 16 October 2016 02:16:27

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Thanks Malc,it certainly looks to be better than the MP4-23 I have done previously.

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#11 Posted : 16 October 2016 08:13:02

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Spal wrote:
Thanks Malc,it certainly looks to be better than the MP4-23 I have done previously.

Al


It certainly does. The MP4/23 is a great model for the body work but you can't beat these older F1 cars for the visible detail on the engines.
Malc.BigGrin
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#12 Posted : 16 October 2016 09:06:31

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BigGrin Looking good AlCool
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That looks fantastic, nice detail on the engine.BigGrin
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the parts look really great.

Hope the build goes really well for you.
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Thanks for looking in guys and the comments BigGrin

Al
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#16 Posted : 17 October 2016 15:33:00

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Pack 3

A better look at the parts.
The wheel hub assembled
Disc and brake calipers attached.
Heat exchanger parts joined.

Thanks for looking in BigGrin

Al
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#17 Posted : 17 October 2016 15:47:01

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Good progress. BigGrin
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Looking good Al, there certainly is a lot of fantastic detail in this Cool
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Thanks Malc/Dave, its early days but this seems to be a better kit than the Hamilton MP4-23.

Al
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Great start Al
its a really nice kit with lots of detail, a joy to build
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