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Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum thing and haven't built a model in many years but I couldn't resist the Mclaren, so here goes. I live in the south of Johannesburg and have decided to use the newsagent route to getting the issues. I hope to post pictures as the build progresses and would welcome advice from other modellers. Here's the table that's been reserved for the next 85 weeks! and parts 1 & 2. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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 Rank: Super-Elite      Groups: Registered
Joined: 24/04/2010 Posts: 5,787 Points: 17,662 Location: Stafford, United Kingdom
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Hi RM A big warm welcome to the Model Space Forum  You are off to a good start Regards Mike MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Many thanks Mike. How far has this model gone in the UK?
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
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Hi RM Approx 50 ISSUES Regards Mike MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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 Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
Joined: 01/07/2011 Posts: 383 Points: 1,194 Location: Birmingham
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I'm currently on issue 52 but issues 53-56 are due to be sent this week!
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Have now got to part 4. The front wing is more or less complete but I've resisted fitting the flap stays as they have a mould split line through the centre and I want to have a look at the decals before going further. Would anyone recommend filing down the split line ? does the decal cover the loss of paint? Would be interested to hear. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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 Rank: Vice-Master  Groups: Registered
Joined: 31/08/2011 Posts: 629 Points: 1,963 Location: Plymouth
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A warm welcome RM1! Enjoy the build! Chris
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Somewhere between parts 5 and 6. Couldn't resist balancing it all together to get an idea of the size. It's sitting on a piece of 3mm Aluminium, 300 x 700, which I've sprayed matt black. This I'm planning to use as the base for a display case. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Rank: Pro  Groups: Registered
Joined: 11/09/2011 Posts: 227 Points: 677 Location: Heidelberg South Africa
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Looking good RM1! Current Buid:
HMS Victory
Next Build:
Captain Cook's Endeavour Collecting issues
Wish List:
Santa Ana
Bounty
Santisima-Trinidad
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Well....not much real progress. The local CNA didn't have enough of issue 8, so i didn't get!! Now on back order but still waiting. Then they didn't have any of issue 10 so still waiting. Have also subscribed but as yet no parts..... Patience is a virtue so this build will do me a lot of good. Decided to pass the time by doing a bit of detailing, having been inspired by some of the UK builds. I've added a bit of Metallic look to the top ends of the front push rods and am trying to get carbon decal from the UK. i've added a picture of the real thing that I took last year. Advice and comments from more experienced builders welcome. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Rank: Super-Elite Groups: Registered
Joined: 24/04/2010 Posts: 5,787 Points: 17,662 Location: Stafford, United Kingdom
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Hi RM, a nice touch Regards Mike MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Rank: Pro  Groups: Registered
Joined: 07/04/2011 Posts: 251 Points: 741 Location: Leeds
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Hey mate, that looks brilliant, very neat. May I ask what you have used for the silver? This is on my 'Mod List' so be interested to know what material you have used. Building the McLaren MP4-23
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 Rank: Semi-Pro Level 1  Groups: Registered
Joined: 24/07/2011 Posts: 54 Points: 142 Location: dewsbury west yorkshire
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RM1 wrote:Well....not much real progress. The local CNA didn't have enough of issue 8, so i didn't get!! Now on back order but still waiting. Then they didn't have any of issue 10 so still waiting. Have also subscribed but as yet no parts.....
Patience is a virtue so this build will do me a lot of good.
Decided to pass the time by doing a bit of detailing, having been inspired by some of the UK builds. I've added a bit of Metallic look to the top ends of the front push rods and am trying to get carbon decal from the UK.
i've added a picture of the real thing that I took last year.
Advice and comments from more experienced builders welcome. there are some carbon fibre decals issued with issue 65 in the uk mabey it is the same for south africa
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Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
Joined: 11/09/2011 Posts: 227 Points: 677 Location: Heidelberg South Africa
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Hi Malcom Looking good Regards Pierre Current Buid:
HMS Victory
Next Build:
Captain Cook's Endeavour Collecting issues
Wish List:
Santa Ana
Bounty
Santisima-Trinidad
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The first composite push rod to appear from the autoclave !! quite pleased with the result. The next challenge is the wishbones.... RM1 attached the following image(s):
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at last!! first issues delivered from the subscription. Even got the keyring. let's hope this continues every four weeks. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Rank: Pro Groups: Registered
Joined: 11/09/2011 Posts: 227 Points: 677 Location: Heidelberg South Africa
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Hi Malcom I subscribed from the second issue, had 2 glitches over a year period, I think you'll be happy over the long run! Regards Pierre Current Buid:
HMS Victory
Next Build:
Captain Cook's Endeavour Collecting issues
Wish List:
Santa Ana
Bounty
Santisima-Trinidad
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pierre50 wrote:Hi Malcom
I subscribed from the second issue, had 2 glitches over a year period, I think you'll be happy over the long run!
Regards
Pierre Thanks Pierre. That's encouraging.
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While waiting for the next deliveries I've been putting s composite look to the front suspension. Quite tricky but I'm getting the hang of it. I used a clear coat to seal it. Thinking about the air ducts and some other bits of the hubs before putting it all together. RM1 attached the following image(s):
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Have found that Addis make a good range of Mclaren storage boxes RM1 attached the following image(s):
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