Williams FW14B

Hello, this is my first post and WIP.

I will be building the 1/12 version of this car, with the nose cone removed. So some modification to the monocoque. I'll start with this.

To exhibit the car with nose cone off, the upper arms need to be screwed in from the front instead of behind, since the mounting piece is attached to the front of the cone in the Tamiya kit.

Step 1 - install the suspension:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/100719468@N05/9582427592/sizes/l/


Step 2 - unscrew front upper arms mount from nosecone, but keep arms in place. Saw off nosecone:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/100719468@N05/9579645719/sizes/l/

Step 3 - after measuring and placement of the screens and upper arms, I fabricated and screw new supports. Once in place, superglued, then unscrewed and removed the suspension. Started sanding and building up the front of the monocoque to have just the square hole like the real thing:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/100719468@N05/9582435242/

Step 4 - Sanding the monocoque & priming. Removed the mounting cubes at the rear of the monocoque sidepods as these will not be needed to attached the engine cover, and are not on the real car. Also sanded off the CF detail molded into the plastic on the MC, as this will be added with decals and I want them super smooth. Sanded the front section (although still a bit rough), and primed so it is ready for general work of drill holes and full sanding/polishing all over.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/100719468@N05/9582439144/sizes/l/

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KC

KC - rather than posting links to your pictures - post them with your thread
Thanks
John

You need to link to the photo image code, or use the "Insert Image" radio button at the top of the Post window and insert the link to the image. It looks like Flickr has an FAQ on how to get the photo file link.

-Rod

Thanks Rod.

Ok, here is the whole WIP for monocoque to date.

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KC

Started the engine.

Top covers were drilled out and in process of replacing with rivets & bolts.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7369/10510513633_173475c63c.jpg

All connectors replaced with MFH pieces. Also started adding PE parts from Acu Stion.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5508/10510295576_32d3fb6073.jpg

Removed the band which goes over top of this part. Will be added later with thin piece of material. Also change connectors, drilled hole to guide cables, added CF and PE bolts.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3827/10510340656_2122834ebf.jpg

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Attached. Started adding braided lines.

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More lines added. Braided metal inside blue cover for short ones.

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That's all for now.

KC

this is really coming along K.C.
Did you see the FW14 that Daniel built??
What color is that you used on the transcase?
John

Hi John,

Thanks.

I mixed flat brown and gun metal as per the instructions for the transmission.

Could you send me the link for Daniel's FW14B? This car is numerous first times for me so looking for as much help advice and tips as possible.

KC

K.C. here's the link for Daniels build - there is a link to his WIP on the first screen page
John
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1093136

Thanks John.

Daniel's build is awesome!

KC

Hello,

Just a short update today.

I started adding PE washers and bolts to the monocoque. These are mounting points on the real car.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7371/10688350426_1eebc02afd_z.jpg

I also added the band part over the rear suspension actuators (?)

Step 1 - cut a strip of material into shape and make holes for PE bolt. Paint aluminium.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5504/10688539133_64f564ce4b_c.jpg
Step 2 – remove Tamiya black screws and glue PE bolt into place. Before and after below.

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Next, I started working on the brakes.

Step 1 – start with a sheet of PE parts.

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Step 2 – using kit parts for reference, start construction.
Step 3 – filing. A lot! The large disc on left is comprised of 5 pieces – 2 inner, 2 outer, 1 small raiser on back side. The piece on the right is comprised of 6.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5535/10688341904_fbdb8eca6e_c.jpg

Step 4 – prime, then paint discs in gun metal and a shot of flat clear. Prime then gold for inner section. I’m really happy with the sintered metal look of the discs.

Below image shows 3 discs in various stages of construction.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2807/10688342054_3bcb4037ae_c.jpg

Acu stion disc versus kit disc. My only criticism of the Acu stion brake parts is that the wheel bolts do not fit through the PE components which make up the discs. Disappointed to say I will be using the kit wheel bolts.

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2867/10688346314_25d95edfc2_c.jpg

Also started work on the front wing.

I noticed when I put the elf decals on the monocoque that the white is slightly transparent. Maybe the age of the kit decals? Not much of an issue, but I see in some other builds that the white sponsor decal on the front wing doesn’t always perfectly cover the black of the wing.

Therefore I painted the section under the sponsor decal white and the rest of the wing black. Better safe than sorry.
Step 1 – white primer
Step 2 – gloss white x 2 coats, with a 1200 wet sanding between
Step 3 – satin black x 2 coats, with a 1200 wet sanding between
Step 4 – started to do the carbon fibre decal.

Below image shows the 3 stages of the wing. I haven’t started with the decal softener yet, so expect the CF to be a lot smoother shortly.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7354/10688341944_ebfd0f5a55_c.jpg

Since these photos I have polished the monocoque and painted inside matt black. I've also started sidepods and rear brake sub-assemblies. I will post more soon.

That is all for now.

KC

Very nice work so far, looking great, following with interest..

You are doing a great job, everything is coming along very nice!

Rick

Hi all,

Progress has been slow but steady.

Just a small update.

Rear brakes have been fitted. Polished black.
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I am glad I painted the front wing white underneath, as the decal split when being applied. Managed to save it, but the red sponsors logo to the right of the photo needs a touch up before gloss.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7325/11356427784_91b7bd27af_c.jpg

I built the seat. Matt black, then used the Tamiya material. Very nice to work with. For the metal parts I used the Acu stion pieces.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7340/11356316655_31352275a9_c.jpg
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The side pods have been painted. I wanted matt black to contrast with the gloss of the hub. So a few coats of satin black then 2 x light mist coats of matt clear.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7420/11356379566_da350cc96c_c.jpg

I also started on adding some detail to the hub. The electrical box on the back is standard, but I removed the connectors and replaced with MFH pieces and shrink tube. I also added holding bolts.

The real car has attachment points, so I used some spare PE pieces from the Acu stion materials.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7357/11356428104_834739491e_c.jpg

Final photo, the various sub-assemblies dry fitted together in the car floor.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3724/11356322155_4398447cc0_c.jpg

That is all for now.

KC

This is looking good so far KC
John

Very nice work, you build very cleanly. Look forward to seeing more.

Thanks John & Shayne.

OK, so last update for the year, just a small one.

More work on the engine.

Assembled the fuel rails and painted as per instructions. The instructions suggested painting inside of the cylinders silver, but on gurney flap they are shown yellow on the real engine. So I went with a matt yellow.

Then put in place.

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Trumpet on the left is Tamiya. Trumpet on the right is Acu stion part, so much nicer.

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Trumpets fitted in airbox. The airbox is painted satin black.

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Airbox in place:
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Next, started on radiators. Initially I painted flat aluminium and then a gun metal wash on the inner parts, but when I placed the PE parts over the top, it was not visible. So just went with flat aluminium and then glued PE parts on.

Start with this:
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End with this:
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The grove to fit the connector on the top left does not line up, but I adjusted the smaller piece and it fits perfectly now.

Test fitting. I really like the metal highlights.
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There is a small radiator in the base of rear spoiler. Same again, flat aluminium then glued PE parts in:
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And fitted:
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As seen from above, I've added plumbing to the engine and various decals. The engine is now almost finished:
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Just about 4 months in and I guestimate I'm about halfway through the build now.

Have a nice Christmas everybody :)

KC

KC - it's looking good
one thing though I think in the picture from gurney flap - regarding the intakes - I believe they put yellow plastic "plugs" in the holes of the intakes to stop debris from getting in the engine.
John

that looks awesome!

some great detail shots, book hard to get and i believe there were problems with some people paying for and never getting it in past, hopefully the photo of the Clear View book are showing up

try this again

Nice build brother!

Cheers guys.

@ John - thanks for the spot. I guess my build will have to be considered a 'plugged' version of the car then!

Anyway, Santa gave me an airbrush for Christmas so no more cans for me. First parts I have airbrushed are the front spoiler pieces. Gloss black, gloss, decals, gloss. Screw holes drilled out and replaced with bolts. Also added supporting wire inside the side pieces.

Added CF to the top piece. Had to wait weeks for the CF decal to come back into stock.

Components disassembled:
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Assembled:
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That is all for now.

KC

Really nice work on the nose piece KC
John

Hi all,

Small progress.

I had removed the molded fuel tank piece on the back of the monocoque for the CF decal application. Originally I intended to reproduce in 3D printing, but made it from epoxy instead.

After curing, drilled the holes for MFH connectors and bolts. Painted gloss black.

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And fitted:
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And wheels.

Drilled the hubs for the valves which came with the Acu stion pack.

Primed > gloss black > decals > gloss.

The tyres were sanded then stenciled. I put a light coat of matt to seal it all and dull it.

Then chalk markings and the barcode decals from Acu stion.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5537/12225338066_494c5ae189_c.jpg

That is all for now.

KC

Nice work KC
The wheels look great

Really nice progress. Everything is so cleanly built, I like what you're doing a lot..

Really nice progress. Everything is so cleanly built, I like what you're doing a lot..

Agree 100%, itis looking great and such nice clean work.

A bit more work.

Added heat shielding to the cables which run behind the exhaust pipes. Wrapped some tamiya masking tape around toothpicks and painted aluminium, then matt. Glued into place, being held at front of engine.

Also rear spoiler supports. Cut off tamiya molded jack pieces and drilled holes for PE bolts. CF decal and gloss. Glued in Acu stion PE jack pieces and some PE bolts. Polished, then screwed into place.

I also added a cable holder on the outside right hand side. See all pieces noted with arrows in below photo.

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Exhausts are done. I reviewed some tutorials about airbrushing heat staining, and I tried it out. My results were crap (need more practice! :)) so found a different way.

Step 1. Sanded pieces, drilled hole for O2 sensor cable, primed and painted steel. Then I painted in gloss black the lines around the brackets, to highlight them later. See below.

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Step 2. Glued parts, then started shading. Clear yellow, then orange, then blue. The shades do not have to be super clean, just enough to show through later. See below.

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After shading, built up layers of Tamiya Titanium Gold, which is close to the recommended silver/gold mix, and looks a good match to real car. The layers were light until I can just make out the shading underneath. I am happy with them.

After, heat shrink around wire, then add washer and glue in for the O2 sensor. See below.

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The build has been pretty good so far, but I ran into my first major issue. The Acu stion set is generally good, but some parts just don't fit (see my previous post re. the wheel nut set). Same again, the metal plate set is too small for the undertray. The below image shows the issue, note the difference in Tamiya foil and AS plate:

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Worse still, with the plate installed, the engine cannot be screwed onto the undertray.

I had wanted to put the plate over the foil, so didn't notice this until after having primed, painted and polished the undertray and applied the Tamiya foil. Good lesson to learn, but doesn't take away from my disappointment in the Acu stion quality.

Anyway, since the plate cannot be used, it means the tray needs more work.
I am puttying up some of the mount holes and smoothing it down as much as possible. Will probably go for bare metal foil. Looks horrible now, but will be ok. Ideas on way forward, anyone?

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I have started work on the front of the car. I dry-assembled some of the pieces and realised there is not enough space for me to get all the detail of the real car in, whilst keeping the build clean. So I chose clean over detail.

The details I have added are minimum. I drilled the inside of the connectors and added wire. The top was drilled to add a MFH connector for the cable not included in main kit. Then added the shrink tubes and wire holder.

See below.
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Then in place and connected. The piece in front was also modified with MFH pieces.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3797/12417350254_025b96c310_z.jpg

That is all for now.
KC

Hi all,

A bit more of an update.

Front suspension is in and plumbed. Discard the Tamiya screws and pinned the pieces in. As the monocoque was assembled before placing the suspension, only the front is screwed in and the back parts are glued. This was necessary to open the front part for extra detail.

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Below you can see the locator pins for the front brake reservoirs, which I am just waiting to arrive from the 3D printer. You can also see the braided brake cable which connects to the underside of the forward lower wishbone on the real car.

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Next I made progress on the sidepods. Pretty standard on the left sidepod, just drilling the grill vent to add connectors later. On the right a lot more work. Adding extra cable connectors and wires. The sidepods don't look so clean but will be fine after decals softened up, etc. Right side plumbed, left not.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3763/12573200533_b07ab73922_c.jpg

The left sidepod test fitted. The black bands are masking tape painted then cut into thin strips. Much cleaner than directly painting the parts.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3701/12573204573_002106051b_c.jpg

I also managed to fix the undertray with new painting and bare metal foil. Good time to test fit most parts and show the other complete sub-builds.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7420/12573089555_4ac2a80d60_c.jpg

That is all for now.

KC

This is really coming together nicely KC
really enjoying your pics and descriptions
this will give me much insight to when I build my two FW14B kits
John

Lovely work, it looks really good..!!

Thanks guys.

John - if you're planning on building the FW14B I suggest you go onto eBay and get the reference photo CD. It is great stuff, packed with detail.

KC

More progress.

Cockpit is in.

Engine attached to monocoque.

Sidepods plumbed and attached.

Fuel kill cable and switch attached.

Last cowling mounting points attached to rear of monocoque.

Rear bodywork drilled for mounting bolts, then CF decalled inside, bolts added, glued in place.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7362/12745979285_289aa354c2_c.jpg

That is all for now.

KC

Thanks guys.

John - if you're planning on building the FW14B I suggest you go onto eBay and get the reference photo CD. It is great stuff, packed with detail.

KC

KC - do you have a link for the CD????
I tried to ask Daniel for it but he never replied.
I've looked on eBay for it but have been unable to find it there
Thanks KC
John

Hi John,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201031739414?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch% 2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3D20103 1739414%26_rdc%3D1

Thanks.
KC

Nice clean job. Bravo!!!

Good god! It looks very nice and clean, its also so realistic that i feel like i'm seeing a real formula 1 car.

Update on the 3D parts.

The front of the real car looks like this. Note the separate circular component which is bolted in:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2819/12812389404_feb13a881d_z.jpg

But the Tamiya part is just a hole and doesn’t look right:
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So I have made a 3D part for it. I also made some 3D parts for the steering and front brake reservoirs. I made them in TinkerCad and sent of the file to 3rd party for printing. As a first time user of CAD I found TinkerCad excellent. Very easy to use. First quote from the printer came back at £140! But they told me to put them on a sprue to reduce cost and it came in around £20 something.
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I have labelled the parts on the sprue:
A – circular piece as described previously
B – pieces for locking bottom wishbones of front suspension
C – steering
D – fluid bottles in various sizes
E – bottle holders/mounts
F – for front steering.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7374/12811981445_563de9916a_z.jpg

As on the real car:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7325/12811981755_1f141d9cb8.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3794/12812068473_70dab5dce0.jpg

Apologies for the crap photo but I don’t have the rights to repost the high res ones I purchased, Can only show this.

Note I made 3 or more of everything as the parts are so fine I wasn’t sure how strong they would be. Also, as I haven’t used 3D printing before, I wasn’t sure how many I would break!

This is what turned up. All parts except for B are fine. All 5 of part B were broken in shipment, so I will have to make up something else for this later.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3813/12812508545_f2496921d9_c.jpg

Step 1 – wash all the 3D parts as very dusty.
Step 2 – cut off piece and drill out holes. Test fitted.
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2859/12812388974_7b9e8d5fec_c.jpg
Step 3 – painted gloss black and added bolts.
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Step 4 – glued in place.
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and:
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Next for the reservoir holders. The plastic 3D parts are really tough to drill deep into, so I drilled as much as I could and reduced the length of the locator pins on the monocoque.

I drilled holes for the cables and filled smooth where the bottle will be placed. Test fitted length and position, knowing I need to place the steering later.

Smoothed the bottles out and drilled to place a wire to connect the clear tube later. Glued together and test fitted again.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5487/12811981725_0da92939d4_z.jpg

And end up with 2 x main bottles and the spare in the centre which is not mounted, just strapped in place.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7321/12812068713_d6d7acaeb0_c.jpg

I don’t have enough hands to take photos whilst doing the next step, but basically dry fit the two main pieces and then tack glue in the smaller piece in place. Remove and allow to set.

Then add the tape straps and paint white.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/12812388594_ece449eea9_c.jpg

Then add the clear tubes, connectors and paint the holders aluminium. Add the cables, then glue into place on the car.
https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5484/12812388264_2e1d44d5bc_c.jpg

Finally the steering. I managed to break the holding feet on 3 of the pieces, so was on my last chance before getting it right.

Sand the 3D part a bit smoother, but not perfect. Glue the metal Acu Stion piece to hold the electrical connector plugs. Painted gun metal.

Prepared 2 x Studio 24 electrical connectors and shrink tube, then attached. And glued all into place.

A few shots of how the front of the car is shaping up. Not long to go.
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https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5494/12812068463_1829541a80_c.jpg

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I'm really satisfied with the way this build is going.

That is all for now.

KC

I can see why you are satisfied! Great work overall, very clean. Nice job on the 3D printed parts, I think this is the future for modelling.

Keep it up!

Cheers,
Wessel

Hi all,

Final update.

Front section finished. The steering was added using 3D printed parts and brass rod:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2678/13109478643_a8aab9522a_c.jpg

Front brakes in:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3816/13109665284_263c39e063_c.jpg

Mirrors drilled and added adjusting bolts. Windscreen from Acu stion used (the Tamiya one is far too thick and out of scale). Acu stion antenna added onto metal holder and added.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3702/13109661214_28d221337d_c.jpg

Rear cowl holes puttied up, drilled for bolts. Painted, decaled, glossed, polished, bolts added.
Right:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2309/13109466113_0580c117af_c.jpg

Left:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2210/13109649374_ae3f0dd2d3_c.jpg

Underneath:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2444/13109346835_8613c7f3e9_c.jpg

Now for some detail shots:
Front
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7390/13109628614_d67df2563c_c.jpg

Sidepod plumbing, camera
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2403/13109622024_434dcb94a4_c.jpg

Full plumbing and metal cowl mounts
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3775/13109607964_ec9b639eaf_c.jpg

And from the right:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2789/13109309835_a557b8b43c_c.jpg

Main construction:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7353/13109589124_13a2d79427_c.jpg

Nosecone interior matt black, now finished:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2449/13109392813_70e554ea86_c.jpg
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7458/13109274435_de35259560_c.jpg
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3767/13109547114_e779b42024_c.jpg
More of the front goodies:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3750/13109527354_4f6fd9607e_c.jpg

Suspension holding strip:
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2818/13109510714_622962a944_c.jpg
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2552/13109503124_4e30ce2c67_c.jpg

Sidepod detail:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3730/13109205255_1b1a4d2335_c.jpg

Rear quarter detail:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7368/13109299823_061c79f5d7_c.jpg

Rear wing. CF and metal bits everywhere:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3762/13109295483_123385b80a_c.jpg

Tires:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7323/13109472584_48d9196da6_c.jpg

Acu stion metal plate which needs to be cleaned up when the car is mounted in its display case, which is en route.
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2622/13109471274_c5b7af4981_c.jpg

All the finished pieces how I hope to lay it out. Except the air intake – forgot to add it before packing up. You’ll see it in the finished galley soon.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3825/13109468604_2fc68fa9be_c.jpg

Some of the images show there is a bit of dust and debris, but the car will get a good final wash and dry before going into its display.

9 months of fun!

That is all for now.
KC

Wow KC - excellent attention to detail on this FW14 build -
You are definitely going to have to enter this is some competitions.
Thanks for sharing your build with the forum
John

Simply superb throughout, what a beauty!!

Looks great, very clean

Stunning work!