The ultimate project: 1/12 Tamiya McLaren MP 4/6 - Page 15

cinqster · 05-07-2007, 07:21 PM

Dennis and G - I have the same lathe too but mine's sold in the UK under the Clarke name. Interesting to see that you've both been to the same website and read up, as I did - it's full of valuable info. I stripped my lathe from the get-go and have done a fair bit of 'tuning up' - though I'm no expert with the lathe yet.

What I would recommend is getting one or two spare nuts for the cross-slide screw. You may have noticed already that this nut can be twisted slightly to reduce cross-slide play by using the two allen bolts that go through the cross-slide under the tool post - however, the nuts are only soft bronze and the two threads can strip very easily. I've also found that the nut thread itself wears on the cross-slide screw and needs regular 'tweaking' so it makes sense to have spares just in case. They're cheap - I bought a few just in case they get hard to find in the future.

Also Dennis, can you show us the tool that you used to cut those narrow grooves please. This is one thing that I can't get right yet as I think all my tools are too wide!

AllAlone.Gz · 05-12-2007, 06:25 AM

Your work is truly inspiring! Kudos to you!

Sennake · 05-12-2007, 12:24 PM

You know, sometimes I actually believe I have some modelling skills, and when I feel to superior, I watch this thread... And I always feel very humble again

CeeElle · 05-16-2007, 02:03 AM

this is incredible. an inspiration.

Captain Mark · 05-16-2007, 04:40 AM

Brilliant work!

gionc · 05-17-2007, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by cinqster

Also Dennis, can you show us the tool that you used to cut those narrow grooves please. This is one thing that I can't get right yet as I think all my tools are too wide!

You stealed my answer LOL! Yep I meant the same: I narrowed a straight cutting tool (seamed insert) to 0.8mm wide but I broken the vidia insert after few second!!!!!

I ever though my lathe was crap but after I know that Jay and Thyesaint have same I suppose also mine is great ROFL!!!!

SeanyG · 05-17-2007, 09:30 AM

Really pleased to see you back on this one Saint - I would be devasted having to start that motor again though but Im sure its gonna look even better - even though it was stunning before.

cant believe I've only been away for a couple of weeks and come back to find two of the best threads on here and alive again - keep up the great work matey.

924_CarreraGTS · 05-19-2007, 08:50 PM

This model should be insparational for every modeler in the world. The additino of the lathe just puts it over the top. THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!! Equally amazing is that you have accomplished this much so far! I will keep updated as always--and will never build this kit.

raymonlo · 06-02-2007, 12:21 PM

Hi Thesaint111, could you tell me from where you bought the Perfect Parts kits for your McLaren?

Homewrecker44 · 07-15-2007, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by raymonlo

Hi Thesaint111, could you tell me from where you bought the Perfect Parts kits for your McLaren?

These parts are only available at www.racingminiatures.com. The site is currently undergoing some-rework so it's down for now.

The PP set is very hard to come by and goes through small batches of production once-in-a-while. It's almost impossible to get at this point.

I got lucky and managed to get my hands on 4 brake detail sets and 2 each of the MP4/6 and F641/2 photoetch sets.

Thunder Valley F1 releasing some big scale F1 stuff that is supposed to be much better than the PP items.

Btw, there have been no updates for a while, what's going on??

aussiematt · 05-04-2008, 07:11 PM

is there a recent update to this thread?

Zorrrba · 09-05-2008, 12:46 PM

Really out of this world !!!!!!!

Any progress on this build??

Decs0105 · 09-08-2008, 03:36 PM

Thanks guys and also thanks to all the people who contacted me about the build via pm.

Sadly there was not much progress during the last couple of months. I hope to get back to it soon. But I have to finish the Aston first were I made some good progress.

And as soon as I get back to it you guys will be the first to know and see it. Just incase somebody thought that I forgot about the thread

HamburgerHead · 09-16-2008, 07:18 AM

The absolute BEST, most AMAZING and inspiring modeling I have ever seen. Looking at your stuff makes me wonder why I even try? If God built a model it would look like yours. I've just read through 15 pages of updates and comments and I'm absolutely blown away! You are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

Dan002 · 01-29-2009, 03:35 AM

Any progress on this unbelievable build mate?

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