Teaser Pics - My MP4/6

Hello AF,

Just wanted to post a couple of pics of my 1/12 MP4/6 for those who may not have seen this model yet. For lots more pics of this car and a complete build report, check out my website.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/3179/105117MP46_Cockpit1.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/3179/105117MP46_Engine1.jpg

Wow the cf and wiring looks superb. Is that 1/12 od do u got an amazing camera?

Simply breathtaking.

Welcome to AF, glad to have you here. I've only seen a couple of pics of your McLaren in Tamiya magazines- I didn't know you had more posted on your website. I'm sure I'll enjoy them.

I'll be looking forward to seeing more of your work here!

I've got the issue 105 of the tamiya model mag here to with loads of pics and the story what you've added and done to the car.
Its something to be proud of and shows the hours of work you put in to it. :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy

:eek: Amazing detail!

Ah! That's a model? I tought it was a real car...


May I add my voice to all the :worshippy:worshippy:worshippy and :eek: :eek: :eek:?

Just :eek2:...

amazing! that is not a model! that is a real formel 1 in smaler scale!!!!! just amazing cant finde the right words!

Fantastic work!
I'm amazed at the details.
Great pics!

I would go as far as to say that's the best model I've seen. Ever. Can't think of anything better. Can't think of anything else to say.

That is totally insane!!!!! Great work!!

wat the hell, i thuogth it was real.!!!!!!!!!!!11

I would go as far as to say that's the best model I've seen. Ever. Can't think of anything better. Can't think of anything else to say.

I agree and may I add ... I can't think in anything else now... OMG That detail is something to remember... to the last of my days!!

WELCOME TO AF BILL for me it's amazing to have you here among us. :smokin:

Simply awesome. One for the model of the year contest I think!

I keep thinking of doing the 1:12 Williams, but I got nowhere to put it!

on the first picture...are the front dampers and the "screws" all seperate parts??

Any chance you will give us a complete runthru (pics hopefully) of how you build your models from beginning to end? I checked your site and all i saw where painting tutorials. Either way your models are simply amazing. How long have you been building for???

on the first picture...are the front dampers and the "screws" all seperate parts??

Any chance you will give us a complete runthru (pics hopefully) of how you build your models from beginning to end? I checked your site and all i saw where painting tutorials. Either way your models are simply amazing. How long have you been building for???

I have a diary on the go right now with a Treasure Hunt 1/20 Jordan EJ10 on my website, but I'm at a stalemate right now...I hope to get back at it soon. This website is starting to give me inspiration to get back into the model shop!!!

Yes, everything is completely seperate...There is probably over 600 photoetch nuts, bolts and washers on this model alone!!!

Hey, what's this model of the year contest? Again, thanks all for your inspiring comments.

Here's one more pic...

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/3179/105117MP46_Front_Suspension.jpg

WOW! :eek: Another masterpiece.

Fantastic Mp4/6 Bil,

Worthy award winner at TamiyaCon '03.

I read your post on your trip to Japan on another forum. Sounds like you had a great time and went home with a lot more then you left with.

Did you leave the MP4/6 at Tamiya's office like previous winners ? I don't know that I could part with a model that I had spent so many hours building, award winner or not.

Can't wait to see your future efforts.

Cheers
Craig

Craig,

Probably much to Mr. Tamiya's dismay, I could not find it in me to leave this model in Japan knowing I would never see it again. I hate to break tradition, but that's the way it goes!!!

wow!! over 600 parts?! THATS INSANE! Man that is the coolest/best model ive ever seem.

Are you absolutely sure that isn't a bunch of pictures of a real car?? That's absolutely awesome work! :worshippy

wow!! over 600 parts?! THATS INSANE! Man that is the coolest/best model ive ever seem.

Just to clarify, that's just 600 or so nuts and bolts. I wouldn't hesitate to guess that there is well over 2500 hundred parts on this model.

No, this is not photos of the real car, but I do consider that the ultimate compliment. Thanks.

Just to clarify, that's just 600 or so nuts and bolts. I wouldn't hesitate to guess that there is well over 2500 hundred parts on this model.

No, this is not photos of the real car, but I do consider that the ultimate compliment. Thanks.

yup i was guessing there where tons more parts on it than 600. I beg you please do a complete right up of building one of your kits! I would love to see how you do it! Its just so amazing.

ok..ok.... stop taking pics of real cars. j/k. Very nicely done. My dad looked over my shoulder and wondered why it was on a modeling thread. He was shocked too.

Looks very nice!

So how much did the PE nuts and bolts cost? I need a bunch of them for my 1/6 scratchbuild but I calculated that it will cost me about $230USD.

Looks very nice!

So how much did the PE nuts and bolts cost? I need a bunch of them for my 1/6 scratchbuild but I calculated that it will cost me about $230USD.

Mike,

Not too sure what they all cost...I just buy them whenever I see them and/or need them. I use MCG, SMS, PP, R&MofM and whatever else I get my hands on.

I can get away with photoetch for 1/12 scale, they would be too 2 dimensional for 1/6...Have you tried Galtran for your NBW's?

http://galtran.com/ScaleNutsandBolts/ScaleNutsandBoltsProductPage.htm

:worshippy :worshippy:worshippy:worshippy:worshippy:worshippy :worshippy:worshippy:worshippy:worshippy:worshippy :worshippy:worshippy:worshippy:worshippy doesnt even begin to describe that!

I just realised who you are, I have read that article in TMMI over and over, Gtta be the best build I have ever seen.
I noticed in the article the use of PPDK parts, Can you let me know what/who they are and if possible a weblink. Thanks
BTW why did they have to blur the Marlboro Logos :(

Welcome, Bil! I hope you'll stick around for a while, because I bet you'd have plenty to share. ;)

I got to see this model at Tamiya/Con '03, and by all rights, you deserve your award and title. I only wish I would have had the sense to introduce myself to you...

The most beautifull model I have ever seen, glad to see it here. Welcome.

I would go as far as to say that's the best model I've seen. Ever. Can't think of anything better. Can't think of anything else to say.

:eek: me too!

http://www.tamiya.com/english/news/event/tamiyacon03/index.htm

theres the link for the winners of Tamiya/Con 2003.

WoW ! this is incredible.

Hey, what's this model of the year contest?

No fair, now we have to break it up into Professional and Amature leagues. :p

This model is unbelievable, Unfortunately I didn't go to TamiyaCon 2003 to see it for real but I look at it at least once a week on your web site Bil!

I'm going to start building this same kit when my brake set arrives, I vowed I would never build it until I had all the detail parts! I will be starting a progress thread on the build later this year and it will be great to have the builder of this one watching my progress, and hopefully making suggestions, If mine ends up half as good as this I'll be more than happy!!

By any chance are these pics of the model as well?
http://images2.fotki.com/v20/photos/9/9586/227890/DSC04565-vi.jpg

http://images2.fotki.com/v20/photos/9/9586/227890/DSC04571-vi.jpg

http://images2.fotki.com/v20/photos/9/9586/227890/DSC04572-vi.jpg

I think they are, the picture of the close-up for the engine was submitted back in the first page
great work :thumbsup:

Awesome model, Bill, but one thing I want to know is, what is on the calendar pictured here:

http://members.shaw.ca/bil_attridge/Gallery/Workshop/pages/Workshop_2_jpg.htm
:sly: :sly:

Looks like something only a guy would have in his shop, but I dunno.... :lol:

Again, very nice! (in both senses!) :cwm27: :lol:

if pic doesn't show, here's a link

http://members.shaw.ca/bil_attridge/Gallery/Workshop/pages/Workshop_2_jpg.htm

Alan...you cant guess what that is?

Lets hope he knows what it is LOL

amazing.

Great reference pics...now where's the model?

I just thought it was funny seein the twins there, just in a weird place. It seemed so.....natural I guess. But ice?

Oh and um, wouldn't it be "what those are?"

LOL. Nice um, car, by the way yeah.

I just realised who you are, I have read that article in TMMI over and over, Gtta be the best build I have ever seen.
I noticed in the article the use of PPDK parts, Can you let me know what/who they are and if possible a weblink. Thanks
BTW why did they have to blur the Marlboro Logos :(

Steve,

Thanks for the compliments. These were very hard to come by, but racing miniatures out of Vancouver area is now going to be handling Perfect Parts. They can be found at:
http://www.racingminiatures.com/securestore/

Get your order in quick, because they will sell out.

They blurred the Marlboros because of the crackdown on tobacco advertising laws over in the UK...sucks eh? Oh well, at least they didn't edit them right off and you know they are there!

Take Care

This model is unbelievable, Unfortunately I didn't go to TamiyaCon 2003 to see it for real but I look at it at least once a week on your web site Bil!

I'm going to start building this same kit when my brake set arrives, I vowed I would never build it until I had all the detail parts! I will be starting a progress thread on the build later this year and it will be great to have the builder of this one watching my progress, and hopefully making suggestions, If mine ends up half as good as this I'll be more than happy!!

Willster,

I'll be happy to help you out along the way...let me know when the project starts.

You bet they are...It's always cool seeing other people's photos of your own work!!! Did we get a chance to meet at TamiyaCon '03?

Awesome model, Bill, but one thing I want to know is, what is on the calendar pictured here:

http://members.shaw.ca/bil_attridge/Gallery/Workshop/pages/Workshop_2_jpg.htm
:sly: :sly:

Looks like something only a guy would have in his shop, but I dunno.... :lol:

Again, very nice! (in both senses!) :cwm27: :lol:

if pic doesn't show, here's a link

http://members.shaw.ca/bil_attridge/Gallery/Workshop/pages/Workshop_2_jpg.htm

Alan, If I have to tell you what's on the calender, you need to get out of your hobby room once in a while...My girlfriend bought me that calender! I do have the best of both worlds!!! lol

By any chance are these pics of the model as well?


I think so Mike. It would seem Bil is the only guy to ever build this kit as a Gerhard Berger rather than Ayrton Senna car :lol:

Absolutely incredible model (that word seems somehow inadequate in this instace :p) Do you wanna sell that Formula Perfect book Bil? Surely you don't need it anymore :)

Oh my god!!!!! I thought my 1/12 scale Porsche was nice,but you make it look like a Snap-tight from the 70's. hhmmmm.........Maybe I should take up jigsaw puzzles.......Bill....you don't do jigsaw puzzles do you? Fantastic job!!!!

I think so Mike. It would seem Bil is the only guy to ever build this kit as a Gerhard Berger rather than Ayrton Senna car :lol:

Absolutely incredible model (that word seems somehow inadequate in this instace :p) Do you wanna sell that Formula Perfect book Bil? Surely you don't need it anymore :)

Hey Phil,

Everyone has built Senna's ride, I guess I wanted to be different. I did have two Formula Perfect Books on the MP4/6, but I sold one after the model was finished. The other one is still brand new as are the rest of the collection...so to answer your question, no. It will always be part of this model and I will not seperate them. Sorry.

Thanks for the praise!!!

Bill...do you remember where you got that 747 model? Ive been looking for something new to do and a Commercial Airplane seems fun. With your vast modeling knowledge (i know big words!!) do you know of any Commercial Cruise Ship models?

another thing...in your workshop pics...is that the S2000 you posted earlier?

Andrew.

Hey Phil,

Everyone has built Senna's ride, I guess I wanted to be different.
Just another way in which your model is perfect. Gerhard won the first GP I ever attended so is something of a favourite of mine.

I did have two Formula Perfect Books on the MP4/6, but I sold one after the model was finished. The other one is still brand new as are the rest of the collection...so to answer your question, no. It will always be part of this model and I will not seperate them. Sorry.
I was only joshin' Bil. I have it scanned ;)

Thanks for the praise!!!
Thanks for sharing!

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oops- sorry, I was wiping the drool off my chin while I was trying to type! WOWIE ZOWIE!!!!

Bill...do you remember where you got that 747 model? Ive been looking for something new to do and a Commercial Airplane seems fun. With your vast modeling knowledge (i know big words!!) do you know of any Commercial Cruise Ship models?

another thing...in your workshop pics...is that the S2000 you posted earlier?

Andrew.

I bought the 747 at a local hobby shop...It's the only plane I have...really, I promise. I have a very unique set of decals that I obtained that will convert it into the Qantas F1 747

http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/3179/105117Qantas_747.jpg

As far as cruise ship models...no idea...sorry! I saw some huge scratch built ships at the Shizuoka Hobby Show, they were mind - blowing!!!

I bought the 747 at a local hobby shop...It's the only plane I have...really, I promise. I have a very unique set of decals that I obtained that will convert it into the Qantas F1 747

:lol2: I thought the 747 looked out of place in that stash of models.
I never would of guessed it was really an F1 model in disguise :).

You bet they are...It's always cool seeing other people's photos of your own work!!! Did we get a chance to meet at TamiyaCon '03?

I wish we had met. I actually just found them browsing through fotki, and I have found many more along the way.

hey Bil,

for me it is the best car model I've ever seen. Simply amazing as I said before. I wrote you an e-mail couple days ago maybe you can remember. I will start a progress thread after my order from racingminiatrues arrived too, tips and techniques are welcome ;-)))

regards
Dennis

thanks! I bet that 747 will look awesome! Im not too into Military models such as planes and ships...but i love commercial stuff. I tried building a huge B17 once when i was younger...it turned out terrible. Ive actually still got it...maybe i should strip it and start over...

Alan, If I have to tell you what's on the calender, you need to get out of your hobby room once in a while...My girlfriend bought me that calender! I do have the best of both worlds!!! lol

I'm just glad its always July in Bil's shop...;-)>

Bill

To all the af members who haven't seen the McLaren in person, it is a truly amazing build. I was at TamiyaCon 2003 and picked it as the winner that morning before it was selected as best of show. What people don't know is that if Bill had not entered the McLaren he still would've won with the equally amazing Ferrari. Bill, do you have any pics of the Ferrari.

To all the af members who haven't seen the McLaren in person, it is a truly amazing build. I was at TamiyaCon 2003 and picked it as the winner that morning before it was selected as best of show. What people don't know is that if Bill had not entered the McLaren he still would've won with the equally amazing Ferrari. Bill, do you have any pics of the Ferrari.

As a matter of fact, I just took 90 photos of the Ferrari last night. I will post a few here soon after I publish then on my website.