I started this project a couple weeks ago right after I finished my Subaru, but I haven't taken any pictures until now because my camera refused to work properly.
I decided to build Hakkinen's car because I wanted to do something a little different. It was a very hard decision as this was Aryton's last victory in his last drive with McLaren. I still have not decided 100%. Decals can be removed, right?
A rather basic OOB build, I used a lot of different CF decals that matched the reference pics and also did some wiring. Anyway, some pictures:
Here is the completed nose cone with the underside CFed. The "Tencel" decals are from F1s. I know the end plates in the Australian GP are a little bit different from the kit version, but I think I can live with it.
The underside and inside of the rear wing are also covered with CF decals. For the Marlboro red, I used TS-36 straight from the can.
Seatbelt hardware is from Acustion, material from S27. The black tape on the seat is just Tamiya masking tape painted flat black. Sanding the molded plastic belts were a pain in the ass, by the way. The seat looks a lot better in person, it looks too shiny because of the flash.
here is the unfinished engine. Exhaust is weathered with Tamiya set D.
The electronics are wired according to the reference pics. This is my first time doing wiring, and I will be displaying the car with the cowl off. Not that I have a choice, as the cowl won't fit with the wires underneath.
Here is a mockup of all the pieces I have completed so far:
As you can see from the pictures, I am almost done with it. All that needs to be done is the engine wiring, and some finishing touches like mirrors, a final polish, etc. Anyway, comments are appreciated. Let me know what you all think.