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Originally Posted by rusty_99
...I just placed an order for the Harrods livery and can't wait. For fear of doing more bad than good, I don't think I'll tinker with the wheels at all.
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I don't blame you for feeling hesitant. A quick search shows the TSM models starting at $199 and fetching upward of $288 (depending on seller); I knew they were expensive, but not
that expensive! Maybe "tinkering" wasn't the best word choice.
When you get it post some pictures (here or maybe the "
The Definitive McLaren F1 Scale Model List" thread).
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Originally Posted by mactotas
Hi friends,I have a question about the true color of the 01R. The original car is grey or black? I have the TSM 1/43 in grey and the IXO model in black.
In the pictures of magazines he look black. Them why the models in grey.
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I
believe 01R is a dark shade of gray that appears black in some photos. In well lit photos it is easier to see the grey, especially if you compare it to a picture of a black F1. I'm hoping someone with more knowledge can provide a definitive answer. Regarding the models; my guess is that different model manufacturers interpreted the color differently, the result being the variation you see from model to model.
Also of some interest, the commemorative 650S Le Mans comes in a color called Sarthe Grey which is, according to
Mclaren, "...inspired by the famous No.59 F1 GTR that won in 1995." The appearance of Sarthe Grey varies quite a bit in photos. In this one I can see some resemblance to 01R's shade of grey:
McLaren 650S LeMans Edition, Nathan Craig
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Originally Posted by carbuilder2002
Certainly they were experimenting with cooling and ventilation as the earlier cars had little lips covering the lower parts of the Air intakes as well as frequently having appertures taped over etc.
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The evolution of the short tail aero and the variation of details between each car fascinates me... and sometimes makes my head swim!