WIP: McLaren F1 GTR 1995 LM Winner

[Spike2933]

just when you thought 1/43 couldn't kit any tougher

the kit is from Renaissance and I'm about to get stuck very quick, since I have a week off, I'll spend the time on all fitups and prep.

heres what I am about to embark in a very annoying and painful journey

the build will be a fully opened car with all wiring and carbon close to a match



decals: they are pretty much straight forward


Photo-etch: Etienne makes without a doubt, the best PE parts, the detail for 1/43 is stunning


Resin pieces: much clean up is needed, but who cares, this will take months to build anyway pieces are pretty good no bubbles on the outside which is fantastic


the bag of goodies: like all kits, the machined pieces are also top notch


now I can hang myself before I start

please stay tuned, alot of updates will be made on this build.

Cheers,
Steve

comments and questions are always welcomed

[ddtham]

"Craziness is required before starting this model" should be put as a warning outside the box.

[racer917]

I'm going to like this one. I have the 911 on hold right now. I have too many in-progress builds right now so I want to finish a few of them before going back to the 911.

[Spike2933]

yes it should DD for such detail for 1/43 is insane

I also have the 911 in my to do pile, the 97 LM version. If this build goes smoothly, I may have to tackle that one next

[jochen kieslich]

Hi Steve,what a kit..................i'm totally speechless........I used to build some Provence Moulage-1-43-kits of the F1 GTR many years ago BUT this level of detailing and amount of pieces and parts is just unbeliavable!!!!!!! I'm really looking forward on your efforts on this CHALLENGE.By the way, this is one of the meanest and hottest GT-racers EVER! I saw them in flesh in several BPR-races and i stood starring and listening at that 12cylinder monster with it's 600+ hp. Brute, low, loud, hard, that's what racing is all about. MMhhhh, bring it to life, i'm with you!All the best for your trip through that plastic maze, Steve!YoursJochen

[rollin80s]

wow, that is a lot of detail for a 1/43 kit. i would go blind (more than now) doing one of those. can't wait for the progress pics.
do you use a magnifying glass to do these kits?

[F1Tommy]

Hi Steve,

This is a crazy kit. If you are willing to spend a little extra time
fitting parts Renaissance kits are great. Even the 1/43rd curbside models
are very well detailed. I just finished his Ferrari/Lancia D50. Fit was poor but the kit has alot of nice touches, juts like the F1 GTR kit.

GOOD LUCK. I think you will enjoy the end results.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2009 model contest-Chicago April 25th 2009

[AustinMartin]

Really excited to see this!

[JimboCO]

Go Man, go!

[Spike2933]

Originally Posted by F1Tommy

Hi Steve,

This is a crazy kit. If you are willing to spend a little extra time
fitting parts Renaissance kits are great. Even the 1/43rd curbside models
are very well detailed. I just finished his Ferrari/Lancia D50. Fit was poor but the kit has alot of nice touches, juts like the F1 GTR kit.

GOOD LUCK. I think you will enjoy the end results.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2009 model contest-Chicago April 25th 2009

oh you bet, this maybe the longest build to do yet for me, I've got quite alot of bit of detailing to do, I am so glad Etienne added more pics on his site on the completed build and builtupmodels also added a few pics of theres also, so I can get alot of help where everything goes, cause I would've gotten lost without it.

will you be bringing the build for us to see next month, I can't wait to see all the new builds people have coming in. should be a great event

if anyone wants to see what the build will be like and how insanely detailed they are, go to this site (you will not be disappointed, I can only hope I can make it just as good as them)

http://www.renaissance-models.com/Su...egral/si03.htm

Steve

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by Spike2933

now I can hang myself before I start

No!

You are insane! This is going to be awesome to follow no matter how long it takes.

The kit looks really impressive. I have always liked Renaissance's subjects but found the kits themselves a little disappointing - this one looks like it might be different...

[RallyRaider]

Considering the scale that level of detail is boardering on insane. I hope your eyesight is up to the challenge!

[CrateCruncher]

I once had a West version of this kit in my pile and was impressed with the number of parts and completeness of the kit. It even had carbon decals included. I eventually sold it figuring my eyes couldn't handle the strain but it will be fun looking over your virtual shoulder as I get to see what I missed out on. Keep the camera close!

[KorkyOtt]

I'm looking forward to this W.I.P. I can barely deal with 1/24 scale. 1/43 ???, I don't think so. You made an excellent choice, good luck with this one. May the force be with you.

[360spider]

Wow, that is a fitting nightmare....Good luck!