Tamiya MP 4/4 with Top Studio Super Detail

[69*Goat]

Started this on Monday. This is by far the most detailed build that I have done.





These three pictures show the modifications to the kit monocoque to fill in the control arm slots that are incorrect.





I removed the molded in control boxes, and replaced them with the provided PE pieces.



I attached a couple of PE pieces to the fuel rails, and built 3 of the 6 injector assemblies.

[69*Goat]

Time to get down to business. A glass of Makers Mark on the bench means it's go time.



All of the injector assemblies have been built, and attached. Next will be a coat of X-18, and detail painting with X-31, and X-11.

[69*Goat]

1.5 hours on the fuel rail.

[Big Kahuna]

Good work so far.
Keep it up!

[69*Goat]

Slow progression...

[Emilssi]

Beautiful work! The level of detail on your model is unbelievable. Keep the updates coming please

[69*Goat]

I managed to get the axle connectors, shocks, upper control arm assembly, and some weathering on the exhaust. I also added some bolt heads from Scale Hardware to the trans-axle covers. I don't like the result on the exhaust, so I am going to redo it.

[23skyline]

Wow, that's a lot of bits. Nice work so far. I can't wait for the return of the turbo to F1

[69*Goat]

Small update:

I got the plug wire holes drilled, and added the plug wires. I added a few cooling line connectors on the trans-axle. I added some hydraulic pieces on the back of the head covers. I added the PE pieces that go above each coil/spark plug. I will be painting these with X-18 in the morning along with XF-1 on the plug wires.

[da_ashman]

WOW!!! stunning build!!!

[69*Goat]

took some time this morning to try and replicate the CF pattern of the early McLaren's. I used worn out 600 grit sandpaper to create a cross-hash pattern on the monocoque.

[watkiichael6]

Time to get down to business.

[ZEQUIELLE]

Great solution for the monocoque,lets see the results!!

[69*Goat]

Got some color on it this morning. You can't tell from the pictures, but the Zero Flouro Red looks blotchy. I will see what it looks like when I get home this evening. Next up, I will attempt to tackle the monocoque painting.

[69*Goat]

Well, I had to re-shoot it. I pulled out the trusty Model Master Fluorescent Red, and sprayed two coats. The paint got past the tape on 1 corner, and I need to touch up the break at the vent on the sides, but other than that, it turned out nice.