In progress - McLaren MP4/5B

[Decs0105]

Originally Posted by Scuderia.

I described the process I used to get the monocoque colour in my first post thesaint111, but here it is again.

Sorry, I don't know why but i haven't seen your first post... . Anyway, thanks for the description.

[lazbun]

Just want to clear things up a little more about the paint on the monocoque:
Smoke is Tamiya X 19
Dark copper is Tamiya XF 28
Turn signal amber is Tamiya X 26
Am I right ?

[Scuderia.]

Turn signal amber is actually an enamel from testors. I can look up the number tonight if you are interested.

[lazbun]

Yes, I like to have the number please.

[Scuderia.]

I forgot to look at the jar when i went home, but here is a link to the colour at the testors website. Hope it works.

http://www.testors.com/catalog_item.asp?itemNbr=973

[builder77]

Great job Scuderia!
You have motivated me to keep working on my kit!

Thanks for the tips and keep up the good work.

Chris

[lazbun]

Thanks for the link, it's very helpful.

[Scuderia.]

I finally got some more progress done. The chassis and engine are now basically finished as the monocoque and base have been glued together after much difficulty. I also added some extra detailing to the sidepod and rollbar electronics in the form of wires and a few scratch built boxes. A sakatsu turned aerial and PE mounting plate were placed just behind the front right suspension uprights. The tail light was painted and some BMF was used as the backing behind the lens. The engine mounts were made from thin needles and some perfect parts PE and were given a slight heat treatment. The throttle details were added on the right side of the engine and made mostly from MCG PE with a MCG return spring and the odd scratch piece. The suspension anti roll bar was made from some thin styrene, PE, and needles. And finally the centres of the wheel nuts were drilled out to look a bit more realistic. Now I just have to finish off the bodywork.




















Here are some pics with the rear wing taped together and roughly sitting in place. The surfaces still need a few more clear coats and polishing. I will probably also redo the CF on the end plates as the finish is not as good as I would like.

[Captain Mark]

Holy cow! You're doing a fabulous job Scuderia.
Can't wait to see the finished product!

[generationx]

This continues to be completely STUNNING!

[GvEman]

Sweet! I lovet these older F1 cars.. anyway without the body on.. I think the chasis are so sexy!
Keep it up!

[godfather23]

Originally Posted by Scuderia.

The surfaces still need a few more clear coats and polishing. I will probably also redo the CF on the end plates as the finish is not as good as I would like.

Yeap, looks really horrible!!!!

[jaykay640]

Good to see you're still on this:-) Keep 'em coming...
Nice job as usual!

[robrex]

very VERY nice!!!

[STEVEO911]

Very nice job.
How did paint the fine print on the valve covers?