Tamiya McLaren MP4/5B

stevenoble · #1 10-22-2006, 02:28 PM

I've been working on this one for the past couple of weeks and thought I would share a few pictures of the progress so far.

radfilm · #2 10-22-2006, 02:36 PM

Awesome CF work. I too have stared this kit but lost a few parts and had to stop. I look forward to seeing more progress

Raikkobin · #3 10-23-2006, 01:43 AM

beautifully done...what clear are you using over the decals?

kevincow · #4 10-23-2006, 02:18 AM

nice CF working on it

stevenoble · #5 10-23-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Raikkobin

beautifully done...what clear are you using over the decals?

I oversprayed the decals with Vallejo Air Satin varnish.It comes pre thinned for the airbrush and being waterbased doesn't harm the decals.

billypee · #6 10-24-2006, 08:33 AM

Hi Steve,
Very nice work indeed. I like the use of different CF designs. The tone of the clear looks fabulous too. Bravo.
BillyPee

stevenoble · #7 11-05-2006, 06:41 AM

Updates are slow as I'm waiting for wires and other bits to arrive to aid the detailing of the engine.I've added some wiring to the monocoque black boxes and replaced the Tamiya connectors with ones from Perfect Parts.They look much better.Once the wires and bits I have ordered arrive I will press on with detailing the engine.More updates later.

Guiddy · #8 11-05-2006, 08:03 AM

Superb work Steve. Where did you get the varnish? In the UK?

stevenoble · #9 11-05-2006, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Guiddy

Superb work Steve. Where did you get the varnish? In the UK?

Thanks for the comment.You can get the full range of Vallejo Acrylic paints and varnishes in the UK from http://www.modelsforsale.com
As far as I know they ship to the UK and Overseas as well and the service is superb.

Guiddy · #10 11-05-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by stevenoble

.You can get the full range of Vallejo Acrylic paints and varnishes in the UK from http://www.modelsforsale.com
As far as I know they ship to the UK and Overseas as well and the service is superb.

Oh Cool! I've seen these guys but haven't used them yet! They are only 11 miles away from my house! I'll do an order

FilmMkr · #11 11-05-2006, 05:21 PM

Excellent decal work! Did you make your patterns from Tamiya tape or just wing it?

MH

stevenoble · #12 11-05-2006, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmMkr

Excellent decal work! Did you make your patterns from Tamiya tape or just wing it?

MH

Yes,I made the patterns from Tamiya tape and did it a section at a time using both Scale motorsport and Crazy Modeler carbon decals to add some variation.I didn't cover the whole monocoque (just the main sections) the area around the cockpit is sprayed with a satin black/gold mixture made with Tamiya acrylics.

robrex · #13 11-05-2006, 06:05 PM

I hadn't noticed the change in the CF pattern on F1M. Very nice work Steve!

billypee · #14 11-06-2006, 09:23 AM

Hi Steve,

Those connectors look fab. I think you have tempted me into going that route on my next model. Are the trumpets after market too?

Cheers,
Bill

stevenoble · #15 11-06-2006, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by billypee

Hi Steve,

Those connectors look fab. I think you have tempted me into going that route on my next model. Are the trumpets after market too?

Cheers,
Bill

Hi Bill.
The 'trumpets' are just the Tamiya kit ones.I painted them in Alclad chrome which worked out really well and added a drop of Humbrol brass in to the bottoms to give them a bit of depth.I can recommend the Perfect Parts connectors they really do look very realistic when installed.

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