Tamiya McLaren MP4/5B

[billypee]

link? i couldn't find it...

Hi CeeElle. Go to the Honda F1 website, then go Fans -> Images -> Archive 1983--1992. Or just follow this link:

http://www.hondaracingf1.com/en/inde...=108&year=1983

Cheers,
BillyPee

[stevenoble]

Hi guys,
A few update photos to share with you again.I've now got the engine,monocoque and undertray assembled.My plan is to finish the rolling chassis,then put this aside whilst I concentrate on the painting and decalling of the front and rear wing and the main bodywork.I still have quite a lot of stuff I want to add to the chassis,some of which is:throttle cable assembly and linkage,braided cooling lines(one done already),exhaust sensors and a whole array of nuts,bolts and fasteners.All this should really bring the chassis to life.
I tried out the Finishers MP4 red on the small bits of bodywork that fit in between the rear suspension arms and am happy to report that it sprayed very nicely.It dried fast,gave a nice shine and above all I was very happy with the overall colour it gave.Although I'm still a bit worried about doing a nice clean seperation line on the main bodywork between the white and the red.
Anyway enough of my ramblings,here's a few progress pics.More to follow.
Any comments,questions welcome.

[davesans]

Steve it looks Awesome I like the look of the headers and what A/N fittings pluse braided line did you use?


Regards,
Dave

[SeanyG]

Steve,

very nice mate, your detail work is excellent and I have to say it looks extremely clean and spotless.

Sean
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[stevenoble]

Originally Posted by davesans

Steve it looks Awesome I like the look of the headers and what A/N fittings pluse braided line did you use?


Regards,
Dave

Dave and Sean,thanks for your comments.The fittings for the braided lines are from Sakatsu.One end is a straight nut type(No 4451) and the other is tapered at one end.(no 4459)The braided line itself is from Modelers 0.9mm(MO72).The curve in between the two nuts is regular solder bent to the correct shape.I painted the top part with Tamiya clear blue.

[Robi J]

So neat and clean work Steve! The rear section puttying is really fantastic, and the engine look like the real thing with the PP connectors.

Very well done !

Robi

[DVST8R]

That looks fantastic mate!

Did anyone else notice that Honda has removed all the tobacco advertising from the cars on that site?

[Shunter]

Very nice work. This is progressing well and looking so very clean.

[f1wc]

looks clean!! I have this kit too. Not ready to start on it though...
Can you tell me how the Finisher's paints work? I saw them sold in packages of mp4 red, flo pink and white. Do you mix the colours? or just use one single colour? red+flo pink? What type of paint are they? lacquer?



Alex

[Scuderia.]

Nice work. You are progressing very fast, and I will be interested to see how the paint turns out.

[billypee]

Looking great. That Finishers MP4 red looks a spot on match and it is nice to hear that it goes on well and has a nice finish.

Regards,
BillyPee

[stevenoble]

Originally Posted by f1wc

Can you tell me how the Finisher's paints work? I saw them sold in packages of mp4 red, flo pink and white. Do you mix the colours? or just use one single colour? red+flo pink? What type of paint are they? lacquer?



Alex

Yes,you get 3 bottles of colour.Foundation White,MP4 Red and the Flourescent Pink colour.You apply the white first over your primer coats (it dries to a gloss finish.Then you apply the MP4 Red.This is a pure bright red colour,a bit like Tamiya's TS49 (this is also gloss finish)Once this has dried you overcoat the MP4 Red with the Flourescent Pink (this is also gloss,very pink and also transparent,so the MP4 Red shows through it.This creates the McLaren Red colour on you model.The paint is a lacquer type paint.It is very similar to the Tamiya TS sprays,but I would say it dries faster and harder and gives a better gloss straight from the airbrush.It's a bit more time consuming I suppose using the different layers but I think the results are worth it.It really is a perfect match to the McLaren red.

[billypee]

It's a bit more time consuming I suppose using the different layers but I think the results are worth it. It really is a perfect match to the McLaren red.

I really like the colour but the application looks even more fabulous.

Ever since getting my second-wind at modelling, I have resisted using my airbrush; primarily becuase I remember how difficult I found it to use the first time around (camo' on Lancaster Bombers during my 'skool daze') .

However, this McLaren red (and stuff like the metal Alcad paints) make me realise that I am going to have to take the plunge at some point.

I think my old Humbrol airbrush will go on eBay and Santa will receive a very polite letter for something double action... and I don't mean a shot-gun or Cillit Bang .

All the best,
BillyPee

[Macio4ever]

That looks gorgeous! I am impressed with the engine wiring. Where did you buy those comp connectors/ignition wires connectors?

[stevenoble]

Originally Posted by billypee

However, this McLaren red (and stuff like the metal Alcad paints) make me realise that I am going to have to take the plunge at some point.

I think my old Humbrol airbrush will go on eBay and Santa will receive a very polite letter for something double action... and I don't mean a shot-gun or Cillit Bang .

All the best,
BillyPee

You should really think about getting an airbrush Bill,They really make the difference when it comes to painting all the parts.I think you 'll get on fine using one.The modern airbrushes are simple to use.It takes longer sometimes to prepare the surfaces for painting than it does to lay on the finishing coats of paint.I think an airbrush takes your models to the next level and a good one will last you years.If you want a cheaper one to start with I can recommend the Tamiya Spraywork HG Single Action.I have been using this for a good few months now and it is my workhorse brush for all the little parts etc.I'm looking to add another soon for painting bodyshells etc,something capable of laying down wetter coats.I've had a few recommendations but there is such a choice!!!!!