WIP: McLaren M23 - 1976 - Hunt (Tamiya 1:20)

[bvia]

Originally Posted by Sennake

Here we are again.

So now I had to fabricate a realistic steering rod. It is built up from 14 parts, and the black part is the only original piece that I kept since the steering wheel has to fit in it. I kindy like my scratchbuilt cross-connection (or how do you say that in English?)




To be continued!

Guy,
we call those "u-joints" here in the colonies...and yes, here we go again with the scratchbuilding and the incredible attention to detailing and the prolific building and the making me doubt my skills and forcing the rest of us to learn more so we can catch up to you AFF "master builders"...;-)>

Once again and as always, thanks for sharing your art with us neophytes!

Bill

[Sennake]

It has been a while since I last posted an update. Not because I have been lazy, but because of a lot of "paint drying time".

So I put the main body parts in white primer, and let them dry for 48 hours. Next I gave them 2 coats od Tamiya TS-26 pure white. And the I let them dry for a week.


Next I sprayed some orange paint from the spraycan in my airbrush container.


To be continued!

[billypee]

Nice update. The idea of having both painted and decal covered orange/red sections will test your ability to match the colours Good luck. It is very difficult to comment on the "correct" colour as it really depends on who you ask, how your monitor is calibrated, the phase of the moon I agree, the only important thing is to get a match.

I tried picking up this kit on eBay twice in the last month but it got much to pricey for me!

Bill

[Jamme]

Hello Guy,
Finally an Update.
Couldn't wait to look at it!

NIce paint you've donne.
I hope the decals will match the paint.
Don't you have more "depth" with the paint than with the decals?

Jamme

[flhansen]

Hi

Ermmm, what about the rather obvious seam line then? Do you have a secret trick to remove that after paint?

Best regards

Flemming

[sportracer02]

Hi Guy,

clean work, this will turn out to be a(nother) top model from you

[Sennake]

Originally Posted by flhansen

Ermmm, what about the rather obvious seam line then? Do you have a secret trick to remove that after paint?

I really don't have a clue what you are talking about here, mate?

[Sennake]

Originally Posted by Jamme

Don't you have more "depth" with the paint than with the decals?

Right now the paint is already glossy and the decals are still kinda matt. But that will change after the gloss coats. Besides, there won't be a single area where the paint and decal will be visible right next to each other. The model will be showed with all the parts detached...

[stevenoble]

Some nice work you are doing here Guy.The paintjob looks great.That's a nice idea using paint and decals as well.I'm looking forward to seeing more progress reports.

[flhansen]

Originally Posted by Sennake

I really don't have a clue what you are talking about here, mate?

The seam between top and bottom body part - where the two parts meet when you assemble them. It is very obvious and not on the real thing.

Flemming

[allnie]

Originally Posted by flhansen

The seam between top and bottom body part - where the two parts meet when you assemble them. It is very obvious and not on the real thing.

Flemming

Sorry about being negative, but the seam (which is NOT there on the real car) is both visible on top of the "tub" (the front part) and down on the tub (side radiators). Also to paint the car orange is an obvious mistake . It shall be TS-36 flourcent rocket red. I would also suggest removing the battery case, which is very visible on the picture.
But besides that is the project and the super detailing amazing. I can not wait to see the project finished.

[Sennake]

Originally Posted by TRUDY

Yes...the seams...looks rather like a die-cast toy with those seams..
maybe your next build will be better! Is this your first model ?

Ehrm no, my ... second or third... i guess...

[tehSAC]

WOW great works


and screw the haters

[OrangeR]

Originally Posted by Sennake

Ehrm no, my ... second or third... i guess...

Great work Sennake! on the build, and the comment.

[billypee]

It all looks sweet to me. I think someone is trying to wind you up Nice retort!

Kind regards,
Bill