1968 McLaren M7A, Bruce McLaren. Model Factory Hiro, 1/20.

Post by **pg265** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 10:48 pm

Hi,

The Ferrari 3121 F1 1967 is finished...
Time for the Gorgeous 1968 McLaren M7A!

This is of course the beautiful kit from Model Factory Hiro, 1/20.
The first step of the post will not be a building phase, but a quick Kit Review

The Box:

The plastic box:

White Metal:

Other parts:

Decals:

Instruction shhets:

This is one of my favourite Formula one!

Test fit, holes and... rivets!

Some parts of the engine were sanded:

Cockpit parts prepared, drilled and riveted using ss rivets, pre assembled but not yet polished:

The white metal side water pipes replaced by brass pipes and alu holders.
Edi did the same on his build.

Rivets ok.

Test fitting with screws:

Primer:

Black is black:

This is the black I use to paint the propellers at the air club.

The stunning Widia (Bosica) Vellocity stacks for V8 DFV:

... What else?!

A/N fittings from the kit:

Orange!!
McLaren Orange from GC: I love it!!

Nose (sorry for the horrible picture...) with tiny PE moustache installed and rear wing ready for primer

Oil tank with weld lines and test fit of the stunning RB Motion anodized A/N fittings:

Quick "fill" of the inside of the radiator with lead wire.
Enough once both front and rear grids will be placed.

Almost finished:

I hope you will enjoy this WIP...

Pascal

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Jan 22, 2016 11:30 pm

Cooool!!!!
You guys are killing me with these beautiful MFH kits ......ahhhhhhh so niiiiiiiceeeee
Love the velocity stack, water pipe alterations and that paint will look sweet

Carry on posting

Post by **Sturm** » Sat Jan 23, 2016 7:00 am

Cool!

Post by **pg265** » Sat Jan 23, 2016 10:02 pm

Hi,

Thank you guys!

Progress of the day.

Front bulkhead riveted and modified.
New mount using once again Rob's parts instead of the molded white metal.

test:

J'ai enfin modifier le corps de l'amorto pour l'adapter à la nouvelle tête usinée:

Nose ready for primer:

Holes opened :

Primer from Gravity:

Steering wheel prepared and masked:

Family picture:

More soon.

Pascal

Post by **EasyEight96** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 2:48 am

Yay.. A new one to watch. You really nailed the orange color it looks like the real one. I've just posted my 1965 Honda ra272 in the wheelie car and bike gb. Hope to learn more from you

Post by **Timplastic** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:18 am

Very good work so far
Level of detail is so good

Post by **pg265** » Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:09 pm

Hi,

Thanks again for following the Kiwi Car WIP!

Test on the other version of the windshield.

Front bulkhead unmasked and ready for completion:

A small "T" fitting is quickly done.

New modification for the upper part of the damper and the upper triangle:

Steering wheel is almost done and waiting for oils:

Small details added on the pedals:

Brake fluid bottles detailed and installed.

More soon.

Pascal

Post by **EasyEight96** » Tue Jan 26, 2016 9:43 am

Mann! that parts look very tiny you must have a good eye to do it

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Jan 28, 2016 9:59 pm

Really some amazing work again
I have cracked open a 1/20 Bugatti metal kit by Revival and find that working on a white metal kit is very different than plastic
Now I really appreciate the work you are doing

Post by **pg265** » Sat Feb 06, 2016 9:57 pm

Hi,

Thanks again for following the Kiwi Car WIP!

Adding few details on the steering box:

The Roooaaaring Papaya is still progressing!

Velocity stacks are finished.

I was not that happy with the cam covers...

So I replaced the white metal molded ones by some 0.8 Calibre 35 made from resin:

McLaren Papaya Orange for the front extractor... I forgot.

Forward triangles ready:

Fuel pumps ready :

Studying how I will put the harness.
Hardware from F1 Specialties, T3B.

Hairy DFV!

details added on the "electronic" box:

And on the admission ramps:

Pics of the Cosworth with the sub assemblies installed and few details:

Time to work on the Hewland Gearbox.

Parts were already sand blasted then primed with GC light grey primer... sorry for the picture!

Parts drilled where I'd add some details.
The A/N line is ready.

Black quickly sprayed.

Test fitting:

Washes , dry brushes, oils accessories and more soon.

Pascal

Post by **EasyEight96** » Sun Feb 07, 2016 12:58 pm

That's engine is great how long did you take??

Post by **Paul** » Sun Feb 07, 2016 1:32 pm

Wow, what a stunning kit and build, amazing work

YouTube · Post by **Kingdan** » Sun Feb 07, 2016 4:01 pm

wow details amazing well done

Dan

Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Sun Feb 07, 2016 4:20 pm

Flipping hell.... this is an incredible build! The attention to detail is mind blowing!

How do u find the gravity paints? I've got some on the way, any tips?

Post by **pg265** » Sun Feb 07, 2016 9:59 pm

Hi,

Thanks a lot mates;)
Gravity paints are awesome!
GC Primer is very thin and smooth and the 2K is just perfect... Go! Go! Go!!

Small progress on the gearbox.

Dry bushes with Polished Steel , Polished Alu from chez Humbrol Metal Cote.
Oil job with Rembrandt (Extra fine) Sépia and W&N Artists Ivory Black, Gris de Payne et Outremer.

Of course RB Motion bolts and washers were used.
Pics will tell more:

More soon.

Pascal

Post by **pg265** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 10:14 pm

Hi,

First of all, sorry for the (very!) poor quality pics...
I will try to make some better tomorrow.

Brake calipers and the stub axle (?) were chemically burnished.

Brake calipers were "stolen" to the M19 in order to replace those supplied in the kit.

rear axle parts are prepared and drilled... too much drilled!
I had to play with the low temp solder in order to fill the hole in the lower part, then sand, but now it's ok.

Brass knobs for the dampers.
Same method than those done for the Ferrari 312F1.
They will be burnished.

Primer and paint for everybody:

More soon.

Pascal

Post by **planemaker** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 7:36 pm

Absolutely amazing work, Pascal!

The detail is just stunning, all the way down to a single rivet, it's like on the real thing.
Keep the updates comming! Can't wait to see this masterpiece finished.
Btw, I love those '60s f-1 cars and would love to one day build a MFH kit like this, but they are just way too expensive for me to even think of buying.

Post by **pg265** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 10:42 pm

Hi,

Thanks

Few progress.
As usual, radiator is filled.

Better pics than those from yesterday:

Weld lines added.
It's a bit rude for now, but with primer and flat black it should be ok.
If not... I'll undo it and will make the weld lines with the iron as it was tested initially.

Dampers almost finished.
A Koni stucker was added...
Just now need a light oil wash.

More soon.

Pascal

Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Mon Feb 15, 2016 12:34 am

That's awesome Pascal, the detail on the engine is brilliant and the shocks look real! I'm putting a lot of effort into my build currently however being my first car I'm not real sure on how to detail the engine and shocks. I'd appreciate you taking a look and suggesting how I can make mine look more realistic? Please?

Cheers

Homer

Post by **pg265** » Mon Feb 15, 2016 9:37 pm

Hi,

Thank you

Homer, your dampers are really cool and your F1GTR is stunning!
Maybe you can try to rebuild the rear dampers coil springs with thick wire cause they're pretty visible...
But once again your engine bay is beautiful

Primer and paint session .

Front dampers clear coated:

Not that happy with the weld lines I find pretty rude and out of scale...
I will decide what to do after "weathering" job on this side exhaust.

Pascal

Post by **Joesdad** » Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:03 pm

Amazing...both the kit and more importantly your build Pascal

Post by **pg265** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:00 pm

Hi,

Thanks

Update on the Gearbox/Engine assembly and test fit: cooool!

Time for pictures:

Maybe I will do something like that for the weld lines:

More soon.

Pascal

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:45 pm

Wow, the rear shocks are knockout gorgeous

Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:56 am

Outstanding !

Post by **pg265** » Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:16 pm

Hi,

Thanks

This is the other solution regarding the exhaust weld lines.
I made a real flat weld line with low temp solder.
It was then masked with liquid mask and treated with burnishing product.

A mask a bit larger was then done before shooting primer and mat black

I think I will add few accessories:

Pascal

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Feb 18, 2016 11:38 pm

Love watching you work your scratch built magic on your kits
Weld lines with solder is genius and looks perfect

Post by **pg265** » Sat Feb 20, 2016 10:49 pm

Hi,

Thanks a lot Scott, much appreciated!

Not that happy with the former result: Plouf! gone to swim in the cellulose thinner.
New black layer sprayed

ZP Black on the gloves too:

... and Pure White on the helmet:

Maskol off, ZP Translucent blue and W&N Ivory black wash down on the weld lines area:

Not decided yet...

Couldn't resist to compare the DFV with the 500 F2 engine!
Should have done the same with the Tipo 218 V12 of the312F1...

Pascal

Post by **RicRodrigues** » Sun Feb 21, 2016 12:56 am

What a stunning build this is!!!!! Absolutely jaw dropping!!!!

Post by **pg265** » Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:51 pm

Hi,

Thank you

Transmission progress:

Pascal

Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 12:34 am

Pascal, that engine is MAGNIFICENT!

Post by **pg265** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 10:12 pm

Hi,

Thank you!

Oil coooooler; A/N fittings & braided line!

More soon.

Pascal

Post by **chief5437** » Mon Feb 22, 2016 11:22 pm

Beautiful work buddy! I love those hoses, they look fantastic!

Post by **EasyEight96** » Wed Feb 24, 2016 8:59 am

thats a nice work so far... is that a ferrari 1950 model kit in progress I see?

Post by **Paul** » Wed Feb 24, 2016 10:11 am

Fantastic looking kit, great job

Post by **pg265** » Wed Feb 24, 2016 10:22 pm

Hi,

Thanks Mates

This is the 1/20 MFH 1952 Ferrari 500F2.
I brought back some parts from MFH during my trip to Tokyo and I'm now back to the build of the "Red Bullet".
The WIP is visible in this section

Transmission is now almost done.
Once the exhaust finished, engine and gearbox can be assembled, then fasten to the rear bulkhead.

More soon!

Pascal

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Feb 25, 2016 12:23 am

WOW

Post by **Timplastic** » Fri Feb 26, 2016 11:25 am

Just amazing work
Was looking on hiroboy last night at these kits amazed at the price but the detail in them is amazing
The Tipo car was especially taking my interest grey too see your building that too

Post by **pg265** » Fri Feb 26, 2016 11:22 pm

Hi,

Thank you

Weld lines are finished on the right side of the exhaust and left was redone.
Few heat stains added.
Weld lines are also made on the 2 in 1 tube.

Pics of the sub assembly:

Voilà.

Pascal

Post by **EasyEight96** » Sat Feb 27, 2016 4:31 am

The detail on the engine is fantastic

Post by **pg265** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:23 pm

Hi,

Thanks

Started to work on the instrument panel and tachometer/tacho connection.
Angle gear is made of 2 parts of brass connectors, filed down and soldered.
Not the best, but not too bad due to the fact that the part diameter is 0.7.
The genuine hole in the tachometer is drilled with 0.5 bit, then filled with 0.5 lead wire.

Pascal

Post by **Timplastic** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 10:40 pm

Really enjoying watching the progress pascal.
I have been looking at these type of kits at hiroboy and spot model nd its hard too find proper brake of parts supplied.
I have been trying to see if you get the braided houses and the little connections for the oil lines or did you have to get these as separates items

Thank you for the great pictures please keep the great work up

Post by **pg265** » Sat Mar 05, 2016 11:26 pm

Hi,

Thanks!
A/N fittings and braided lines are included in the kit, but I also use other machined anodized compression fittings from RBMotion and also braide line from Pro-Tech.

Dash board painted with Flat Black ZP:

Front dampers done:

Stub axle modified:

... then burnished:

Same for the center of the wheels:

Pascal

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 12:47 am

Nice work all around
Great to be able to solder stuff together and make the part yourself
What is your solder technique? That is what tools and material are you using

Post by **pg265** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 10:02 pm

Hi,

Thank you

Nothing special Scott: a small iron, 0.5 electronic solder and flux.

Small progress on the dash board.
Stainless steel pop rivets cut and installed.

A little square bracket is fastened to the right side in order to hold the accelerator cable.

C'est tout.

Pascal

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:18 am

C'est tres bon

Post by **pg265** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 11:36 pm

Hi,

Merci!

Still progressing on the Roooaaaarrring Papaya.

Dashboard is finished and instruments are installed:

Accelerator OK:

I've tried to do the stitching by myself instead of applying decals:

In the cockpit. A light weathering is started on the seat:

Dry fitting:

Voilà.

Pascal

Post by **EasyEight96** » Tue Mar 08, 2016 2:20 am

that cockpit looks shiny...!!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Mar 08, 2016 3:05 am

and really well detailed

Post by **Timplastic** » Wed Mar 09, 2016 12:13 am

Very nice job on the dials , it even has the correct C bracket too fix them in at the rear such detail.
The belts look good, did you put lots of single white dot to represent the sticking ?

Catflap, gatepost, hatstand, deckchairs

I like mittens

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Mar 09, 2016 4:50 am

Uh yeah, riiight......hoping that is an inside joke