1/20 Tamiya McLaren MP4/4 - Senna.

Post by **LWWales** » Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:04 pm

Well it's time to start the next one! As requested by a few here and many on my Instagram, I'll be doing the McLaren!

It's going to be a tough one, but I'm really hyped to start and I'll be having another month of furlough to focus on it!

I got the kit on eBay, still sealed for £80.

And the Super Detail set and Hobby Design decals from Hiroboy.

Just a few shots to wet the appetite!

Can't wait to start!

Post by **Bdiddy** » Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:07 pm

Yeah boi! Great choice, can’t wait to see the progress, looks a challenging build!

Post by **YumYum** » Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:10 pm

Awesome!
I too am looking forward to seeing this one

Post by **LWWales** » Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:31 pm

Thanks guys! I'm going to take all of the pictures on the way. Need to pop to the LHS to get some scratch building supplies too!

Post by **Gary30** » Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:35 pm

Yes Luke! You know it makes sense Rodney....

Post by **barryf1fan** » Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:49 pm

This is gonna be "THE" build.

Post by **BOABModels** » Wed Aug 19, 2020 3:21 pm

Wow! I just got one of these kits myself. They are hard to find.

You have got so many extras - I wouldn't be surprised if it runs when you're finished!

Post by **Gary30** » Wed Aug 19, 2020 3:42 pm

Are you painting the Marlboro fluoro red rather than using the kit decals?

Come on Luke, let's go, your fans are waiting here haha!

Good luck with it buddy, you'll ace it.

Post by **LWWales** » Wed Aug 19, 2020 6:41 pm

Gary30 wrote: Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:35 pm Yes Luke! You know it makes sense Rodney....

He who dares wins!

barryf1fan wrote: Wed Aug 19, 2020 2:49 pm

This is gonna be "THE" build.

Hahaa, no pressure then!

BOABModels wrote: Wed Aug 19, 2020 3:21 pm Wow! I just got one of these kits myself. They are hard to find.

You have got so many extras - I wouldn't be surprised if it runs when you're finished!

I hope not, I probably wouldn't have the energy to run after it... Ba-dum-tss!

Gary30 wrote: Wed Aug 19, 2020 3:42 pm Are you painting the Marlboro fluoro red rather than using the kit decals?

Come on Luke, let's go, your fans are waiting here haha!

Good luck with it buddy, you'll ace it.

Thanks man! I'll be painting the red, think I'll try the Mr Hobby H171, Paul mentioned it and I've seen a few others mention it, so I'll do a spoon test!

Post by **jchrisf** » Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:18 pm

Going to be a good one! What is your instagram name?

Post by **LWWales** » Wed Aug 19, 2020 10:11 pm

jchrisf wrote: Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:18 pm Going to be a good one! What is your instagram name?

Thank you! You can find me at /scalemotor

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Aug 19, 2020 10:38 pm

Oh sweet

Great build and lots of extra goodies

Post by **LWWales** » Thu Aug 20, 2020 12:37 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Wed Aug 19, 2020 10:38 pm Oh sweet
Great build and lots of extra goodies

Hopefully I can earn some points. I'm way behind!

Post by **Miiqqula** » Thu Aug 20, 2020 2:18 am

Absolutely will follow this

Post by **BigWall** » Thu Aug 20, 2020 2:47 am

Nice! I'm watching for sure.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Aug 20, 2020 5:02 am

LWWales wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2020 12:37 am
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Wed Aug 19, 2020 10:38 pm Oh sweet
Great build and lots of extra goodies

Hopefully I can earn some points. I'm way behind!

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:33 am

Nice set of goodys there and will be following

One tip with a big detail up set like you have here its easy to get overwhelmed with all the bits if this happens [not saying it will] just walk away tinker with something else and go back to it when your ready.

Post by **BOABModels** » Thu Aug 20, 2020 9:06 am

I found you on Instagram. Looking for tips for when I crack on with the Mp4/4.

I think I will get the Tamiya TS fluro red.

Post by **LWWales** » Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:26 pm

BOABModels wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2020 9:06 am I found you on Instagram. Looking for tips for when I crack on with the Mp4/4.

I think I will get the Tamiya TS fluro red.

Excellent! I post in more detail here, but if you wanted to message me on Instagram I'm more readily available!

The build has started! The car in real life is not all one piece so the radiator pods and nose cone were cut off and I'll be rebuilding them with plasricard! Had a spare hour before work so made a start!

More tomorrow!

Post by **BOABModels** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 1:41 pm

LWWales wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:26 pm
BOABModels wrote: Thu Aug 20, 2020 9:06 am I found you on Instagram. Looking for tips for when I crack on with the Mp4/4.

I think I will get the Tamiya TS fluro red.
Excellent! I post in more detail here, but if you wanted to message me on Instagram I'm more readily available!

The build has started! The car in real life is not all one piece so the radiator pods and nose cone were cut off and I'll be rebuilding them with plasricard! Had a spare hour before work so made a start!

More tomorrow!

I appreciate it!

It seems odd that the front wing is moulded as part of the bodywork too.

Post by **LWWales** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 2:19 pm

BOABModels wrote: Fri Aug 21, 2020 1:41 pm I appreciate it!

It seems odd that the front wing is moulded as part of the bodywork too.

I agree! The front shocks are also moulded in and it's just the top mounts you can see, so I've cut that out and I'll scratch build some!

Post by **LWWales** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 2:26 pm

Had another hour spare today, so I got to some cutting and building!

The shocks are moulded in and it's just the top mounts you can see, so I've cut them out and I'll scratch build some!

Also cut and test fitted the lower arms. Looks like my holes are good!

Thanks for looking in! As always, any critique is welcomed!

Post by **LWWales** » Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:25 pm

Had a little bit of time today. More filing, sanding and building!

I had to remove locating lugs from the floor pan after I filled in the gaps on the monocoque yesterday, but it seems to fit well!

Started rebuilding the radiator pods, too.

Thanks for looking in!

Post by **Bdiddy** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 3:07 am

Nice progress mate, I’ve yet to scratch build anything with styrene, how do you find working with it?

Post by **barryf1fan** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 5:07 am

Looking impressive! Above my pay grade!

Post by **LWWales** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:11 am

Bdiddy wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 3:07 am Nice progress mate, I’ve yet to scratch build anything with styrene, how do you find working with it?

Thanks man! The styrene sheet is really great to use as a material. Easy to cut and stick!

A few weeks ago, I did use some old sprue to make some forks for a part started XV1600 I got on eBay that I wanted to turn into a bobber. That was harder but turned out well!

The sheet is good, though I've yet to do anything complex with it. I've ordered some rods and tubes, styrene, aluminum and brass, so that's where the fun will start!

Post by **LWWales** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:02 am

Got a little bit of PE on yesterday and done some test fitting with the radiators.

I've not had much time with it over the weekend, but happy with it so far!

Post by **Bdiddy** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:21 am

Awesome, I might have to grab some different styrenes and start some more scratch building. Those forks turned out sweeeet!

Great progress on the F1, how’ve you found the build so far, overwhelming or not to bad?

Post by **LWWales** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 11:26 am

Bdiddy wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:21 am Awesome, I might have to grab some different styrenes and start some more scratch building. Those forks turned out sweeeet!

Great progress on the F1, how’ve you found the build so far, overwhelming or not to bad?

Thanks man! May as well give it a go. I've ordered some rods, tubes and sheets of brass and aluminium to play with too, that should be fun!

It's not too bad at the moment, to be honest, though I've yet to start the engine, or have more than an hour working on it, so we'll see!

Post by **Bdiddy** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 12:01 pm

LWWales wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 11:26 am
Bdiddy wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:21 am Awesome, I might have to grab some different styrenes and start some more scratch building. Those forks turned out sweeeet!

Great progress on the F1, how’ve you found the build so far, overwhelming or not to bad?
Thanks man! May as well give it a go. I've ordered some rods, tubes and sheets of brass and aluminium to play with too, that should be fun!

It's not too bad at the moment, to be honest, though I've yet to start the engine, or have more than an hour working on it, so we'll see!

nice mate, ive really got to stock up on my scratch building supplies aswell, Ive only really got aluminium rod and tubing.

hahaha you'll be fine bro, I thought my McLaren F1 GTR was going well until I started on the PE for the interior, ive started on the pedals and I literally want to tear my hair out lol, doesn't make it any easier when the Hobby Design instructions aren't that great either

Post by **BOABModels** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 1:10 pm

LWWales wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:11 am
Bdiddy wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 3:07 am Nice progress mate, I’ve yet to scratch build anything with styrene, how do you find working with it?
Thanks man! The styrene sheet is really great to use as a material. Easy to cut and stick!

A few weeks ago, I did use some old sprue to make some forks for a part started XV1600 I got on eBay that I wanted to turn into a bobber. That was harder but turned out well!

The sheet is good, though I've yet to do anything complex with it. I've ordered some rods and tubes, styrene, aluminum and brass, so that's where the fun will start!

It looks great.

What thickness is the styrene?

I found some at my LHS - I think it was about 0.6mm thick but still looked too thick to me.

Post by **LWWales** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:03 pm

BOABModels wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 1:10 pm
LWWales wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:11 am
Bdiddy wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 3:07 am Nice progress mate, I’ve yet to scratch build anything with styrene, how do you find working with it?
Thanks man! The styrene sheet is really great to use as a material. Easy to cut and stick!

A few weeks ago, I did use some old sprue to make some forks for a part started XV1600 I got on eBay that I wanted to turn into a bobber. That was harder but turned out well!

The sheet is good, though I've yet to do anything complex with it. I've ordered some rods and tubes, styrene, aluminum and brass, so that's where the fun will start!
It looks great.

What thickness is the styrene?

I found some at my LHS - I think it was about 0.6mm thick but still looked too thick to me.

Sorry mate, had a mad few days! It's just 0.2mm sheets and 0.95mm. They were the only two they had in hobbycraft when I went a few weeks ago!

Post by **LWWales** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:08 pm

Been working on the front suspension and the radiator pods! Got some bits built up and all been test fitted and looking good!

Here I am so far!

Thanks for looking in! I've not had much time with it since starting, but I'll be on furlough from the 1st of September and the missus is starting a new job, so I'll be alone all day

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 8:27 pm

All looking good from here and nice work

Post by **BOABModels** » Thu Aug 27, 2020 9:45 pm

LWWales wrote: Thu Aug 27, 2020 5:03 pm
BOABModels wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 1:10 pm
LWWales wrote: Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:11 am

Thanks man! The styrene sheet is really great to use as a material. Easy to cut and stick!

A few weeks ago, I did use some old sprue to make some forks for a part started XV1600 I got on eBay that I wanted to turn into a bobber. That was harder but turned out well!

The sheet is good, though I've yet to do anything complex with it. I've ordered some rods and tubes, styrene, aluminum and brass, so that's where the fun will start!
It looks great.

What thickness is the styrene?

I found some at my LHS - I think it was about 0.6mm thick but still looked too thick to me.
Sorry mate, had a mad few days! It's just 0.2mm sheets and 0.95mm. They were the only two they had in hobbycraft when I went a few weeks ago!

Thanks! Yeah, it was a Hobbycraft I went to as well.

Maybe I should try again some time. One of my upcoming projects is to turn a Revell Mercedes W01 into the Brawn GP 001.

They are similar but raw materials will be a help!

Post by **BigWall** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 2:29 am

It's looking nice! Good job on the scratch building!

Post by **Bdiddy** » Fri Aug 28, 2020 3:27 am

Great progress mate

Post by **LWWales** » Wed Sep 02, 2020 10:04 am

Thanks guys! Been quiet a few days as we were celebrating my girlfriends birthday over the weekend, but I'm on furlough now, my paints been delivered and im ready to go up a gear and get some serious building done!

Post by **LWWales** » Fri Sep 04, 2020 1:55 am

Few bits done this evening! Got the hubs together and discs painted. It was done with Zero Paints carbon ceramic paint, though I may re paint them lighter. Here is is next to the kit part.

Got the body paint started. I tried to replicate the bronze colour on the original car, it needs to be toned down and a flat clear sprayed over, though.

Thanks for looking in guys!

Post by **Bdiddy** » Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:10 am

great progress mate, that front end is lookin awesome

Post by **Gary30** » Fri Sep 04, 2020 8:25 am

Niiiiiiiiiiiiice!!! Quick blow over that tub with smoke and a semi-gloss clear and it will look perfect to the 1:1

Those brakes look amazing.

Post by **LWWales** » Fri Sep 04, 2020 9:38 am

Bdiddy wrote: Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:10 am great progress mate, that front end is lookin awesome

Thank you! It was a tricky one to paint due to the colours.

Gary30 wrote: Fri Sep 04, 2020 8:25 am Niiiiiiiiiiiiice!!! Quick blow over that tub with smoke and a semi-gloss clear and it will look perfect to the 1:1

Those brakes look amazing.

Thanks man! I've Got a few layers of smoke in there though it still needs the sheen taken out, so one more then the clear and im good, I think!

Post by **LWWales** » Fri Sep 04, 2020 11:37 pm

Got the breaks kitted out today and the front suspension arms painted!

The breaks blow me away. Kit part = 1 piece. Top Studio set part = 24 pieces so far, still a few to go on!

Thanks for looking in again!

Post by **barryf1fan** » Fri Sep 04, 2020 11:56 pm

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Just joshin' - They look awesome!!

Post by **BigWall** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 12:29 am

Those calipers are insane!

Post by **Bdiddy** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 6:07 am

Holy sheet 24 pieces is crazy! Great job on them mate

Post by **LWWales** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 12:33 pm

Thanks guys! I was a little worried about them, but I think they went together easier than I thought!

Post by **BOABModels** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:31 pm

Awesome work!

I'm getting one photo etch set for mine so I won't be quite going to the same level of detail, but it's so interesting seeing your progress.

Post by **LWWales** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 8:56 pm

BOABModels wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:31 pm Awesome work!

I'm getting one photo etch set for mine so I won't be quite going to the same level of detail, but it's so interesting seeing your progress.

Thanks man! Still sounds good! Can't wait to see the videos!

Post by **BOABModels** » Sat Sep 05, 2020 11:21 pm

LWWales wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2020 8:56 pm
BOABModels wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:31 pm Awesome work!

I'm getting one photo etch set for mine so I won't be quite going to the same level of detail, but it's so interesting seeing your progress.
Thanks man! Still sounds good! Can't wait to see the videos!

I look forward to making them too! The fluorescent red arrived yesterday so now it's just the photo etch!