MFH 1/12 Ferrari 126 C2

Post by **Modelfreek** » Sat Jul 08, 2017 12:12 pm

Hi guys,

Well, this is the first time posting about modelling anywhere so here it goes. I have been building scale models
On and off for about 25 years or so and have just gotten back into it seriously for the last 2. Sooooo..... I have
Set myself a rather large challenge that combines two of my favourite loves (aside from the wife

) Fomula 1
And scale modelling. So hopefully you all enjoy this build!

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Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Jul 08, 2017 5:51 pm

Ok, solidly sweet build!!!!

I am front row center

This will be a big girl when finished and should be better engineered by MFH than Revival kits
I love building the metal kits and the details that can be added are phenomenal
Please finish her off and post your progress no matter how long it takes; many seem to start these and then it just ends...

Post by **Modelfreek** » Sun Jul 09, 2017 12:39 am

Lol you're not wrong there @Twokidsnosleep! She will be a big girl when finished. The level of detail just out of the box is
Staggering to say the least and the only real additions necessary are purely OCD touches here and there. And I will absolutely push on till it's done.

Post by **Modelfreek** » Sun Jul 09, 2017 12:48 am

What can sometimes be a bit daunting about these multi media kits is that every part needs altering in some way
To make sure it fits together perfectly. Not a fault with the kit, it's just the nature of the beast. The engineering is
Superb and precise you just have to play with th fit and finish. Also gave me an excuse to get a polishing/buffing
Machine

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Post by **Johnj** » Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:49 pm

Loving this already. Yeah, as scott says, if you could keep us informed of your progress that would be much appreciated. I did look at the 2007 F1 ferrari a while back but would like to see how you get on with your build before spending the big bucks it would take to own one of these beauty's.
I wish you well with the build.

Post by **Modelfreek** » Mon Jul 10, 2017 12:04 am

Thanks @Johnj, will do. I should have some pics of the front suspension finished with air ducts and breaks fitted this afternoon.
I will also let you guys know about any problems/tips as well. Speaking of which, the instructions do recommend that you
Dry build the "entire" kit first sans P.E and wiring before paint and finish. I thought sub assembly's would be ok like most
Plastic kits but no. They mean what they say as I have come across small fitment issues between assemblies that are by
No means disastrous just annoying as it could potentially scratch polished or painted parts correcting but oh well, live
And learn.

Post by **Modelfreek** » Mon Jul 10, 2017 3:24 am

So a small update with the pedal box and extinguisher, also some of th front suspension:

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Post by **Modelfreek** » Mon Jul 10, 2017 3:26 am

And one more:

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Post by **exmoor** » Tue Jul 11, 2017 5:17 pm

Looking good and alot of work yep agree with you about the wife keep them sweet makes life easy

Post by **Modelfreek** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 10:09 am

Ok, so the front suspension and brake plumbing are buttoned up and for the most part quite smooth to build needing
Little adjustment. The main challenge here was getting the MFH unique colour ( champagne gold) that can't be
Transported to Australia. Also why I can't get hiroboy colour range either.

Sooooooo, I had to make my own colour out of Mr colour solvent bases metal gold #9 and metal silver #8. The
Mr colour range are fantastic and very forgiving through an airbrush or paint brush. Very impressed.

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Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 5:25 pm

Fortunately the Canadian government is protecting me from importing the noxiously beautiful Zero paints into my home as well
I certainly wouldn't want perfectly colour matched lacquers that duplicate the car's real paint so precisely..nope that would be too easy.

Your mixes of MrC's look great...those paint are hard to get as well here
I hear you about the trial fits before paint ....did a metal Revival Bugatti like that.
I found after I paint and detailed everything, the darn thing fit differently again anyways!!!

Man that thing drove me nuts, but LOVE working in the metal, just the solid feeel of it is awesome

Thanks for showing and Keep up the good work

Post by **Johnj** » Sun Jul 16, 2017 3:00 am

The level of detail OOB is impressive. I often wondered if these kits were worth the money but what i've seen so far is absolutely yes !
Please keep it coming.

Post by **Modelfreek** » Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:58 am

@ twokidsnosleep, I know right?! It's not like our OCD attention to details would let us be satisfied with just any old
Paint lol!

@ Johnj the level of detail achievable with white metal is just astounding. I've been looking ahead as I've almost finished the cockpit controls ( pics to come soon) at the engine + plumbing and wiring and I can't see any missed or omitted details from
The real deal so nothing to add at all. On some of the MFH kits you may have to source tobacco sponsorship decals from a third party but that's only if you want the car completely authentic.

Post by **Modelfreek** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:55 am

Ok so as promised some cockpit shots. Fire extinguishers,main dash dials and steering wheel. Though some of the
PE for the switch box on the left side were so small and fiddley nearly got arced across the work shop after two
Hours of fafing about with it

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Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Jul 17, 2017 8:16 am

Holy Molars look at that steering wheel

This is gonna turn out amazing

Post by **Modelfreek** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:05 am

Ok, so stage one of this build is complete. The entire front end, controls, seat and harnesses are all done with some
Wiring added. So far no real issues to speak of and the new polishing machine is going great guns

Should have done that purchase earlier but have to keep the wife happy

next..... (sneak peek at the end)

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Post by **Modelfreek** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:11 am

And some more:

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Post by **Modelfreek** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:15 am

And.......

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Post by **Johnj** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:18 am

That is just fantastic detail MF . Is most of that detail part of the standard kit ?

Post by **Modelfreek** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:23 am

@Johnj, everything bar the steering wheel umbilical comes standard in the kit. I built that with some fuse wire and an
1/12 electrical connector from "Top studio". The rest just amazes me with the detail they can pack into the kit. The engine is
Sublime and is just a joy to build but more of that later.......

Post by **Johnj** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:28 am

I'm gonna order the 2007 ferrari F1 car. I'm really impressed by what i'm seeing. Please keep it coming.

Post by **Modelfreek** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 11:51 am

@Johnj, I get my MFH kits from https://hlj.com/
As they seem to be the most reasonably priced, I believe hiro boy also has a good selection. I would advise some research
On MFH's website http://www.modelfactoryhiro.com before you purchase as some of these kits are curb side and some
Are full detail. I know for sure that the 1/12 kits are full detail but the 1/20, 1/24-48 kits can be either.
Regardless you won't be disappointed.

Post by **Johnj** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:25 pm

Yeah, the ferrari i was looking at has no engine (curbside) which changes things a bit. Cant have a ferrari without an engine !

Post by **Modelfreek** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:20 am

I just have to start off by saying that I am blown away by the work done by everyone on this forum and that it inspires me
(And gives me some ideas

) to do better. And so begins part two of the build which will concentrate mainly on the engine and gear box as this is by far the most intricate stage. This kit does not like sub assemblies at all and so must go together and
Break down several times even before it sees an airbrush! So we start off with some polishing.........

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Post by **Modelfreek** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:27 am

You have to love Alclad paints!
On the right is a polished part and on the left a resin part finished in airframe aluminium.

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Next is some custom champagne gold and Alcatel aluminium.

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Post by **Modelfreek** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:29 am

And.......

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Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:41 am

I like that, I like that a lot

Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 8:04 am

Wow

these look amazing kits as is your skill level

I'm going to follow this with great interest.

Post by **demarcation** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 12:23 pm

I can only agree with the above poster, fantastic work so far!

Post by **Modelfreek** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 12:46 am

Thanks gents for the kind words, much appreciated.

Post by **Modelfreek** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 10:33 am

Sooooo.... some progress pics of the engine. These kits give amazing insight into the way things were designed and
Why but also the engineering involved to conform to the particular formula of the day 1982 engineering at its best!

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Post by **Modelfreek** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 10:40 am

The polished parts have turned out a treat and look great with some weathering....

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Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 4:03 pm

Holy Molars that is nice....how loud is it at idle??

Post by **Modelfreek** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 10:50 pm

Lol, having some difficulty with the spark!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 10:51 pm

Ya, no plugs yet...come on man

Post by **RossiM1** » Sun Jul 30, 2017 12:52 pm

Amazing work love the finish on the motor MFH kits are really hit and miss regarding fit etc I have the Rothmans 956 Porsche and it is possibly the worst fit of anything I have ever attempted, I appreciate they are not Tamiya but Christ the doors are over 5mm out.
Keep up the great work mate, and thanks for the birthday wishes

Post by **kpisnuts** » Sun Jul 30, 2017 1:03 pm

That motor is awesome.

Post by **demarcation** » Sun Jul 30, 2017 6:59 pm

Superb work buddy, that engine looks absolutely stunning!!

Post by **Modelfreek** » Sun Jul 30, 2017 11:40 pm

@RossiM1, I feel your pain there mate. I built an MFH 1/12 Lancia 037 rally for a friend a while back as he's a keen WRC fan,
And getting the hood to align was one thing but the whole front of the car hinged up from the front grill to the fire wall
As well!

but I have to say, it is part of the fun of these kits.

Post by **Modelfreek** » Sun Jul 30, 2017 11:47 pm

@kipsnuts, @demarcation, thanks for the kind words. It's great to be able to share the hobby!

Post by **Johnj** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:38 pm

Yeah, i agree with these guy's MF. Looking swell

Post by **Modelfreek** » Thu Aug 03, 2017 1:12 pm

Ok, so a sizeable update on the engine which bar a few wires and gubbins is fairly well buttoned up. Every bit of
Detail possible has been packed into this gorgeous engine that it really is a model on its own. Some of the detail will
Be covered up unfortunately but I'll know it's all there. So on go the polished turbo's.....

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Post by **Modelfreek** » Thu Aug 03, 2017 1:15 pm

A couple more angles.....

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Post by **Modelfreek** » Thu Aug 03, 2017 1:22 pm

The polished carb intakes next with the braced frame....

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Post by **Modelfreek** » Thu Aug 03, 2017 1:25 pm

Some more angles......

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Post by **Modelfreek** » Thu Aug 03, 2017 1:33 pm

And finally after much colourful language and an embolism getting the wires on

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Right! So on to the gearbox...

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Aug 03, 2017 4:40 pm

I cannot believe the detail on this engine
Wiring spot on, my gosh the clutch plate....there are teeth in there!
Seriously I can hear those turbos spooling up... love that phrase
You could display the engine all on its own
Superb work my friend

Post by **exmoor** » Thu Aug 03, 2017 9:32 pm

Absolutely awsome lost for words

Post by **Modelfreek** » Sat Aug 05, 2017 9:11 am

Thanks muchly gents for the kind comments, really does motivate me.

Ok, so ran into a little snafu here as I was starting work on the gearbox and rear suspension......

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I discovered that the instructions would have you attach all the engine gubbins then the gearbox and THEN attach and
Plumb the intercooler plenums......

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Ah.... no.... it would be impossible to plumb them after gearbox attachment soooooo....
I have to go back to the engine and do this first then attach the aaaaaaahhhhhhhh!

See you in a few days......

Post by **Modelfreek** » Sun Aug 06, 2017 11:12 am

And so the offending article...... that had to be pulled off the engine

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