Tamiya McLaren MP4/7 W.I.P

This is sort of a mini work in progress to be honest as I am well on the way with this one.Most of the main painting of body parts is complete and I'm just finishing off a few things here and there.The engine is pretty much together as well and the front monocoque area is well underway.Still plenty to do though, wheels and tyres, rear wing to finish, brakes.....the list goes on.
Here are a few pictures so far and I'll post more as I make progress.

Main engine cover

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/stevenoble/MP4-7029.jpg

Engine test fitted on the un-finished undertray.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/stevenoble/MP4-7018.jpg

Seat

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/stevenoble/MP4-7022.jpg

Front wing and nose area

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/stevenoble/MP4-7027.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/stevenoble/MP4-7026.jpg

Monocoque

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/stevenoble/MP4-7024.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/stevenoble/MP4-7025.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/stevenoble/MP4-7034.jpg

Thanks for looking, see you later.....

Very nice clean build. The engine looks great and the paint job on the engine cover is incredible. Great job!

Very nice work Steve. Did you use the zero paints on this one also?

Very nice work Steve. Did you use the zero paints on this one also?

Yes, Zero MP4 Red and Pure White.Tamiya aerosol primers and Zero 2K clear coat.

Yes, Zero MP4 Red and Pure White.Tamiya aerosol primers and Zero 2K clear coat.

I don't know how you do it Steve, i really don't. that bodyshell is utter perfection, almost like liquid - beautiful.

Amazing work.

Great work.

Excellent job, it looks very sharp and clean! :thumbsup:

Well I've made quite a bit of progress since the first update.The car is almost finished, just needing the front wing end plates, the rear wing finishing, the mirrors and a few bolt heads and some touching up here and there.The cowling fits, although there is a small gap along the bottom where it meets the under tray.
I also added a figure of Ayrton Senna, by El Oso kits, but I still have to paint and fit the hands to it.Should soon be finished though, here's a few progress pictures.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/stevenoble/MP4-7055.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/stevenoble/MP4-7053.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/stevenoble/MP4-7054.jpg

I used Zero paints for the suit and the helmet.The decals on the helmet and suit were from MSM Creation.The visor was made from photographic negative film for the tinted appearance.The helmet was cleared with Zero 2K.I can't recommend the MSM decals enough.They went onto the helmets curves perfectly with no fuss at all, just needing a little Mr Mark Softer.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/stevenoble/MP4-7060.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/stevenoble/MP4-7058.jpg

Next will be the completed thread, should be quite soon I hope, thanks for looking and any comments are welcome.

WOW......incredible job ! Do you know how I can get tape residue off my paint? The jerk at the hobby store said "this is the stuff you want". :screwy:

WOW......incredible job ! Do you know how I can get tape residue off my paint? The jerk at the hobby store said "this is the stuff you want". :screwy:

Try a little rubbing compound to remove the tape residue, should work.

Wow Steve - that is just fantastic mate.

All i'd do is get a coat of matt varnish on Ayrton's overalls and eliminate any sign of gloss or shine - no doubt you plane to do exactly that anyway !

Absolutely love it :biggrin:

Wow Steve - that is just fantastic mate.

All i'd do is get a coat of matt varnish on Ayrton's overalls and eliminate any sign of gloss or shine - no doubt you plane to do exactly that anyway !

Absolutely love it :biggrin:

Yes, I've already matt varnished the overalls.The model is complete now, you can see the completed thread Here (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=920864)