McLaren Mp4/5b

Hey guys

To forget the xanavi disaster, started a new build...
Shame on tamiya for not adding tyre and rim decals, it's the re-release of the McLaren mp4-5b...
Searched my spare decal box et voila... We have tyre and rim decals :smokin:

The pixs:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010110.JPG

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Looks like in the last picture there is something wrong, but thats because it isn't glued yet:smooch:

Enjoy,
jurgen

I like this version even more than MP4/4 good luck with the build. Nice start already. But is that true that tamyia does'nt provide tire decals or it was just your box?

I like this version even more than MP4/4 good luck with the build. Nice start already. But is that true that tamyia does'nt provide tire decals or it was just your box?

Its true, there are no tyre decals... Dont know why they dont add them annymore. Even in my 1/12 bigscale Mclaren mp4/6 (re-release) i cant find any tyre decals... for my 1/12 i have a tyre template for airbrush :smooch: ... The decals for this build i've got out of my spare box.

Its true, there are no tyre decals... Dont know why they dont add them annymore. Even in my 1/12 bigscale Mclaren mp4/6 (re-release) i cant find any tyre decals... for my 1/12 i have a tyre template for airbrush :smooch: ... The decals for this build i've got out of my spare box.
I bought an improved sheet of Cartograph decals for my old 1/12 312T kit from Tamiya and guess what? Every Goodyear sponsor logo was missing from the new "improved" sheet. I don't know for certain but I bet Tamiya has drawn the line on licensing for names and has decided they can do without Goodyear.

I bet Tamiya has drawn the line on licensing for names and has decided they can do without Goodyear.[/QUOTE]

Hit the nail on the head. There was (allegedly) a big problem for Tamiya licensing the Goodyear logo for 2008.

Update time!

Tryd something new, the air intakes from the brakes are done... airbrushed them with a silver-gold mixture. With the help of a spare mesh, airbrushed black thru it and voila... Fake carbon:smooch: maybe i'll redo them because i think the gold is to much... What do you guys think? They'll still have to be cleared.

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Tyre and rims done. Added some handpainted details :smooch:
Didnt find any decent material to make rim valves so i left them off...

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010126.JPG

Greetz

The fake carbon looks really good. As you said it still needs the clear ;)

And for the wheels.. I really like it but I think you should dull-coat them.. they are abit to shiny.. and I don´t wanna be picky but all the arrows are facing the same direction ;)

Keep it up !

// Rickard

I like the carbon idea. I am going to try it on a touring car i'm working on right now. Curious to see it clearcoated too!
Keep up the great work!

The fake carbon looks really good. As you said it still needs the clear ;)

And for the wheels.. I really like it but I think you should dull-coat them.. they are abit to shiny.. and I don´t wanna be picky but all the arrows are facing the same direction ;)

Keep it up !

// Rickard

I know they are facing the same direction, thought no one would see it :uhoh: :smile:
Got the same comment on another forum so i will change the arrows when i dull coat them :smile:

smaller than small update...

Started the body... believe it or not, it's the first time i've used putty on a tamiya body :smile: its the light curing stuff... Will sand it tomorrow.

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Tyres re-done. Arrows point the right way now :naughty: Didn't have flat clear so sprayed semi gloss and toned the white from the goodyear decals down with pencil dust... Think it looks ok.

Btw air intakes swim in the Mr.Muscle, gonna retry the airbrush carbon:smile:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010133.JPG

Greetz

Update time!

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Zero Mclaren red:

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Zero brilliant white:

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Alclad sprayed parts:

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The body (just spraying the black border on the cowling left to do):

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greetz

Very nice work, especially the body painting, it looks great.It will look fantastic when you apply the clear.

Its true, there are no tyre decals... Dont know why they dont add them annymore. Even in my 1/12 bigscale Mclaren mp4/6 (re-release) i cant find any tyre decals... for my 1/12 i have a tyre template for airbrush :smooch: ... The decals for this build i've got out of my spare box.


My 1/20 MP4/4 (black box too) also doesn't come with the dry transfers for the tyres. And I believe some sponsors' decals might not be included as well (though I'm not sure about that). Need to buy some aftermarket decals.

Update time!

Decals applied, still awaiting clear... Cowling got the black trim.

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Covers done, still needs smoke and wires :smile:

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greetz

WOW, I can't wait to see the clear on the body. This is coming along nicely.

I agree- Also it's very clean build :)
For tamiya: MP4-13 doesn't include that West markings (even nontobaco logo) for front wing)

Also my mp4-4 arrived and it has no tire decals as well...

Body cleared...
Tease pic:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010157.JPG

Will take better photo's in daylight, its evening here...

Looking every bit good!
Nice work.


Niclas

Hi, progress looks good, but if I can make an idea for improvement (but it is too late now with decals I guess) I would take the paint with fine finishing paste, than clear coat and again finishing paste before apply decals. But otherwise it is really good. Can't wait next update. :popcorn:

Looking good.

Thanx for the comments guys...

@odyner: will keep that in mind for the next build :smile:

It may take a while for the next update because i bought a house and its a lot of paper work and running around...
So i may not be able to build as much as i'd like...

Update time...

Sidepods painted grey:

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Connectors before: :uhoh:

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And wired::smokin:

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Comments are welcome.
Greetz

Nice and clean work; those replacement connectors sure add to the realism.

Have you checked that the body still fits with those cables on top of the sidepods? Now's the time to find out.

Bill

Nice and clean work; those replacement connectors sure add to the realism.

Have you checked that the body still fits with those cables on top of the sidepods? Now's the time to find out.

Bill

Thanx bill, the car will be displayed with the body off :smile: ... those are not replacement connectors, just cut off the tops to make it easier to drill holes for the electric wires:wink: and then painted them in gold leaf.

...those are not replacement connectors, just cut off the tops to make it easier to drill holes for the electric wires...
They look very good indeed.

Small update:

The car will be displayed with the wheels off... So i coudn't leave this as it was:

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After drilling manny holes... lost count...

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Inverted the bolts and made sure the brake discs still fit in the air inlets.
Primed, gloss black is next and then alclad time...

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Small update but hope this keeps you guys interrested:iceslolan

Oh, yes, I am still very much interested. Good idea to reverse the bolts.

You might like to consider painting the edge of the brake discs a different tone of grey (different with respect to the brake surface) as an indication of wear?

Kind regards,
Bill

Small update, brakes installed and wired...

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Brakes not painted 100% like references... but i think they look ok, at least for a 1/20...
Started to sand the molded in seatbelts away, because they will be replaced with PE...

Greetz

Seat and seatbelts installed... Wanted to give the seat a textured look... Just the steeringwheel and display left and the front end of the car is ready. (btw i know that one of the PE parts is wrong placed, i've noticed it when everything was glued...:grinyes: After that its time for the engine...

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Added a piece of tube to simulate a steering rod (is this the right word?) I'm from belgium so my english isnt that good :lol:

http://albums.modelbrouwers.nl/coppermine/albums/userpics/11363/P1010195.JPG

Greetz

Engine in place... Just missing some small pieces, they'll will be placed tomorrow. Also extra wiring will be done then :)
Exhaust is weathered with tamiya weathering kit, just used the gold and not the blue.

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Tires in place, just for the pic:

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Thats it... So let the comments come :)

The exhausts look superb; good idea not to use the blue as it rarely looks good on model exhausts.

The exhausts look superb; good idea not to use the blue as it rarely looks good on model exhausts.

Thanx, and thanx for reply... Seems like you're the only one who gives comments on my tread :p

What material did you use for seatbelts? It has an interesting texture and color.

Fantastic build. Really looking nice. You've inspired me to break mine out and get started!

Keep the update coming!

Can't believe I missed this thread until now. All looks excellent, some nice work so far. The cockpit is looking very neat and I agree with the previous comments about the seat belts, they do look nicely textured. What material did you make them from..??

The seatbelt material i used was from a thick napkin, cut to size and airbrushed in the color i needed. The grey under the seatbelts is just tamiya tape airbrushed grey :wink:

Btw thanx for the comments!

It's finished... you can click here for the pics:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=5912400#post5912400

Hope it was fun to read... and thanx for the comments!!!!!