McLaren MP4/13

Hi guys Heres one im working on .
got most of the body work done and in primer .

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Looks like a nice start... I have this one in my stack, as well. Always liked the MP13. I may do the orange test version. Good luck and keep on posting!:smile:

BM1

I think this is ready for some color now!

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also did some work on the tires

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It looks awesome so far. Love the seat, and the panel lines look perfect - they should come out great after painting I'm sure.

I'll watch this one with interest. You always do a great job James.

Off and running on this one James. Great work on the seat, i like the idea you have used.
Bring on the colour.

Hi James

Nice to met you here.:smile:

The start is great.
How do you like to display the model?

Regards Roger

Nice start! Im currently doing this model too.! yeah!

Ro

Great that you started this model! Is also on my wish list how soon is possible! Can wait to see more!

Looks like a good start.So how did you achieve that textured look on the seat..?

Looks fantastic so far

shot some silver today. I used a Honda color "quartz silver"
I;ll mask and spray the other color on the weekend hopefully.

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Hi James

Nice to met you here.:smile:

The start is great.
How do you like to display the model?

Regards Roger

Hey!, Id like to add a figure of Mika for the display, if someone knows if they make such a thing??

Looks look a good start.So how did you achieve that textured look on the seat..?

I used some embossing powder for the texture just sprinkled it over wet paint that i brushed on, thenI sprayed it flat black then semi clear then used some white pastel chalk to give it a worn look. photo doesn't really show it well though

Every time one of these pops up on various forums I always get an urge to pull my kit out and start it... but that would mean adding it to the couple of builds I've already got going, which just won't work...

Oh, and great work!

shot some silver today. I used a Honda color "quartz silver"
I;ll mask and spray the other color on the weekend hopefully.

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Hey!, Id like to add a figure of Mika for the display, if someone knows if they make such a thing??

Waoh, which paint did you use for that? Where can i get it? it looks great!

Ro

The seat looks great as does the chassis nice paint job.

Excellent start James!

Robi :)

Wow! The paint is nice. The monocoque looks like from metal!
Great! Can wait to see more!:)

i sprayed the other color today, i used ford dark charcoal, its a nice metallic grey

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Waoh, which paint did you use for that? Where can i get it? it looks great!

Ro
its Dupli-color, you can find it at any auto parts store.

I am following your build closely as I have this kit myself and I must admit I have always been a little intimidated by the colour scheme and the masking involved, but really James you make it look too easy...:popcorn:
Nice paintwork so far and the colours look spot on.Can't wait to see it come 'alive' when the decals go on :smile:

James,
Do you spray this Duplicolor from Spray or from Airbrush?
If you don't mind, can you tell us the exact cod or number of the paint? I used myself Duplicolour paint for my Mclaren but your looks much brighter. See here :
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James,
Do you spray this Duplicolor from Spray or from Airbrush?
If you don't mind, can you tell us the exact cod or number of the paint? I used myself Duplicolour paint for my Mclaren but your looks much brighter. See here :
http://images42.fotki.com/v1434/photos/1/1386841/6627854/sDSC07037-vi.jpg


I just use it from the spray can, i still haven't bought an airbrush! lol

the color for the silver is, 88470227
and the grey is dsfm4768

Thanks James!
The silver i used is not the same. The dark metalic grey looks also very good!! I hope to find this paints here.

added a few decals on

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Hi,

looks cool so far.

BTW: Did I miss it? What model is it? Scale?

@ sportracer02: It is a Tamiya Mclaren MP 4/13. Scale 1 / 20.

James, did you seal the paint with clear befor decaling? Or the paint is glossy enough and is no need?
Your working speed is unbelievable! Can wait to see your work on the front of the car (nose and front wings)!

I found your fit between the rear cowling and the font monocoque is really good, did you add a little height to the rear cowling? or any modification made to make the fit look so good?

Ro

put some clear on the body.
also glued up the nose cone thats the next part i plan to work on.

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@ sportracer02: It is a Tamiya Mclaren MP 4/13. Scale 1 / 20.

James, did you seal the paint with clear befor decaling? Or the paint is glossy enough and is no need?
Your working speed is unbelievable! Can wait to see your work on the front of the car (nose and front wings)!

no I decaled just over the paint. then i just cleared it today, the rest of the decals, "sponsors" would not have clear coat over them i dont think on the real car..

I found your fit between the rear cowling and the font monocoque is really good, did you add a little height to the rear cowling? or any modification made to make the fit look so good?

Ro

it fits that good out of the box. no modifications needed!

Good progress!

good one james!! i got one question tho... your seatbelt material looks somewhat different than the 'usual' ones.. what kind of seatbelt material do you use?

front wing painted and decaled today

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good one james!! i got one question tho... your seatbelt material looks somewhat different than the 'usual' ones.. what kind of seatbelt material do you use?

I just use masking tape.

Looking good. Good job on the front nose decals. I had some fitment problems with mine resulting in a few minor creases but yours looks flawless. Good job.

and with some clearcoat now. I think some tamiya fine compound over all the body work next will bring up the shine!

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Very quick progress James, you sure work fast..!! The wing looks flawless, fantastic work with those decals :)
The finish is impressive, can I ask which brand of clear you are using..??

Yes, he works very fast and very well!
And the 4-5 decals and the nose are not so easy to position, but he is doing that with a impressive precision and accuracy!!
Well done so far James!

Great progress James. This is looking superb. I like the idea of adding the 'sponsor' logos on top of the cleared paint job for added realism.

painted the plank underneath.

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Very quick progress James, you sure work fast..!! The wing looks flawless, fantastic work with those decals :)
The finish is impressive, can I ask which brand of clear you are using..??

thanks everyone, for clear on this i used Duplicolor from the spray can

wow! this looks a million times better than mine. how the hell did you get that skinny black decal that runs down the center of the back of the upper cowling to conform? I made such a mess of mine that i just left it off!

And the 4-5 decals and the nose are not so easy to position :iagree:

Stuart

painted up the steering wheel. hard ot get a good pic of it tho!

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wow! this looks a million times better than mine. how the hell did you get that skinny black decal that runs down the center of the back of the upper cowling to conform? I made such a mess of mine that i just left it off!

:iagree:

Stuart

I placed it on and set it down by wiping the water off. then brushed on microsol let it sit then used a hairdryer to make it snug down evenly

thanks, James!

added a few more decals

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Wonderful work, James! One of my favorite F-1 cars of all time.

Impressive work so far James.... Keep going!!!

DaveT

wheels on!

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awsome job so far mate:sunglasse

Beautiful! I Think your car is ready tomorrow?! Awsome!:wink:

Looks the business..!!! It's come together really quickly.You have made what I thought was quite a complicated model look so easy..!! Excellent paint and decals :)