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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Apr 5, 2020 13:03:12 GMT -8
Hi all, this is going to be the build thread for my new commission project. A Tamiya 1/12 Mclaren M23  The build is going to include quite extensive detailing, especially around the engine with all the rubber hoses included in the kit replaced with braided hoses and aftermarket connections. I have made an initial start on the project, putting together the tub which was painted in Alclad II polished Aluminum. Regular aluminum for the gear lever. I have also added some thin modeling tin on the floor of the tub for a little contrast.  The seatbelts are standard from the kit as are the PH fitting.  Very early stages of this one but I hope to have some further updates very soon. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com |
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Post by jchrisf on Apr 5, 2020 13:14:20 GMT -8
This will be a good one Chris. .I'll be following. It already looks cool!
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Post by pnance26 on Apr 7, 2020 7:47:13 GMT -8
I have a couple of the 1974 M23s (Yardley and Texaco/Marlboro) but they are the stock boxed.
What is the difference in the kits? The one you are building has some PE parts but are you buying additional detail sets?
Enquiring minds want to know... LOL!
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Post by arcticwolf on Apr 7, 2020 8:01:34 GMT -8
I didn't get any seat belts with my kit.
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Post by shunter on Apr 7, 2020 13:21:31 GMT -8
Look forward to seeing more, it’s a great kit and you’re off to a great start.
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Post by pnance26 on Apr 8, 2020 13:38:07 GMT -8
Why isn't this up in the F1 folder?
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Apr 17, 2020 2:48:12 GMT -8
Little update for you on the progress of the M23. I got the lower half of the body work cleared, wet sanded and polished which then allowed me to start the front end suspension, which is going together well. Next step is to build the bottom wishbones and hubs. Going to run a brake line along the bottom wishbone attached with some zip straps for extra detailing.  I have added some lines from the cylinders for a little extra detailing.  Also I have made a start on the upper half of the body. Primed and painted, still to be clear coated.   Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com |
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Apr 17, 2020 2:48:39 GMT -8
Why isn't this up in the F1 folder? Yeah I should probably have put it in there!!!!!! |
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Apr 17, 2020 2:50:45 GMT -8
I have a couple of the 1974 M23s (Yardley and Texaco/Marlboro) but they are the stock boxed. What is the difference in the kits? The one you are building has some PE parts but are you buying additional detail sets? Enquiring minds want to know... LOL! This version of the kit was re released with the PH parts included. Only additions the customer has asked for is a little extra detailing, we are going to use braided hoses and MFH connectors to replace the standard kit rubber hoses. Hope that helps. |
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Post by pnance26 on Apr 17, 2020 6:20:36 GMT -8
Nice looking so far! I try to do a little more on each kit. Next time, on my T2, I am going for much more in the way of braided lines etc.
Thanks for the info!
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on May 8, 2020 13:37:15 GMT -8
Hello everyone, hope you are all well and staying safe. Here is a progress report on the Tamiya Mclaren M23 build. The front end chassis/suspension is just about finished now. I added two brake lines running on the lower wishbones attached with a couple of MFH zip clips. The nose frame is attached and I've added some further detailed wiring to the battery. I've gone with kit instructions for positioning of the battery, rather than what I believe was the historically correct position as I just prefer it this way.   Now the front end is complete I've started to work on the engine and gearbox, painting them and using line paint to highlight the lower areas. These will go together next then the rear suspension will be built off those. I've repainted the engine trumpet stacks and roll hoop in alclad chrome and polished aluminum as the pre chromed kit pieces just didn't look very good. The plug wiring and clear tubes are both from the kit, these will be the only kit parts used around the engine for plumbing/detailing.     That's all the works up to date, hopefully in the next batch of photos I will have the rear end finished. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com |
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on May 17, 2020 11:44:48 GMT -8
Here is the next update on the M23 project. Moving along pretty nicely and getting close to the end. Engine is now finished with kit tubing parts, trumpets have been repainted in Alclad II chrome over gloss black. All that is left are the exhausts which i'm currently working on, quite a lot of mould lines on those parts which need to be removed.  The rear suspension has been added to the gearbox, along with the rear brake discs and drive shafts. I've added some Top Studio hose fitting to the rear radiators which will have braided hose replacing the kit tubing here.   Looking forward to getting the gearbox and engine together and attached to the chassis so final detailing of plumbing and wiring can begin, maybe not so close to the end after all!!!!!  I have the final bodywork pieces in prime, so next update will have those finished and then the decals can go on which should really bring it to life. Im really enjoying this one, its a great kit, a little tricky in places but i would highly recommend it. All for now. Thanks Chris |
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Jun 5, 2020 0:25:17 GMT -8
Here are some further progress photos on the commission M23 build. Gearbox, engine and chassis all together now, with some detailing started.     Further detailing to be done, and general tidying up, still WIP but getting there. Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com |
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Post by arcticwolf on Jun 5, 2020 6:02:13 GMT -8
That looks very clean and neat. I built the Yardley version, they are a nice kit to work with. The braided lines are a good touch.
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Post by wardsmodelbuilder on Jul 2, 2020 11:49:38 GMT -8
Here are some photos of the commissioned M23 now fully completed and ready to send out.         Everything went together pretty well in the final part of the build, I added some extra wiring behind the dash. The seat, steering wheel and gear level have been left loose as per customer request, i'm assuming he will be added a driver figure. Thanks Chris www.wardsmodelbuilder.comwardsmodelbuilder@outlook.com |
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