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Post by chrissmith on May 27, 2023 6:49:26 GMT -8
So I thought I would join the fun and start on the same kit Paul and Patrick have. Yes it’s the 1/12 McLaren M19A from Model Factory Hiro. I will not bore you with pictures of the box art( which is lacking) and the cover of the instructions.
As always hopefully I can do a decent job on this, and inspire those other two to finish theirs 🤣
Chris
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Post by pnance26 on May 30, 2023 4:53:45 GMT -8
Inspiration is what I need but I also could use about two more days in the week. After a week of vacation (in Ireland), I am just now at a par level with my outdoor chores where now it is just a matter of maintenance (except all those Christmas bins that could use being put away. But hey, we are closer to putting them out again than we were!).
I am trying to set aside two days in the coming week to devote to moving to the next step and also to making some progress on finishing the 156. One thing I will be doing is ordering the plexiglass cases for what I do have built already!
Thanks, Chris for the mention! And you are ALWAYS an inspiration!
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Post by 2whl on Jun 4, 2023 14:37:50 GMT -8
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Post by 2whl on Jun 4, 2023 19:35:43 GMT -8
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Post by chrissmith on Jun 4, 2023 20:03:47 GMT -8
I thought I would start with the engine just like the directions. After building a DFV in 1/8 on my last build, I thought I would try to emulate it on this one. I painted the block and heads Alclad aluminum, then I used some basic weathering powder from Tamiya (soot and rust) to give it some depth. I should be finishing up the wiring and plumbing in a couple of days, or tomorrow 🤣
Thanks for looking
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Post by pnance26 on Jun 5, 2023 5:13:44 GMT -8
Great start, Chris! I am sure it will be looking good! Just don't use yellow plug wires as some in another forum seem to get their panties in a wad over it! I have some photos from the weekend as well. It just seems like 8 hours of work doesn't produce much, does it?
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Post by 2whl on Jun 5, 2023 19:36:15 GMT -8
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Post by chrissmith on Jun 5, 2023 20:05:17 GMT -8
Ignition is installed 😁
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 6, 2023 2:08:15 GMT -8
Looking great
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Post by Joel_W on Jun 6, 2023 18:07:53 GMT -8
Paul, Chris, & Patrick,
I'm really looking forward to following a triple build.
Paul,
Just an outstanding job on the Ford Cosworth engine. Your weathering just kicks it up to the next level.
joel
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Post by 2whl on Jun 10, 2023 19:05:57 GMT -8
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Post by chrissmith on Jun 10, 2023 19:30:30 GMT -8
Engine is complete. It took a little longer than I wanted, but it’s not like I’m on a time line, well maybe I would like to get it done before October for a model show in Reno 😁
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 10, 2023 21:15:53 GMT -8
Gorgeous
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Post by Joel_W on Jun 11, 2023 6:39:37 GMT -8
Just speechless!!! You really have to look super closely to figure out it's not the real thing.
joel
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Post by chrissmith on Jun 11, 2023 15:15:54 GMT -8
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