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First kit this year is a surprised Modeller's 1/24 Tyrrell Ford 019 that I found in our local hobby store.

It is a kit with a full Ford DFR engine.

I agree with SBEST. It is not always possible to have true scaled down dimensions on models as physical limitations dictate what can be done. I was just interested to see how thin the endplates should be in true scaled down dimensions. For 1/12 scale it is achievable to be around 0.25mm thick. In 1/...

Shayne's EJ10 is stunning. All the decals look to adhere very good to the model. What a nice work! Can't wait to see the finished car. The early Revell F1 kits all have horrible groove tires. However, I got their later version that were great as replacement. I just wrote to Revell indicating which k...

Hi Marcel,

I have ordered a 1/24 version and already thinking what to use for the endplates . It will be around 0.005" or 0.13mm if it is true to scale. This is thinner than printer paper.

Anyway, anything less than 0.01" (0.25mm) will look better than the molded plastic thing.

I have a look at the FIA regulations. In 1996, FIA introduced the minimum front endplate thickness at 10mm with a 5mm radius. Hence before 1996, endplates are thinner. From high resolution photos of the MP4/4 that I can find, the estimated thickness of the front and rear endplates is around 3 to 4mm...

Hi Eric,

Yes there is quite a variation in the pre-order price. I found a trusted one in Asia at around US$ 44, which is reasonable.

It is very impressive as usual!

Meng 1/24 MP4/4 is now available for pre-order from several hobby companies. The release date is early March 2024.

Hi Ian,

Great progress!

Hi Marco,

Nice to see your great model of this classic car!

It is a very basic model from the old times. However, you have built it so beautiful. The paint and decal job are top notch.

Thanks!