Aoshima/Beemax Mclaren MP4/2

[shood23]

Hi guys this is a build i have been working on for a little while for a group on fb.

the box


i also have the detail set to complete it with


the etch included is quite comprehensive


the carbon included covers most areas of the car


the naughty decals were a must for this build. the ones that were included from where i got the detail set from were not full covering


a quick mock up of all the major parts.


the engine was the first parts glued,


the moulded in parts on the floor were sanded off and replaced with the etch parts


the same was done on the exhaust outlets


finally for today the access hatch on the top of the monocoque was sanded off and replaced with the etch


many thanks for looking

shaun

[Tiffoc]

Great start on the M - M - M - M - Mc - M - M... on the M team car Shaun.
Can't wait for your next Ferrari buid though.
So you managed to get your son off the the Donkey then
Shaun I sent you an invite to Artisan Modelhauz on Facebook...
It's from me incase you're concerned.

all the best Steve.

[Fast289back]

Great start. Will be following along with interest. I agree that the detail set is a great deal. Very comprehensive

[shood23]

Great start on the M - M - M - M - Mc - M - M... on the M team car Shaun.
Can't wait for your next Ferrari buid though.
So you managed to get your son off the the Donkey then
Shaun I sent you an invite to Artisan Modelhauz on Facebook...
It's from me incase you're concerned.

all the best Steve.

Thanks Steve. I saw the invite and joined. He did eventually get off that donkey yes.

Shaun

[Shunter]

Look forward to seeing more

[Tyrone]

Good start Shaun,

I have the same kit, but without the detail set, so I look forward to following your build.

Which build is your priority the MP4/2 or sf-71h?

[shood23]

Good start Shaun,

I have the same kit, but without the detail set, so I look forward to following your build.

Which build is your priority the MP4/2 or sf-71h?

Bit of both if i'm honest tyrone. the SF71H still needs so much work before i get to painting but i have ordered some silver decal sheet as ledzep has been kind enough to scan the dtm kit version so i can mock up the silver lines from that and modify them to fit.

Shaun.

[shood23]

So it's about time for a build update.

the main body parts have had grey primer sprayed to find the bad spots.


the upper part of the under body has had primer and semigloss black sprayed.


the radiator ducts have also been painted.


the bigger radiator has had the etch face glued on and it has also been sprayed up with black. the actual face will have some work don to make it look a little used


the rear radiator/inter-coolers have been painted in silver with a light dusting of alclad chrome


the exhausts have been painted up with alclad paints


the engine has also had a coat of paint, tamiya pot colours mixed up from blacks gunmetal and a hint of gold


finally the little hose connectors included with the detail set were sprayed with tamiya clear blue.


more soon

shaun

[stubeck]

Nice update. I have the Mp4/2B kit so like many others will be following with lots of interest!