Tamiya 1/12 Mclaren M23

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Jordan2.0 wrote:What about the decals ? how you gonna clearcoat them now everything is already fixed ..

Alex.

The customer doesn't want the decals clear coated.
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Here are some photos of the commissioned M23 now fully completed and ready to send out.

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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.

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Nice work, Chris. All that extra detail looks fantastic. I love this car & kit and the era it belongs to.
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:D Nicely done

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Why no tobacco?

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WardsModelBuilder wrote:
Jordan2.0 wrote:What about the decals ? how you gonna clearcoat them now everything is already fixed ..

Alex.

The customer doesn't want the decals clear coated.
Great customer :roll:

Alex.

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Jordan2.0 wrote:
WardsModelBuilder wrote:
Jordan2.0 wrote:What about the decals ? how you gonna clearcoat them now everything is already fixed ..

Alex.

The customer doesn't want the decals clear coated.
Great customer :roll:

Alex.
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Awesome build!!
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Wow :shock: !
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Jordan2.0 wrote:
WardsModelBuilder wrote:
Jordan2.0 wrote:What about the decals ? how you gonna clearcoat them now everything is already fixed ..

Alex.

The customer doesn't want the decals clear coated.
Great customer :roll:

Alex.

Its a personal thing to clear coat cover or apply decals over clear. I've built model both ways. Many collectors seem to like to have the decal placed on top of the clear as this is the way most race teams apply there sponsor logos, which makes for a more accurate build.
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