Tamiya 1/12 McLaren MP4/6 w/ upgrades

[Jose01jr]

Making progress with this engine. Top Studio has a nice upgrade for the engine and it’s been fun to build but also a bit stressful as well. The main problem is not loosing those tiny rivets. I’m about half way done with it and so far it’s looking nice but it can probably look better. Working with these tiny bits is a handful. The biggest challenge I think will be the wiring loom. I’m taking a break and charge my batteries before I tackle the rest. Here is a couple of pics of the progress so far. I haven’t scratch build anything yet but will do for the second part.

[gp-models]

Looking nice! Agree on wiring jobs, sometimes a proof of patience and boring, but it brings a lot of realism to such build.
Enjoy your outtime and i`m looking forward to your next update!

[steinietrabi]

I think it looks very good. Yes, such detailing and also the wiring make the models come alive.
I am also following your construction closely.

[Jose01jr]

So much for my break. I decided to continue with the engine and concentrated on the throttle linkage on the engine. The linkage really adds to the detail of the engine. This little engine is getting heavier and heavier lol. I put the engine aside and decided to focus on the trumpets and tray. I painted the tray black and CF in two different shades. For the inside I used the Kevlar looking decal and for the outside I used black pewter decal using lots of Microl Sol and heat gun. I then sprayed black smoke all over it just to darken it. I then added a very thin brass rod and glued it on top of the butterflies followed by the trumpets taken care of the rotation alignment so they sit nice next to each other. I was contemplating painting the trumpets black but decided to keep it chrome. I mocked the tray to the engine to see what it looked like. It certainly got more heavier and I still need to add more parts front and rear.

[Inuyasha]

The axle on top of the inlet claps is a nice add on, good job!

[Jose01jr]

Thanks. Hopefully I will have an update soon. Scratch building bits for the engine which would add more detail

[Jose01jr]

I’ve been waiting for some hardware to come through the mail so things have been slow but I did manage to finish the front bit of the engine. I added additional detail to the front engine from pics of the Formula Perfect manual. I’m currently working on the TPS sensors for the rear of the engine and I’m debating wether to add plumbing for the variable trumpets inside the trumpet tray. I’ll have hopefully more pics at the end of the week.

[senninha]

Good Morning, that is looking very good. Everything looks clean and realistic. Pretty cool engine

[Seema]

Nice work. The TS set looks very good. I also have a complete set, but I don't have the confidence to start the McLaren yet. Thank you for sharing your techniques. I will include them in mine and hope to be ready to start it soon.

[gp-models]

Nice work on the engine, like it!