McLaren mp4/2b 1/20 Aoshima/beemax
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McLaren mp4/2b 1/20 Aoshima/beemax
Hi folks !
I´ve just finished it , my second kit from Aoshima/beemax , the kit overall is very good and the detail up parts is even better , the CF Decal is perfect and really easy to work with ( and there is a lot of them and take hours of work ) , but the only problem I faced was the body cowling that does not fit at all , I struggled trying to shut it but failed and in the end I decided to glue it to shut , it was a shame because I had a really hard work detailing the interior with CF decal and paint job .
But I am satisfied with the result
Shiiya
I´ve just finished it , my second kit from Aoshima/beemax , the kit overall is very good and the detail up parts is even better , the CF Decal is perfect and really easy to work with ( and there is a lot of them and take hours of work ) , but the only problem I faced was the body cowling that does not fit at all , I struggled trying to shut it but failed and in the end I decided to glue it to shut , it was a shame because I had a really hard work detailing the interior with CF decal and paint job .
But I am satisfied with the result
Shiiya
Re: McLaren mp4/2b 1/20 Aoshima/beemax
Hey, that is a beautiful build and a great paint finish you've made there. Congratulations, I would be proud to display that build. Did you use Tamiya TS paints or other?
What portion of the engine cowling fit gave you the most problems? Is it warped, or bent on one side, or did it have difficulty closing over the sidepods, engine and piping, etc.?
Wonderful job!!
AJ
What portion of the engine cowling fit gave you the most problems? Is it warped, or bent on one side, or did it have difficulty closing over the sidepods, engine and piping, etc.?
Wonderful job!!
AJ
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Re: McLaren mp4/2b 1/20 Aoshima/beemax
AJP01 wrote:Hey, that is a beautiful build and a great paint finish you've made there. Congratulations, I would be proud to display that build. Did you use Tamiya TS paints or other?
What portion of the engine cowling fit gave you the most problems? Is it warped, or bent on one side, or did it have difficulty closing over the sidepods, engine and piping, etc.?
Wonderful job!!
AJ
Thanks ! I used Tamiya TS-26 for White and automotive paint for Fluorecent red , the main problem was to attach the body cowling over the sidepods
shiiya
Re: McLaren mp4/2b 1/20 Aoshima/beemax
Great, great job.
Everything's fine, though I hate to tell, the number on the nose (obviously not your fault) is way small.
I thought it might be due t positioning of decals, but M'boro is religiously placed where it should be. It's clearly the "2", and probably the Shell too that are really small.
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Hmmm... I hate to see that happening. Why don't manufacturers contact us old farts for advice?
Well, anyway, warning fr next builders.
As a side note, I had seen my own model's decals a bit small but did not ahve the time to check yet. Now it's sure.
I guess there's no fix, right?
otherwise niiiiice job!!!
Everything's fine, though I hate to tell, the number on the nose (obviously not your fault) is way small.
I thought it might be due t positioning of decals, but M'boro is religiously placed where it should be. It's clearly the "2", and probably the Shell too that are really small.
see:
Hmmm... I hate to see that happening. Why don't manufacturers contact us old farts for advice?
Well, anyway, warning fr next builders.
As a side note, I had seen my own model's decals a bit small but did not ahve the time to check yet. Now it's sure.
I guess there's no fix, right?
otherwise niiiiice job!!!
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Realy nice build, good paint job! A shame that you have to hide the inner section, would like to see this too.
About the number, i don`t know the kit size, but maybe a left over 2 from a Tamiya kit is a bit larger, but not sure if the colours are matching.
About the number, i don`t know the kit size, but maybe a left over 2 from a Tamiya kit is a bit larger, but not sure if the colours are matching.
Take a stand!
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Re: McLaren mp4/2b 1/20 Aoshima/beemax
[quote="JamesB"]Great, great job.
Everything's fine, though I hate to tell, the number on the nose (obviously not your fault) is way small.
I thought it might be due t positioning of decals, but M'boro is religiously placed where it should be. It's clearly the "2", and probably the Shell too that are really small.
see:
Hmmm... I hate to see that happening. Why don't manufacturers contact us old farts for advice?
Well, anyway, warning fr next builders.
As a side note, I had seen my own model's decals a bit small but did not ahve the time to check yet. Now it's sure.
I guess there's no fix, right?
otherwise niiiiice job!!![/quote
Thanks, Actually I noticed that number 2 from kit was smaller when I saw my referente book, but now I think I can live with it
Everything's fine, though I hate to tell, the number on the nose (obviously not your fault) is way small.
I thought it might be due t positioning of decals, but M'boro is religiously placed where it should be. It's clearly the "2", and probably the Shell too that are really small.
see:
Hmmm... I hate to see that happening. Why don't manufacturers contact us old farts for advice?
Well, anyway, warning fr next builders.
As a side note, I had seen my own model's decals a bit small but did not ahve the time to check yet. Now it's sure.
I guess there's no fix, right?
otherwise niiiiice job!!![/quote
Thanks, Actually I noticed that number 2 from kit was smaller when I saw my referente book, but now I think I can live with it
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Re: McLaren mp4/2b 1/20 Aoshima/beemax
Thanks, it is a good idea, I did not think about it, and I have I lot of left over Tamiya decalgp-models wrote:Realy nice build, good paint job! A shame that you have to hide the inner section, would like to see this too.
About the number, i don`t know the kit size, but maybe a left over 2 from a Tamiya kit is a bit larger, but not sure if the colours are matching.
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Re: McLaren mp4/2b 1/20 Aoshima/beemax
Great looking build!!
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Re: McLaren mp4/2b 1/20 Aoshima/beemax
Beautiful build and nice shiny finish.
I have the same kit with extra decals and P/E parts. It's a shame to read that you had troubles to fit the cowling, I already struggled enough with Fujimi MP4/6 and to know the 4/2B is the same is a real pain.
I have the same kit with extra decals and P/E parts. It's a shame to read that you had troubles to fit the cowling, I already struggled enough with Fujimi MP4/6 and to know the 4/2B is the same is a real pain.
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Re: McLaren mp4/2b 1/20 Aoshima/beemax
Stunning Paintjob and all . Pity the warped Cowling.
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