McLaren MP4/2 Protar
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Joaquin
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Re: McLaren MP4/2 Protar
Well, another set for me please
Re: McLaren MP4/2 Protar
OK, Joaquin!!! 
For those whom I told ages ago "I am about having them ready" (
) just say that this time, at last, I am making the moulds... hehe.
For those whom I told ages ago "I am about having them ready" (
) just say that this time, at last, I am making the moulds... hehe.-
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Re: McLaren MP4/2 Protar
Hi James
Are you sure for the difference of size between front and rear tyres in 1986 ?
Are you sure for the difference of size between front and rear tyres in 1986 ?
Re: McLaren MP4/2 Protar
Er... what you mean exactly?Eric1968 wrote:Hi James
Are you sure for the difference of size between front and rear tyres in 1986 ?
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Eric1968
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Re: McLaren MP4/2 Protar
Hi
It's me, I didn't understood correctly your post. In fact, you said that in the Protar kit, the front tyres are too small (13'') and you mold bigger tyres (15"). Is that right ?
It's me, I didn't understood correctly your post. In fact, you said that in the Protar kit, the front tyres are too small (13'') and you mold bigger tyres (15"). Is that right ?
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plastiksurgeon
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Re: McLaren MP4/2 Protar
James, are these wheels and tires available? I would love to buy a set of soon as possible !!
Thanks, Steve Mohlenkamp
Thanks, Steve Mohlenkamp
when I was young, all the boys made model cars, ...some of us just never stopped !
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daves
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Re: McLaren MP4/2 Protar
I built this kit many years ago. The tires are still in great shape. Maybe it is the perfect Hawaiian weather and keeping it enclosed in a case. It is good to know that there are wheels and tires available, just in case.
Dave
Dave
Re: McLaren MP4/2 Protar
I believe James is saying that the kit has 15" fronts, while his replacements are molded at 13" front and rear - which is how the photos depict the car.
Best,
AJ
Best,
AJ
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acer709
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Re: McLaren MP4/2 Protar
Dave,
Your model looks fabulous I like the way you separated
the engine from the chassis.
I have this to build so handy for the reference photos.
Was yours the plastic version.
Cheers David.
Your model looks fabulous I like the way you separated
the engine from the chassis.
I have this to build so handy for the reference photos.
Was yours the plastic version.
Cheers David.
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daves
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Re: McLaren MP4/2 Protar
This was the plastic version. The engine is a separate kit I found around the same time as the kit. The rear engine cover did not fit well so I glued shut.
Dave
Dave