1976 WC - 1/20 Tamiya McLaren M23 - FINISHED

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Re: 1976 WC - 1/20 Tamiya McLaren M23

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Windshield tinting, white "cover" decal on the chevron, tyre valves -- I love your techniques!

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Hi all!

This is coming to the end :o Lets go!
Vacuformed windshield from Modelcrafts&Hobbies. Thanks to Pascal (pgarat)
Vacuformed windshield from Modelcrafts&Hobbies. Thanks to Pascal (pgarat)
Cowling finished! Lot of work here... Vacuformed went well without too much trouble. My biggest issue was to paint the black band in it, careful masking do the job. I didnt achieve the same results with the yellow tinting, this time is very subtle
Cowling finished! Lot of work here... Vacuformed went well without too much trouble. My biggest issue was to paint the black band in it, careful masking do the job. I didnt achieve the same results with the yellow tinting, this time is very subtle
The other side
The other side
Mirrors from Tamiya PE set. Dont fit (small) but they are awsome!
Mirrors from Tamiya PE set. Dont fit (small) but they are awsome!
Tailoring job begins!!! First drilled 0.5 holes, then I put the 2 ends of a metal wire in it to thread all the wiring to chassis. Note the throttle cable done with the same method
Tailoring job begins!!! First drilled 0.5 holes, then I put the 2 ends of a metal wire in it to thread all the wiring to chassis. Note the throttle cable done with the same method
All the metal wires ready to be stretched
All the metal wires ready to be stretched
All cables are passing through the TRAP!!!
All cables are passing through the TRAP!!!
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Once the battery cables are connected, I put the rollhoop in its place. Fire extinguisher in place too.
Once the battery cables are connected, I put the rollhoop in its place. Fire extinguisher in place too.
Dashboard cables are connected. Added  2 triangular PE pieces to the steering rack.
Dashboard cables are connected. Added 2 triangular PE pieces to the steering rack.
I start sewing. 1 drop of CA glue on the hole then pull the wire few seconds.
I start sewing. 1 drop of CA glue on the hole then pull the wire few seconds.
Done!
Done!
Now the fuel tank. More sewing.
Now the fuel tank. More sewing.
Done! Rollhoop and oil pump when the engine is in the chassis
Done! Rollhoop and oil pump when the engine is in the chassis
Tamiya steering bar was too long making an ugly toe-in angle. I cut it in 2 pieces.
Tamiya steering bar was too long making an ugly toe-in angle. I cut it in 2 pieces.
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Now steering bar can go closer to the drivers feet and match the scratchbuilt steering rack.
Now steering bar can go closer to the drivers feet and match the scratchbuilt steering rack.
Seatbelt. Tamiya PE set painted with clear blue  and adhesive fabric tape painted with TS-44 brushed on. Back of the seat is modified to make it closer to the fueltank.
Seatbelt. Tamiya PE set painted with clear blue and adhesive fabric tape painted with TS-44 brushed on. Back of the seat is modified to make it closer to the fueltank.
Gearshift in its place. Belts glued to the chassis.
Gearshift in its place. Belts glued to the chassis.
Steering wheel. Not too much work, SGB & FB.
Steering wheel. Not too much work, SGB & FB.
Only a simple mod, I put the end of a string guitar to make the connection, fits perfectly and its workable!
Only a simple mod, I put the end of a string guitar to make the connection, fits perfectly and its workable!
CHASSIS FINISHED!!!
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Re: 1976 WC - 1/20 Tamiya McLaren M23

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Nice work on the wiring alfye.... sort of like embroidery meets modelling without a doily in sight! :wink:
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Hi Alfye,

Really enjoyed this WIP. You've used some excellent scratch-building techniques.

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Great work on the Mac, Alfye :D I like your "sewing" technique.....nice and neat wiring!!
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Superb looking progress.
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I like the way you "wired" the cockpit cables down. I do something similar. I drill two 0.2mm holes on either side of where a cable will go (while worrying that my little 8 dollar, 0.2mm drill bit will break), and "sew" the cable down with 0.1mm wire. But I think I'll use your "one hole & CA glue" method next. Thanks for the heads up!

And the brake discs -- love the "rusty edges" treatment. Looks great!

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Re: 1976 WC - 1/20 Tamiya McLaren M23

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I used 0.5 drill bits becuase are the only ones I have actually, smaller ones dont last long :lol:
The one-hole technique is better because the wire hugs the cables and do a circle arroud it. I feel that 0.2 or 0.3 drills can do the job but must be carefull when pulling wires throug that little holes, I broke some pulling through 0.5 holes.
CA glue application in the underside and let it run onto the hole, when possible... I close the 2 halves on my mac and then Id troubles applying the glue on the holes near the dashboard.

Brakes dont have much mystery; drilled holes (0.5) mix of red yellow and black, the help of Tamiya PE set and little wash to accentuate holes and disks. Glad you like it!!
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