Does anyone know of anyone has 3-D printed a different rear wing and end plates for Tamiya 12th scale MP4/6?
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Re: MP4/6
Hi Gorf, I'm working on the 1/12 MP4-6 now and I've converted it (as best I can) to the early season spec (large rear wing, integrated front wing/cowling, and painted windscreen). To make the rear wing end plates, I used thin brass sheet with a second layer of plastic sheet stuck to the inside of each endplate so that I could create a bevelled edge. The end plates are relatively straightforward to make. I did initially use plastic sheet entirely, but that proved a bit too weak and the end plates flexed somewhat. Pictures added.
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Re: MP4/6
Wow!!!!
More of this
please!
More of this
please!
Re: MP4/6
Great, great!! 
I was to say that scratch building could be an option, but obviously actions speak louder than words!!
Can´t wait to see the windshield solution. I remember I preferred the painted early version, with the TAG sticker on the fluo red
I was to say that scratch building could be an option, but obviously actions speak louder than words!!
Can´t wait to see the windshield solution. I remember I preferred the painted early version, with the TAG sticker on the fluo red
Re: MP4/6
PLease let me make the smart ass question.
Have you used the same windshield profile, or modified it?
I assume you will have considered this, but I remember some time I shut up and the fellow modeler then said, "Ah, you could have mentioned it before!!" BTW it was the same area of similarly liveried car 
Some pics
I mean, most probably profile is the same, but anyway!
Have you used the same windshield profile, or modified it?
I assume you will have considered this, but I remember some time I shut up and the fellow modeler then said, "Ah, you could have mentioned it before!!" BTW it was the same area of similarly liveried car Some pics
I mean, most probably profile is the same, but anyway!