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1/20 Tamiya McLaren MP4/7 Honda

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 11:52 pm
by keavdog
Just getting started on this one. Ayrton Senna's mount. I picked it up on ebay and it includes the Marlboro decals.
Sprue shots of this beautiful Tamiya kit!

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Nicely detailed engine/transmission

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Not a lot done, but I started.

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The body is a pretty thick plastic with a fantastic finish. One of those I'd consider just glossing. I'll have to put the optivisor on and look it over in detail but wow.

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The kit motor was to plasticy looking so I shot it with Tamiya semigloss black and did a bit of detailing - more to come

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Re: 1/20 Tamiya McLaren MP4/7 Honda

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 6:25 am
by LyleW
I am so envious of you guys that build these and the bikes. Too much fiddle-faddle for my abilities..

Off to a great start!

Re: 1/20 Tamiya McLaren MP4/7 Honda

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 8:01 am
by Stikpusher
:hmm: Man I do love the looks and lines of those racers… pure speed design!

Re: 1/20 Tamiya McLaren MP4/7 Honda

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 8:51 am
by Ceaser_Sa1ad
Everyone is getting into cars now! Love to see it, cool kit.

Re: 1/20 Tamiya McLaren MP4/7 Honda

Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 1:22 pm
by mostrich
One of the best race cars ever built with the GOAT behind the steering wheel.
You have my attention, bro!!!

Re: 1/20 Tamiya McLaren MP4/7 Honda

Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:41 pm
by Duke Maddog
This is interesting and quite a rare kit with the Marlboro decals! Bring it on!

Re: 1/20 Tamiya McLaren MP4/7 Honda

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 4:57 pm
by Medicman71
Very cool! Can't wait to see the build!

Re: 1/20 Tamiya McLaren MP4/7 Honda

Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 5:00 am
by tempestjohnny
Duke Maddog wrote:This is interesting and quite a rare kit with the Marlboro decals! Bring it on!
I'm sure. Of course we can't have those decals because that would make us all start smoking.
Hmm. Maybe I'll tell my wife I can't do laundry because I really want to eat the pods :giggles:

Re: 1/20 Tamiya McLaren MP4/7 Honda

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 3:33 pm
by keavdog
A little more work on the power plant and rear suspension
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Re: 1/20 Tamiya McLaren MP4/7 Honda

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2022 5:13 am
by tempestjohnny
Great looking metallic sheen on this