Photos and Windscreen for McLaren M23

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Hi,
I noticed on some discussions about the Tamiya 1/20th M23 kit that there have been some issues about the windscreen accuracy and its 'scale' thickness.
A few years ago a model shop in New Zealand produced an accurate vac formed replacement windscreen for both the 1/20th and 1/12th Tamiya kits, and they are still available. I have no commercial interest, just giving a heads up that they are available. www.modelcraftsandhobbies.co.nz/?page=shop/browse&offset=20&category_id=2b4f26df037cb88cdbd01a541e5ea103&keyword=&specials=&

M23 reference photos. We are extremely lucky in NZ that we are home to M23/1, an unmolested authentic car that was owned by Denny Hulme after his retirement. I have a large amount of reference photos of this car, some that I will post in this thread very soon. I am happy to supply any photos in high res by email provided they are only used for your own reference. For any body building the 1/12th kit or the Iritani 1/20th conversion they could be very helpful. Send me a PM.

Gavin.

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Here are some photos of M23/1 to start off, many more to come.
M23/1 was rebuilt by McLaren's for Denny Hulme when he retired at the end of 1974. In 1974 it had been raced by Mike Hailwood in the second tier McLaren Yardley Team. Since then to 2006 it was demonstrated by Denny a few times when it first came to NZ and was then on display, and after his death either in storage or display. In 2006 it was sold to a Christchurch group and was to be used in historic racing. The car underwent a full check over and clean up and was fitted with a proper DFV to replace the bitza old parts engine fitted in 1974. All paintwork, signwriting and decals are genuine and original. Some small paintwork was fixed up in 2006, but the car has never had one of those unoriginal restoration jobs. Phil Mauger has raced the car with the F5000 cars, but I think only at around 80%.

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Wow ....great info and pics. Thx
Tom T.

[herk56]

Yes, thank you for the great pics! I have several of the vac-formed windscreens and they are great.

Brian

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Some more photos, will put some engine and rear end ones up over the next week.

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Great pictures Gavin, Thanks!

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I have some photos of the restored M23/2 that was Revson's car that I will scan and post soon. Nothing as detailed as M23/1, but some little differences that may help build a better model.

[Chris]

I got the 74 M23 transkit by Model Factory Hiro/ E. Jan for the Tamiya 1/20 76 M23 and these pics will help a lot, cant wait to see more...Thanks Chris

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I hadn't heard of that transkit, although my wallet struggles to run to the MFH prices, but I will check it out.
I do have a few Iritani kits to build, so they will probably satisfy my M23 cravings along with the re release and the original Tamiya kits I have.

Still have to scan the Revson car photos, but they may not add much more.
I have posted the majority of the M23/1 photos I have taken, but if there is a particular detail you need, just ask and I will see if I can find it.

[Chris]

Here is the set I got from www.stradasports.com it took a bit for him to get but Kevin always comes though, this one has the skinny nose used only at Monaco that year!! Chris

[jamesharvey]

You guys are too much. What a world we live in. It seems as if those downunder are having all the fun. The photos are just mindblowing and then we get to the kits. You make it hard not to be intimidated. This and you are just great. Thanks for sharing. I loved it when Hulme ran Indy with gurney. I think the period from 1960 to 1975 may have been Indy's best.
Jim

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Looks like a cool transkit Chris, but checking the prices I think I will stick to the Iritani kits I have. I just counted up that I have 12 Tamiya 1/20th M23 kits and 6 Iritani M23 kits in my stash plus 2 1/12th Tamiyas, so I think that should just about cover what I require, just need time to build them. Agree on your comments about Strada, always had great service from Kevin.

James, you are welcome, lots more photos of other cars where they came from. Anybody building any F5000 models I have lots of photos of McLaren M10s, McRae GM1s, lots of Lolas, Surtees, Beggs, etc. Just ask. Oh, and a 1972 McLaren M16B.

[indycals]

On a somewhat related note, I recently did a blog entry about tinting windscreens and I used my 1973 Yardley McLaren as an example: www.indycals.net/blog/?p=568

[herk56]

Great tip! If you screw up with Future, ammonia or ammonia-based window cleaner will wipe it right off! Much more forgiving than trying to airbrush a paint in an even coat.

Brian

[Patrick]

Hey Flying kiwi When I can get to it I'll finish my M10B. Send me a message with the bell housing-to-chassis adapter photo.

Patrick

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I will see what I can find, and may put some M10 photos into your build thread to inspire the completion even more.

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Here are the photos of the restored M23/2 car that I took at the Donington Museum a few years ago. Not of much use probably, but interesting comparing a restored car to M23/1 which is a symapathetic rebuild.