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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2011 13:49:28 GMT -5
 So far so good. suspension was removed and repainted along with brakes. Ive started work on the engine. will post when its complete |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 4, 2011 2:00:05 GMT -5
Awesome! After all that bad luck I'm glad to see you doing a WIP!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2011 14:13:26 GMT -5
 Here is the completed engine, very pleased with how it turned out |
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Post by herk56 on Oct 7, 2011 17:50:12 GMT -5
That DOES look good! Things are looking up!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2011 20:18:21 GMT -5
 Here is the completed front cockpit with radiators |
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Post by kurzheck on Oct 8, 2011 8:42:37 GMT -5
Looking good. I'm looking forward to the bodywork. I see a Sharpie in the background, I love my black and silver Sharpie for picking out details.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2011 13:17:47 GMT -5
 Here is the completed chassis, looks real good |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 9, 2011 17:22:03 GMT -5
Nice!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2011 0:32:24 GMT -5
Quick question everyone on the body work. Which version of the mp 4 4 should I do, early season or late season? Im leaning towards doing the japanese gp version.
what are your opinions
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Post by Calvin on Oct 11, 2011 1:29:10 GMT -5
Quick question everyone on the body work. Which version of the mp 4 4 should I do, early season or late season? Im leaning towards doing the japanese gp version. what are your opinions If you're doing Senna's car I'd do the Japanese gp version because he put on a great performance that race. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2011 23:28:46 GMT -5
Japan GP 1988 it is. Ill see if I can modify the turbo cooling system as well. I took the liberty removing the kit antennas as they look too big to scale. Modifying the body should be straight forward so it might be sometime before any updates
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2012 4:12:05 GMT -5
Bad news gang, looks like the restoration will have to be scrapped due to fact that the house we live in has no insulation and therefore gets hot and cold quickly. Its warped the plastic so badly there is no fixing it. Sorry guys
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Post by indycals on Feb 4, 2012 4:40:37 GMT -5
Bummer :-(
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Post by clm1545 on Feb 4, 2012 9:59:09 GMT -5
That's a shame. After all that work, maybe you could display it with the body off, like it was being serviced. It must be very expensive to heat or cool your house. Can't you add some insulation?
Take Care
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Post by russd on Feb 4, 2012 10:43:20 GMT -5
Bad news gang, looks like the restoration will have to be scrapped due to fact that the house we live in has no insulation and therefore gets hot and cold quickly. Its warped the plastic so badly there is no fixing it. Sorry guys So ... is it only the main body work that is warped? If that is the case, I happen to have a spare. Its from a "junk pile" eBay purchase I made about 3 years ago. One of the "junk" kits is the MP4/4. There were lots of pieces missing BUT... the body work is sitting on the table next to me right now. It needs to be cleaned up (remove old decals and wash it). So if thats all ya need its all yours. Just send me your address and I'll mail it today. Rusty |
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Post by Patrick on Feb 4, 2012 15:30:18 GMT -5
Guys,
Rusty is one of the reasons I like this group. I have been the recipient of many helpful and kind hands like him. He represents what the comradrie of this group is all about. You're cool Rusty.
Patrick
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Post by gavkiwi on Feb 4, 2012 15:46:57 GMT -5
Guys, Rusty is one of the reasons I like this group. I have been the recipient of many helpful and kind hands like him. He represents what the comradrie of this group is all about. You're cool Rusty. Patrick Indeed, it's gestures like that, that make this place great! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2012 0:42:23 GMT -5
Im going to see what I can do as far as fixing the body. All I would need would be the roll bar where the radio antennas are. If anyone has that, send me a private message or post something here. I do have hope it can be saved. Might anyone know where to get M@r1b0r0 decals?
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Post by russd on Feb 5, 2012 10:26:05 GMT -5
Im going to see what I can do as far as fixing the body. All I would need would be the roll bar where the radio antennas are. If anyone has that, send me a private message or post something here. I do have hope it can be saved. Might anyone know where to get M@r1b0r0 decals? Good luck with the body. If you can't fix it I'll send you the spare that I have. Afraid that the roll bar is not on my spare car, otherwise you could have had that also. My spare has the basics of the engine, most of the body work. Including not having the roll bar, the rear wing is missing, broken suspension, no wind screen. There are usually a few people selling M@r1b0r0 decals on eBay. Rusty |
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Post by mjjracer on Feb 6, 2012 13:43:40 GMT -5
Im going to see what I can do as far as fixing the body. All I would need would be the roll bar where the radio antennas are. If anyone has that, send me a private message or post something here. I do have hope it can be saved. Might anyone know where to get M@r1b0r0 decals? I have received some decals from Hong Kong on eBay for 14 bucks, shipping included. I got the full set for the MP4/5B and the M23. I haven't used them yet but the quality seems to be quite good (not IndyCals good, but still good). I have seen full sets for the MP4/4 as well as antennas as part of an MP4/4 upgrade kit. A search for MP4/4 should do it. MJ |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2012 22:26:57 GMT -5
Hey everyone, quick update. Turns out the body is in good shape, no signs of warping. All I really need at this point is the front and rear wing endplates, rear view mirrors and roll bar hoop. Leave a reply or message me if anyone has these parts, Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2013 12:39:05 GMT -5
Hi Patrick if you need a replacement roll bar I can make a copy of the one from my unbuilt kit and send to you?
I am new to this forum but have found some really good M23 refrence photos for the tubing on the engine. I am looking for some detailed refrence photos of the engine of the mp4/4, can any one point me in the rgith direction at all?
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