1:24 modified Heller McLaren M7A

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I built this model in the mid 80's and it is one of the few from back then that has survived. But it is still a little beauty to look at.
Everything is kit parts, except some of the suspension parts that has been replaced by thin piano wire. At that time there was not much PE and similar detailing parts, so you had to use what you could find.

If I should build it today, the tyres would have been replaced, but not much else.















yours, Niels, DK

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Beautiful build, Niels !!
Tom T.

[2lapsdown]

I love this car as well as all the orange Mclarens. I've thought of building this one but I've heard about the tires. What would you substitute the kit tires with? You've done a beautiful job on this car, it's got me thinking about watching for a reasonably priced kit.

John

[Patrick]

Excellent as always Niels. Love the Heller car lots and will buy more if I can because they are great period car subjects. Pootish on 1/20 scale! Oops, I think I just blasphemed.

Patrick

[sandysixtysfan]

Outstanding work, really like all the detailing. Darn it, there were some good looking race cars in that era!

Sandy

[indy]

I like it! It shows well with the clean build and great detail work.

Jordan

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Sooo beautiful!!! i love those McLaren. Just found one at a contest meet for a reasonible price. Now I've built the Brabham from the same Producer, the car looks good box stock but those tires are awful...if you have an idea to locate some replacement, I'd be glad to know where to find it.

Congrats, like you say these cars will indefinitely look good...