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Post by drtumbo on Feb 17, 2014 8:48:26 GMT -5
This will be less of a build thread and more of a general progress shots So received this today having waited quite a few weeks ![](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/tumbo_swrt/Senna%20MP4-4/DSC_0743_zps67bedd36.jpg) 2yrs ago in Japan DeAgostini [those of worldwide partworks fame] unveiled their latest series; a 1/8 scale McLaren MP4-4 driven by Senna to 8 victories in the 1988 series [this was while their MP4/23 Hamilton 2008 world champion 1/8 partworks series was still going] with Kyosho providing the actual model itself. Now back then I thought to myself I just have to have one of those but of course not being japanese and multiple other factors stopped me. WELL! the series has finished and I was able to secure for a good price a complete set including the 2 gifts of the Senna DVD [japanese copy to go w/ my Australian one lol!] and the Senna figure for the car ![](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/tumbo_swrt/Senna%20MP4-4/DSC_0745_zps4246a17e.jpg) In addition to the set there were a few other bits and bobs to buy including these ![](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/tumbo_swrt/Senna%20MP4-4/DSC_0744_zps393a5f11.jpg) To add just a tiny bit of class to the final product!! So as one does I got started tonight but even w/ a few hrs work there is plenty left to do - 5issues down and 65 still to go!!! ![](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/tumbo_swrt/Senna%20MP4-4/DSC_0746_zpsf243a36e.jpg) Be kind guys - my completed to a standard of above 1% build no totals 0 lol!!! But here's hoping I can do this kit justice; especially the price I paid ![:o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/shocked.png)
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Post by Calvin on Feb 17, 2014 10:21:06 GMT -5
WOW! This is going to be very fun to watch! Some of the people on this forum will have no idea this type of kit exists! ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) As they put down their Monogram Kurtis Kraft model they will look at this and say its a UFO!
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Post by kurzheck on Feb 17, 2014 10:52:30 GMT -5
Really looking forward to watching this come together.
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Post by indy on Feb 17, 2014 11:20:28 GMT -5
The sheer size of this one is impressive and I am glad to see that you will be sharing the process with us. Are you modeling this build after a specific race?
Jordan
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Post by trevor83 on Feb 17, 2014 13:17:32 GMT -5
I have two 1/8 Pocher Testarossas. They take up a lot of space. I'm interested to see how this turns out. I've had my eye on the MP4/23 but not in the budget at the moment.
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Post by drtumbo on Feb 18, 2014 8:03:53 GMT -5
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Post by drtumbo on Feb 20, 2014 7:35:10 GMT -5
Latest updates as it has been a few days: Suspension pieces and electronics ![](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/tumbo_swrt/DSC_0743_zps9b32c09a.jpg) Front nose ![](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/tumbo_swrt/DSC_0744_zps2689fa39.jpg) Front nose-cone [decaled and painted this one - happy enough w/ the final finish; definitely looks more akin to the real car than the plastic black out of the box] ![](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/tumbo_swrt/DSC_0745_zps7225b66e.jpg) R front wheel hub ![](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/tumbo_swrt/DSC_0746_zps98f95ad5.jpg) R radiator housing & radiator ![](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/tumbo_swrt/DSC_0747_zpsc73670a0.jpg) Engine block ![](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/tumbo_swrt/DSC_0748_zps6c97c7c6.jpg) Chasis ![](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/tumbo_swrt/DSC_0749_zpsacbaef32.jpg) L rear wheel ![](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/tumbo_swrt/DSC_0750_zps7aa01a63.jpg) L radiator housing & radiator ![](http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b292/tumbo_swrt/DSC_0751_zps54817d27.jpg)
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Feb 20, 2014 11:05:08 GMT -5
This is spectacular!
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Post by drtumbo on Feb 25, 2014 8:42:09 GMT -5
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Post by billgtp on Mar 4, 2014 23:21:58 GMT -5
looking great
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Post by drtumbo on Mar 13, 2014 5:30:52 GMT -5
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Post by indy on Mar 13, 2014 7:29:33 GMT -5
It is coming together very well ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Still 1/8 - man, that's a big car!! Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Mar 13, 2014 12:31:04 GMT -5
Wow! Fantastic!
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Post by drtumbo on Apr 17, 2014 3:44:54 GMT -5
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Post by clm1545 on Apr 17, 2014 7:36:33 GMT -5
That is awesome. Great Job!
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Post by Calvin on Apr 18, 2014 0:00:37 GMT -5
Fantastic! It looks very cool in the pics but I bet it looks incredible in real life.
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Post by indy on Apr 18, 2014 22:19:08 GMT -5
Glad you could back into the next room so you could get the whole thing in the frame. JK.... I think ![::)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/eyesroll.png) Nice job and happy to see it done before 5/1. Jordan
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2014 19:35:58 GMT -5
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Post by chromehorn08 on Nov 7, 2014 15:51:47 GMT -5
Holy crap...I missed this thread. This build is stunning! I would love to do one of these 1/8 scale cars. Yours turned out stellar. Great job.
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Post by mrpeters on Nov 10, 2014 17:20:16 GMT -5
Anyone see them selling this during the F1 race on CNBC this weekend? I'm pretty sure it was the same kit...
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Post by drtumbo on Dec 8, 2014 3:55:18 GMT -5
HI all;
Sorry been a while since I was on due to work work work [oh yeh and getting married lol]
Still love this car to death. Museum collection decals. I used automotive paints for the undersell compared w/ multiple photos to work out the right colour. Then carbon fibre decals over the top. The front nose is maybe a bit too silvery but overall they look pretty good [and once they are under the main shell it looks gr8]
And thanks guys - definitely the first kit i've actually finished and given the price i'm glad it turned out display worthy
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Post by alterrenner on Dec 8, 2014 6:23:03 GMT -5
Display worthy, indeed! I hope you're talking "museum display worthy", because it is! Congratulations on the marriage! Hope she's a model-builder fan. Remember the line "well, I could be in the shop working on a model, or I could be out drinking!" will only work so many times. Also, remember: there are hundreds of models, but only one wife.
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