The F1M Forums

Lol... thanks!!

Pretty sure I can’t get gravity where I am

Certainly from that image the TS16 looks totally wrong…

Not a bad idea. I’ll see what I can do

No response back from McLaren as to the question of why 2 colours. I wasn’t even expecting a response in the first place so what we have looks like what we’ll get The aftermarket decals would point to TS47 being way too yellow: the TS16 looks better. I’m not in a rush so will do some more digging wh...

Actually, I think I have a full set of Studio 27s for this - did you manage to get hold of Tamiya USA?

Hey John I generally remove (sand) all and any weave that is molded in. I havent done the 641/2 as yet, but if it is anything like the airbox on the MP4/6, it is virtually impossible to keep the weave and have no seams/joins. Starting with a clean surface just gives me more options, and if I am hone...

Ok so just thought i’d report back. I decided to jump the gun on this and start on the p/e even though I am in the middle of another wip. The p/e (MP4/5B wing end plates) looked like they may have been brass and was from an old f1 specialties set. I went about cleaning them with acetone; didn’t real...

One tip that I use with all PE is to soak it overnight in acetone Thanks, I had not heard of that before. I had lightly sanded the etched pieces on both sides though Tamiya primer does work on metal We’re you referring to the standard primer here? As I know they make a metal one (which I haven’t tr...

All I am not used to using photo etch so was hoping someone can help direct me I have some p/e wing end plates and am thinking of using them on the next build. However, is there a difference between the preparation for different types of p/e? I have brass, some silvery stuff (flat) and some highly s...