McLaren MP4/8 1:20 Tamiya (& completed MP4/4)

[FredK]

hi guys, this is Jeff from Australia (not FredK - somehow I got logged in as FredK).

I've been having a long break from F1 modelling, here is a McLaren MP4/8 which I started working on nearly 10 years ago but lost motivation after not being happy with the monocoque. After stumbling on this great site I got interested again and I'm finally getting around to re-doing the monocoque. Also included are some pics of my MP4/4 built nearly 12 years ago - the decals have yellowed a bit among other things.

Once again, great site and great info here from very good people.

Jeff

[RichardIII]

Welcome back!

Errr.. about these pictures... where exactly are they?

Richard III

[Guest]

Oops, I'll have another go!

[Jeff]

I think I get it.... I've uploaded the pics to the gallery and await admin approval. Subsequently I'll insert the pics into this thread.

[lezdep]

Jeff, what exactly is the issue with MP4/8's monocoque ?
I'm in long lasting build of it too. You got me curious if
I missed something bad on the kit.

[Jeff]

hi Lezdep, I just wasn't happy with my paintjob on the monocoque and am now stripping it.

PS I downloaded your FW16 file and Andy's pics, great stuff

[Jeff]

MP4/8




MP4/4

[Manu]

wow looks really cool dude !!!!!
I loce the helmets on the side pods. The little detail that kills.
MANU

[robrex]

Excellent work!
You don't happen to live in Qld do you? I'd love to see these in person?
Thanks
Rob

[Guest]

Great work... just a question: when you make us see your pics, I can see that your models are “completely” made by “not fixed” parts, also the rear wings and sometime the cockpit. I just make the cowl removable. How can you do that? Which part are “not fixable”? For example, I’m going to do a P34 (Monaco 1977 version) and I’d like to know what can I do?
Thanks for all!
Ciao, Paolo