Hey each, how do?
Another completed project that I finished back in 2019...the Fujimi McLaren MP4-27 driven by Lewsi Hamilton.
This was my first attempt at a Fujimi kit, which I had heard would be a bit fiddly. Undeterred, I got into the build over about a year, finally completed what you see below at the beginning of 2020
I didn't find the kit that bad, there were a few odd areas if I remember rightly (the front wing is a bit droopy on one side) but nothing to really complain or moan about, even at my level of skill. The ST27 detail up set I added went on a treat.
The most difficult part of the project; the decals. They were thick and really didn't want to mould to any of the curved parts of the car - particularly those side pods and nose - despite plenty of Sol and even some hair dryer treatment.
If I were to make this kit again - and I did try to by another to no avail - I would go about it the same way, but with more patience on those decals and aim for a better finish with the clear. I used Vallejo Gloss varnish on this, and while it looks fine - it doesn't polish well to really make it gleam, which would make a bigger different in the textures.
If you can't see the image below check them out here - http://www.racecraftmodels.co.uk/portfo ... en-mp4-27/
Thanks for looking all!
Fujimi Mclaren MP4-27 Lewis Hamilton 1/20
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Re: Fujimi Mclaren MP4-27 Lewis Hamilton 1/20
Great looking build!!
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Re: Fujimi Mclaren MP4-27 Lewis Hamilton 1/20
Great build and photography. The last image - forced perspective I believe is the technical term - love it.
Cheers,
Mike
Cheers,
Mike
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Re: Fujimi Mclaren MP4-27 Lewis Hamilton 1/20
Looks very nice .
My completed Models:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/150229040 ... 3349714787
https://www.flickr.com/photos/150229040 ... 3349714787
Re: Fujimi Mclaren MP4-27 Lewis Hamilton 1/20
Thanking you!
Cheers Mike, the photos make it...there's a few scrappy areas on this one. That last image is merely a printed image background - taken at a low angle.
Thank you!