Tamiya 1/12 McLaren M23 1976 with MFH-tk

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Re: Tamiya 1/12 McLaren M23 1976 with MFH-tk

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More pictures from the Ford Cosworth DFV.

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I build the complete fuelrailsystem.

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Used the excellent sparkplugboots from RB-Motion.

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Scratchbuild the fuelfilter and AN-Fittings.

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I numbered the sparkplugs like the real thing. I used metaltube cut to size, painted it white and used 1/43 decals for the numbers.

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Work continues on the gearbox and rearsuspension. Update follows soon.

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Hi Eric,
that DFV looks amazing :shock: :shock: :shock:
I cant wait to see more!!
Cheers, H

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What a stunning WIP!
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Perfect example on how to build a model and do a WIP. Thank you very much for posting updates on this truly outstanding model.
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That DFV is a model in itself!
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Absolutely, that DFV is outstanding. This is a fantastic WIP. Thanks for taking the time to share.
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Your work is just awesome
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Hi Eric,

Your DFV is very nice, but those exhausts are outstanding. Thanks for sharing your techniques in this excellent WIP.

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ewestra wrote:
Dede wrote:Do not mean to hi-jack your thread Eric, my friend.
No worry's mate. :D
Hmmm, don't remember saying that :roll:

Anyway, DFV looks Very Smart Indeed. :D
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any updates Eric?
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