The grail has landed

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Re: The grail has landed

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Ok I would like to see a full detail build of this kit.
Not that I would do it
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There's one on ebay right now and I am shaking my piggy bank. :mrgreen:
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Congrats on the M23 "Holy Grail". Yes, ok, I'm jealous.

For the correct red I recommend you aquire the RAL3024. You can see in my M23 (1/12 :( ) build how the color is like. This is the true color McLaren used in those day's.

Good luck with your build wich I'm sure going to follow.

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Good packaging.
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Bodged engine.
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And comparing with the Lotus 72. So much wider!
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Starting to get the engine in order.
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One mystery is the 'missing' cylinder head bolt top front of the block. All was revealed when I looked at the Lotus 72,
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On the lotus, that bolt is used to locate an engine steady bracket. Eidai/Entex never bothered modifying the moulding for the Mclaren.
Anyway, I have detail up head bolts on order, so the matter will be resolved when I fit those.
Got a lot of detail up bits to fit.
The supplied a/n castings look quite good but I am searching for a realistic anodised blue/red finish. The other thing that is exercising me is how to replicate the Willans labels for the seatbelts....any tips gratefully received.
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Alcad ll red and blue. Wonderful colors. Congrats!!
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Looking forward to WIP pics as this progresses!

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good JOB ! Keep us posted please :wink:

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Re: The grail has landed

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Engine is coming together.
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Nice!
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