Look for Meng McLaren MP4/4 in the wild

[gp-models]

Sometimes downsizing from the original measurements don`t work, so you need to add thickness and in this case, only a thick etched part would fit, less then the kit part, but even more then the measuring would suggest!

Still agree, on many models details are not allways "true scale", let`s hope someone will come around with matching etched parts one day!

Not sure about that, but it is possible to do thicker parts. Tameo`s suspensions are thick material for example, maybe too thick, but it should not be a problem.
By the way, nice to see you back mate!

[tifosi157]

This is a fun model to build. It's almost snap-fit. carbon decals are easy to work with, even though not a huge fan of the color/patterns. ordered photo etch parts. Will try to use the photo etched end plates.

[JamesB]

Got mine a few days ago.
I agree (just ad a "plastic bag thru" look) with the snpa fit nature, on the other hand, that:

...but what is your opinion of my idea - building the kit without the engine installed, fixing down the transmission to hold the suspension, and fixing down the engine cowling? I was also thinking of detailing the engine (after) once someone makes a detail set.
Thanks,
Eric

I thought the same wen I saw the clutch is quite detailed. Who knows. MAybe at our age we no longer think of being all day removing the cowling to see interior.
BTW, now I think it, not sure if someone posted pics of the sprues (I know many ave gone furter) so, FWIW...
























Oh yes there´s some comic drawing over there too enjoy!
One thing that surprised me strongly is the absolute absence of ANY engraving on tyre sidewalls when that´s something we are used to from decades ago.
Anyway it´s a big cool model of a big big cool subject, so let´s cellebrate I´m happy I got it.
I have an excess of 1/12 kit stash so I thought that this excess will be more justified if one of them was an MP4/4 instead of a Heller Renault!

[Chinamalc]

James - Thanks for showing!
M.

[vekkuli]

Thx for the Information JamesB. Is that "comic" Exar Kun or some other powerfull Sith-Lord? ( Not Lil' Ani though ).

[tifosi157]

I find the main cowling fit tigtly to the floor. I may just use some magnets instead of screws to secure the cowl so i can take them on/off easily. I just have to remeber not to hold the cowl when handling the model.

[JamesB]

You’re welcome just thought it’d come handy
And yes the magnets are a good idea. There’s room for them here

Thx for the Information JamesB. Is that "comic" Exar Kun or some other powerfull Sith-Lord? ( Not Lil' Ani though ).

Long story told short pics were taken incidentally on my late dad’s working table. He was a great artist but these drawings are mine.
It’s a quite crazy idea I started. How would be his old characters follow up if done in the style of several nowadays draughtsmen
I am making some overhauling on my parents flat and thought it’d be good to use meanwhile my dad’s studio to wear up some pencils
Btw getting the Meng delivered there saved me some explanations to wife

[vekkuli]

You’re welcome just thought it’d come handy
And yes the magnets are a good idea. There’s room for them here

Thx for the Information JamesB. Is that "comic" Exar Kun or some other powerfull Sith-Lord? ( Not Lil' Ani though ).

Long story told short pics were taken incidentally on my late dad’s working table. He was a great artist but these drawings are mine.
It’s a quite crazy idea I started. How would be his old characters follow up if done in the style of several nowadays draughtsmen
I am making some overhauling on my parents flat and thought it’d be good to use meanwhile my dad’s studio to wear up some pencils
Btw getting the Meng delivered there saved me some explanations to wife

Oh, I see. And yes those Explanations. Sometimes feels like some "Ultimate Sin" .