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Re: MP4/2C: THE ALL PURPOSE Italeri 1/12 THREAD!
Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 5:18 pm
by Seema
On a fb page there is a 4/2c conversion from Sean Carter Automotive Model Arts that is worth seeing. He also describes many of the kit's faults. For the brakes he uses the top studio mp4/6 brake set and the brake calipers from the MFH 4/4. He also describes the mirrored turbos and a lot of other things. It's a long project and is slowly coming to an end. I'm enthusiastic about his conversions and for me the best 4/2c I've seen so far. Check it out if you're on Facebook, there's plenty on offer for inspiration alone. If the link is not allowed I will delete it immediately.
https://www.facebook.com/TamiyaLotus49B
Re: MP4/2C: THE ALL PURPOSE Italeri 1/12 THREAD!
Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 6:03 pm
by SBEST
Yes, the Sean Carter postings are great. I hope he puts them in one document.
Re: MP4/2C: THE ALL PURPOSE Italeri 1/12 THREAD!
Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 7:52 pm
by Noddy
Seema wrote: ↑Tue May 23, 2023 5:18 pm
On a fb page there is a 4/2c conversion from Sean Carter Automotive Model Arts that is worth seeing. He also describes many of the kit's faults. For the brakes he uses the top studio mp4/6 brake set and the brake calipers from the MFH 4/4. He also describes the mirrored turbos and a lot of other things. It's a long project and is slowly coming to an end. I'm enthusiastic about his conversions and for me the best 4/2c I've seen so far. Check it out if you're on Facebook, there's plenty on offer for inspiration alone. If the link is not allowed I will delete it immediately.
https://www.facebook.com/TamiyaLotus49B
Thanks for that, I'd never run across Sean (well, actually he's in a group I'm in but I didn't know about his page, lol) and now I need some time to read through his build.
Re: MP4/2C: THE ALL PURPOSE Italeri 1/12 THREAD!
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 1:14 am
by Chinamalc
Seema, thanks for posting that link.
Its a shame people hide away on their own FB page rather than sharing on community sites such as F1M.
M.
Re: MP4/2C: THE ALL PURPOSE Italeri 1/12 THREAD!
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 8:13 am
by stubeck
JamesB wrote: ↑Tue May 23, 2023 10:15 am
stubeck wrote: ↑Tue May 23, 2023 8:56 am
I'll be picking this kit up as well as the 1/12 Lotus 99T. My Tokyo trip made it clear that car modeling isn't in as good of shape as it was a few years ago, and supporting new/rerelease models which come out is important.
Hmm!! I might have a nice ecuse to purchase one!!
Yes, that´s right. And lucky you with a Tokyo trip anyway
Did you manage to visit any "sorcerer´s cave" shop with cool stuff?
Finishers in Ueno (near Asakusa) was great, but otherwise it was largely a disappointment. Even the Tamiya shop had less selection than last time. Its changed my mind on buying new kits, and even how I'm building, as I'm concerned that the golden age we're going through won't be sustainable if people don't buy models.
Re: MP4/2C: THE ALL PURPOSE Italeri 1/12 THREAD!
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 11:17 am
by GTF2
For your information,
I emailed Mac at Mac’s modelling and asked him if he plans on doing an anodised wheel set for the MP4/2 and he says he’s drawn them and is just waiting for the kit to check the fit is correct.
Mac is a great guy and his wheels are excellent so if you want a set, send him an email showing some interest as hopefully, the bigger the batch the better the price will be.
Regards
Graham
Re: MP4/2C: THE ALL PURPOSE Italeri 1/12 THREAD!
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 11:36 am
by PJE
GTF2 wrote: ↑Wed May 24, 2023 11:17 am
For your information,
I emailed Mac at Mac’s modelling and asked him if he plans on doing an anodised wheel set for the MP4/2 and he says he’s drawn them and is just waiting for the kit to check the fit is correct.
Mac is a great guy and his wheels are excellent so if you want a set, send him an email showing some interest as hopefully, the bigger the batch the better the price will be.
Regards
Graham
So Italeri has updated the wheels and tires from what was in the original Protar kit? If not, Mac is creating a pricey and inaccurate product.
Paul Erlendson
Re: MP4/2C: THE ALL PURPOSE Italeri 1/12 THREAD!
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 12:00 pm
by GTF2
Hi all,
Does anyone have any gearbox photos for the McLaren Mp4/2 cars?
I have found some great pictures of a Tag turbo engine block but so far I haven’t had any luck with the gearbox.
Here is a link to the engine pictures below.
https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/198 ... -f1-engine
Re: MP4/2C: THE ALL PURPOSE Italeri 1/12 THREAD!
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 12:03 pm
by GTF2
I would expect Mac will make the wheels to the correct pattern and sizes, new tyres will be required such as Tamiya or MFH.
Re: MP4/2C: THE ALL PURPOSE Italeri 1/12 THREAD!
Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 2:53 pm
by tubegenius
So, let's see ii I have this correct. Tires from the Tamiya "Big Three" are useable for this thing. Rims too?