McLaren Mercedes MP4-20

[urumomo]

;D Yes ... compressing stuff heats it up

 

[pitstop25]

Thanks I thought there might be something wrong with it.

 

[pitstop25]

Here we are some images to show the black paint. Its still drying.








More will come when i spay the silver coat on.

 

[pitstop25]

Thats the silver added.


Just some advise for anybody looking to doing this model its a pig to mask off the black so you can get the line right. It took me longer to do that then it did to spray the damn thing.

I might put some clear gloss on it not to sure yet will see how shiny it is when its all dry when i get up.

If i dont have to do it then the next shots you will see will be the build and decals.

She is almost ready

 

[pitstop25]

Almost there now. Decals are next then i will put a clear coat over it and then add the wheels. She should be done by the end of thursday.

 

[rookie]

Word of advice, use the clear gloss before the decals, they will go on much easier.

You can always give it a second coat after the decals.

 

[pitstop25]

Thanks for the heads up

 

[Quaralane]

She's looking really good

 

[Hulk]

Wow, it look's really good. McLarean always was my favorite F1 team so witch pilot decals would you put on it?

 

[pitstop25]

Thanks guys

@hulk it will be Kimi's car

 

[pitstop25]

Re: McLaren Mercedes MP4-20 Is Done

Well thats her all done now. This is my first model in 15 years so please be nice :-\ Lets add the images first then i will put my thoughts down.











So my thoughts on this build.

I think Revell should make this a skill level 4 just because masking the body and some of the decals was a nightmare.

Overall the model was good. There was some flash on the smaller parts but seen that on many models. Having the 2 tone body and no mask to do was a big oversight from revell it took me about 2 hours to do this my self as you would have seen in the other images i have posted.

Enamel paints are a no no for me from now on i hate them more now then i did all those years ago. They stink there a pain to get out of your airbrush. They take far to long to go off, They making gluing a right pain as the revell contacta eats the paint so many touch ups was needed after glue up.

The decals that come with this kit look very nice but the glue on them is rubbish. I cheated with mine after socking in water i also put some PVA glue on the area i wanted the decal so the buggers would stick. Work awesome

So overall i am really happy how this came out. after many years away i had to learn alot and also alot of new stuff that has come along in that time.

So i can now move on to a new model and learn some more.

I would like to thanks all of you who have looked in on my work and given feed back. Its really helped me along the way.

Thanks Wayne.

 

[urumomo]

;D Looks Great !
I assume you like your new airbrush setup ?

Enamel paints are a no no for me from now on i hate them more now then i did all those years ago

AAH HA HA Ha Ha hahaha .... I hate em too --

 

[pitstop25]

Thanks bud

I love my airbrush so much i have it in bed with me so i can keep her safe

 

[urumomo]

L O L !
... Keep her unplugged --

 

[pitstop25]

lmao

 

[Hulk]

Wow, this look great, she really came out good. Can't wait to see your next build.

Keep the good work!

 

[Quaralane]

She looks great.

As to the enamel thing, well, I gave up on them too.
And that was even before I started using an airbrush regularly

 

[Shunter]

Nice work on what is a semi difficult kit, i agree the masking is a bitch on this one.

 

[rookie]

Nice finish pitstop, looks good.

I agree with all, enamels are rubbish. Same thoughts with Revell kits I don't rate them at all, granted they have some good subjects, but they are way off the pace compared to many other makers out there ( controversial I know, please don't hate me for saying it )

But it came out real nice, well done and welcome back to the hobby.Get your self some Tamiya masking tape, magic stuff, will stop the bleeding between lines.

Ps; the base is cool too

 

[pitstop25]

Thanks so much for all the kind words Chaps never thought anyone would look in on me but the support and advise you have all given me has been so awesome. SMA is now the place i call home.

@Rookie thanks for the tip on the masking tape.

I am working on a Academy model now. I will start a topic over in the air forum at some point tonight so you can see how i get on with it.

Thanks again Wayne.