Senna McLaren

[Scale-Master]

I'm building this one straight out of the box, but changing up the colors (compared to the instruction call outs) to match some versions I found online.

First up was to paint the single piece monocoque semi-gloss black then gloss black for the cockpit area.  I used TS-29 and LP-1.

[Bennyg]

I’ve got one on the go too. Looking forward to seeing your build.

Ben

[David G.]

Looks to be an interesting build.

David G.

[kelson]

Your work is always top notch,this should be a great build!!.

[Funkychiken]

looking great!

[Scale-Master]

Thanks guys.

 

The LP-1 Black (thinned with Tamiya lacquer thinner) checked and crazed over the TS-29 as it dried overnight.  (The TS-29 was shot 24 hours before the Gloss Black.)  Not the first time I've used this paint, but the first time something less than good resulted.

 

So I sanded it out and reshot with decanted TS-14 and had no adverse reaction.

[slusher]

Nice start! Looking forward to your great work on this super car..

[Scale-Master]

Thanks Carl!

 

I also painted the other gloss black body parts at the same time I repainted the roof section.

[Scale-Master]

These are the body parts that will be shot white.  (I'm doing the end plates of the rear spoiler in the accent color.)

[Scale-Master]

The calipers are called out to be the same color as the body accent pieces, but I thought the photos of the real car in the instructions indicated otherwise.  I liked the anodized look so I used TS-54, TS-17 and TS-72 to get close enough.

[slusher]

Very nice and realistic..

[David G.]

It's a shame about the paint, nice recovery though.

The wheel gear looks great.

David G.

[Scale-Master]

Thanks guys!

 

The engine is engineered "without parts count escalating excessively", and I'm sure when it's under the glass it will look fine.

[Matt Bacon]

Looking great. I shall follow closely for tips to use when I do mine. Given that the back end doesn’t open, I’m sure the engine will be absolutely fine!

best,

M.

[Mattilacken]

Looks great! Will be following, like to see how you make these pieces of plastic come alive!

[Scale-Master]

Thanks guys!     So far the fit of the parts has been nothing short of great.

 

I have completed steps 1 and 2…

[Scale-Master]

I started painting the seats to match the photos of a real one I found.  TS-53 and TS-23 both mixed with Dullcote.

[Bennyg]

I’ve painted my seat’s cushions with Italian red dulled down with flat clear. Love your colour choice too! 
 

Ben

[Scale-Master]

Thanks Ben!

 

The chassis builds up very quickly once all the painting is done.  The fit is still excellent so far.

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I went the accent color for the parking brake calipers.

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Edited April 26, 2021 by Scale-Master

[Scale-Master]

Dash…

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[Bennyg]

The pictures didn’t come up.

[slusher]

On 4/24/2021 at 7:44 PM, Scale-Master said:

I started painting the seats to match the photos of a real one I found.  TS-53 and TS-23 both mixed with Dullcote.

Seats look Fantastic Mark!

[Scale-Master]

Not sure why some of the images are not showing.  I'll see if they post here...

 

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[Scale-Master]

The wheels got some blue too.

[img]https://i.imgur.com/q8dkjpH.jpg[/img]

[Scale-Master]

I know the same links work fine in other forums. 

Maybe it's related to the recent software update done here on Sunday.  Same timeframe as the photos began to stop showing.