1993 Mclaren MP4/8 F-1

[Rich Chernosky]

Continuing on a finishing tear is this Tamiya 1/20 Mclaren MP4/8.  A relatively simple kit this one went together quick in only 3 days.  Color on this model is Tamiya TS-26 white and Pactra Odds N Ends Flourescent red. Once again this was clearcoated with a latex clear and was done some time ago.  More details in the picture captions. Thanks for looking and comments welcome.

All the finished pieces ready for final assembly.

Engine detail. Very simiar to my last post but a different engine. Mclaren had to switch to the Ford Cosworth 2.5 litre customer engine when Honda pulled out at the end of the 1992 season. Engine was down on power compared to the Renault and Ferrari engines but was more compact and lighter.

Fished car on its wheels. This was a fun build and went together quickly and easily. It was also very similar  to the MP4/7 that was done before. 

Rear veiw and once again the wing attached nicely. Bodywork also went down nice and snug. Once again I pinned it down.  All four wheels sit flat on this one too. 

Side veiw. This is the first Mclaren to feature these side barges. Careful assembly here and they went on without glue. Mclaren won five races with this car due to its outstanding handling but once again they came up short in the drivers and manufacturers championship. This is Michael Andretti's car. Andretti had a lacklustre season in his only try at F-1. His best finish was a third at Monza. He was replaced by Mika Hakinnen

[1959scudetto]

Now the next one on your starting grid, Rich - again well built and painted as we are used from you.

[Jim B]

Very nice McLaren.  Well done.

[PappyD340]

Very nice build!

[Mike 1017]

 I really admire your building skills. Both of my F1 builds wound up in the garbage

Mike

[Rich Chernosky]

On 3/29/2025 at 6:21 PM, 1959scudetto said:

Now the next one on your starting grid, Rich - again well built and painted as we are used from you.

Thank you  Helmut.  This is the last of the Mclarens for awhile. I have one more Aoshima kit to do but I have decided to take my interest elsewhere. 

 

On 3/29/2025 at 7:05 PM, Jim B said:

Very nice McLaren.  Well done.

Thank you  Jim

 

On 3/30/2025 at 5:57 AM, PappyD340 said:

Very nice build!

Thanks Larry

 

On 3/30/2025 at 10:12 AM, Mike 1017 said:

 I really admire your building skills. Both of my F1 builds wound up in the garbage

Mike

Thanks Mike. That's a shame that happened.  F-1 and open wheel cars don't always go together like street cars and can sometimes be a real challenge. Why don't you try something simplier and give it another try.  I have re-visited few kits I have done in the past and they always turn out way better the second time. 

 

[Turbo95187]

Beautiful work Rich! 

[slusher]

Great McLaren!