Tamiya McLaren MP4/6 1/12 (Top Studio)

[JCH]

Hey all - Time to call this one a wrap.  It's not perfect, but what is?  Thankfully I'm please with the result. 

The Tamiya kit is excellent.  The Top Studio aftermarket detail kit is phenomenal.  Ridiculously complicated but beautifully instructed with spectacular parts.  It's a beast, but highly recommended.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for looking.  All good in PA!

[Rattlecan Dan]

Wow! Extremely nice build. Incredible work on the detailing.👍

[Jim B]

Beautiful F1 car.  Amazing detailing.  Extremely well done.

[70 Sting]

I would be displaying this with the skin off. 🤩

[BKF]

Very very nice! Extremely nice detailing.

[ChrisR]

Looking great!

[Chris V]

Spectacular build with impressive details!

[Dragline]

Beautiful work on this complicated beast. The paint is especially nice. I have the full detail TS kit to go along with mine. I wanted to go 1/12 but it was just too much money. I went 1/20.

 

[JCH]

18 hours ago, 70 Sting said:

I would be displaying this with the skin off. 🤩

That's my plan.  I had considered a shop type display with the engine off the tub but that makes for a big footprint.  The cowling and front wing will be sitting next to the car.  I want to see all that detail. 

3 hours ago, Dragline said:

I wanted to go 1/12 but it was just too much money.

Eye watering was my reaction.  I don't do that many models so I treated myself.  Next up is a Model Factory Hiro with similar cost and complexity. 

 

Stepping away gives me time to get over the mistakes.  Seeing the completed work softens those blows as well.  I'm very pleased with the result.  Thanks all for the kind comment! 

[Dragline]

I have considered MFH but the 1/20 cost more than the Tamiya and full detail kit. I have the paint and the carbon fiber and tobacco decals for the same price. And it will be more detailed in the end.

I get inspired to start it often, but I'll start it once my new hobby room is complete

 I am currently remodeling.