McLaren MP4-12C (Bburago metal kit, 1/24 scale - stripped and re-painted)

[Tommy124]

Hi there, 

since I wanted a model of this McLaren in its street version (the only other option is the GT3 racing version from Fujimi), I chose this metal kit from Bburago. The construction is similar to other metal kits; the internal components, such as the interior and chassis, simply need to be snapped or screwed together, decals to be applied – and it's done.

However, I really didn't like the pearl white paint job, which was also quite uneven. Therefore, I decided to strip the body shell using nitro thinner. This is quite a chore compared to the usual paint stripping for model paints.

After a few days and some additional work, the body shell was finally stripped and ready to be primed and painted.

I chose the Corvette C6 colour "Atomic Orange", sealed with regular 1k clear from the spray can.

The side air intakes on the kit were very clunky, therefore I replaced them with Evergreen parts. Otherwise, it's straight out of the box.

Here are the before and after photos of the "transformation." 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Mike 1017]

BEAUTIFUL, GORGEOUS, SPECTACULAR, 

[Jim B]

Beautiful McLaren.  Well done.  I'm working on the Fujimi kit now.

[bogger44]

That orange is a big improvement, great choice and well done!

[Roger U]

Very nice looking model. Nice paint job, I really like that color.

[PappyD340]

Gorgeous build!

[Dragonhawk1066]

Nice! That's a great color for that car!

[Tommy124]

Many thanks guys!