Jerobee McLaren M8B

[Scale-Master]

I guess it can be built using all the parts after all. I did have to button it up so it is a curbside, and it is under pressure. I learned a lot about the kit and will likely build another as a curbside. Too bad the rear wheels are so anemic though.

[traditional]

That looks great......beautifully finished and nicely detailed.

The rear wheels look just fine to me.....what is it that upsets you about them?

[cobraman]

Very sharp build. I too see nothing wrong with the rear wheels. What am I missing ?

[Scale-Master]

The tires are too small. Makes for too much "air" in the wheel wells.

[Reeves Racing]

Nice Mark, I hope I mine turns out that good. I am going to have to slow myself down when I build mine. My impatience really hurts my builds sometimes.

Do think there is a good way to lower the suspension a little to fill the "air" in the wheel wells during the build up?

[Crazy Ed]

Well done Mark. I enjoyed following this build and how you delt with the issues this kit has to offer.

[mcandela]

Wow, this came out really good!!! I hear You when You say that it's under pressure. I am dealing with that myself right now.

[Scale-Master]

I can't think of a way to lower the rear without making it look worse. If I lowered it, the car wouldn't sit level, and the front can't be lowered any more to compensate. Plus it might affect the wing location/alignment depending on what was modified. Right now there are a few elements that split the difference so nothing really jumps out to the casual observer. The best way to fix it would be to replace the rear tires. I just don't know with what...

[Rob Hall]

Very sharp.

[RancheroSteve]

Looks great Mark!

Just a thought on the wheel issue - would it make sense (on a future build of course) to re-shape the bodywork to better fit the tire size?

[Scale-Master]

The tire is too small. "Fixing" the body by reworking it into an inaccurate shape would be energy spent addressing the wrong issue. I'm wondering if the tire can be stretched over a larger rim to fix the diameter issue. It won't address the width, but it might help...

[Romell R]

It's simply beautiful!

[TheCat]

Very nice build.

[Monty]

Too bad the kit's design deficiencies ultimately led to it being built as a curbside. I followed the build-up and saw some neat touches that future viewers may never even know were there.

Most people won't even know there's an issue with the rear tires; they'll be looking at the paint and decal work and wishing they could do half as well.

Looking at your effort, I know Oscar would be proud.