Completed : Tamiya 1:20 McLaren M23 (James Hunt - 1976 WK)

[Sennake]

It finally finished. At last. I started building it on february 19th, and today it's finished. Just under 3 months work. I'm pretty pleased with the result, although it has a few flaws. But hey, which model hasn't? At least my models are never perfect

Oh yes, the WIP-thread is here.

Here are the pictures : 20 in total.

Enjoy!

First a series with "dressed up" McLarens :











Another 5 dressed-up McLarens, under a different angle:











Without the bodywork the McLaren looks like this (and that's how it will be presented at shows and contests):











And yet another photo-angle:











Questions? Comments? Shoot

[FunXteR]

congratulations ,nice work,

[gionc]

Superb job, and you done it dammn quick!!! Outstanding pictures too: am I in wrong or your shooting set up count 4 light sources?!!! Perfectionist in all! Dammn Guy, congrats!

[Sennake]

Originally Posted by gionc

Outstanding pictures too: am I in wrong or your shooting set up count 4 light sources?!!!

6, actually

[Eric Cole]

Absolutely beautiful!. You've done a fantastic job on this.

Work like this is very inspring to me (and other people too, I'm sure). It makes me want to improve my skills.

[Decs0105]

simply wonderful!!!

I enjoyed the progress thread very much, thanks for sharing this great build!

[DerXL]

Simply amazing work, Guy !

It was already a pleasure following your WIP opcorn:, but the final pictures are really jaw-dropping.
I sincerely hope that you'll show this model in Nieuwegein later this year. I'd love to see it up close.

I wish I could finish a model in 3 months with this much detail (oh, and go to work, and mow the lawn, and do some shopping, etc...).
I really need more hours in a day...

[Sennake]

Originally Posted by DerXL

I sincerely hope that you'll show this model in Nieuwegein later this year. I'd love to see it up close.

You can count on it. I will enter it in the contest for sure.

To be honest, this was a model that I never intended to be detailled this far. I just wanted to build it straith from the box, but when I saw the flaws of the kit I started to correct them. It kinda happened without me noticing that I was going this far. It got outta hand, and look where it brought me

[drawzer]

Awesome work! Stunning!

[stevenoble]

Fantastic result Guy.The work you put into this model really shows.Congratulations on fabulous build.

[voyageur]

Wonderful build that'll win some trophies for sure.

[evilbob]

Absolutely gorgeous. Following the WIP has been inspiring, but the end result leaves me lost for words....

[cinqster]

Beautiful job Guy - you just need a pack of James' favourite cigs on the side pod!

[mikemechanic]

Excellent build Guy. You should be very proud of yourself on this one. F1 subjects are my favorite.

Mike

[f1wc]

Engine looks great, paint looks great, everything is just superb...
Nicely done in your limited time build for each kit.