Tomcat's Aoshima McLaren F1 GTR

Post by **Tomcat64** » Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:52 pm

So after a couple of months I managed to finish up my first car kit in roughly 35 years. This is Aoshima's McLaren F1 GTR built pretty much out of the box except for the harness which I felt was needed to finish the cockpit details. Really enjoyed the build and although there was some head scratching in places I'd happily recommend this kit to anyone. It's not without its flaws especially with the gloss finish and there's definitely things I'd do differently if I was to tackle it again but overall I'm happy with how it turned out.

The build thread is here

Onto the photos

Thanks to everyone that followed the build and took the time to offer encouragement and advice.

NorthernModeller · Post by **NorthernModeller** » Wed Mar 28, 2018 11:02 pm

I stunning finish mate

well done

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Mar 28, 2018 11:50 pm

Top Marks !!!

She is gorgeous

Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Mar 29, 2018 3:35 am

Fantastic finish mate. Looks absolutely awesome.

Post by **Tomcat64** » Thu Mar 29, 2018 9:18 am

NorthernModeller wrote: Wed Mar 28, 2018 11:02 pm I stunning finish mate well done

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Wed Mar 28, 2018 11:50 pm Top Marks !!!
She is gorgeous

Stokesy44 wrote: Thu Mar 29, 2018 3:35 am Fantastic finish mate. Looks absolutely awesome.

Thanks guys - really appreciate it

Tay99 · Post by **Tay99** » Thu Mar 29, 2018 1:20 pm

Great job

DrSprue · Post by **DrSprue** » Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:31 pm

Just amazing!

Post by **Tomcat64** » Thu Mar 29, 2018 4:00 pm

Tay99 wrote: Thu Mar 29, 2018 1:20 pmGreat job

Thanks Tay - appreciate you taking the time to look stuff up for me during the build mate!

DrSprue wrote: Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:31 pm Just amazing!

Cheers Tony - thanks for your support as always

exmoor · Post by **exmoor** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:55 pm

Just awsome very nice

Kevthemodeller · Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:40 am

Great build mate, looks stunning in black really like the carbon fiber detail

demarcation · Post by **demarcation** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:37 pm

Looks a treat mate, absolutely gorgeous. Excellent work!!

Post by **Tomcat64** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 9:51 am

exmoor wrote: Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:55 pm Just awsome very nice

Kevthemodeller wrote: Sat Mar 31, 2018 8:40 am Great build mate, looks stunning in black really like the carbon fiber detail

demarcation wrote: Sat Mar 31, 2018 10:37 pm Looks a treat mate, absolutely gorgeous. Excellent work!!

Thanks guys!

All the carbon fibre decals were included in the kit which was a nice touch.

gaz45 · Post by **gaz45** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 12:43 pm

Very very nice work there mate looks great

Post by **Tomcat64** » Thu Apr 26, 2018 2:54 pm

gaz45 wrote: Fri Apr 13, 2018 12:43 pm Very very nice work there mate looks great

Thanks Gaz - appreciate it mate

Shunter · Post by **Shunter** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:00 pm

WOW!!!! Stunning work. I have looked at this kit a few times but as yet have not bought it, you have made up my mind. Excellent work..love it.

Post by **Tomcat64** » Tue May 01, 2018 8:47 am

Shunter wrote: Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:00 pm WOW!!!! Stunning work. I have looked at this kit a few times but as yet have not bought it, you have made up my mind. Excellent work..love it.

Thanks mate - it's a great kit imho, there's a couple of fiddly bits but nothing too dramatic; would definitely recommend it.

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