Homer's Aoshima McLaren F1 GTR - Pre Season Testing/Long-Tail

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Tue Jan 26, 2016 3:13 am

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Well this is my entry for this group build. My first EVER car kit Wooohooo!

EDIT: I think the Papaya Orange is a cracker colour

EDIT: I think the Papaya Orange is nice but I'm now thinking of building the Gloss black in the Pre Season livery that comes with the kit

How about a nice hill climb at Goodwood festival of speed to get in the mood

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So guys......WHICH ONE DO I BUILD?

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Tue Jan 26, 2016 4:54 pm

nice! I'm doing the F1 as well. You start first please!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Jan 27, 2016 12:18 am

This is a wicked looking car, hope she builds up easily for you

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Wed Jan 27, 2016 3:11 am

chief5437 wrote: nice! I'm doing the F1 as well. You start first please!

LOL I was hoping you'd go first so I can learn how to build this sucker

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Wed Jan 27, 2016 3:11 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote:This is a wicked looking car, hope she builds up easily for you

Thanks! Same here. I've not done a car before so this will be interesting.......

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 5:18 am

Ok I'm trying to find scale motorsport 1/24 Carbon Fiber Twill Weave Black 1024 and I can't find it anywhere in Aus. If I buy from the USA it cost a SHED LOAD in shipping so not practical.

Can anybody help me source it at a reasonable price?

Cheers

Mylightweight · Post by **Mylightweight** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:16 am

Have you tried here
https://www.hiroboy.com/124_Carbon_Fibe ... --317.html

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 3:02 pm

Thanks for that! I've ordered the black/pewter and black/bronze as well as a photo etch detail set for it.

Cheers

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 3:57 pm

Ahh HiroBoy is a great and dangerous place
They have some amazing "detail up" stuff you will just have to have for the next build

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:52 pm

My next problem is paint. I can't get Zero paints here in Australia as there isn't a distributor here and Hiroboy won't ship them to me.

If I paint it "Papaya orange" I'll need the correct paint for it. Maybe I'll just paint it the gloss black pre season livery......

hmmm

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:50 pm

Homerlovesbeer wrote:My next problem is paint. I can't get Zero paints here in Australia as there isn't a distributor here and Hiroboy won't ship them to me.

If I paint it "Papaya orange" I'll need the correct paint for it. Maybe I'll just paint it the gloss black pre season livery......

hmmm

Find something close in colour from a nearby source or custom mix one up for airbrushing..... it will be fine even if it is a spray can
I am ignoring that HiroBoy ships Zeros to Canada so I don't blow my entire workshop budget on paint

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 1:12 am

I might try gravity colours....they ship to Australia.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 1:37 am

Seen some good good results with Gravity products, haven't used them but s good alternative for sure

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 6:30 am

Guys I've noticed that chassis 27R in the photo in the first post has some differences around the roof mounted scoop, front wing, box in front of the front wheels and side skirts.

These are not included in my kit so I'm wondering if these have been put on the real car sometime in it's life? I can't find any info on any changes if there were some.

Hmmmmm

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 8:51 am

Actually they are included in the kit but listed as "optional" with nothing in the instructions whatsoever......

BTW first post updated....which one do I build?

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:22 am

Spru Shots

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Mon Feb 01, 2016 3:28 pm

Homerlovesbeer wrote:Actually they are included in the kit but listed as "optional" with nothing in the instructions whatsoever......

BTW first post updated....which one do I build?

I think they both look cool but I'm not sure if I like the decals on the black one?!

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Mon Feb 01, 2016 4:01 pm

They are polarising but also kind of retro cool, plus in black it looks pretty mean.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Feb 01, 2016 4:15 pm

Oh, I really like the black. It looked awesome in that video you showed

Rallychef · Post by **Rallychef** » Mon Feb 01, 2016 4:54 pm

Another vote for the Black, great looking kit BTW.

regards Ian D

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:05 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote:Oh, I really like the black. It looked awesome in that video you showed

Yep I agree. The black it is!

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Tue Feb 02, 2016 11:06 am

Rallychef wrote:Another vote for the Black, great looking kit BTW.

regards Ian D

Thanks Ian. I hope I do it justice although my skills are far below yours

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Tue Feb 02, 2016 12:16 pm

Well I made a start on the kit today.

First some priming using Badgers Stynylez grey primer. OMG is is SO much better than the AK Interactive primer I struggled to use.

Then painted with a mix of Mr Hobby black gloss (H2) and Mr hobby Steel (H18)

I'm having a play with the brakes. I'm not using these as I'm waiting for the photo etch ones however I thought I'd see how these can come up out of the box. Primed below.

Then painted with Mr Hobby Mr Metal Iron. Before and after polishing. This is such a cool product and very realistic! Next I'll detail the hub and caliper.

Then I tried my new AK Interactive Xtreme Metal paints. Very easy to use with an excellent finish. I primed, then painted the radiators with Aluminium then applied a pin wash using Tamiya Panel Liner to bring out the details. Before and after the wash below.

I'm having great fun so far

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Feb 02, 2016 4:05 pm

Holy Cow, that is some smooth painting work

I wouldn't sell yourself short in the skill department
Little tip: When you paint the body, leave it alone for a week and let it cure so you don't get finger prints and dings...ask me how I know

Rallychef · Post by **Rallychef** » Tue Feb 02, 2016 4:14 pm

Ditto on the skills dept.

looking good so far.

Regards Ian D

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Tue Feb 02, 2016 5:15 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote:Holy Cow, that is some smooth painting work
I wouldn't sell yourself short in the skill department
Little tip: When you paint the body, leave it alone for a week and let it cure so you don't get finger prints and dings...ask me how I know

Oh dear, I can imagine the horror! I'll do just that! Thanks for the kind words

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Tue Feb 02, 2016 5:16 pm

Rallychef wrote:Ditto on the skills dept.
looking good so far.

Hey thanks Ian

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Wed Feb 03, 2016 10:33 am

G'Day again fellas,

I've done a little more tonight after work. I repaired the engine injector pin marks which would show once assembled. There were two of them, one on each side. I used Vallejo plastic putty applied with a tooth pic and then leveled with my hobby knife before it set, then sanded smooth.

Then engine has been assembled ready for priming. I've not glued the rocker covers on as they will be covered in carbon fibre.

The discs are now finished. I've taken a couple of pics to show what they look like as well the the Mr Metal paints I used.

Till next time lads

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Thu Feb 04, 2016 12:53 pm

A bit more done today.

A few parts primed ready to paint. The engine has been painted with AK XTreme Metal Dark Aluminium.

One wheel assembled....looks pretty good.

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Thu Feb 04, 2016 12:59 pm

Damn! That's looking good! Hope mine goes this well

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:21 pm

Off to a great start, that black scheme is going to look great too

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:19 pm

chief5437 wrote:Damn! That's looking good! Hope mine goes this well

Thanks Chief, when will you be starting yours?

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Thu Feb 04, 2016 10:21 pm

Paul wrote:Off to a great start, that black scheme is going to look great too

Thanks Paul,

The black should look magic, I just need to apply nicely. I'll be using gravity paints for the first time.

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Mon Feb 08, 2016 12:37 pm

Another build thread of this car by "lezdep" on another forum which is a good read.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/t113293 ... shima.html

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 11:42 am

I've done a little bit more on the F1. I've applyed Carbon Fibre decals to one of the Cam covers, the other is yet to be done. I've also finished the rear sub frame assembly. The decals are a right pain in the bum to apply with multiple applications of Micro Sol and set required. I'm dreading doing the whole car in carbon Fibre

The engine extractors were painted with Ak Interactive X-Treme Metal Titanium.

ambientdan · Post by **ambientdan** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 2:01 pm

That engine looks magnificent!

Kingdan · Post by **Kingdan** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 4:26 pm

Looks great so far I'm liking the kit future purchase me thinks

Dan

chief5437 · Post by **chief5437** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 6:40 pm

Looking good buddy

I like the carbon decals, wish I'd got some now

I'm sure the rest of them will be worth the effort when it's done. Kutgw mate

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:24 pm

Kingdan wrote:Looks great so far I'm liking the kit future purchase me thinks

Dan

Thanks Dan. The kit is really nice, my first Aoshima, well my first car period, in about 25 years

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:45 pm

chief5437 wrote:Looking good buddy I like the carbon decals, wish I'd got some now I'm sure the rest of them will be worth the effort when it's done. Kutgw mate

Thanks chief,

These came in the kit as standard. They are on a small sheet, made by Scale Motorsport, and are for the engine only.

You didn't get them with your kit?

I also do NOT have any BMW Motorsport decals to go on my rocker covers which I thought I'd have

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:46 pm

ambientdan wrote:That engine looks magnificent!

Hey thanks! It's quite enjoyable to build

pg265 · Post by **pg265** » Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:50 pm

Hi,

Beautiful!
I love the engine and your paint!

Pascal

PrivateMansoor · Post by **PrivateMansoor** » Wed Feb 10, 2016 11:49 pm

Looking awesome mate!

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 10:08 am

Some extra detail parts and the carbon fiber arrived today

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 3:59 pm

Some awesome detail stuff
She is gonna be a beauty!!

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 3:28 am

The laborious carbon fiber adventure begins with the engine bay

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 4:16 am

A bit of fun pre assembling the engine to see how it's coming together. Carbon fiber still needed on some parts.

Kingdan · Post by **Kingdan** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 5:33 pm

Yep looking awesome

Dan

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Sat Feb 13, 2016 10:19 pm

Kingdan wrote:Yep looking awesome

Dan

Thanks Dan! These carbon fiber decals are a right pain in the butt!

Homerlovesbeer · Post by **Homerlovesbeer** » Sun Feb 14, 2016 1:08 pm

Hi guys,

Not much of an update. I've just been plodding along applying the carbon fiber decals. I have to measure and trace out using Tamiya tape or grease proof paper and then cut out of the sheet by hand. Holy smokes she's a long drawn out process! I've now completed the other engine side wall as well as the air intakes and the carbon around the intake manifold. It's looking bloody good I reckon

I must say the more I'm applying the better I'm getting at it although I'm fast running out of Scale Motorsport decal. When I bought the packet I didn't know it only had one in the pack!

I need about 4 sheets with the only place to get them from being Hiroboy in the UK (I'm in Australia).

Please excuse the exhaust not fitting on properly, it's just there so I could get an appreciation for what I'm doing

The carbon intake manifold (between the intakes and the inlet pipes, the carbon pattern goes against the others, it's a thin part).