Aoshima McLaren F1 GTR Longtail 1/24

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 4:57 am

Hey blokes, no modelling rest for the wicked so I thought I'd start another build thread.

This was my favourite car as a kid so have been excited to build this kit for a while, I'm pretty scared to start this as there's a couple of firsts for me - first race car, first time using Zero Paints & first time using PE.

Im using Zero Paints McLaren F1 Lark Pink, its really bright and looks awesome

The detail up kit is from Hobby Design and also looks awesome.

Some box shots

The awesome Lark Pink

Hobby Design detail up kit & contents

Thanks for lookin in & hope you guys will follow me on the build

barryf1fan · Post by **barryf1fan** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 5:26 am

Gunna be awesome!!

Miiqqula · Post by **Miiqqula** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 6:10 am

This is gona be sweet

Hawkmoon · Post by **Hawkmoon** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:14 am

Will be watching this one and im putting top dollar this will be a sweet build.

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:23 am

Thanks chaps! Fingers crossed this turns out respectable

Kevthemodeller · Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 11:49 am

Oh this one should be good

Gary30 · Post by **Gary30** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:56 pm

Yes! This is what I'm here for! I've got the Gulf version in my stash, planned for about 3 or 4 builds time, so will be watching this one like a hawk, good luck bro, enjoy!

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:18 pm

Gary30 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:56 pm Yes! This is what I'm here for! I've got the Gulf version in my stash, planned for about 3 or 4 builds time, so will be watching this one like a hawk, good luck bro, enjoy!

Damn man I’ve been looking for the gulf version for ages but haven’t been able to find one, it’s the only reason that I ended up getting this one

LWWales · Post by **LWWales** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:19 pm

Oooooh yes! Can't wait to see what you do with this. Man I'm so glad I joined this forum.

Gary30 · Post by **Gary30** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:30 pm

Bdiddy wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:18 pm
Gary30 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:56 pm Yes! This is what I'm here for! I've got the Gulf version in my stash, planned for about 3 or 4 builds time, so will be watching this one like a hawk, good luck bro, enjoy!
Damn man I’ve been looking for the gulf version for ages but haven’t been able to find one, it’s the only reason that I ended up getting this one

Haha sorry dude! I've had mine for a while now, I'm a bit intimidated by the livery if I'm honest, probably why I haven't started it yet!

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:36 pm

LWWales wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:19 pm Oooooh yes! Can't wait to see what you do with this. Man I'm so glad I joined this forum.

Haha same here brother so many sweet builds & tips/ideas on here plus awesome dudes

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:41 pm

Gary30 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:30 pm
Bdiddy wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:18 pm
Gary30 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 05, 2020 12:56 pm Yes! This is what I'm here for! I've got the Gulf version in my stash, planned for about 3 or 4 builds time, so will be watching this one like a hawk, good luck bro, enjoy!
Damn man I’ve been looking for the gulf version for ages but haven’t been able to find one, it’s the only reason that I ended up getting this one
Haha sorry dude! I've had mine for a while now, I'm a bit intimidated by the livery if I'm honest, probably why I haven't started it yet!

You’re definitely right about that Gaz, the gulf does have a pretty challenging looking exterior, can’t wait to see you build it though!!

Post by **Tomcat64** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 2:28 pm

I built an Aoshima McLaren a couple of years back and really enjoyed it. There was a bit of faffing about to get the gearbox installed, and the door hinges were a little fiddly but otherwise it went together really well - looking forward to seeing how you put this together

jchrisf · Post by **jchrisf** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:29 pm

Awesome! Jesse first race car and it is a cool one! Can't wait to see you build it

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:56 am

Thanks Neil and Chris!

@Tomcat64 the kit does seem pretty tricky and the instructions seem to have a habit of telling you to paint some exterior parts body colour yet when looking at the box art they’re black or carbon fibre.
I’m going to allow the doors to open so fingers crossed they both line up nicely and don’t give me to many headaches

R36adelaide · Post by **R36adelaide** » Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:49 pm

Yes! This is a great kit. If you can get your hands on a set of the S27 carbon decals I highly recommend it. If you need any reference pics I've still got a bunch I'd be happy to send through too.

I did mine with the doors open and as Tomcat64 said, they are pretty tricky to get right

Post by **Tomcat64** » Fri Aug 07, 2020 2:21 pm

I've just been back and found my build log and the other slight niggle was getting the rear panel to sit down properly with the gearbox cooling duct in place, but overall as I said I really enjoyed the build - although my paint job was slightly easier than yours as it was an all black one

If you want to see how I cocked it up the build log is here

And Tay built the Gulf scheme one in the same group build here

Have fun

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:21 pm

R36adelaide wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 12:49 pm Yes! This is a great kit. If you can get your hands on a set of the S27 carbon decals I highly recommend it. If you need any reference pics I've still got a bunch I'd be happy to send through too.

I did mine with the doors open and as Tomcat64 said, they are pretty tricky to get right

Cheers mate I’ll check out those decals
That’d be great if you could send some ref pics, anything that’ll help try and make the build a tad easier hahaha

Yep I had a feeling the doors would be tricky but I’ve gotta give them a crack

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Fri Aug 07, 2020 3:22 pm

Tomcat64 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 07, 2020 2:21 pm I've just been back and found my build log and the other slight niggle was getting the rear panel to sit down properly with the gearbox cooling duct in place, but overall as I said I really enjoyed the build - although my paint job was slightly easier than yours as it was an all black one

If you want to see how I cocked it up the build log is here

And Tay built the Gulf scheme one in the same group build here

Have fun

Thanks Neil, appreciate the links, I’ll check them out now

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:51 pm

Hey blokes, I thought it was time for a well over due update, haven't had as much time smashing plastic as I'd hoped

I normally start my builds with the the engine, interior running gear etc and leave the body till last but this time I thought id try it the other way round.

Undercoat sprayed with SMS surfacer white, first time using it and it sprays pretty nicely but is quite thin and due to the plastic being red, I used the whole 50ml, you can that the body turned pinkish and not pure white. I don't think I'll use it on another model with red plastic.

I then sprayed the body in Zero Paints McLaren Lark Pink, first time using Zero and man is this stuff nice to spray, being such a light colour it took a fair few light coats but the colour is stunning! It's almost like a bright fluoro pink but the camera made it look red

Hopefully get a couple of clear coats done tomorrow night so I can then start the decals.

Cheers for lookin in

Gary30 · Post by **Gary30** » Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:57 pm

Ooooof that's bright! Hurting my eyes looking at it! Good start, can't wait to see you get cracking with the decals.

jchrisf · Post by **jchrisf** » Fri Aug 14, 2020 1:18 pm

Looking awesome! That color really pops.. can't wait to see it in clear

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Fri Aug 14, 2020 5:27 pm

Thanks Gary & Chris

it is really bright lol, almost glows in the dark

barryf1fan · Post by **barryf1fan** » Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:08 pm

Bdiddy wrote: ↑Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:51 pm Hey blokes, I thought it was time for a well over due update, haven't had as much time smashing plastic as I'd hoped

I normally start my builds with the the engine, interior running gear etc and leave the body till last but this time I thought id try it the other way round.

Undercoat sprayed with SMS surfacer white, first time using it and it sprays pretty nicely but is quite thin and due to the plastic being red, I used the whole 50ml, you can that the body turned pinkish and not pure white. I don't think I'll use it on another model with red plastic.

I then sprayed the body in Zero Paints McLaren Lark Pink, first time using Zero and man is this stuff nice to spray, being such a light colour it took a fair few light coats but the colour is stunning! It's almost like a bright fluoro pink but the camera made it look red

Hopefully get a couple of clear coats done tomorrow night so I can then start the decals.

Cheers for lookin in

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Aug 14, 2020 11:05 pm

Oi look at that RED
Wow

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:01 am

Thanks Barry & Scotty

R36adelaide · Post by **R36adelaide** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:17 am

Wow that is R E D!

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:27 am

R36adelaide wrote: ↑Sat Aug 15, 2020 1:17 am Wow that is R E D!

Hahaha believe it or not mate, it’s actually more fluoro pink but looks really really red in the pics, it literally glows in the dark it’s that bright

BigWall · Post by **BigWall** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 2:09 am

The paint looks great! Nice start!

Hawkmoon · Post by **Hawkmoon** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:49 am

All looking good and sweet work.

with the Zero paints you aint seen nothing yet until it pops with a 2k coat stand by to be seriously dazzled

LWWales · Post by **LWWales** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:55 am

Wow, that's going to look popping with some clear coat on! Well done mate!

BOABModels · Post by **BOABModels** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:57 pm

Wow looks great! Is that the Marlboro McLaren red

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 5:57 am

BOABModels wrote: ↑Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:57 pm Wow looks great! Is that the Marlboro McLaren red

thanks mate! its Lark Pink

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 7:10 am

Apologies for the delay in posting lads, been busy with a lot of other stuff (bloody kids).

Was hoping to post some pics of the body decaled & cleared but there were a few minor things that I wasn't happy about with the paint so ive stripped it and now waiting for the primer to dry.

Thought I'd get stuck into the running gear, engine has been sprayed with SMS aluminium and the rest of the parts in Tamiya LP gold leaf & Alclad chrome. Just waiting on the CF decals to arrive so I can add the rocker covers and exhaust.

Rims sprayed with Tamiya LP gunmetal & gold leaf, they've turned out pretty sweet.

Also got cracking on some PE, the disc brakes look a hell of a lot better, they just need priming and then a splash of paint. The undercarriage wings just need a light sand and a splash of paint but I think they look pretty sweet compared to the factory part.

Hopefully it won't be as long between the next update.

Cheers for lookin in

Hawkmoon · Post by **Hawkmoon** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 7:58 am

Looking good and nice work sir

LWWales · Post by **LWWales** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 10:16 am

Man this looking good! I love the wheels, do you now what ratio you used with the paints?

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 12:19 pm

Thanks for the kind words lads.

Luke I mixed about 2ml of gunmetal 50:50 with MLT and then added only about 3 drops of gold leaf

LWWales · Post by **LWWales** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 2:27 pm

Bdiddy wrote: ↑Fri Aug 21, 2020 12:19 pm Thanks for the kind words lads.

Luke I mixed about 2ml of gunmetal 50:50 with MLT and then added only about 3 drops of gold leaf

Thanks mate, I'll keep that in mind!

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:39 am

hey blokes, bit more of an update, not a massive amount of progress but hey its better than nothing.

Wheels and brake set up finished, they look pretty sweet and I'm really happy how they've turned out.

sprayed the undercarriage Tamiya LP gunmetal 3:1 LP semi gloss black

and a bit more PE done

thanks for looking in

Hawkmoon · Post by **Hawkmoon** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:42 am

All looking sweet and great work

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:47 am

Hawkmoon wrote: ↑Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:42 am All looking sweet and great work

thank you sir

BigWall · Post by **BigWall** » Sun Aug 23, 2020 5:27 pm

Nice work! I really like those wheels.

R36adelaide · Post by **R36adelaide** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 1:27 am

Making really great progress there!

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 5:06 am

thanks for the kind comments lads

LWWales · Post by **LWWales** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:57 am

Coming along now! Looks excellent so fat mate!

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:22 am

LWWales wrote: ↑Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:57 am Coming along now! Looks excellent so fat mate!

Thanks brother

Gary30 · Post by **Gary30** » Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:23 pm

Looks sweet Diddy! I’m in a quandary about what my next build should be once the Honda is finished, this is really swaying me to tackle the F1 GTR now, decisions decisions!

Bdiddy · Post by **Bdiddy** » Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:38 am

Gary30 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:23 pm Looks sweet Diddy! I’m in a quandary about what my next build should be once the Honda is finished, this is really swaying me to tackle the F1 GTR now, decisions decisions!

Thanks brother! It’s a really nice kit, have had a few fitment issues but nothing major, you should get cracking on yours ASAP

Gary30 · Post by **Gary30** » Tue Aug 25, 2020 4:50 pm

Bdiddy wrote: ↑Tue Aug 25, 2020 12:38 am
Gary30 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 24, 2020 10:23 pm Looks sweet Diddy! I’m in a quandary about what my next build should be once the Honda is finished, this is really swaying me to tackle the F1 GTR now, decisions decisions!
Thanks brother! It’s a really nice kit, have had a few fitment issues but nothing major, you should get cracking on yours ASAP

Cheers! I’m in two minds, not sure I can cope with all that carbon decalling so soon after the RC213, I might pick something from before carbon was everywhere!

barryf1fan · Post by **barryf1fan** » Tue Aug 25, 2020 5:02 pm

Holy cow!! Lookin' great Bdiddy... what's I get for not subbing.

Corrected that now.

Carry on!!