The decals give this car the perfect look, I did not have the Camel logos back then. Very nice! I also liked the flimsy mirrors, by far the smallest part in the kit 😁 they add some fine detail.
Thanks - I can imagine getting the right decals was almost impossible in the time before the internet. They could have easily not included the mirrors but they do add something definitely
After going to NNL EAST I was intrigued by these smaller scale kits. I picked up Heller Lancia Beta Turbo kit for $12. Anyhow I may use original livery decals that came with the kit or replacement decals. You did a great job on your build! Cheers
Nice build Thomas, I built the McLaren when it came out, 1/43rd scale seem to be popular with heller for some reason at the time, it was the only way to build a MP4/3, take care
Thanks, Sarah Jane. I guess the MP4/3 was one of the less successful '80s McLarens so maybe they didn't celebrate it like the others. Airfix seem to be releasing some new 1/43 kits now too.
@@BOABModels The MP4/3 was the last Tag engine car, although I do have a picture of it with a Honda engine, saw it at a car show at the end of the 1987 season, the MP4/3 like other teams couldn’t compete with the Williams. Model on
I think I've seen the same photo of it with the Honda engine too now you mention it. I was listening to the Race's podcast last week and they were discussing whether if Williams had been able to keep Honda for 1988, maybe the McLaren wouldn't have been so dominant.
@@BOABModels at the time Williams were quite upset with Honda, senna wanted Honda engines and basically took Williams engines to McLaren, quite a coup by Ron Dennis, piquet wanted out from Williams but like everyone wanted Honda engines so jumped to lotus who stayed, with the suspension stuff that Patrick Head was doing Williams would certainly given McLaren a good race definitely.
It's a little more gentle than most CA glues and if you use it sparingly, it won't haze clear parts. I got mine from my local hobby store in Coventry but a more international brand would be Bob Smith Super gold+
Remembering Ayrton Senna - 21st March 1960 - 1st May 1994
🖤 Also remembering Roland Ratzenberger, same weekend 🖤🇦🇹
Of course! Thank you!
The decals give this car the perfect look, I did not have the Camel logos back then. Very nice! I also liked the flimsy mirrors, by far the smallest part in the kit 😁 they add some fine detail.
Thanks - I can imagine getting the right decals was almost impossible in the time before the internet. They could have easily not included the mirrors but they do add something definitely
It's so cool to see a 1/43 scale kit...This Lotus looks amazing
Thanks a lot, Toni. Really appreciate it
Looks very nice kept a steady hand applying the decals on such a small scale 👌🏻
Thanks a lot, Rob. They were challenging decals to use due to their age.
Top job Thomas.
Looks quite realistic.
Thanks so much, Chris. I agree it looks better than you would think at this scale.
Great job! ...Colours look fine by me ;) ...Looking forward to the other 43rd scale ones that you mentioned.
Many thanks, Daniel. I've started a second one now...
Lovely build of a classic F1 car. Thanks for showing us these less well known model kits!
Thanks for watching, mate. I found them on ebay and I'm really glad I bought them.
Great Job, thanks!
Many thanks, Han!
After going to NNL EAST I was intrigued by these smaller scale kits. I picked up Heller Lancia Beta Turbo kit for $12. Anyhow I may use original livery decals that came with the kit or replacement decals. You did a great job on your build! Cheers
Thanks very much, Dean. $12 sounds like a good price - I've seen the rally and sports car kits listed quite expensively on ebay here.
Nice build
Many thanks!
Nice build Thomas, I built the McLaren when it came out, 1/43rd scale seem to be popular with heller for some reason at the time, it was the only way to build a MP4/3, take care
Thanks, Sarah Jane. I guess the MP4/3 was one of the less successful '80s McLarens so maybe they didn't celebrate it like the others. Airfix seem to be releasing some new 1/43 kits now too.
@@BOABModels The MP4/3 was the last Tag engine car, although I do have a picture of it with a Honda engine, saw it at a car show at the end of the 1987 season, the MP4/3 like other teams couldn’t compete with the Williams. Model on
I think I've seen the same photo of it with the Honda engine too now you mention it. I was listening to the Race's podcast last week and they were discussing whether if Williams had been able to keep Honda for 1988, maybe the McLaren wouldn't have been so dominant.
@@BOABModels at the time Williams were quite upset with Honda, senna wanted Honda engines and basically took Williams engines to McLaren, quite a coup by Ron Dennis, piquet wanted out from Williams but like everyone wanted Honda engines so jumped to lotus who stayed, with the suspension stuff that Patrick Head was doing Williams would certainly given McLaren a good race definitely.
Yes, Heller 1/43 and 1/24 cars are very good indeed (mostly....).
These are definitely on the list - hopefully a re-issue is on the cards
Yeah, I wonder about Airfix releasing some again as they are making new 1/43 cars now.
nice model 🍻🍻
Cheers!
Foam safe superglue? Do you have any recommendations on what product? Also, why do you use it?
It's a little more gentle than most CA glues and if you use it sparingly, it won't haze clear parts. I got mine from my local hobby store in Coventry but a more international brand would be Bob Smith Super gold+
Where can I get the camel decals ? Thanks
I got this set from modelworks.co.uk