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Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 23 Nov 2013, 09:42
par Mekaneck
Hi all.
I want to start this topic with a conversion i'm doing in these days.
You know one of my thematic is 1979 cars.
I want to convert Mclaren M29 1980 in Mclaren m29 1979 (also because there isn't it in diecast
so from
to
as you can see main differences in rollbar, cockpit, sidepods rear wing
I want also to put driver inside, Patrick Tambay!
the base model is Mclaren m29 from Solido 1:43
first step:
modify and level the body (under rollbar) and the cockpit (with tamiya putty)
primer and first decal to the edge of the cockpit
decal fluo-red (marl***o style) + driver inside (and painting cockpit) + rollbar
sidepods
painting driver and decals
engine with tameo net (also used for holes under sidepods)
rear wing
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last future step tambay helmet and some few details (like rivets)
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 23 Nov 2013, 12:06
par Dam59
Good work
I look forward to see the helmet of Tambay
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 27 Nov 2013, 08:11
par Mekaneck
Last update:
Rear wing and rivets (decals) on the sidepod
the helmet is "worked in progress"!
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 27 Nov 2013, 09:53
par Serros07
Good job
Gilles
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 27 Nov 2013, 13:11
par LF143
Well done
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Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 27 Nov 2013, 13:14
par Mekaneck
Grazie!
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 27 Nov 2013, 19:44
par coy57
superbe
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 08 Déc 2013, 20:53
par Mekaneck
Patrick Tambay helmet! (still missing some rivets and the air pipe to the helmet)
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 08 Déc 2013, 20:56
par LF143
Nice job
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Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 10 Déc 2013, 00:13
par Numéro26
Good job ! But don't forget to erase the "EAGLE" markings on the tyres !
It is a conversion I've planed to make too because I want to have the first F1 car tested by Alain Prost at the end of 1979 season. The M29 exists only in kit by Western Models but the Solido is the better base for now IMO.
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 10 Déc 2013, 07:40
par LF143
Numéro26 a écrit :Good job ! But don't forget to erase the "EAGLE" markings on the tyres !
It is a conversion I've planed to make too because I want to have the first F1 car tested by Alain Prost at the end of 1979 season. The M29 exists only in kit by Western Models but the Solido is the better base for now IMO.
Salut à tous >>
La M29 de Spark n'est pas une bonne base ?????
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Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 10 Déc 2013, 08:12
par Mekaneck
Thank you for the suggestion! I will erase them!
I think solido is the best base....also better then spark (it has the nose to much squat, large....and the helmet to much small and low in the cockpit)....and also i'm afraid to change a spark model!! (to much expensive to ruin it!
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Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 10 Déc 2013, 22:45
par Numéro26
Yes, I agree totally, the Spark models (besides their high price) are very difficult to convert, almost impossible to unsettle with parts strongly stuck.
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 15 Déc 2013, 00:01
par Mekaneck
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 15 Déc 2013, 01:58
par Numéro26
Nice but most of the season the engine was not visible on the M29 in '79. I've read that it's Alain Prost who noticed that the car was faster without the engine fairing when he tested the M29 on the Paul Ricard at the end of 1979. It's why they removed it on the M29B in 1980. Anyway on one of your photos of the 79 Tambay car, it seems the fairing was not present.
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 15 Déc 2013, 10:35
par Mekaneck
Numéro26 a écrit :Nice but most of the season the engine was not visible on the M29 in '79. I've read that it's Alain Prost who noticed that the car was faster without the engine fairing when he tested the M29 on the Paul Ricard at the end of 1979. It's why they removed it on the M29B in 1980. Anyway on one of your photos of the 79 Tambay car, it seems the fairing was not present.
yes you are right (and very interesting story about Prof. Prost!!!
), but because in solido model engine is visible, i decide to realize 1979 m29 without bodywork.
so...the model probably represents well this foto
tabac decal, + tambay + engine visible!
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 02 Fév 2014, 17:05
par Mekaneck
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 02 Fév 2014, 18:54
par LF143
Nice job
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Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 16 Fév 2014, 18:54
par RE60B
well done!
cheers
Cedric
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 03 Avr 2014, 20:40
par Mekaneck
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 03 Avr 2014, 21:17
par Steve39
Nice work !
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 03 Avr 2014, 21:22
par RiRi24
Well done. Congratulations
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 20 Mai 2014, 20:45
par Mekaneck
Hi, my last conversion: last gp Massa's gp with Ferrari, with a special cherry red helmet (like cherry red F2008)and rain tyres (friday practice tyres)...decals from Decals Museum and tyres from Tameo
Ferrari F138 - F. Massa - Brazilian GP 2013
Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 20 Mai 2014, 21:07
par LF143
Très sympa
Good job
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Re: Conversions Mekaneck
Publié : 01 Juin 2014, 14:56
par Mekaneck