2023 Formula One Group Build

Seven

James, looking forward to seeing your build as I have that kit in my stash too!

James, looking forward to seeing your build as I have that kit in my stash too!

Since I'm doing Gilles Villeneuve's Ferrari I thought it fitting to start it right before the Canadian GP. This Fujimi kit gives the options for four 1982 GP's. Monaco and Belgium are out, Long Beach was disqualified, so that leaves me with San Marino (the original "Multi 21"?) The contents look deceptively simple for a Fujimi kit so we'll see how that goes!

I always start with the body since painting, decaling and top coat takes time to dry, and then I work on the rest while that is drying. Total of five parts and getting ready for primer. Not much to show but it's a start.

Allright James!  I know how that goes - I've been focused on a 1/48 Tamiya Rufe which I just finished and I'm working on a 1/48 Hawk t.1.  Getting back to the McLaren myself.

Getting a late start to this because Im trying to finish up two others. I really want to take this one slow and steady. Took some time today to open it up, review instructions and look at photos. I dont know why I was surprised, but I was a little surprised at how detailed this kit is. Depending on how well this goes, I may have to start looking for some more kits to build haha. 

I also watched a Youtube video or two on some builds to get some ideas. I saw this one video of a guy who customized the fuel system to be more accurate. I searched for DAYS on where he was getting these special instructions until I realized he was using the 1/12 scale instructions for added detail. 1/12 on the left , my 1/20 scale instructions are on the right.

Hoping to start this by next weekend. The two builds I have are so close to being done. I need to stop being lazy and find the time.

All right Jim!  I added you to the roster.

Thanks for the warm welcome Greg!

Worth a try with the decals, John, although I haven't had luck with the old ones either. Paint will look much better anyway!

If I get added to the roster I'm thinking of building the Ferrari 126 C2, looks like something red is needed here

I didn't think these old decals would work but I thought I'd try.  I'll strip them off and paint.

Thanks Greg.  Great to be building again - though my 1/48 Tamiya Rufe has my focus... it's just so easy :)

Ben, you and Jarrod sure have a nice stash to choose from. Your choices are all great, that said I think you could throw a dart to choose and not go wrong.

John, good to see your 1 yr delay build layed (or is it laid....I never can keep that straight) out and ready to go again.

Seven

Hey guys, I'm not new to FSM but obviously new to the forums and would like to join this group build if you'll have me along for the ride! I followed along at the tail end of last years GB and learned some great things from you folks.

Currently finishing up Senna's Lotus 97T and then will be ready to start a new one.

 

Hey Jim, welcome to the GB! It will be nice to have you.

Ben, I am partial to 1970s-era F1, so the Ferrari or Brabham would be my pick!  Those tall induction towers were so cool.

I don't think it will matter, as whatever car you and Jarrod choose, it will be epic.

Ben & Jarrod, tough choice with so many great kits! As much as I'd like to see that Italeri kit being built by you guys, or the Williams and the excellent Renault RE 20 kit. Well, I would have a hard time picking which one too!

John, that should be a stunning car when you are done, looking forward to seeing some progress on this one.

Here's where I left it last year when I moved.  Back on it!

I'm sure you two will build a stunning F1 car.  The Williams should go first.  

Amazing collection.  Yours and Jarods choices are great.  I like the Ferrari 312b

DRUMS01

Holy Moley, count me in on this GB. We're currently burried in a 1/16 Sherman Tank build, but will get back to you regarding my contribution soon. 

Ben and Jarrod

 

Well, it's time for Jarrod and I to figure out what F1 car to build and we're having some difficulty making a choice. To make the most of the GB for everyone, we ask for your help in deciding which one to build (1/12 scale):

This one?

Perhaps this one?

Or any one of these?:

I am not one of those modelers that can build multiple kits simultaneously, but we want to eventually get them all done. So help us pick the first one and we'll go from there. Jarrod and I are leaning towards the Brabham 44B, Lotus 49, or the Alfa 179C???

(THANKS).

Ben and Jarrod

Hey guys, I'm not new to FSM but obviously new to the forums and would like to join this group build if you'll have me along for the ride! I followed along at the tail end of last years GB and learned some great things from you folks.

Currently finishing up Senna's Lotus 97T and then will be ready to start a new one.

Right on John!  That's a beauty.  I updated the roster.

And folks - hang on to those kits that didn't make the qualifications for F1.  I'm thinking of doing an open-wheel GB down the road.  Should have all sorts of fun stuff in that.

I'm going to add another to this GB, the Alfetta is a rather simple kit unless I do a lot of scratch building.  I'd rather keep that one simple, so I picked up this one.  Probably one everyone has done, but it looks fun, and I got turned down on a Lotus Super Seven last year!

fotofrank

keavdog, this Testors kit is the only open wheel car kit I have in my stash. Since it's a Lotus built by Colin Chapman and driven by Jim Clark and an Indy 500 winner, coud the kit qualify for this F1 Group Build?

 

One of the best deals out there is the 1/20 Tamiya Honda RA-272.  Great kit and can be found for around $30.00

I did this kit ages ago and jeaton (john) did one last year

OK, John. Thanks for the come-back.

Still on the hunt for a proper early F1 car.

Sorry Frank - that's an Indy car.  This GB is Formula 1 & pre-Formula 1 Championship cars.  

keavdog, this Testors kit is the only open wheel car kit I have in my stash. Since it's a Lotus built by Colin Chapman and driven by Jim Clark and an Indy 500 winner, coud the kit qualify for this F1 Group Build?

The Meng is eye-catching.

I'll definitely purchase the Meng.  Arguably the MP4/4 is the greatest race car ever.  

And right on the heels of that announcment Meng have a 1/12 McLaren MP4/4 coming in July!

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2023/04/mengs-new-tooled-mclaren-mp44-1988-set.html#more

Interesting choice for a car. Alan Prost begins his first of 4 Championships and Lauda retires in it. 

Out of the blue Italeri releases a new tool McLaren MP42C in 1/12!  Looks pretty impressive and with a June release date perhaps one of you big scale builders will grab one for this group build

https://www.themodellingnews.com/2023/04/italeris-maclaren-launches-off-grid-in.html#more