[raidou]

Hey Raidou, what I can I say that has not already been said, please can you advise how to remove paint from plastic parts such as bumpers, skirts and so on as well as from rims. I've used a gel like substances on the metal as you advised in your respray tutorial and that works great but I am scared that it will destroy the plastic parts.

For sure! Don't get near plastic with those gel!

Usually I don't remove paint from plastic, just fine-sand it.
But if it's neccessary, U could use this: http://www.lux-modellbau.de/html_uk/sonst.htm
It's a mild paint remover that doesn't affect plastic or clear parts.
Also suited for removing decals/tampo prints.

 

[Thorst13]

how the hell do you guys know so much about the F1 with the chassis numbers, color combos, years they were built, and past and present owners haha. Is there an Mclaren F1 bible that im not aware of.

I'm a huge McLaren nut and I'm active in some dedicated forums that constantly review their sources as the cars alter appearance from their register in "Driving Ambition".

 

[venterj]

Hey Raidou, what I can I say that has not already been said, please can you advise how to remove paint from plastic parts such as bumpers, skirts and so on as well as from rims. I've used a gel like substances on the metal as you advised in your respray tutorial and that works great but I am scared that it will destroy the plastic parts.

For sure! Don't get near plastic with those gel!

Usually I don't remove paint from plastic, just fine-sand it.
But if it's neccessary, U could use this: http://www.lux-modellbau.de/html_uk/sonst.htm
It's a mild paint remover that doesn't affect plastic or clear parts.
Also suited for removing decals/tampo prints.

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Hey Raidou thanks for the great advice I really appreciate it, you are always willing to share and point one in the right you are an encyclopaedia for customising models, nice to get such great advice from the master himself.

Cheers

Johann

 

[pevosan]

Hello Raidou,

2 new UT McLaren will soon come in addition to my collection.
I'd like to make one like yours, 'cause I fell in love with yours

Do you know if Tamiya X26 exists in spray can ? I don't manage to find it

 

[raidou]

Yes, it's available in spray can, it's TS-73 then.
But I can't recommend that!
I tried that first but it's very thin and running away from all edges.
It's hardly possible to reach a smooth and equal color this way.
You'd better apply it by airbrush.

 

[pevosan]

Yes, that'why I never use thes Tamiya spray cans... but I have never used any airbrush and don't have one, so...

Thanks for yout answer

 

[Mclaren_F1]

Did you just paint over the original paint, or you stripped the paint first then applied new paint?

 

[Guest]

Hey, Rainer, can you tell us how you fixed the broken door hinge? Knowledge of how best to fix that problem might let me buy a broken UT and restore it to save some money.

I'd love to try your paint job too.

 

[raidou]

Hey, Rainer, can you tell us how you fixed the broken door hinge? Knowledge of how best to fix that problem might let me buy a broken UT and restore it to save some money.

That's quite easy: don't open the door!

Seriously, I thought about building a new hinge from styrene but I didn't realized that yet.

 

[mox]

That's beautiful, Rainer!

 

[Mclaren_F1]

I just painted on the original silver.

That's quite easy: don't open the door!

Seriously, I thought about building a new hinge from styrene but I didn't realized that yet.

Thank you, and lol at the door hinge solution.

 

[roadstermatt]

rainer your car has appeared in some of mclarens publicity shots for the new road car

 

[raidou]

Oh yes, the release color is the best on the P11.
Not sure about the design yet. Have to see it in person next week on IAA but for now I like the F1 much more.

 

[roadstermatt]

the f1 will never be bettered i think the mp4-12c is very similar to the 458 italia in places

 

[pevosan]

I confirm that Tamiya spray can is not good for this

... Let's try white

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[S40]

Oh yes, the release color is the best on the P11.
Not sure about the design yet. Have to see it in person next week on IAA but for now I like the F1 much more.

Please take many photos when at IAA next week, especially of the model cars! (More specifically Mercedes-Benz for me =]) You mentioned your custom models will be on display too?

Are IAA promotion models only available at the auto show? I really like that orange SL65 Black Series, but it's an IAA edition.

 

[RSIevolution]

Today I took it out for some daylight shots

Perfect color and the interior, the carpet...!!! AWESOME WORK!!!

 

[cerberus128128]

could you please post a pic of your spray gear and where you spray? like all your gear

 

[JJZ109er]

I'm not big on flashy colours but that is nice. Almost like a 'toasted or burnt orange' Not gaudy like some.

 

[Alex SZ1996]

amazing color for the F1. i actually remember seeing this thread years ago.