MFH 1/12 BT52b
Discussion
Thanks guys...
The metallic blue and red are those metallic pens I mentioned in a previous thread...much easier/quicker than airbrushing!
The texture is something I try on any cast item! I just hold the airbrush a distance away on the last pass, so the paint speckles/dries slightly. The model makers used to do that at a design consultancy I worked at, to get a 'spark' finish.
Cheers Eric
- I guess the thing with the BMW engine is that we can relate to it - it really does look like any road car engine (because it was of course!) - but yes, the block in particular is so basic!
(I must get back on that Mosquito soon as well - variety and all that....)
The metallic blue and red are those metallic pens I mentioned in a previous thread...much easier/quicker than airbrushing!
The texture is something I try on any cast item! I just hold the airbrush a distance away on the last pass, so the paint speckles/dries slightly. The model makers used to do that at a design consultancy I worked at, to get a 'spark' finish.
Cheers Eric
- I guess the thing with the BMW engine is that we can relate to it - it really does look like any road car engine (because it was of course!) - but yes, the block in particular is so basic!(I must get back on that Mosquito soon as well - variety and all that....)
These do look very realistic. I like the fact the MFH engines come together like a real engine and gearbox, so you can see parts like the clutch plates. With Tamiya kits the two are moulded as one so you never get to see or model the two mating surfaces.
Still think you should get a Ferrari kit! ;-)
Still think you should get a Ferrari kit! ;-)
caterhamnut said:
I have the F2008 1/12 MFH - but it has no engine detail
They have just released the 126CK which looks nice - just isn't on my 'radar' of F1 cars - although I am sure one day...hoping they have a few months of 1/12 new releases that I DON'T want, TBH!
Ah man, don't tell me that, I have a mostly finished 1:12 126CK from another manufacturer that isnt that great a kit.They have just released the 126CK which looks nice - just isn't on my 'radar' of F1 cars - although I am sure one day...hoping they have a few months of 1/12 new releases that I DON'T want, TBH!
Thanks sir...
Right - back on this...
Started some wiring, though I'll do most when it is a bit more installed, as I don't want to damage any parts by snagging long wires hanging off.
The MFH wires are a bit stiff - I may use some fine tubing or lead, and paint.
Primed the next lot of parts, and started some chassis work...
Right - back on this...
Started some wiring, though I'll do most when it is a bit more installed, as I don't want to damage any parts by snagging long wires hanging off.
The MFH wires are a bit stiff - I may use some fine tubing or lead, and paint.
Primed the next lot of parts, and started some chassis work...
Some good progress at the weekend...continued work on the gearbox and rear suspension, and getting ready to carbon-fibre the chassis tub...
The gloss black chassis will be completely covered with carbon decals - not sure about the rivets - I guess you decal then press through the decal with the rivet into the holes I drilled?
Having lost my phone I didn't take many photos of steps (maybe not a bad thing!) but I will take some pictures in the light box once I have sorted a few more details...
Everything just placed in position...
Credit to MFH manufacturing - once I tightened everything up the suspension looks to be in perfect alignment - in fact the only issue is with one of those stub axles - I didn't open up the hole accurately enough and one is at a slight angle - I may have fun with that at a later date...
Some bits to add...
The gloss black chassis will be completely covered with carbon decals - not sure about the rivets - I guess you decal then press through the decal with the rivet into the holes I drilled?
Having lost my phone I didn't take many photos of steps (maybe not a bad thing!) but I will take some pictures in the light box once I have sorted a few more details...
Everything just placed in position...
Credit to MFH manufacturing - once I tightened everything up the suspension looks to be in perfect alignment - in fact the only issue is with one of those stub axles - I didn't open up the hole accurately enough and one is at a slight angle - I may have fun with that at a later date...
Some bits to add...
How difficult are these MFH kits to build ? I really fancy having a go as the detail looks fantastic but have very limited modeling experience and even that was 30 years ago ... I did build a Westfield ( full size thou ) once which might help .
Whilst you undoubtedly have great skill would I be wasting time and money having a go ?
Whilst you undoubtedly have great skill would I be wasting time and money having a go ?
I'm going to cheat and cut n' paste a response I just made on another forum to the same question!
I had not really done any modelling since I was a kid - apart from starting the Caterham R500 models 12 years ago. I got back into it as something to do over here on NYC while I don't have a car! With more pocket money than I had when I was 12, I could get an airbrush etc etc. I love F1, hence the subject matter...
I totally rebuilt our Caterham - so you should be fine
Obviously with no idea of peoples various skills...
...these MFH kits (I guess the new ones are even better than older ones) seem to go together very very well.
Everything in one box (you don't need to add detail kits, fittings etc - though you can) and ready to go.
The threads you see on here are all kits I have started in the last 6 months or so, and are my first multi-media kits. I'm hooked - mainly because of the 1/12 subject matter.
I've not really got to the bodywork stuff yet - the biggest challenge I think is the painting and decal work - but the engines go together so well.
Yes, there is prep work to do that you don't tend to have with plastic kits - but the main thing with that is time, not skill.
With some files, maybe a dremel, fine drills and super glue you are off!
If nothing else I hope my threads encourage someone else to try them. They are expensive - yes. Hours/$$ of enjoyment value is huge though.
Absolutely try one. Find a subject matter you are passionate about - I love the new Ferrari 512 kit - but just not grabbing me to invest...
Then just tackle each part as a little sub-unit model. Like I have done with the engine. Take your time, clean each part (after sorting) - most only need a light file where the sprue/casting lines are.
I like the 1/12 scale - the skills involved in making the smaller kits must be higher IMO.
No doubt the price puts people off (totally understand that) but in terms of actually making the kit - I have to say they are not difficult. The more time you put in, the more you will get out - but you could probably assemble the model itself (no paint,finishing etc) in a few days.
Go for it!!
I had not really done any modelling since I was a kid - apart from starting the Caterham R500 models 12 years ago. I got back into it as something to do over here on NYC while I don't have a car! With more pocket money than I had when I was 12, I could get an airbrush etc etc. I love F1, hence the subject matter...
I totally rebuilt our Caterham - so you should be fine
Obviously with no idea of peoples various skills...
...these MFH kits (I guess the new ones are even better than older ones) seem to go together very very well.
Everything in one box (you don't need to add detail kits, fittings etc - though you can) and ready to go.
The threads you see on here are all kits I have started in the last 6 months or so, and are my first multi-media kits. I'm hooked - mainly because of the 1/12 subject matter.
I've not really got to the bodywork stuff yet - the biggest challenge I think is the painting and decal work - but the engines go together so well.
Yes, there is prep work to do that you don't tend to have with plastic kits - but the main thing with that is time, not skill.
With some files, maybe a dremel, fine drills and super glue you are off!
If nothing else I hope my threads encourage someone else to try them. They are expensive - yes. Hours/$$ of enjoyment value is huge though.
Absolutely try one. Find a subject matter you are passionate about - I love the new Ferrari 512 kit - but just not grabbing me to invest...
Then just tackle each part as a little sub-unit model. Like I have done with the engine. Take your time, clean each part (after sorting) - most only need a light file where the sprue/casting lines are.
I like the 1/12 scale - the skills involved in making the smaller kits must be higher IMO.
No doubt the price puts people off (totally understand that) but in terms of actually making the kit - I have to say they are not difficult. The more time you put in, the more you will get out - but you could probably assemble the model itself (no paint,finishing etc) in a few days.
Go for it!!
I looked up the price out of interest, thinking that to a seasoned war gamer with a good selection of resin kits they could not be that expensive. I was wrong! Makes me feel much better about my £200 resin kits, but they are stunning detail, and look like a lot of hours of fun to assemble. If I had the money I would be looking at getting one.
thanks all...
Some more progress - the carbon decals (once cut out from the template - which you must photocopy as it is double sided!) went on very well. The close up pictures show a bit of wrinkling at the very top of the roll hoop, which bothers me - hopefully when there is more detail on the kit it will distract from them!
I sprayed the tub with some matt Tamiya spray to protect the finish. I over did it slightly which led to some 'cracking' - but a light coat when the first had dried made these disappear.
You can see the holes drilled beneath,where the rivets will go. I made sure to press the decal so these would be visible. On this part of the chassis, the rivets look black, so I will partially insert them, and then paint the heads darker. I think I am going to use some MFH 'turned' rivets rather then the white-metal cast ones that come with the kit...
I think some of the carbon decals I have seen for kits looks vastly over-scale, but I think this one looks pretty good.
The inevitable mock-up!
Prepared and sprayed lots of bits last night, so should be able to assemble some more stuff tonight...
Some more progress - the carbon decals (once cut out from the template - which you must photocopy as it is double sided!) went on very well. The close up pictures show a bit of wrinkling at the very top of the roll hoop, which bothers me - hopefully when there is more detail on the kit it will distract from them!
I sprayed the tub with some matt Tamiya spray to protect the finish. I over did it slightly which led to some 'cracking' - but a light coat when the first had dried made these disappear.
You can see the holes drilled beneath,where the rivets will go. I made sure to press the decal so these would be visible. On this part of the chassis, the rivets look black, so I will partially insert them, and then paint the heads darker. I think I am going to use some MFH 'turned' rivets rather then the white-metal cast ones that come with the kit...
I think some of the carbon decals I have seen for kits looks vastly over-scale, but I think this one looks pretty good.
The inevitable mock-up!
Prepared and sprayed lots of bits last night, so should be able to assemble some more stuff tonight...
Seriously, seriously impressive stuff being shown here. I rarely post on this forum outside of the lego threads but when I was a boy I won a few competitions with my Tamiya kits at some shows with the local model club. I didn't know about custom parts back then so used fabricate stuff from anything I could find, fuse wire made great ignition leads and metal guitar string braided hoses 
Absolutely nothing on this though!
I'd love to get to build one again but I haven't even made a start on the last 3 years lego models I've bought, no time unfortunately. Not sure where my skills would be after 25 years either!
Absolutely nothing on this though! I'd love to get to build one again but I haven't even made a start on the last 3 years lego models I've bought, no time unfortunately. Not sure where my skills would be after 25 years either!
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