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MCLAREN MP4-12C GT3 The completed lower chassis mated to the driving compartment and
engine components without issue. The prominent rear wing was coated with composite decals from the
template set, and featured the PE end plates supplied in the kit. Acu-Stion
provided the after-market roof aerial. Cooling vents in the bonnet were also treated to carbon fibre decals
from Studio 27’s set.aerial were all fitted in place to
complete the project.A future classic
GT cars have, arguably, always
made the most attractive auto
modelling subjects, and this up-to-
date example is no exception. The
beautiful lines of the MP4-12C
GT3 are enhanced by the brilliant
orange scheme, which for those
unaware, mirror founder Bruce
McLaren’s original race team
colours. Fujimi has led the way
in 1/24 racing car kit production
recently, and has produced several
new tools each year – many
more releases than its Japanese
counterparts, such as Tamiya and
Hasegawa, and the overall quality
of each package seems to improve
with every release. The use of
template carbon fibre decals
enhanced the build even further,
and one wonders when other kits
of modern subjects from this part
of the world will include these too;
Revell in Europe, for example, has
included carbon decals for several
years on its 1/24 F1, Endurance and
DTM kits. Fujimi has now added
the McLaren F1 GTR Short Tail and
Long Tail versions from the mid-
1990s LeMans era, so fans of the
GT3 should also consider these for
their ‘to build’ list.
With the inclusion of metal parts
to recent releases, the level of
detail achieved straight from the
box is stunning. Adding after-
market decals where appropriate,
to suit each modeller’s taste, may
enlarge the range of build options,
requiring multiple purchases.
Keep up the good work Fujimi! ❚34-41_McLaren.CC.indd 41 19/03/2015 09:56