Brabham BT45 - Model Factory Hiro - 1/12

[DocRob]

The front section was really difficult to build together due to many intersecting parts. Finally, I got the coolers glued to the framework and let dry for a while. The next difficulty was to add the front section to the monocoque. You had to plan ahead and follow the instructions to the number, to get it done. Finally, I got the four connection points glued in, while fiddling all the other ducts, hoses and wires. I´m lucky that this part of the build is behind me now and I can look forward to marry the monocoque to the engine section soon. 









Cheers Rob

[FullArmor]

3 hours ago, DocRob said:

The front section was really difficult to build together due to many intersecting parts. Finally, I got the coolers glued to the framework and let dry for a while. The next difficulty was to add the front section to the monocoque. You had to plan ahead and follow the instructions to the number, to get it done. Finally, I got the four connection points glued in, while fiddling all the other ducts, hoses and wires. I´m lucky that this part of the build is behind me now and I can look forward to marry the monocoque to the engine section soon. 









Cheers Rob

Impressive amount of details

[BlrwestSiR]

Those rads look absolutely fragile on the front there. I'd be afraid to handle it after attaching the pair of them. 

 

[DocRob]

19 hours ago, FullArmor said:

Impressive amount of details

 

9 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Those rads look absolutely fragile on the front there. I'd be afraid to handle it after attaching the pair of them.

Thanks FA and Carl, the radiators are indeed protruding far out, but they are relatively robust. The process of getting the complete front section glued to the monocoque needed some hefty handling and they hold up.

Cheers Rob

[DocRob]

Today, I joined the engine with the monocoque. Test fitting was done before, but a last aggregate with three tubes attached needed to be fittet in between. That proved very difficult, but after some attempts, I got it done. If you ever build the kit, don´t glue the metal end plates (M142, M143) to the monocoque, like shown in step 13. Luckily I didn´t, because other ways I would have had to remove them to fit the engine in step 17.











And finally, I tried the fit of the center body parts.



Cheers Rob

[Landlubber Mike]

Looks so good Rob - the level of detail is incredible on this kit!  You're doing a masterful job.