Tamiya Gordon Murray Automotive T.50

[StokeModels]

This is my build of the recently released Tamiya 1/24 scale Gordon Murray Automotive T.50. As a huge fan of the original Murray designed McLaren F1, I knew I was going to build this one. I like most of the styling and think it's a nice update to the original except for the rear end. I get the connection back to his racing engineering but it's a bit busy for my tastes. 



I wanted this to look more like the original F1 GTR, so I designed and 3D printed my own wheels and rear spolier and added a sheet styrene front splitter. I also used the colour scheme from one of the original F1 GTRs.



If you built the Tamiya McLaren Senna, this one is going to feel familiar. There's a one-piece underbody that all twelve of the body pieces attach to.



As busy as the rear design is, Tamiya has done a good job including a few photo-etched pieces to replicate the mesh. They were quite easy to install as a press fit between plastic pieces.



The same can not be said for some of the panel fit. This is probably the first modern Tamiya kit that I've had issues with, but the gap between the nose piece and the doors was quite large. I trimmed all of the mounting points off the underside of the nose and then did some persuasive glueing to get the fit as close as I did.



Exterior colour is a custom mix of Mr. Color and Tamiya lacquers.



I also painted the roof pillars and scoop body colour to look more like the old F1. The actual car is all black/carbon around the glass.



Thanks for looking!

Martin.

[Phildaupho]

Magnificent model and photos of an incredible car.

[Nitro330]

Absolutely awesome build!  Initially I thought the first picture was the real car you were using for inspiration.  Great color and love the subtle changes you made.  The wheels, spoiler and splitter are outstanding.

[bbowser]

Great paint work, clean build, well done!

[70 Sting]

Ho hum, just another better than real life model. Excellent as usual. ? 

I enjoyed your chat with the sprue cutters. ?

[Nacho Z]

Absolutely stunning!

[Tommy124]

Wow, I am tempted to utter the odd "show us the model, these are real car pics"-blah blah...  This is just looking fantastic. I am not really a big fan of Mr. Gordon M. and his recent antics, but you make this look brilliant in every way! I gather you have used 2k clear for the finish?

[louis Carabott]

super ...nice job

[Koellefornia Kid]

Nice job, looks great!

[SpikeSchumacher]

Superb!

[TonyK]

I'm stunned. Looks like a real car and a real setting. Amazing model, diorama, and photography!

[Roger U]

Very clean workmanship. It’s a beautiful model. 

[iamsuperdan]

Beautiful as always!

 

[happy grumpy]

Absolutely gorgeous in everyway. The model ,the photos and the setting. A show stopper. 

[espo]

At first glance it looks more like a real car than a model. Beautiful looking paint color and finishes. The interior detailing looking through the windows looks great. Like how you have the light reflecting off of the windows and body in the pictures. 

[Hi-Po]

Excellent build.  Great color choice and detailing.

[1hobby1]

Absolutely stunning as always. Thoroughly enjoy your builds. 

Edited December 21, 2023 by 1hobby1

[kelson]

Incredible! the first couple pictures could easily pass for a real car.?

[Yeah Nah]

As realistic as any model could get! Superb job.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Quite the Erotic Exotic! Extremely exciting build. Fantastic stance and profile.

[StokeModels]

On 12/20/2023 at 4:40 PM, Phildaupho said:

Magnificent model and photos of an incredible car.

Thanks Phil!
 

23 hours ago, 70 Sting said:

I enjoyed your chat with the sprue cutters.

Thanks! That was a fun chat with those guys.
 

18 hours ago, Tommy124 said:

I gather you have used 2k clear for the finish?

No, this is cleared with Mr Color GX100 Super Clear III.


And thanks to everyone else for the great comments!

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[slusher]

A great looking model.

[ismaelg]

Absolutely gorgeous build!
Your touches got it a notch above.

Thanks,
Ismael