Brabham BT45

[project510]

My god that looks fantastic.

[chrissmith]

It been a moment since my last post. I have had a couple of setbacks and been humbled by this kit.
I as usual take this a learning opportunity, and try not to repeat it. So that being said I have had a hell of a time with the exhaust
I have re done them a number of times to the point where I had to order all new parts and start over. Those silly little springs
are the worst. Paul can agree😂
I finally got everything the way away I wanted. Hope you enjoy! Oh yeah the engine cover is on just to see how it looks 😉




















Oh and some Tires

[arcticwolf]

Looks like you got it figured out, probably better than the 1:1 car.

[handiabled]

There's so much perfectly added detail in this it puts my brain into overload

[kyledehart5]

That is no lie Brent. Where do you even begin to look!! Beautiful Chris!! Paul and I spoke about the springs and he mentioned how he hoped he could do another kit with even more of them very soon. LOL!! Really great update and awesome work pushing through. Sorry about the issues. The wait was worth it for us, at least.

[2whl]

Looking gorgeous  Chris

Aug 24, 2024 22:19:12 GMT -5 chrissmith said:

Those silly little springs are the worst. Paul can agree😂

Aug 25, 2024 5:01:51 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Paul and I spoke about the springs and he mentioned how he hoped he could do another kit with even more of them very soon. LOL!!

If I have to do many more of those springs, I'll probably start having nightmares about them.

[chrissmith]

Aug 25, 2024 9:20:12 GMT -5 2whl said:

Looking gorgeous  Chris

Aug 24, 2024 22:19:12 GMT -5 chrissmith said:

Those silly little springs are the worst. Paul can agree😂

Aug 25, 2024 5:01:51 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Paul and I spoke about the springs and he mentioned how he hoped he could do another kit with even more of them very soon. LOL!!

If I have to do many more of those springs, I'll probably start having nightmares about them.

I have a psychologist on speed dial, if needed 🤣

[joelw]

Chris,
Glad that you finally got all those exhaust springs to fit and look the way you wanted them to. Equally as important is that you can order parts from MFH and get them in a fairly short time.

The engine/trans/rear suspension is super busy. You certainly did an outstanding job on it.

joel

[brandonk]

That is spectacular work. Truly impressive.

[Steve Zuleski]

The realism here is insane! When yall decided to go for a group build on open wheels we all get a massive infusion of talent, crazy!

[chrissmith]

Some detail shots for you guys!!

[keavdog]

Wow! Some impressive detail there - took a second to figure out whether you were sharing kit pics or reference pics!

[arcticwolf]

I'm pretty sure Chris is an alien, sent to enlighten us.

WOW!

[chrissmith]

Aug 26, 2024 21:51:45 GMT -5 arcticwolf said:

I'm pretty sure Chris is an alien, sent to enlighten us.

WOW!

👽 selfy….🤣

[handiabled]

I'm pretty much speechless at this point......

[kyledehart5]

I certainly don’t know what to say here. Other than bravo Chris!! Bravo!! It’s magnificent.

[joelw]

Chris,
As usual I'm just completely blown away with the amount of detail MFH has packed into the kit, and even more impressed how you assembled and painted it so that it's absolutely impossible to be able with any kind of certainty if what we're looking at is the real deal or a model. Just take some pictures of a garage floor and put them under the model when photographing it, and like I said, there's just no way to know for sure if it's real or not.

I fully agree with Paul ( Articwolf ) that both you and Paul( 2wheel ) are Aliens sent to us modelers to enlighten us as to what real modeling is.

joel

[adrian29341]

I continue to be just blown away by this build mate ... phenomenal modeling going on here.

The detail is next level.

I would love to know your paint app process on the body parts as it is absolutely perfect from 
the way it looks in your photos.

[chrissmith]

Aug 27, 2024 8:43:23 GMT -5 adrian29341 said:

I continue to be just blown away by this build mate ... phenomenal modeling going on here.

The detail is next level.

I would love to know your paint app process on the body parts as it is absolutely perfect from 
the way it looks in your photos.

Well, I think my painting process is quite similar to many of you use.
I wash all my resin parts with dawn dish soap. A couple coats of Tamiya primer. Wet sand with 3000. I do primarily use Gravity Paints and Clear. But other than that no special effects.

[2whl]

[chrissmith]

I have a update 🤣🤣🤣

Finished up the rear wing and couldn’t resist putting on the tires and wheels.
So close to being finished, but yet so far from completing.

[keavdog]

Oh wow that is just awesome! Glue it!!!! Glue it!!!

[arcticwolf]

I love it.

[handiabled]

Those are some outstanding teaser shots!

[kyledehart5]

I just about fell off my chair. WOW. Update indeed Chris. LOL.

[joelw]

Chris,
Your best build yet. Just amazing craftsmanship. I can't wait till you cross the finish line, and we're treated to a full set of Glamor shots.

joel

[brandonk]

I'm simply speechless. My Lord the quality here.

[sharp]

WOW!!! Beautiful build! Love all the detail work you put into it.

[chrissmith]

I seem to be on a roll, side scoops installed.
Thanks for your support!!

[kyledehart5]

Every update boggles my mind a bit more. This is truly incredible.