Work to adopt engine from 956 donor to 962C chassis and gearbox

Next modification is to get engine spacer and engine from 956 into 962C chassis. I've decided to keep gearbox from 962C as is. So, had to cut off gearbox from 956 powertrain and modify it to fit. Fit is not perfect, but will do for my conversion.

Work on 962C conversion project resumed

After a hiatus of about 9 years, I am returning back to this build. I have been looking for ways to correct doors, as I could not live with their compromised shapes. Recently looked more closely into what were the differences between 962C and 956 cars. Also got inspired by way Studio27 solved door shape issue in their trans-kits and by work of the guy behind clay-models. In the end I've decided to use internals and middle body from 956 donor. Pictures are of modifications of internal parts so far. New plan is to have parts of 956 cockpit transplanted onto 962C cockpit, have 956 engine transplanted over as well and then have middle body from 956 mated with front and rear covers from 962C.

BT46 is completed

Added all the missing small things and completed model this summer. Finally posting updaate.

Fujimi MP4/6 build completed

Added rivets and other minor things for this build in the summer. Used tires with lables from another old model. Finally posting update.

Falling behind in builds of modern cars

I still have quite a bit of work to do on my Tamiya SF70H build. But already I have 3 more kits of modern F1 cars. One red one from 2018 (not pictured) and silver and blue ones from 2019. And my own project of 3D printed blue car from 2018 on top of all.

More assembly steps completed for MP4/6

More progress. Cables are tied up. Steering wheel attached. Brakes assembled and installed. Brake lines routed out to calipers. Rear and front wings assembled. Need to complete number of small items and wheel before Saturday's local context. Will be adding rivets later and some other small details later.

Final assembly started for MP4/6

After engine detailing was finished and rear panels were ready, I could finally mate cockpit, engine and floor. Installed radiator assemblies as well and routed more hoses. Still have to pin down and route quite a few wires.