[MOC] [SMF] McLaren MP4/6

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I'm back again with another Icons F1 MOC, the McLaren MP4/6.

It's one of my more technical builds in this series. I managed to fit an entire V12 fake engine with decent detailing in there, working steering column under the brick-built nose livery, and (finally!) a properly shaped and OPEN air intake. Some of the more interesting part usages that might be of interest to folks are the black inclined stanchion (4476b) with only the upper half showing used as the rear wing support, small mudguard (50745) as the windscreen, and 4-petal flowers (33291) as cams in the crankshaft. 

The Senna helmet uses of one of the old Technic Figure helmets, which look to be just around the right size for these Icons-scale F1 cars. Specifically the one that comes in Set 8457 - Power Puller which was its only instance in yellow. No Technic figure head though, the helmet is locked in place with bricks only.

The model features:

• A detailed and working V12 with moving pistons
• Steering
• Removable engine cover
• Brick built red and white livery
• Properly shaped and open air intake
• Fully compatible with the Icons F1 stand
• Near-perfect proportions with the real car

Building instructions are on Rebrickable if interested.

Thanks for looking!