Bagged bits. This is a model of the McLaren MP4-26, the 2011 F1 car. COBI is a Polish company manufacturing LEGO compatible toys.

The bits out of the bags. This model was bought with prize money from the 2011 Fantasy Formula 1 competition at work.

Base and wheel mountings. The pieces are tight fitting and quite sturdy. COBI seem to be producing a very good LEGO copy.

Starting to build up the sides.

Side pod detail and front wing in progress.

Wheels in place. A purist would say at this point that the front and rear wheels are the same size and this isn't true to the original.

Building up the central structure and monocoque.

Finished! Only stickers to go on now...

All stickered up. Please welcome the COBI equivalent of Lewis Hamilton. Shame I stickered my car up in Button's decals.

Thanks to Dave Buckley and the guys in Matlock for letting me take part in the competition. I dedicate this kit to them.