DynoMight Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 That's crazy detailed Mark! I'd be lucky to do that in 1/25 haah... How much more do you have to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 I'll let you know when I run out of parts... I installed all the glass… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 The windows have PE frames that are actually quite workable and shapeable, except the one for the windshield is just too big. Since they are supposed to be black, I made decals to replace the window frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Very nice and impressive work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thanks! The main decals for the rear went on about as well as the front ones. I painted the edges of the fins blue in case the decals didn’t quite cover them, but it looks like that wasn’t necessary. There is still some touch up to do on the sides though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 I touched up the area in the decals that has an overlap (where the wheel well cut out would be) I wasn’t 100% sure the Martini decals would fully cover the bad spots. All the main decals are on it, except the Martini sponsorship ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Wheels and tires are done. Semi soft rubber-like tires, aluminum rims, white metal centers with two piece PE/white metal nuts, and 18 decals… The tread on the tires is very well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron5150 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Looks amazing dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 Thanks Byron. Cleared and almost ready for the final assembly… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 My mind is officially blown. I am pretty jaded and have seen a lot of great kits over the years but this one is pretty impressive. I am looking forward to your under glass pics. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Thanks Andy! That is very kind of you to say. Commencing final assembly… It is tight, but the body does fit over the chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Wow. Everything about this build is wow. The crazy scale, the crazy detail... it's just amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Mark.... That looks great.there is a whole bunch of detail packed into this little guy. Fantastic work as usual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0StatiK Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Here I am painting my '67 Corevette kit mediocre thinking I'm awesome..then I come and see this. Very impressive work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks guys! The engine cover is done too… The inside is painted a raw fiberglass color. It is almost done… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Really looking good so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopperkart Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 You must have have extraordinary vision Mark. I am amazed at how your progress on these difficult builds marches forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 It's difficult? Oh man, nobody told me that! Sure glad I wasn't aware of that... Since the decision was made to display it all open and to not install the wheels, I made some jacks to pose it on. Made mostly from piano wire, with a couple bits of styrene, vinyl tubing, coffee stirrer wood (thanks Mr. Taylor), and turned aluminum main wheels. They are copies of typical of the jacks of the day that were used, but simplified a little. I also made a base from aluminum, scribed some tile detail into it and did some gray & black shading to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoMight Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 The jacks and base are really cool. Good job. I guess leaving the wheels off were for the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 It wasn't my call, and I got them all to fit under the bodywork before the end recipient decided he wanted the wheels off for display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 It's done now, under glass... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mannyp1980 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 That looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 This building proces give me courage to start my 1/43 tameo kit... ferrari 312T nikki lauda... Btw this is very nice and very clean build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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