52 replies to this topic

[Ghostmech]

David...does the SMS CF set have all the CF for the monocoque, brake ducts and other items or is just for the outside body panels?

[David Thibodeau]

Just the outside panels..I am making my own for the rest of the car.... Time consuming but worth it!

Thanks!!! More done....the beloved Powerplant is in for good.... lots to do but a big hurdled accomplished!

[vintagedragfan]

beautiful work as usual David!

[David Thibodeau]

Thanks boys... still plugging away on this...
Dash is done and installed. Lots of 1/12 plain weave and alot of future!!!


Also got the interior tub underway.... again, lots of templates and plain weave followed by future


Next up is the seats so I can get the tube in place!

[comp1839]

HOLY carbon fiber, batman! davey, again you're work just amazes me. how you manage to make everything so super clean is just a verification, of the justification to the testafication of your skills.......can i get an amen, brother!! awesome work dude!!

[mredzadventure]

HOLY carbon fiber, batman! davey, again you're work just amazes me. how you manage to make everything so super clean is just a verification, of the justification to the testafication of your skills.......can i get an amen, brother!! awesome work dude!!

Amen Looks great

[eizzle]

I think I just peed my pants a little beautiful work!

[David Thibodeau]

Thanks guys! I managed to get the interior buttoned up tonight...Everything fits so precisely on this thing!!

[comp1839]

davey, i'd like to thank you for posting your work here. i, for one, really enjoy watching top shelf work as it unfolds before my very eyes. simply stunning, man!!!!!!!!!!

[Jdurg]

WOW! I think I've said enough. Great job on this one. WOW!

[eizzle]

Beautiful!

[beeRS]

Thats a real nice job! EXCELLENT work.

I am part way throgh this project as well, but you are much further down the line then me. I am only half way through the engine build.

I am curious about the SMS carbon fibre decals though. I contacted Matt the other day and he says the decals are not yet available. Am I just being silly here, or have you got a 'pre-production' set?

Matt also says a PE set is coming out. If it is anything like their 1/24 set it will be amazing. I am waiting for this before making any further progress on my Enzo.

Keep up the good work on this project.

[Mr.1/16th]

Beautiful work on this kit :-)

[Len Woodruff]

Dave you are the master of the carbon fiber!

[Cool Hand]

What Len said.

All hail! David Thibodeau the king of carbon fibre decal application.

High quality and flawless work.

[David Thibodeau]

Thanks Guys,
The deadline for this build is looming so I have blasted ahead to get it done! Those of you interested it will be in Toledo on Oct 6th at the Scale Motorsport Vendor Booth with Matt Wells.
As you can see, its close to completion.... The doors were assembled and installed.. They work pretty cool with a spring assisted mechanism. They fit really tight as per tamiya but what a pain to reopen. I will suggest to Matthew to display them open anyways to show off all the CF work on the inside of the interior and door skins.

The front clip is not permanantly mounted yet, but the front bonnett is. It is installed with metal hinges all screwed together. It works perfectly! If you look carefully you can see I added CF to the underside of the lid as well.

The engine is complete as well


Look at that CF air cleaner!

Interior:

Carbon goodness!!!

[beeRS]

Looks ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC David!

[vintagedragfan]

beautiful David!!

[Prostreet]

Amazing beautiful work Dave.

[comp1839]

wow!!!!!! davey, you knocked that one not only clear out of the park but, straight into orbit!!!!!!! stunning craftsmanship my friend.