BVC500 Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Randy - where'd you get the orange wires? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Very nice... I just picked one up on my way home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maltsr Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 This is excellent Randy and thanks for all the links and reference materials - can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Hey Randy, this is looking great! I saw one of these kits built up at the Tamiya booth at a show last weekend, and it looked pretty good. Mix in your skills and it's going to be a showstopper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) Hi Folks, Thank you Scott!! Hey Chris, thanks for the kind words buddy. This one has me building like crazy I'm really enjoying it. Thanks Ben !!! Hi Jesse, Thank you ! Thanks Tony !! Hi Kerry, Glad you like it so far! Thanks Mark, having fun building this one. Thanks Tim !! think you will enjoy it. Hi Paul, Thank you! Hi Art, Appreciate it my friend! BVG500, The orange wires came from a bunch of miniature lights for my train stuff. Don't have the package but here is a pic of the light. Of course I can't find my calipers but it is a bit smaller than some 24 gauge hook up wire from Radio Shack. So maybe 28 gauge??? Painted the wires with Tamiya orange ( rattle can). The oil & water tank kit piece... is just mocked up in the previous posts, you do not want to glue it in until the top chassis piece is mounted over the engine the upper chassis piece... suspension parts going together.. more plumbing..... Assembling the two chassis halves then gluing in the tank piece.. Thanks for looking in! Randy Edited June 11, 2016 by Randy D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I miss old model instructions where they taught you engine anatomy as you assembled the kit.So I have to ask, what the heck is that box thing at the back of the transmission with all the orange wires???Those research pics are great and man that is one complicated bit of engineering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Wow, sweetness.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I miss old model instructions where they taught you engine anatomy as you assembled the kit.So I have to ask, what the heck is that box thing at the back of the transmission with all the orange wires???Those research pics are great and man that is one complicated bit of engineeringMGU(Motor Generator Unit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 My first attempt. I ruined the body work trying to strip a bad paint job. I'm looking at using the scale motor sport 1/12 wire for my next attempt. I am going to try and copy your technique. It's the best I've seen. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) MGU(Motor Generator Unit)K. What's that do??Ahhh she has electric motors in her as well as petrol....I get it, sorry I am officially an old fartCarry on building Edited June 11, 2016 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbike-shaun Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Hey Randy,thanks so much for sharing your work,and reference material! As ever,your manipulation of this kit so far,looks pretty nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLover Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 (edited) Great work! Very nice and clean! Edited June 11, 2016 by CarLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Just came across this thread Randy. Your mad skills and this kit were made for each other. Beautiful to say the least. Is there anything you can't do? cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Am also enjoying watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Awesome job as usual Randy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) Hi Folks, Hey Scott, Lets try to keep up Buddy I Know what you mean, on the GT 40 build I know what everything was and did in 1969. These modern race cars are a mystery! Thank you Kerry! Thanks Dale! thanks for following Shaun ! Hi Elyashiv, Thank you for the comment! Hey Tim, Thank you my friend, trying to get something done an posted in the 'Under Glass' section. 6 years I've been here and no finishes that is just scary Bruce Thanks Fabrizio !!! Hi Ben, That wire looks fine, good find, bummer about your paint. Your car looks great, like the dark wheels. small update.... Working on the air intake system, Tamiya provides beautiful parts along with the 'Ferrari' scripts in metal transfers. I added some hose clamps from 'Detail Master' and I made the little fasteners from a piece of nickel silver tube with a RBmotion socket head cap screw. Also used the carbon fiber decals for the first time. That is all for tonite, Thanks for looking in! Randy Edited June 12, 2016 by Randy D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 That's looking so good Randy. Can't wait to get mine. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbike-shaun Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Great, ,,,,,,just what,I need Randy, more AWESOME inspiration from U! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 That is the nicest back end I have seen in a while....unfortunately Some great work there my friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVC500 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Awesome work. Thanks for the info re: the wires. I was wondering because their size looks just right. I got my kit today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 It's amazing how quickly it can go together when you don't have to build E-v-e-r-y F-r-e-a-k-i-n' P-a-r-t! It really looks good, Randy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 It's amazing how quickly it can go together when you don't have to build E-v-e-r-y F-r-e-a-k-i-n' P-a-r-t! It really looks good, Randy. That's funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Great work so far, loving the detail your adding! Cant wait to see more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogfish_7 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 WOW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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