Scale-Master Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 I made the rubber hood hold-downs out of soft vinyl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 I machined the bezel for the nose badge from aluminum. Made a decal for the logo and filled it with clear for a cloisonné look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Machined more hardware for the inside of the nose; nuts, bolts and washers for the badge and the spoiler. (Nine more pieces.) I made and installed the metal hood hold-downs and inside fasteners for them. Added a floormat for the driver's side footwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 I didn't like the idea of the jack and other loose items being tossed around in the back so I made a little crate similar to what I kept in my real pick up for the same reason. The frame was built out of sheet styrene. And then the honeycomb sides and bottom were cut out and added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) In the trunk of my car I keep the front plate since there is no place to mount it as it should be by law, but at least I can show I have it if needed. I copied the envelope it came from the DMV in, but changed the stamp to match the Seven's plate. It's a little dirty after floating around in the rear for 15 years… I figured I might as well put another brass plate in the envelope even if it is going to be sealed. Edited April 25, 2019 by Scale-Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 I also like to keep a good flashlight handy. This one is a three D cell MagLite made of solid brass. The knurling has been added to it… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 Anodized red. I made a bulb from thin stainless steel bent into a filament shape and a drop of canopy glue. The lens is clear styrene sheet. And it has a rubber power button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Sheesh Mark. Where's the keys, pocket watch and sippy cup? Amazing the amount of detail and ingenuity in this one of a kind build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Marischal Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Scale-Master said: Anodized red. I made a bulb from thin stainless steel bent into a filament shape and a drop of canopy glue. The lens is clear styrene sheet. And it has a rubber power button. I'm a bit disappointed it doesn't work... steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Hi Mark.....I am so impressed with your work .....you Sir are very talented.....I will be the first to clap for you when you win BOS next Week at this years GSL 2019?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 I can see the size of the flashlight that you have made, and the detail that has gone into this one small part of the whole model. Absolutely top class miniature engineering. Someone on here joked that the flashlight doesn't work, but having seen all your work to date.... I wouldn't have been particularly surprised if the flashlight had worked ! ( I think I must be joking also, maybe not? ). David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 Thanks guys! Looking forward to the GSL show next week for sure, see you there John! The flashlight actually does work just as well as the one I copied. (The batteries were dead in it though.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) It's finished. Edited April 27, 2019 by Scale-Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Yay!! Can't wait to see the final results. Enjoy the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Scale-Master said: Thanks guys! Looking forward to the GSL show next week for sure, see you there John! The flashlight actually does work just as well as the one I copied. (The batteries were dead in it though.) Good one Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Good luck at the GSL show, Mark...... David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 (edited) Exquisite work Mark. Enjoy GSL. Trevor Edited April 28, 2019 by porschercr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 29, 2019 Share Posted April 29, 2019 Mark... been a little while since I Have been to the big boys section. This build turned out gorgeous, you knocked it out of the park for sure. I can't wait to see it in person at GSL. Looking forward to catching up with you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted April 30, 2019 Share Posted April 30, 2019 Ok Mark, this is no longer about talent, skill and perseverance. You are now into a realm of imagination that is beyond me. Great ideas to fill the trunk, none of which I would have thought of. Amazing stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 1, 2019 Author Share Posted May 1, 2019 (edited) Thanks guys! I am looking forward to seeing those of you who are also going to the show. The last ones I built had fun stuff in the trunk too. Like a 1/12 scale version of a 1/24th scale Seven kit and cans of WD-40, oil and brake fluid. Even made a scaled down "big ruler". [/URL] The one before that had a can of Fix-A-Flat and a Hide-A-Key... Edited May 1, 2019 by Scale-Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 And that is why you're the Scale Master. Beautifully executed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 Mark......Genius absolute Genius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted May 1, 2019 Share Posted May 1, 2019 That really is some awesome scratch building Mark. Well done Sir Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark IV Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 10 hours ago, Scale-Master said: Thanks guys! I am looking forward to seeing those of you who are also going to the show. The last ones I built had fun stuff in the trunk too. Like a 1/12 scale version of a 1/24th scale Seven kit and cans of WD-40, oil and brake fluid. Even made a scaled down "big ruler". [/URL] The one before that had a can of Fix-A-Flat and a Hide-A-Key... So how do you get a magnetic "Hide-A-Key" to stick to a fiberglass fender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted May 2, 2019 Author Share Posted May 2, 2019 Look closer... It's Velcro. (Says so above the key outline ttoo.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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