afx Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Very impressive engine Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 It's a model in itself. It will be a shame to put it in a car. Outstanding work.I agree. Most of that work won’t be seen - a modeler’s model for sure. Awesome work. I built one about 7 years ago or so - love the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 Thanks guys, I have heard that before on other forums where it seems I make each sub-assembly into its own “model” I guess its just how I got used to building. I test fit the engine a couple days ago and it crossed my mind that much of the detail will not be easily seen or at all. I did it more as a challenge to myself I suppose and so far its been an enjoyable journey. Erik, a while back I found and saved pics of the red one you built in my research folder. I love that model. Thanks for the kind words fellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuhkapelti Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Very impressive building with that engine. One of the best I've seen so far. As you make it better all the time, I give you a hint... the blades of the fan look too heavy and thick, when you compare it to the other cool parts you have made. Keep up the good work! This GT-R will look so cooooool when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Great work!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 So I wanted to give a quick update. Aside from some mild weathering the engine is complete. I have begun work on the engine compartment now along with trying to decide on which wheels to go with. I am scratch building a shock tower bar, heat shield for the battery, the remainder of the complex linkage system, and also a master cylinder and fluid reservoirs. Need to fab up an oil cooler also. Here is the engine as it sits now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 Couple more wheel choices also. One is the kit wheel reduced in diameter and cast in resin and the other is a vintage Star Shark reduced in diameter and cast in resin. Still undecided as I now have about 4 or 5 to pick from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426 pack Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) Wow amazing detail on the engine. I have the same model on the bench and will be waching this one. out of all the rims I like theses ones the best. Edited December 14, 2017 by 426 pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemszi Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 the engine is awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaeechew Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Just looking at the enginbe details I can't wait to see what you do with the rest of the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted December 18, 2017 Author Share Posted December 18, 2017 Small update! Almost finished with master cylinder and fluid reservoirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Caballo Posted December 18, 2017 Share Posted December 18, 2017 Wow, hats off to you on the detail of that engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 The holidays have given me some time to work on this project. Was able to mostly finish the master cylinder assembly. 100% scratch built. Here are some in progress pics. The clamps were among the most challenging bits but the result was worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted December 31, 2017 Author Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) Here are couple examples of real 1:1 I used as reference and the finished piece. The reservoirs were dusted with Tamiya weathering kit to add a bit of depth. Edited December 31, 2017 by shucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Your detail continues to impress Mike - very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeker589 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Wow! Just beautiful! I love it when builders seemingly make tiny masterpieces of each and every piece - then they put it together for an epic build! Thanks for challenging the rest of us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Wow! that's impressively detailed for something so small! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Detail work is spot on! Excited to see more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Yeah wow, much impressive work you are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Very impressive detailing work here. Your fine detail work is very clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy_fo Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Outstanding detail. I've been meaning to get one of these kits for years and I finally pulled the lever. What size bolts/nuts are you using for the master cylinder and accelerator linkage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 On 2/10/2018 at 7:42 PM, freddy_fo said: Outstanding detail. I've been meaning to get one of these kits for years and I finally pulled the lever. What size bolts/nuts are you using for the master cylinder and accelerator linkage? Hi John, I use a mix of Scale Hardware, RB Motion, and ProTech PE bolt heads. Not sure of the exact sizes, but can take a look when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shucky Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Been sorting some details in the engine compartment before laying primer. Also, in order to get the stance I wanted with the wheel/tire combo the stock strut/shocks wouldnt fit. Decided those also need to be scratch built. Here is the beginning of those. Hopefully I can make some progress this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvinGardens Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Inspirational work, as always, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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