Dann Tier Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 48 minutes ago, capricorn71 said: Cool!! Nice to see the progress. Looks very promising - well done! So while I only have some stupid CAD files, you have a real model. I see it´s going to be really fine model. Yours IS, and WILL be BRILLIANT!!!!...just another way to build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 12 hours ago, mustang1989 said: Wow!!! I dunno what to even SAY here!! Me either!, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 11 hours ago, David G. said: Wow! Just Wow! David G. Thanks, Bud!...its good to get back to this one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capricorn71 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) Progress to the hood: • window slots • window notch • valve cover • hexagon lattice Edited May 7, 2020 by capricorn71 pictures added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbtr6 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Dan, Have you got any of the drivetrain yet? Or suspension? I have this if it would help: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 On 5/7/2020 at 11:26 AM, capricorn71 said: Progress to the hood: • window slots • window notch • valve cover • hexagon lattice Now you're starting to really move forward!!!....NICE job!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 On 5/7/2020 at 11:26 AM, capricorn71 said: Progress to the hood: • window slots • window notch • valve cover • hexagon lattice Now you're starting to really move forward!!!....NICE job, Bud!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) Hey, everyone!, i've got some great updates here!!...its going like MAGIC!!!! -Photo 1-5: Apart from the wheels, this 1993 version is my inspiration. Now that the main thing is done, i can start tweaking it into shape. -Photo 6; Here you can see all the supports i used...i eliminated the rear one, but the others will stay until after the bodies final sanding. -Photo 7; Time to add Milliput to the top of the fenders, and to properly frame in the windscreens shape. -Photo 8; These areas are too flat, so i will add styrene to them, and shape them. -Photo 9; These lines show how i need to shape the front fascia. -Photo 10; This area is too flat, and needs to be angled back. -Photo 11&12; I knew i would burn through, but no biggy....thats what putty is for!! -Photo 13; Sketched out some things just because, and added some styrene to keep the fender putty in place away from the windscreen. -Photo 14; It was nice to cut the mouth open finally! -Photo 15; Sometimes i even mask 0ff the areas to be puttied. -Photo 16; Open, and ready for intercooler detail! **next steps; shape the front fenders...add front indicators...make rockers...final sand, and then open all windows, vents, and doors!! Edited May 9, 2020 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capricorn71 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 This is GREAT! It will be a very cool model! BTW: the parts offered by gbtr6 won‘t fit. The Nazca M12 has a BMW V12 engine. The Isdera Imperator uses a Mercedes V8 engine (M119). The rear axle is from the Porsche 928. Regarding the front axle I am not sure. It‘ s a double wishbone configuration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 8 hours ago, capricorn71 said: This is GREAT! It will be a very cool model! BTW: the parts offered by gbtr6 won‘t fit. The Nazca M12 has a BMW V12 engine. The Isdera Imperator uses a Mercedes V8 engine (M119). The rear axle is from the Porsche 928. Regarding the front axle I am not sure. It‘ s a double wishbone configuration. Thanks, Bud!...i hope it will be cool in the end!...I havent really decided if i am gonna make the "real" engine found in the car, or do what i quite often do -upgrade the engine, but i was in awareness of that -thanks for clarifying though! I may just leave the Replica stock thing to you, lol...yours is gonna be SOOOO COOL!!! i really like the fact that you are doing a different version than me...now there will be TWO Imperators instead of none!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetmachine11 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 hey Dann that body is really taking shape beautiful work so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 9 hours ago, streetmachine11 said: hey Dann that body is really taking shape beautiful work so far Thanks, Bud!, i will have another killer update tomorrow!...its soooo close to primering!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) Hey, everyone!, as far as the bodies construction is concerned, i'm done....next two steps will be softening the edges, then start cutting open the windows, and vents! -Photo 1; The Milliput worked a treat for those fender arches! -Photo 6; To recreate body details, i added tint square stock, then filled it in with Tamiya putty, and blended it in. -Photo 7; Using tiny bits of styrene, i needed to make the front indicator surrounds. -Photo 8; Three things happened here...one; i needed to add a crossmember to the top of the cowl...two;after i cut open the cowl, i need to remove a section for a proper window area, and i also needed to straighten out the inner edges of the sail panels. Edited May 10, 2020 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Wow. This must be your most ambitious project yet, Dann. You are doing an amazing job! This kinda reminds me of a scratch built Lotus Esprit I built as a kid. Keep going. This'll be fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Mad Skilz there! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Now that's scratchbuilding ! Awesome work love the lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capricorn71 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Just amazing! Great stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capricorn71 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 I added some details to the hood: - Isdera logo and eagle - wheel housings Also I started to detail the inner side of the doors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 23 hours ago, beeRS said: Wow. This must be your most ambitious project yet, Dann. You are doing an amazing job! This kinda reminds me of a scratch built Lotus Esprit I built as a kid. Keep going. This'll be fantastic. Thanks, Bud! it sure is....I love Esprits!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 15 hours ago, David G. said: Mad Skilz there! David G. Thanks, Bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 13 hours ago, gotnitro? said: Now that's scratchbuilding ! Awesome work love the lines Thanks alot, Jeff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 11 hours ago, capricorn71 said: Just amazing! Great stuff! Thank you, Bud!!.....yours is looking Fantastic as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 ...just a mock-up...tomorrow i will have primer on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capricorn71 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Wroommm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capricorn71 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 While Dann has a real model in the works I am still tweaking the CAD files. The door panel is quite ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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