FredRPG Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) 6 hours ago, mrm said: Really cool project. I love the idea. However, I think the rear of the car needs to be longer and lower, in order to stay in the spirit of F1. Right now the rear looks “bunched up”. Part of the issue is that it is trying to stay true to the Deuce proportions, but it impossible, because it wasn’t a rear engined car. That rear wing needs space and air flow to do anything. Just my two cents. And I am just expressing my personal opinion, trying to offer constructive criticism. Not putting down the craftsmanship or the effort invested. I agree the balance seems a little off to my eye. Just a thought, it could be as simple as hanging the wing lower and further back. Whatever you go with it's a great build, look forward to seeing it in paint. Edited October 9, 2019 by FredRPG Grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da Speedinger Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, mrm said: Really cool project. I love the idea. However, I think the rear of the car needs to be longer and lower, in order to stay in the spirit of F1. Right now the rear looks “bunched up”. Part of the issue is that it is trying to stay true to the Deuce proportions, but it impossible, because it wasn’t a rear engined car. That rear wing needs space and air flow to do anything. Just my two cents. And I am just expressing my personal opinion, trying to offer constructive criticism. Not putting down the craftsmanship or the effort invested. 15 hours ago, FredRPG said: I agree the balance seems a little off to my eye. Just a thought, it could be as simple as hanging the wing lower and further back. Whatever you go with it's a great build, look forward to seeing it in paint. thank you for your input guys, let's see if i can stretch the look a bit. EDIT: here's a primitive sketch of what i could do rather easily without having to re-build the whole rear of the car, just change the position of the wing on its support. I think that's better. Edited October 9, 2019 by da Speedinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koellefornia Kid Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Nice work. Not my favorite style for Deuce but definitely different and therefor cool! Looking forward to see it finished! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Cool concept! You have very successfully translated the original design into a well built model. Can't wait to see it in paint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 On 10/8/2019 at 10:48 AM, da Speedinger said: At least i'll have to make the pictures in a way that the colors look correct Well, I really didn't think you were trying to duplicate the original colors but that's cool too. I was thinking some colors that really pop since its such an extreme build. Whatever you come up I'm sure we'll love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da Speedinger Posted October 11, 2019 Author Share Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/9/2019 at 11:28 PM, MeatMan said: Whatever you come up I'm sure we'll love. That would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredRPG Posted October 11, 2019 Share Posted October 11, 2019 On October 9, 2019 at 3:06 AM, da Speedinger said: thank you for your input guys, let's see if i can stretch the look Yeah that does the trick, nice to see fat tires as well, they really fit the overall look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da Speedinger Posted October 12, 2019 Author Share Posted October 12, 2019 17 hours ago, FredRPG said: Yeah that does the trick, nice to see fat tires as well, they really fit the overall look. I did not like the tyres of the MP 4/20, but i wanted to have the rims. So, tyres and rims are from different kits, but they did not fit. Had to increase the diameter of the rims with one layer of 0.5mm sheet styrene on the outside and 1mm on the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerN Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Wonderful concept and build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Superb! I built a Beetle with F1 parts and built a couple of plastic seats similar to those you have. I have PE Brass Kirkey seats but don't like to use them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da Speedinger Posted October 13, 2019 Author Share Posted October 13, 2019 17 hours ago, PatW said: Superb! I built a Beetle with F1 parts and built a couple of plastic seats similar to those you have. I have PE Brass Kirkey seats but don't like to use them! I also thought of using a VeeDub before i ran across the deuce coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da Speedinger Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 i just didn't make it to finish this one by the end of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Great to see this in paint. Looks like you're nearly finished now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Great build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da Speedinger Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 I decided to make a 24th scale helmet to add to the model. The helmet is 3D printed, i have the .stl file from thingiverse. The visor is scratch built from clear plastic, mounted with metal pins. I have to make it a bit smaller cause like this it looks like a 70s helmet. Then paint in blue/silver and the visor in black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 This is looking cool Michi ! Almost there now ! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Love the paint job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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