duffy-duck21 Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 The next step was to build the dashboard with gauges lighting matching the exterior color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy-duck21 Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) I'm not sure if I should use the steering wheel. However, it has pretty impressive details, such as the fine knobs on the rim, which would provide a firm grip if it came into contact with water. On the back I have attached a kind of fastening lock. Edited March 4, 2021 by duffy-duck21 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy-duck21 Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 And last but not least, the window trim was painted in Gun Metal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 If you have been on Tim Boyd's Hydro Vee thread in the kit review section, you will know that I too really enjoy building model speedboats but wow, you are taking this to the next level! The sharpness of your paint masking and decal cutting is superb - I simply can't get over how flawless it is. And your scratchbuilt parts, they to are beautiful. May I ask, what do you use to cut the instrument rings so cleanly and perfectly parallel? When i attempt that I tend to get a crooked surface that takes a lot of trimming to get right. I am very much looking forward to seeing this one finished. Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I think that plate on the rear is called a cavitation plate. I'm enjoying your fantastic work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy-duck21 Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 Hi Alan. Thanks a lot for you comments. To cut the instrument rings cleanly I use a simple technique: The first thing I do is take a pipe with the desired diameters. Then I cut a piece off by rolling the blade over the pipe until it breaks. The broken piece is for the garbage can. Now I take the pipe and carefully sanding down the cut surface until it is smooth and even with different types of sanding sticks from the drugstore (from rough until very smooth). Then I cut another piece off by rolling the blade over the pipe. This time, however, in the approximate width that the rings should have. Now you have rings with a clean edge on one side and an unclean edge on the other. Now I put a strip of double-sided tape on a small sheet of plastic and put the rings very next to each other on the tape with the unclean edge up. Then I use the mentioned sanding sticks from a drugstore and sand the rings down until I have reached the desired height. By laying the rings next to each other they will get the same height while sanding. As a last step, I sand single ring on the edges and inside with 3000 sandpaper to get a clean surface. I hope that was explained in an understandable way. If not, just write to me again. Making the rings is a very simple and quick process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy-duck21 Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 After the clearcoat had almost 2 weeks to dry, the hull parts were sanded wet with 3000 grit. Then I used the Meguiar`s 3-Step Deep Crystal Set to create a glossy finish. The green color looks a bit too bright in the pictures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 This is VERY impressive! Looking forward to seeing some more..... -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Verkerk Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 The detail just blows me away!!! It must be nice to have that kind of talent!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Excellent work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 Oh my gosh man!! That..........is looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Your paint is simply stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Fantastic fabrication work, and awesome work overall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Tyson Posted August 24, 2021 Share Posted August 24, 2021 All those tiny scratched details, very impressive, top notch work ☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 I LOVE drag boats (V, or Jet,idc.... I own a 71 Bayon outboard as well)... you knocked it out of the park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastown Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Great work. Unbelievable detail. That rear fin thing is indeed called a cavitation plate, and the rear of the boat is called the transom. In the pic that you show the cavitation plate is adjustable while driving, some earlier flat bottoms had a stationary cavitation plate . In boat racing the more boat out of the water, the faster the speed. Also great colors. Thanks for posting . Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy-duck21 Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 After a short summer break, this project is going on again. Since the boat is almost finished, it was time to build the trailer, using various originals as a guide. Except of the wheels and taillights everything was build from scratch. Since I am not satisfied with the taillights, I would be happy if someone can give me tips on how to build them. Thanks in advance...Steffen 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 That trailer is a thing of beauty! Show us a pic of the tail lights you don't like, and a pic of tail lights you do like- maybe one of us could suggest a starting point (not that you need one with your scratch building skills!😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBorg Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 It is obvious you know the subject well. You're replication efforts and scratch building is amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Even the ttrailer is a piece of art. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy-duck21 Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 19 hours ago, Paul Payne said: That trailer is a thing of beauty! Show us a pic of the tail lights you don't like, and a pic of tail lights you do like- maybe one of us could suggest a starting point (not that you need one with your scratch building skills!😁 Thanks for the positive comments @Paul: this is a picture which type of tail lights I wanted to build. Tried to build it several times but the result wasn`t good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Don't have much help for that tail light, especially in 1/12th scale. All I can think of is various tail light patterns from a junk yard, maybe something on line. The only other thing would be scribing translucent plastic sheet in the different patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duffy-duck21 Posted October 4, 2021 Author Share Posted October 4, 2021 22 hours ago, Paul Payne said: Don't have much help for that tail light, especially in 1/12th scale. All I can think of is various tail light patterns from a junk yard, maybe something on line. The only other thing would be scribing translucent plastic sheet in the different patterns. The current lights that I have installed are from an Alfa Romeo from the 70s. The shape and size is quite well, but I don´t find them realistic enough for a trailer. By the way, the scale is 1/18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Forgot the scale- a thought occurs- maybe something form the world of 1/18th scale die casts? seem to recall people advertising diecast parts on evilbay some years ago- haven't visited in a very long time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 On 10/2/2021 at 5:28 PM, Paul Payne said: That trailer is a thing of beauty! Show us a pic of the tail lights you don't like, and a pic of tail lights you do like- maybe one of us could suggest a starting point (not that you need one with your scratch building skills!😁 A great job on that trailer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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