Pg265 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Stunning! Beautiful build and details. Pascal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrevellfan Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Great details ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 I got the dashboard completed and installed. The decals are a perfect fit along with the glass covering the gauges. Excellent details Tamiya! After installing the dash I decided I would start on the body decals so that I can clear the body before installing the glass and rubber bumpers. The decals have been great so far except for the yellow/orange decals for the front spoiler and air intake. I had such an issue with them that I have decided I will paint those areas instead. Hopefully I don't mess it up. After the decals set up good I will install the rivets for the rear fender kits. Hopefully I can get all the decals installed and then clear the body and add light weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 Started drilling holes for the 12 nuts and bolts that need to be installed on the fuel cell. The nuts and bolts are from Scale Hardware and are .6mm. They are really small and really hard to work with. Thankfully I haven't lost any yet because my old eyes would never find them again! I think the end result will be worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Looks amazing, definitely worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 Got all the nuts and bolts installed in the fuel cell. Luckily the nuts thread on without too much trouble because they are tiny! Amazingly I only lost one nut to the great beyond. Installed two of the fuel lines using Top Studio 1.5mm fittings and Pro Tech braided lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Just an incredible build Jim👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 Thanks Mike, it's been a challenge, but a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Crazy details on this one! Spectacularly good work pulling it all together, everything looks perfect. It's been a lot of fun to watch the process, thanks for taking the time to document it for us. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 After having covid for the last week I finally felt good enough to get in some bench time today. I got the front air dam painted, this was much easier than using the kit supplied decals. Finished up some more decals on the body, waiting on some Top Studio fittings to contine with the fuel cell and oil lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Glad to know you're on the mend. Sharp work on the decals. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 Installed the oil lines on the oil tank. Used Top Studio 1.8mm fittings throughout and Detail Master braided lines. Not sure the size of the braided line, I used what I had in my parts bin. The two lines laying loose with the fittings on the end will install in the oil cooler. The other two loose lines disappear below the fuel tank in all the pictures I've found. I'm assuming they would run back to the engine, but I can't find anything showing the route they take. I have one more black rubber line to connect to the oil tank that I'm also questioning where it goes. If anyone knows how the lines are supposed to be routed please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrevellfan Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 very well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Thats looking amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Will this model be going to the Vaillant boiler company's head office for in Germany for display I wonder? Joking apart this is a lovely model taking shape. They say the devil is in the detail and there is plenty in this build. Superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Nice work on the lines. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 Thank you guys for the very nice comments, they are much appreciated! I got the oil tank installed today, I made the two lines going to the oil cooler a little too long so I'm not real happy with the way they look. Once the battery is installed the lines will kind of get lost and you won't see much of them. Glad to be making some progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Beautiful work. I'm pretty much at this point in my 934 build as well (massive photo dump in Under Glass when it's done!) and it's amazing how much detail you can put into that frunk. I put more work into this area than the engine bay because it's much more visible. Your real bolts on the fuel tank were a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Jim, your work on this kit is exquisite. True that the large scale allows for more detailing but I would rather say it demands it and you nailed it. Your weathering techniques add a lot of realism too. Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 Worked on the battery the last couple of nights. Made a hold down strap out of sheet brass and used RB motion .042 nuts and washers attached to .035 stainless welding rod. Weathered the battery and the oil tank slightly, might have to do a little more on the tank. Noticed after taking the pictures the end of the hold down strap is crooked. I'll have to straighten that before I install the fuel tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrevellfan Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted June 26, 2022 Author Share Posted June 26, 2022 I put the fire bottle system together and installed .8 mm nuts and bolts from Scale Hardware to held the brackets together. I left the bolts long because they slide perfectly into the mounting slots provided. I set both the fire bottles and the fuel tank in temporarily to see how everything fits together. I think the fire bottles look a little too new and could use a little weathering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 Amazing looking battery and bottles! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 Just a small update. Having a hell of a time getting anything done because of constant shoulder pain, one hand constantly swollen and no feeling in the finger tips and the other hand constantly shaking. I did get the heater and hoses put together. Weathered the hoses and added KA Models hose clamps, they are made for 1/12th scale but due to the size of the hoses they are not exactly long enough. Still think they look better than chrome paint or bare metal foil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Great looking build you have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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