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Hello, Conversation with myself: "What the hell are you doing?" "Ohh!!! Carry on!" Onboard air jacks for pit stops service. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, This will be a curbside with the engine cover permanently attached. So no use to detail the engine. Only what will be visible. Added some fluid lines with anodized hardware. I had previously made plastic (2 different ones), brass and aluminum rear axles. The aluminum was not bad but I will most likely use the brass one for a hint of contrast. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, So, let me see if I understand this: We take a yellow molded kit. We complain it is molded in yellow but that's another story. We work it, we prime it and we paint it.... YELLOW! Then we don't understand when people call us weird! 🤣 This is only the first coat of paint. It actually looks better in the picture than what it really is. I call it the colored primer because this will be sanded down smooth to almost nothing before putting many more color coats. You can see the back of the engine compartment floor is still plastic color. Thanks, Ismael

Thank you! I am tempted to put a picture of myself in there... 🤣

Hello, Thank you all for the comments! Sorry I forgot to mention the model is 1/25 scale, using the Indycals 3D kit as a starting point. Not exactly a project for the faint of heart. Finally got a chance to take some more pictures with no background trying to replicate the angles of the original photos and converting to black and white. Here are some examples. Of course, the top is the original pic from 1911 and the bottom my attempt to match it. I may try it again later with other techniques. At the start of the race At speed: This is one of the most famous picture of this car. Notice a "rolling shutter" type distortion effect suggesting a fast moving object thru the frame. At the winner's circle. Hope you like it! Regards, Ismael

Hello, Just a test. Thanks, Ismael

Thank you all for your nice comments! Really appreciate it. Billy, I'm out of town but I that is exactly what I want to do next: Black and white pictures to match those originals. Stay tuned! Thanks, Ismael

Very nice Steve! I'm currently working on Mear's '88 yellow submarine.

Hello, Version 2.0 of the wing support. BRASS!! Way much stronger, straighter and overall better than the original aluminum one I did. While ever so slightly thicker, I believe it will be better overall. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, Just finished the one that started it all! My 1/25 Marmon Wasp, winner of the 1911 Inaugural Indianapolis 500 miles race. More here: Thanks, Ismael

Hello, Happy to report this project is FINISHED and posted Under Glass! Thanks, Ismael

Hello, I'm posting this on May 30th, 2025. Better than if I had planned it, I am presenting my model of this car on the day of the 114 anniversary of that inaugural race! May 30th, 1911. To say I like this car is an understatement. I can spend hours talking about it. It's history, details, specs, changes, controversies, etc. This is simply one of my all time favorite cars. This is a model built with my heart as well as with my hands. It is NOT perfect but I did my best. I added a lot of details to the excellent kit. Thanks to Michael at Indycals and those who help him to get this model released. Without getting too deep into the story, the model represents the car as it raced in 1911. Only one Wasp was made. Two exact replicas have been created in the last decade or so but that's another story. The original car survives today and it is a centerpiece of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. The car as it is today, was restored back in the 1950's, but not to the exact "as raced" configuration. This has been a controversy for decades. I have my own theories based on my own research: After the race, the car was kept by the Marmon family (owners of the Marmon Company) for several decades, until it was acquired by the Museum in the early 1950s. I have researched pictures of the car during public showings during the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, where you can clearly identify changes to the original "as raced" configuration. My theory is that it was refreshed to the configuration it was at the time, not a retrofit restoration back to "as raced" configuration. While the color has always been another point of contention, I truly believe the actual color is correct. We can spend hours discussing why but I digress. Anyways, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: PRESENTING MY MARMON WASP, WINNER OF THE 1911 INAUGURAL INDIANAPOLIS 500 RACE!!!! Such an important car deserves a proper photo display setup. Really enjoyed creating it as well. I am very happy and proud of this effort. Feel free to comment and ask any questions as I absolutely love talking about this. I hope you like it. Thanks, Ismael

Very cool! LOVE IT! I used the same casting to do the Sebring test car: the very first C6R. But with no decals. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, Most likely the last update before completion! Last lap to go! A strip of masking tape and tiny pieces of wire bent to shape. Some paint, a drop or two of glue, and we have a vintage leather belt to hold down a 1911 car hood.... or whatever you want to do with a leather belt... Thanks, Ismael

Hello, Hobbies are meant to be fun. Why not a silly update? There are 8 parts here... Thanks, Ismael

Hello, Thanks to John Hockney for the reference picture of the Marmon Wasp gas pedal. I did a similar rudimentary piece since it will barely be seen. Drooped a little bit. The angle was supposed to be slightly up. The clutch pedal in place. Thanks, Ismael

Thank you John! That's the clearest picture of it I needed. I've seen that before but was not sure if it was a foot operated or a hand "knob" Thank you!

Hello, Thank you! Just did a rudimentary clutch pedal. This will barely be seen. Not sure this car had a proper gas pedal as we know today. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, I hereby claim victory on the Battle of the Black Trim. Not perfect but casualties were expected. Very minor touch up points needed before continuing. I know it is yellow but I painted the inside of the hood black to disguise the thickness and to look more realistic. Thanks, Ismael

Great topic! Love them all! John, that Miller is absolutely GORGEOUS! I am currently working on the 1911 Marmon Wasp and the 1988 Rick Mears PC17 among others. Many years ago I finished this 1/25 1968 second place finisher Dan Gurney's Eagle. More info here: Build thread here: Thanks, Ismael

Hello, History is full of epic battles. I am adding one more to the list: The Battle of the black trim! Still pending the hood but that battle is in the future. Thanks, Ismael

Hello, Some more progress. I was hoping to finish it before this year's Indy 500 race but it won't. It's only been 114 years. So it should be ready before the 115th . Thanks, Ismael

Hello, Thanks, Ismael

Hello, HA!! What a weird feeling when you are a car modeler but think: "Geez! This clear coat is so smooth and shiny I may need to dull it up / tone it down a little..." 😉 Or not... Once dry I'll carefully work the black lines. Yes, bad strategy but I need to plow thru... Thanks, Ismael

Thank you guys! A bit more progress: Thanks, Ismael