White Rabbit

Thank you, Oliver!

1971 Cadillac Coupe DeVille vs 1971 Renault Alpine (both 1/24 scale) The Cadillac is intended to represent the 1972 Cannonball winner. I just need to make updated front and rear bumpers to reflect the 1972 model year.

I just received some paint from Gravity Colors: Light Grey Primer, Gloss Clear, and Renault Jaune Tournesol (Sunflower Yellow). This will be my first time airbrushing a body. Until now, I've airbrushed all the other parts, so I thought it was time to go for it.

Thank you. Printing such small parts is a challenge, and I'm definitely not a print expert; so for my settings, I just use factory settings on the printer (Elgoo Saturn 3 8k) for Elgoo's 8k resin. Typically, I'll set-up the part on the build plate at 45° or even 0°, depending on the design of the part. At times, I'll print the same part, such as a tire valve stem, at both angles to find which is best. If they all print successfully, then I have them in stock for future builds already.

Nearly done with the 3D work. I had made the rims to be compatible with the stock tires, (which they are), but, I decided to challenge myself to model the tires as well. Michelin XAS 165HR 13. I also removed the windscreen washer nozzles on the body and modeled separate units.

Everyone's builds are looking great! We're definitely going to have tough vote this year! As for the Alpine, I've been working primarily on parts prep. and 3d. Since the brake calipers were molded backwards, I took the opportunity to build more accurate calipers. The calipers will be separate pieces from the rotors; while the rotors themselves will be made in two pieces as well to facilitate painting. Since I was in the neighborhood, I also modeled a more accurate rear-mount oil cooler.

Thank you for the responses. I did more research and does indeed seem that the they are molded backwards. The calipers themselves are correct, but just on the wrong sides.

Thanks. I hadn't planned on modeling new brakes for the kit, but it seems necessary now. I'll use this opportunity to make something more accurate and multi-piece for ease of painting.

Well...this is unexpected. It seems, and please correct me if I'm wrong, that the brake calipers were molded on the wrong sides of the rotors with the piston side out and the pad side in.

Thank you! It's my first time using their products; and I have to so say that I'm impressed. The prints are clean and precise and fit very well.

The focus today was on getting the front hinges in place, opening the trunk, and test fitting the USCP trunk detail (radiator, battery, fuel tank, spare tire, and inner structure. Indeed, the parts fit perfectly in the chassis and body. However, and this is mentioned in the kit's notes, the trunk is too thick and now requires slimming by about .25-.5mm.

I received the USCP detail kits and went straight into the working hinges. Each hinge is composed of three pieces and holes are drilled to pin them into place. The rear hinges have been mocked into place (ignore the extra long wire). Next is the front...

I've made some progress on the engine, primarily with the mounts. The kit engine mounts to two tabs on the side and pin on the transmission. However, I found that the 1:1 car had bracing linked to mounts on the chassis. Below is the mock-up of the braces.

Now that I've completed the project I was working on, a second gen NSX (with a Cannonball connection that I'll be posting in the coming days), I've begun work on the Alpine. First, the wheels. The wheels (still in-progress) are the French Madin 1C in the stock 13" size. I'm planning on using the kit tires as they are nicely detailed.

The Alpine has arrived!