Scale-Master

Thanks Rob! I decided to add the blue to the nose after all. The tonneau cover shined up nicely…

Thanks guys! It's fun side project. Second color…

Thanks! First color was added. Pure Blue from the Tamiya LP line.

These are the final masters for the carbs, I grew them from the 3D files I created from scratch. These are the cast resin tops. The venturi tubes are stainless steel. I used a very thin coat of primer then a thin coat of silver to see how they look. Still more fine tuning to do. These are the cast resin main bodies; same as the tops, more work to do…

I built this around the turn of the century (just found the photos) as a what-if version using a Camaro with the theme of the Corvair.

Thanks guys! This one is 100% straight out of the box, including the PE wiper.

Older 1/43rd resin kit.

Thanks! I sourced these brakes from the parts box, I know they are Tamiya units; maybe from a Skyline GTR…?

Thank you Anton! After it looked good in primer, I shot a base coat of gloss white and let it dry for a few days just to make sure there were no ghosting issues. It looked good so I shot more of the same white for the color coat.

Thanks Tim! The resin joints are about as strong as styrene. The brass is for strength and will not be visible in the end. Yes, the rear spoiler was a good amount of work, especially because I dropped it a couple days ago and broke one corner off and had to rebuild it.

I'm guessing the oval hole in the engine cover is a carry-over from the first issue for the power switch for the motor and lights. They provide a plug, but it needs to be faired in.

Made new lower control arms from steel and cast resin ends.

Mirror. Machined from Aluminum.

Thanks guys! It's just a fun side project. Mirror mount.

Thanks Ray! Still figuring out the paint scheme. I keep changing my mind... I machined a fuel cap from aluminum and made the hole for it in the headrest from brass.

Thanks Guys!! Built up the rear suspension rods and ends, and they work with the rest of the moving suspension parts. Steel rods, cast resin joints made from 3D printed masters I designed and grew and brass pivot points.

The interior is mostly blocked from view, so I only detailed what could be seen.

Thanks Chris!

I made a little dash and gauge cluster.

Thanks Carl! More work on the dash and console. I cut down an RX-7 seat to make a jump seat; the driver gets a racing seat.

Since all the interior parts (except the door panels and tub) were used elsewhere, I started to fabricate the front of the console and a receiver for the steering column and dash. I might take a little more off the back, or not… Gotta finish both sides. It's made up of five pieces.

Started on the rear spoiler. I made it too long so it could be shaped to fit the car; still more to do…

Reworked the interior/chassis parts to accept the new wheels & tires and to hide what's missing on the underside.

Thanks guys. The tonneau cover is made from 0.035 sheet plastic for the main part and where the curvature and contours are an added piece of 0.045 with a wedge under it was used. No heat, just sanding to shape. The windshield was cut with an X-Acto knife. I've seen plenty of "speedsterized" cars. Clear headlights are but one option. Lot's of room for customizing...