Scale-Master Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 I have been asked more times than I can count to share photos of all my Super Sevens together, especially since finishing my latest and seventh 1/12 scale Seven. I have been cleaning my display cases over the last couple weeks so I thought the time was right, and the sun was out for the most part... Unfortunately I can't show all of my 1/12 Sevens. I gave one to Mr. Tamiya (Sr.) a dozen years ago, and another is in a private collection. But I have these five in my collection.
Scale-Master Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 I thought it might be worth sharing a little about each one as well. It bears mentioning just these five models comprise about ten years of work to construct. The “one that started it all” for me (regarding the models of Sevens) is the Carbon Fiber Cycle Fender Special. The second in the Tamiya series of 1/12 Caterhams. I built it Out-Of-The-Box. I added decals that I made, but that’s all.
mike 51 Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Those re *all* very nice...that's such a neat kit OOB or "improved" . Thanks for sharing!
Scale-Master Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 The second one is the JPE. Ironically I won the kit at the 2000 TamiyaCon raffle. (Lucky first number called!) This one benefitted from some machined parts I made and earned me my first trip to Japan via the 2001 TamiyaCon. Sadly the Floquil fluorescent paint I used turned out to be unstable in the long run and the shades of the panels are now uneven in color. I used a different paint (Pactra) for the copy I built (in every other detail) for Mr. Tamiya and I think it has fared better over the years.
DumpyDan Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Wow, that is nice, glad you showed them. They are so sweet.
Scale-Master Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 Number three (Red Seven) was built from a kit I bought at the first GSL I competed in. The seller gave me a great deal (he said since he knew I’d build it). I added more to this kit and machined more parts for it than any other before it. It won the Judges Grand Best of Show at the 2003 IPMS Nationals.
John Teresi Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Mark.......very impressive .......true line up of Scale Master building........congrat`s on a very stellar group of Super Sevens
Scale-Master Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 I was provided with two complimentary JPE Super Seven kits by a friend at Tamiya in 2003. One was built into a copy of the JPE I had already built and given to Mr. Tamiya. That would be Seven #4. I don’t have any photos of it handy. It looks just like the JPE I have, but with a cleaner, uniform, less green tinted fluorescent yellow exterior color. Super Seven #5 was built from a standard kit (like the red one) and done in a predominately orange scheme with several machined and aftermarket parts added. It was provided by and built for a private collector. I have this photo of it from my files.
Scale-Master Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) The second JPE kit I was provided with was heavily modified into this, (Seven #6), the Superb Seven. I did more scratch-building and machining for this one than ever before. It was finished in 2007 and did very well at the ’07 GSL earning both best of shows and my first Augie along with several other best of awards. Edited May 21, 2015 by Scale-Master
Scale-Master Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) This is the latest one, (not the last). No kit or any kit parts used, purely scratch-built, just to see if I could build it that way. Edited May 21, 2015 by Scale-Master
Scale-Master Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 Here are some comparison shots that show the overall size differences between a Tamiya Seven and my scratch-built version; both are 1/12 scale. Gotta go start on #8...
peekay Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Wow, what an incredible collection! I can imagine Mr.Tamiya being extremely pleased with his gift.
robertw Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 What will be your next challenge.....building one blindfolded? Excellent work, they are all models to be proud of.
misterNNL Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 Outstanding builds all!I had never seen a seven prior to your posts but these are simply an amazing witness to your dedication and skills.These set their own new standards or this genre.
MonoPed Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 The red one is pushing all the right buttons for me. Certainly not taking anything away from the other builds, all of them are spot on!
Zandmann Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 Ok... So, how often do you drive these or at least start 'em up? I'm outta words. Truly. Magnificent pieces of true craftsmanship, humble thanks for sharing. -Janne-
Twokidsnosleep Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 A quick look and you would easily be fooled that they are all real 1:1 cars sitting in a row The work is PHENOMENAL
stitchdup Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 Your super 7's have inspired me to keep my tamiya 7. I thank you for that although the one I kept is getting a flathead, your buils are inspirational
DeeCee Posted May 22, 2015 Posted May 22, 2015 They are some of the most amazingly detailed builds i have seen in a long time, and all look PERFECT!
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