clipper57 Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 AMAZING! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted December 21, 2022 Author Share Posted December 21, 2022 More final fitting, fine tuning and triple checking before the side pods were attached permanently. That meant one more round of test fitting the other removable panels before moving along… 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 What a cool and detailed model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 A real labour of love Mark. Congratulations on your superb model. Just shows what can be done with an elderly albeit good basis of a kit from way back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vettegasser Posted December 22, 2022 Share Posted December 22, 2022 Very nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Wow wow wow! The details are as splendid as always from you! Great build! All views of the engine and front compartment looks just like a 1:1!! Color looks awesome!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Mark, Santa has come and gone but your build did not arrive down my chimney. I'm going to blame on the "bomb cyclone" and the delay in mail..........I'm sure it's going to show up soon though. btw, simply superb & sublime build. I'll be looking for the final pics soon and hope you had a Merry Christmas too. cheers, tim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted December 28, 2022 Author Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) I don't think Santa delivers unfinished toys Tim. Thanks! It is coming along... Edited December 28, 2022 by Scale-Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 I wound springs from 0.003 armature wire that had the insulation removed and made welded on hooks from brass for the exhaust. I did a little weather and wear discoloring too. I installed the last two carburetor parts; the two outboard synchronizing screws for each bank. The inboard hinges for the engine cover have been installed as well. The loose black line is the wire loom for the taillights. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 No concession to scale - none - zero - zip … 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Saw this model in person last night. Photos don't do it justice. The blue color will just blow you away and the detail work in immaculate. Mark says this is a labor of love and I believe it! This one is special. Thanks for bringing to the club last night Mark! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 40 minutes ago, Pete J. said: Saw this model in person last night. Photos don't do it justice. The blue color will just blow you away and the detail work in immaculate. Mark says this is a labor of love and I believe it! This one is special. Thanks for bringing to the club last night Mark! Thank you Pete! And thanks for making the 88 mile trip. Looking forward to seeing you in the not too distant future. See what I did there? (It's an inside joke folks.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 Again, I was happy to see all the planning to get the engine cover to fit and operate on its hinges and to latch closed worked after everything was painted and all the tight fitting things that could interfere didn't. I also re-test fitted the wheels to see where I am. Too bad it was an overcast day. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reeves Racing Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Its perfect Mark (still needs a heat shield for the alternator though) lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Gorgeous..simply goregous. Love the color combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 7 hours ago, Scale-Master said: Thank you Pete! And thanks for making the 88 mile trip. Looking forward to seeing you in the not too distant future. See what I did there? (It's an inside joke folks.) "Etchings" 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Very nice. Sunoco maybe? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Force said: Very nice. Sunoco maybe? Inspired by, yes, but not the same colors. And it will not have the lettering. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted January 17, 2023 Author Share Posted January 17, 2023 The engine cover has a good amount of mass and to keep it from over-opening I made a "leash". Machined and then hand shaped brass ends for the elastic cord. The Remove Before Flight Ribbon is a custom decal and a reminder to not leave the cord under the cover when closing it. Machined aluminum knobs were added to the engine cover and the rear bulkhead. The bracket for the one on the bulkhead is formed sheet brass with aluminum hardware. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) Brilliant build Mark. This has been a most interesting and informative thread. I believe that Lola were based on Huntingdon about 25 miles of so from where I live in England. Not sure if they set up shop in the USA as well as in the UK. You probably have a lot of history about the company from having thoroughly researched your model. Have you already decided on your next project? Will you be going the 1/12th scale MFH route for your next model, scratch building or super detailing up a more conventional kit like this one? Edited January 18, 2023 by Bugatti Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Bugatti Fan said: Brilliant build Mark. This has been a most interesting and informative thread. I believe that Lola were based on Huntingdon about 25 miles of so from where I live in England. Not sure if they set up shop in the USA as well as in the UK. You probably have a lot of history about the company from having thoroughly researched your model. Have you already decided on your next project? Will you be going the 1/12th scale MFH route for your next model, scratch building or super detailing up a more conventional kit like this one? Thank you Noel! That seems appropriate since I'm in Huntington Beach... I have a 1/6th scale project I'm looking forward to once this is done, something simple by comparison. I might build another Super 7 too; but of course it will be something different and possibly unexpected... Edited January 18, 2023 by Scale-Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Look forward to seeing your 1/6th scale build whatever that might be! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted January 24, 2023 Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 I finally balanced the wheels/tires. Instead of using my little balancer (for real) I copied the weight sizes and placement on my real C6's wheels. The tape that holds them on collects grime and dirt so I copied that too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) Oh... I get it this is really a real car and you just want us to think you're building a model! HB My old home town, changed so much since I left in the 80s. Looking forward to the 1:16 build. After you finish this one. RBF... Classic! Edited January 26, 2023 by Big John Smaller image 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 It's changed a lot since we moved here decades ago too. And that is 1/6th... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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