Hoffman Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Thank you, Pierre. Jason shared some of the photos with me. I agree, it's looking fantastic. Just by changing the knock-off and the finish of the wheel, they become infinitely appropriate for Mercedes, Maserati, Ferrari. The best part is, being 3D prints, the details are so fine, clean and consistent from batch to batch. Very much looking forward to hitting 'Buy Now'. 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 13 Author Share Posted March 13 (edited) Thank you all for the feedback. Jason will be starting on prototypes. I have also asked to produce two style of spinners for these. It should cover most needs. Sorry about the french language on the slide, which is part of my exchange of communication with Jason. Edited March 13 by Pierre Rivard 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Perfect - these will be very useful for several cars/kits of mine ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 Some work has been happening (slowly) and I did not take pictures so a bit of catching up required Chassis has been assembled and painted Interior has been completed. Seat patterns are from Indycal sheet. I added Instrument dial bezels (wrapped thin wire) and a turned metal shifter, then a bit of weathering to show some race use. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 22 Author Share Posted March 22 Engine elements pre assembled for test fittings (lots of these needed for this build) have been painted and I am now starting on the slow process of adding some detailing (water, oil and fuel lines). Water feed to rad, I added some tape (painted black) and wrapped wire to simulate hose & clamp elements Fuel distribution unit fabricated using styrene and 1,19mm brass tubes Distributor to collector ignition wires have been added. Not very convincing but it will be mostly hidden low into the engine bay. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 So glad to see you are back on this one. It's going to be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Thanks for the update, Pierre! I always enjoy your wonderful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 22 hours ago, MarkJ said: So glad to see you are back on this one. It's going to be awesome. Thanks Mark. I'm out of my comfort zone with this one so I'm trying to plan my steps a bit more. It's a chassis and engine design like no other I have seen before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 5 hours ago, Straightliner59 said: Thanks for the update, Pierre! I always enjoy your wonderful work. Thanks Daniel. I'm attempting a bit of engine detailing here. I don't know how you do that stuff...everything is so small! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 (edited) I very much appreciate that you are showing us more progress on this iconic racer, Pierre. It will look awesome again: very nice details abound ! Edited March 24 by 1959scudetto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 Time to build the fuel manifold & feeds. Manifold is 8 stacked 1,19 mm brass tubes and the fuel feeds are made of 0.4mm wires (from Michael's jewelry section) After the fuel distribution was done I was ready to install the engine into the partially pre assembled engine compartment structure. Planning the layering of components is required as dropping the engine into a fully built front end won't work. So engine install, then steering shaft, top of firewall, then top engine compartment structure. Now I can proceed with adding the oil reservoir and more detailing. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 I like the bends and shape of the fuel lines - fr Michaels ?? Would you pl post a pic of the package ? gracias .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 (edited) Another WOW moment. That engine detailing is through the roof impressive. Looks very real. I forgot to mention how Awesome the seats look. Edited March 24 by MarkJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 15 hours ago, absmiami said: I like the bends and shape of the fuel lines - fr Michaels ?? Would you pl post a pic of the package ? gracias .. One of them still has a label. The smaller rolls came as a lot and a bit thicker gauge (0.016") than the larger roll (0.013"). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cifenet Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 This is as realistic as it can be! Superb progress so far, nice job. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Oh ok - its tinned copper - so its soft but less likely to kink like alu - good stuff- Etsy sells this stuff too - i think- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 We always forget something right. This time it was the drive shaft and everything is glued tight. The way this thing was layered assembled there was no going back. I cut the shaft in 3 pieces, inserted the pieces in and re-assembled in that tight space. Some paint touch ups have to be done after it has dried (see first pic). The chassis and engine compartment are all done. My first attempt at a more elaborate detailing job and pretty happy with it. Some weathering has been incorporated to show a bit of oil and grime. I'll leave the engine compartment as is but I am considering adding some road dust & debris type weathering to the underside. This will be determined at the same time I decide if I go for a race weathered exterior body. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Pierre, you have such a special talent for making everything look so real. Under the hood and the interior of this build are phenomenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 26 Author Share Posted March 26 19 hours ago, MarkJ said: Pierre, you have such a special talent for making everything look so real. Under the hood and the interior of this build are phenomenal. Thank you Mark. Variation of the aluminium shades (by mixing in a touch of black or dark gray) to some of the parts and a liberal use of Vallejo oily earth wash has helped provide more realism to the engine and chassis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Stunning work Pierre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 14 hours ago, Allan31 said: Stunning work Pierre Thank you Allan. Now on to the last phase of the build. Other than a few exterior trim pieces the big job is race weathering of the body. I'm still thinking about how to take on that task. Any advice will be welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 I haven't got a clue how to weather, so I can't help on that at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 It is a shame the chassis and interior will be mostly hidden when the body goes on. I do suggest you put the model on a mirror when you display it so others can get at least a glimpse of what you have accomplished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250 Testa Rossa Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 On 3/13/2024 at 1:35 PM, Pierre Rivard said: Thank you all for the feedback. Jason will be starting on prototypes. I have also asked to produce two style of spinners for these. It should cover most needs. Sorry about the french language on the slide, which is part of my exchange of communication with Jason. I'm gonna have to get a set of these for my Birdcage Maserati! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 This build is really taking shape. I'm liking it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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