Marmon Wasp: Winner of the 1911 inaugural Indianapolis 500

[ismaelg]

Hello,

Just keep going...

Thanks,
Ismael

[ismaelg]

Hello,

Body decals completed within 30 minutes of receiving the second decal sheet in the mail.  Now wait for them to fully dry (a day or two) before clearcoating, to eventually start working on the black. This is far from over but I'm enthusiastic about the progress. 

Thanks,
Ismael 

[TarheelRick]

Simply an outstanding build. I am really enjoying watching this piece of history come together.

[ismaelg]

Hello,

I believe this is probably a fuel pressurizer hand pump.


Most likely connected to this:


So I took a piece of tubing (1), some rod (2) and a soft wire (3) which I flattened


Cut to size and shape



Add a piece of aluminum tape, a 3D printed bolt and nut and you see where this is going.  Still need to trim the handle a bit more and then paint it.

Thanks,
Ismael

[gtx6970]

I just went thru thios post. And have to say, WOW, is simply not enough.

 

To go thru the amount of work to build this is mind blowing/

 

The decals alone would put me over the top beyond repair

 

My hats off to you. 

 

Anxiously awaiting the finished product 

[kensar]

Nice scratchbuilding and attention to detail!

[ismaelg]

Thank you guys!

A bit more progress:

Thanks,
Ismael

[ismaelg]

Hello,

HA!! What a weird feeling when you are a car modeler but think: "Geez! This clear coat is so smooth and shiny I may need to dull it up / tone it down a little..."   😉
Or not...


Once dry I'll carefully work the black lines.  Yes, bad strategy but I need to plow thru...

Thanks,
Ismael

[ismaelg]

Hello,

 

Thanks,
Ismael

[absmiami]

Yup

[ismaelg]

Hello,

Some more progress.  I was hoping to finish it before this year's Indy 500 race but it won't.  It's only been 114 years. So it should be ready before the 115th .











Thanks,
Ismael

[ismaelg]

Hello,

History is full of epic battles.  I am adding one more to the list: The Battle of the black trim!











Still pending the hood but that battle is in the future.

Thanks,
Ismael

[Big John]

just say that the black on the cockpit rubbed off during the race! Weathering on the wheels really brings out the details.

[ismaelg]

Hello,
I hereby claim victory on the Battle of the Black Trim. 
Not perfect but casualties were expected.  Very minor touch up points needed before continuing.
I know it is yellow but I painted the inside of the hood black to disguise the thickness and to look more realistic.









Thanks,
Ismael

[absmiami]

Wellwelldone …

[Big John]

Outstanding detail on all the black!

[JimmyB]

Great work on this unique Indy car

[ismaelg]

Hello,

Thank you!

Just did a rudimentary clutch pedal. This will barely be seen.  Not sure this car had a proper gas pedal as we know today.




Thanks,
Ismael

Edited May 25 by ismaelg

[redscampi]

On 5/18/2025 at 10:45 PM, ismaelg said:

 I was hoping to finish it before this year's Indy 500 race but it won't.  It's only been 114 years. So it should be ready before the 115th .

Very funny!

This build is fantastic. Your attention to detail is second to none.

[stavanzer]

You scored a major victory in your Battle of the Black Trim!

It looks great!

Edited May 25 by stavanzer

[slusher]

Looks fantastic!

[Big John]

Here are pics of the "Gas Pedal" and clutch pedal.

[ismaelg]

Thank you John! 

That's the clearest picture of it I needed. 

I've seen that before but was not sure if it was a foot operated or a hand "knob"

Thank you!

[ismaelg]

Hello,

Thanks to John Hockney for the reference picture of the Marmon Wasp gas pedal.

I did a similar rudimentary piece since it will barely be seen.





Drooped a little bit. The angle was supposed to be slightly up.


The clutch pedal in place.

 

Thanks,
Ismael

[ismaelg]

Hello,

Hobbies are meant to be fun. Why not a silly update?
There are 8 parts here...

 

Thanks,
Ismael