meaneyme Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Turned out awesome man, this is just the engine, can't wait to see what else you will be doing with this thing.
Ron Hamilton Posted January 6, 2011 Posted January 6, 2011 Beautiful work, Cruz. Seeing this makes me regret that I sold off most of my Fujimi Porches'.
935k3 Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 It's great to see your skills doing this car. Watch out for the rear wheel assemblies on these kits. Built OOB without mods the tires stick out a little from the fenders.
Gray Smith Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 looking good dude...these engines/kits sure are fun to build. good luck with the rest!
cruz Posted January 7, 2011 Author Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks guys, Dale, thanks for the advice, I am actually looking at the picture of the built car on the side of the box and yes, those tires do stick out a bit. I usually leave the tire assembly for the end anyway, that's one step I never trust on any kit....
LAone Posted January 7, 2011 Posted January 7, 2011 cruz, i gotta say that the engine work looks great your method of washes comes out pretty close to what it would look like. keep up the great work.
Kanedge Posted January 8, 2011 Posted January 8, 2011 Beautiful engine. That's worth displaying on its own. Isn't it time to cut your thumb nail?
cruz Posted January 19, 2011 Author Posted January 19, 2011 I have been doing a bit more work on the Porsche chassis. Took off some excess plastic to make sure that the tires didn't look incorrect in the back, this is a step that has to be corrected so they don't stick out at the end. I will let the pictures do the talking... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki The rim at the top is the spare that will be installed in the trunk at the end. It was Alcladed with Aluminum, I just had to make sure that it looks similar to the ones in the kit.... Hosted on Fotki
ian ashton Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 This is an awesome build, I love old Porsches too!
Kanedge Posted January 19, 2011 Posted January 19, 2011 That's a neat wheel hub. You're so neat with your work, excellent.
ajulia Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 Hello there Mr C' WOW! That mill is the business! Yikes I jus wanted to add in fella will look forward to this build up and also thanks for the heads up on the weathering techs' these rusting powders are a dread but the best that I have worked with so far, Once the dust settles after the move Im going to finish up the datsun rally car with your techs on weathering!
cruz Posted January 21, 2011 Author Posted January 21, 2011 Hello there Mr C' WOW! That mill is the business! Yikes I jus wanted to add in fella will look forward to this build up and also thanks for the heads up on the weathering techs' these rusting powders are a dread but the best that I have worked with so far, Once the dust settles after the move Im going to finish up the datsun rally car with your techs on weathering! Thanks bro, it's always good to know that I can be of help, we all here learn from each other, it's what makes this forum so great!
pharr7226 Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 This is fantastic work as always with you. Thanks for sharing your wash technique. It really brings out the details and adds a very realistic look. I definitely want to incorporate your technique into my builds. I assume that you do not seal the metalizer before applying the wash. Is this correct?
cruz Posted January 22, 2011 Author Posted January 22, 2011 This is fantastic work as always with you. Thanks for sharing your wash technique. It really brings out the details and adds a very realistic look. I definitely want to incorporate your technique into my builds. I assume that you do not seal the metalizer before applying the wash. Is this correct? Thanks Rick. No, I do not seal the metallizer, either for this purpose or ever, I have never had the need to do so. I've never had any issues with leaving the metallizers unsealed. One thing I do suggest is to test fit all your parts well before finishing an engine, you really don't want to have any fit issues while having the metallizer paint on the part, it does come off a little while handling. On the other hand, I have also found out that you can seal it with a light coat of future if you are going to handle the part for any extended amount of time if need be. This means that you can still blackwash the part after sealing it with future at a later time.
Scalper Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Wow the engine looks really good. love the detail..
cruz Posted January 22, 2011 Author Posted January 22, 2011 I have started on the interior today. I purchased 2 racing harness photo-etch detail sets a long time ago and decided to use them in this interior. I had a choice of white or red and decided on the red to give this interior some contrast. The material for the actual belt is masking tape, this means that you can purchase the tape in white and have options on any color you desire. The tape has to be measured to fit the buckles and cut into pieces to be able to use it. I did this with a metal ruler an my X-Acto knife with a brand new blade of course. It's a bit of a tedious process and of course I still have to do the one for the other side but, like I always say, you get out what you put in. Again, instead of boring you guys, I will let my photos tell the story..... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki There's an option to place 2 Simpson brand decals onto the belts but I am not to crazy about using them, I will decide later what I will do for this step.
Dr. Cranky Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 That engine by itself blows me away, Cruz!
cotto Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Interior is looking awesome already brother, can't wait to see it completed.
MrObsessive Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Cruz, this is lookin' mighty sharp! If you had a spare kit, the engine alone would look fantastic sitting next to the built example it's that nice!
Rob Z Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 That's looking great Cruz, can't wait to see more...
cruz Posted January 23, 2011 Author Posted January 23, 2011 Finished the tedious belts!! Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Also, replaced the stick shift from plastic to metal by using a needle. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Went ahead and used the Simpson brand decals which in reality were just printed items on paper. Used some Crazy Glue to attach them, I think I like them!!! Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki
shatteredsoul76 Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Good call on using the Simpson decals they look great and will make the car a lot more believable. I cant wait to see this one finished!
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