Erik Smith Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 For some reason I got the idea to take one of Arii's 1/32 scale kits and add an engine. The kit is a 1960 Nissan Bluebird 1000. I had limited research materials to go by so some of the details might be from 61 models, but it's as close as I wanted. So, here is the project... Removed hood, removed molded in engine "pan", and scratch built the engine bay: Engine started as a Mini block - I cut and sanded it down to approximate size. Oil pan is shaped styrene and valve cover is heavily modified from the Mini kit (sanded down, added flange and recessed bolt access areas). Transmission in the picture is wax - I carved out the basic shape, cast a resin piece, and added details: More pictures coming...
Erik Smith Posted March 7, 2011 Author Posted March 7, 2011 More little stuff - you realize how many parts go into a kit when you have to make them yourself. Exhaust manifold - carved from sytrene: and here is the engine getting closer to complete: Here is the Bluebird sitting next to 1/25 49 Ford: I opened up the grill and hood vents - delicate going in small scale: Thanks for looking!
stewart Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 Wow. Incredible!!! That is some amazing scratchbuilding/modifying. I love the picture of it next to the 49 ford. It looks like it is for a dwarf. LOL STewart
Foxer Posted March 8, 2011 Posted March 8, 2011 I'm usually a scale tyrant, but I like this build despite the scale. Besides, I can zoom in If I want to see it a 1/25. Seriously, very nice work going on here .. that engine looks great along with all your other mods.
Erik Smith Posted March 8, 2011 Author Posted March 8, 2011 I'm usually a scale tyrant, but I like this build despite the scale. Besides, I can zoom in If I want to see it a 1/25. Seriously, very nice work going on here .. that engine looks great along with all your other mods. I don't usually build in this scale - it was just an idea that popped into my head so i went with it! 1/32 isn't that much smaller than 1/25 in photographs! Engine complete - minus air cleaner: Pulleys and generator are from another 1/32 kit - I cut them apart and used styrene strips for the new configuration and belts. Fan is cut from brass and bent to shape. Distibutor and oil filter scratchbuilt. Intake manifold is a modified airplane part. Carb is scratchbuilt. Interior - these kits are really pretty toyish but it came out okay - dash is separate and attaches to body.
John Teresi Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Erik......some beautiful scratch work ......coming along nice........can`t wait to see more progress.
Brutalform Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) I love Nissans. Even before the Datsun merge. I had three, and currently own an 07 Maxima. I can not believe the details on a kit so small....nice job!! Edited March 9, 2011 by Brutalform
LAone Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) nice bluebird. im loving the scratch building that your doing. its fantastic. i never though of using wax to make parts. Edited March 9, 2011 by LAone
Erik Smith Posted March 9, 2011 Author Posted March 9, 2011 i never though of using wax to make parts. From High School Jewelry class! Usually used with metal and called "lost master" or something because you melt the master out of the mold. I don't do that - I just use it because it's relatively easy to carve and smooth then cast in resin. Wheels are finished - Model Master Magnesium wheels and Alclad chrome on the the caps. Body painted (Tamiya Racing White TS-7) and starting to foil. Rear bumper is Alclad Chrome:
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