pharr7226 Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 The paint, pedal assembly, dash, and pulleys look amazing. I really enjoy watching your work. Thanks for posting.
LAone Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 the dash looks great. seems like you getting closer to the finish line. fantastic attention to detail
Scale-Master Posted June 5, 2011 Author Posted June 5, 2011 The Weber carbs are on... The ignition wires are installed (correct Even-Fire firing order), I had to change the distributor boots to 90 degree angles since the wires were too hard for the plastic cap. Also some of the other electrical wiring has been done. (I wrapped some of them around the trans to keep them out of my way while I am building, they will be routed correctly later. Headers are installed. Oil lines and clutch hydraulic line are started. The “fan†belt, (no engine driven fan on this one), was made of thin vinyl.
Scale-Master Posted June 9, 2011 Author Posted June 9, 2011 Brake lines from the brakes are plumbed, next I'll plumb them from the master out. Kit battery has been modified into a dual terminal model, I'm using the side terminals.
Scale-Master Posted June 16, 2011 Author Posted June 16, 2011 I machined an oil filter and remote mount from 7075 aluminum, (in one piece). I also machined the fittings and made a decal for the Fram graphics. Hopefully the engine is in for the final time… The chrome stone guards for the rear fenders have been made and applied…
Scale-Master Posted July 2, 2011 Author Posted July 2, 2011 The plumbing is almost done, just need to install the master cylinders and connect them to the clutch and brakes, and run the fuel lines from the metering block to the carbs… The engine is in for good. The drive line is in too.
Scale-Master Posted July 3, 2011 Author Posted July 3, 2011 I have been able to get a lot done on it in the last day and a quarter… Steering wheel is a Tamiya item from the parts box. Did some minor detailing to it and drilled it out. Super 7 kit decal for the horn, centering stripe is a decal. New column is machined plastic with PE turn signal lever. All four carbs are on and fuel lines installed. The coil was sourced from the parts box and a mounting bracket was made from duct foil tape, with a PE bolt head… Ignition and charging system wiring is complete. Master cylinders are connected to their hydraulic systems… Seats have been installed… Red, White & Blue just in time for the Fourth! Mocking up the nose/hood/cowl fit to align the cowl to the body… The nose is Tamiya Pearl White. Kit decal for nose badge… I added a chin spoiler to the nose. Headlights installed and some more wiring… Upper radiator hose is installed…
Romell R Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) Outstanding work , But theres no need to tell you what you already know is there? Edited July 5, 2011 by Aftashox
Art Laski Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Looking good, Mark! The detailing is awesome. Can't wait to see it done. -Art
Alyn Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 I'm trying to focus on your excellent detail work, but that blue is sucking my eyeballs out. Love it!!!
Scale-Master Posted July 4, 2011 Author Posted July 4, 2011 The license plate mount is installed, another parts box item… The taillight reflectors (on the inside of the fenders, visible through the taillight lens) were machined from 7075 aluminum, and the bulbs were made from styrene. The center mount rear view mirror and bracket were machined from 7075 aluminum, brushed finish for the housing, polished for the rim. The actual mirror face is Mylar. Nose is almost done, I see I need to tweak the grille a bit more still… Chrome stone guard has been applied to the chin spoiler. The radiator and cooling fan are installed (and wired). Battery is also in its final location and wired up…
Romell R Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Hey mark I have a question for you and this is by no means an attack on you or your builds as I have stated in the past your building skills are outstanding. But what is the inspiration behind so many super 7's ? I only ask because I have never been able to build the same car more than once. Although i know that each of your builds is differant in many ways. Again Bravo!! and keep up the excellent work! oh I also wanted to know if there was a link to your GSL winning 7 as i have not had the oppertunity to see it in person as of yet?
Scale-Master Posted July 4, 2011 Author Posted July 4, 2011 The fact that they are composed of so many variables (being offered as home-build kits) makes building them in a personal way one big draw. At least that is one reason why I keep building them, not 100% why I got hooked on them earlier. I just like certain small British sports cars. Not a big fan of the styling of this one either, but the performance is such that they look better after you experience one... Here is the 2007 GSL winner: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=31766&st=0&p=315570&hl=+super%20+7&fromsearch=1&#entry315570 And no, it is not the same blue on this one...
Mooneyzs Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 This is one Beautiful build. Nicely done so far. The detail work is top notch. Great job on this. can't wait to see it completed.
LAone Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 well, i dont have much to say either. everyone else has said it already.
Scale-Master Posted July 5, 2011 Author Posted July 5, 2011 Up on its wheels! (Temporarily.) Still some adjustments to make, but now I can work on the exhaust…
Scale-Master Posted July 5, 2011 Author Posted July 5, 2011 Yeah Dave, I see it too..., even with all the measuring and fitting, you are right. I am not so pleased with the tire/rim size now that it is coming together. Rears are too wide, fronts are too close (high) to the fenders... I may just have to make some more stuff! Maybe new tires, maybe new wheels too? Gotta think it over. Oh well, these really are the projects I like to play with...
Scale-Master Posted July 8, 2011 Author Posted July 8, 2011 The mufflers were machined from 7075 (for the stainless looking parts, better shine, and the brackets, stronger material for delicate parts), and 6061 for the rest. Wire and PE nuts were used for the hardware that holds the baffles and rear face in. The inlet side is offset to tuck the mufflers in close to the car.
LAone Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 i wonder how many would cry if you put a set of stretch walled tires?? i like the mufflers. pretty cool l king
Scale-Master Posted July 10, 2011 Author Posted July 10, 2011 Exhaust system is installed. Thanks for the offer Mr. Taylor, but I went another route... The rims were narrowed, the offset was changed and the ride height was adjusted so it has some clearance. Has as much clearance in the front end as my real Z/28, I’m fine with it now. Good thing I used the really stiff springs…
Scale-Master Posted July 10, 2011 Author Posted July 10, 2011 I machined a set of intake horns from 6061 aluminum. Rear view mirror has been installed too… I see I have collected a good bit of dust settling into the fender crevasse from having it in the machine shop area during the making of the intake horns… Bent my turn indicator lever too!
Kanedge Posted July 10, 2011 Posted July 10, 2011 Amazing. I love all the detail work that has gone into this build.
Scale-Master Posted July 11, 2011 Author Posted July 11, 2011 Mark, is the detailing wire that you are using sourced from Detail Master or somewhere else? Two or three strands are from Detail-Master, but most of it is from my local electronics supply store... I'm always looking for fine wire...
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