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Post by tatocorvette on Feb 23, 2020 18:18:43 GMT -8
Hello, While the clear dries for a few days before polishing, there is still a ton of work left on this thing to make it halfway decent. There are no brakes in this thing so I have to fix that. To me, brakes are a huge part of the appearance of a performance car. There are no factory stock brakes available in scale for this generation Viper. So I made my own. I don't have a 3D printer so I cut 2 level stacked calipers and rotors. Front and rear calipers are different and the rotors slightly bigger up front. Stack 'em up, paint and you get something like this. May not be the best but it looks the part. Thanks, Ismael
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Post by afx on Feb 24, 2020 3:19:35 GMT -8
Nice work on the rotors and calipers.
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nhoj
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Hello to you all I live here in the UK and been making model cars for as long as I can remember 1/32
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Post by nhoj on Feb 24, 2020 4:36:02 GMT -8
I have done the same as you with regard to making the disk brakes mine are in 1/32 scale .I buy a cheap die cast model in 1/32 scale that has chrome wheels and use them , these mainly come from China, you can't get any after market stuff in any scale in the UK .I know about the stuff from Japan, to dear and wrong scale for me . When I find a model shop in the USA they don't ship to the UK or the shipping cost would prohibitive. I in joy looking and reading about all the models you guys make ,very good forum in any scale keep them coming Nhoj
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Post by Joel_W on Feb 24, 2020 7:17:31 GMT -8
Ismael,
those brakes really do look good enough inside of those wheels. Very nicely done.
Wow!! The Gloss clearcoat looks absolutely fantastic.
Joel
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Post by tatocorvette on Feb 24, 2020 11:11:42 GMT -8
Hello, This was supposed to be just a repaint. But I can't live with that interior. Added seatbelt and buckle, some painting and drybrushing some light gray to bring out some texture. After all, it will barely be seen at the end. See that lump where a shifter is supposed to go? Stay tuned..... Can you notice the difference? Thanks, Ismael
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Post by Joel_W on Feb 25, 2020 6:46:04 GMT -8
Ismael, These are the kinds of little touches that make your builds so special. It would have been very easy for most of us to just miss the shoulder belt, but not you.
Joel
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Post by tatocorvette on Feb 27, 2020 6:19:47 GMT -8
Hello, Printed some Brembo logos in my computer. The interior is as basic as it can get but I tried to put some life in it with paint. Added carpeting. Hey! This is an expensive car! Scratchbuilt the shifter and seatbelts. You can't see it in these pics but I did the "H" pattern in the shifter with the hobby knife. As for the dashboard, nothing spectacular to write home about. Detail painted and dullcoated the plastic for a better look. Thanks, Ismael
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Post by Joel_W on Feb 27, 2020 6:51:04 GMT -8
Ismael, The interior really looks the part after you've applied your upgrades, and those disc brakes are just amazing. The decals just add that little extra to kick them up a few more notches.
Joel
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Post by tatocorvette on Mar 6, 2020 15:47:47 GMT -8
Hello, Started polishing. This is only a test. Thanks, Ismael
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 7, 2020 6:23:51 GMT -8
Ismael, I've seen other use Glaze, but never tried it myself. Your results put my results with "made for plastic models" polishing systems to shame. Funny thing is I've got a whole self in the garage of Meguiar's products.
Joel
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Post by tatocorvette on Aug 28, 2020 14:23:09 GMT -8
Hello, After a long hibernation, THIS ONE IS DONE!!!While I make sure in the pics it looks as good as it can be, the truth is that this model is nowhere near any of my others. I don't go to model shows. But if I did, this will most probably stay home. But I'm happy it is done. Looking at this thread, it is sad to see Bill Brown's comments. If you don't know he passed away a few months ago. He was enthusiastic about this project. So, in a way, Bill, this one's for you! So, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, presenting my 2016 Viper GTS coupe. I adjusted the ride height but I still think it needs to be a tad lower in the back. But I tried to lower it more and the paint chipped very ugly in the wheel well. So I think it is what it is. Home printed inspection sticker, license plate and 3rd brake light. Emblems shaved off. Scalefinishes Viper GTS blue. Interior is nothing to write home about. Flocking carpeting and seat belts were added. And the reason for this build: I envisioned this picture in my mind when I finished the Ford GT My 3 American 2 seater powerhouses From left to right, Night street racer (2 extra cylinders), Top Speed toy (2 missing cylinders), Daily driver and weekend toy (correct number of cylinders) 2017, 2016, 2015 model years respectively Hope you like it. What do you think? Thanks, Ismael
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Post by Joel_W on Aug 29, 2020 6:26:37 GMT -8
Ismael, Like most of us builders, you're way to hard on yourself. The build turned out fantastic. Looks great along side it's two other USA Brothers. I only wish I could build and finish a model half as good as you consistently do.
Joel
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 29, 2020 19:34:55 GMT -8
I've got a number of builds that just stay home from the shows. Some I build just because I want to get something accomplished after having spent months ....and in a couple of cases....years on a build.
In my opinion, however, this one here is an attention getter for sure. She looks mighty fine to me Ismael.
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Post by arcticwolf on Aug 30, 2020 10:52:03 GMT -8
They look nice together. I'll take the Corvette thank you.
Great job as always.
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