|
Post by garydavis on Apr 10, 2018 11:34:10 GMT -8
Here's some progress info. The wind vanes(for lack of a better tech info) on the front fenders are made along with the left front vent on the hood. All the holes that were engineered into this kit for the battery thing are all Plugged. The bottom set belt slots are also cut in and the holes in the back of the seat are plugged. The knob for the turbo was fabbed from plastic rod and is mocked up in the pics. It's ready for priming and that should happen tonight...hopefully... Body.... Chassis....
|
|
|
Post by dustymojave on Apr 10, 2018 22:51:14 GMT -8
You're doing quite a nice job on building this Tamiya kit. I have one in the works also.
I'm doing the full detail version using the Monogram Zakspeed IMSA Mustang. The Mustangs raced in the US were EXACTLY a DRM Capri with a Mustang body. The Monogram kit is really nice and quite accurate. My biggest issue with it is the rear axle is not very good. But I've never yet seen a picture that tells me what the real cars used for a rear axle. I feel a Ford 9" would have been an excellent choice. And that would be fairly EZ to model. But since Zakspeed is a European outfit, they might VERY WELL have chosen something different. At any rate, using the Mustang makes this a relatively EZ build. Far simpler than fabricating a roll cage from the ground up. You need to cut the front inner structure away from the main body shell and attach it to the chassis. Then the hood of the Capri body needs to be cut open.
I'm not the 1st to build a Tamiya Capri this way, but I had decided to build it WAY back before I knew anybody else came up with the same idea. I've just had mine sitting aside waiting for decades is all.
|
|
|
Post by slim on Apr 11, 2018 7:07:17 GMT -8
Cool, I was thinking of doing the same thing.
|
|
|
Post by garydavis on Apr 14, 2018 13:24:47 GMT -8
You're doing quite a nice job on building this Tamiya kit. I have one in the works also. I'm doing the full detail version using the Monogram Zakspeed IMSA Mustang. The Mustangs raced in the US were EXACTLY a DRM Capri with a Mustang body. The Monogram kit is really nice and quite accurate. My biggest issue with it is the rear axle is not very good. But I've never yet seen a picture that tells me what the real cars used for a rear axle. I feel a Ford 9" would have been an excellent choice. And that would be fairly EZ to model. But since Zakspeed is a European outfit, they might VERY WELL have chosen something different. At any rate, using the Mustang makes this a relatively EZ build. Far simpler than fabricating a roll cage from the ground up. You need to cut the front inner structure away from the main body shell and attach it to the chassis. Then the hood of the Capri body needs to be cut open. I'm not the 1st to build a Tamiya Capri this way, but I had decided to build it WAY back before I knew anybody else came up with the same idea. I've just had mine sitting aside waiting for decades is all. I have a few pics of the rear end Richard which might help you... If you need the picture to be bigger...let me know. I'll add some of the other stuff that we cannot find so easy...
|
|
|
Post by dustymojave on May 2, 2018 22:25:06 GMT -8
Gary provided me a link to larger versions of those images and they are excellent. SOMEBODY who developed those CG images had very good access to the Zakspeed Capri race cars. They're quite helpful and it appears that the original Capri Atlas rear axle was used with some modifications. WOW! A rear axle for a car with 120hp being used successfully in a race car with over 500hp is more than a little impressive.
|
|
|
Post by Chris K. Hale on May 7, 2018 8:21:46 GMT -8
|
|
|
Post by garydavis on May 13, 2018 21:04:26 GMT -8
Thanks for the heads up on that 1/43 build Chris. I don't go to face book at all. To much stuff that happens to me on there. Sooo...I stick to the regular 'ol forums...
|
|
|
Post by dustymojave on May 13, 2018 22:32:05 GMT -8
That's an excellent rendition of the underside of the Tamiya kit Gary!!! I'm impressed. And it's all paint detail of what looks so crappy all as molded in black.
|
|
|
Post by afx on May 14, 2018 6:58:42 GMT -8
Coming along nicely Gary. The protrusions you added along the hood is called a "strake". They are used to improve aerodynamic stability.
|
|
|
Post by garydavis on May 14, 2018 9:47:59 GMT -8
Thanks Richard. One of my least favorite things to paint is molded on detail...specially the chassis. But....this will probably be the only Capri build that I will not full detail. The Jager will be full detail.
afx Avatar May 14, 2018 7:58:42 GMT -7 afx said: Coming along nicely Gary. The protrusions you added along the hood is called a "strake". They are used to improve aerodynamic stability.
Thanks JC. I learned that awhile back. Didn't know the correct term ( strake...which is kinda weird..specially for what it does) when I started the build.
|
|
|
Post by dustymojave on May 14, 2018 23:33:22 GMT -8
Those pieces along the edges of the hood are also known as "fences". But strake is a term properly used as well. Regarding building it with the kit relief molded chassis, Once it's on the shelf, it will be fine. Although I FAR prefer having full detail, I built a Tilt Toyota Gr5 Some 39 years ago for my dad's desk at the Toyota US headquarters. It's been back in my hands since he passed away in 2000. Nobody else ever notices, or at least comments, about it not being full detail. My BMW Gr5 Jaegermeister has an engine, I've not yet added any detail beyond what Tamiya provided. But it DOES have an engine. Thank you Tamiya for that. Your Capri Gary, might even stand up to sitting on a mirror.
|
|
|
Post by garydavis on May 15, 2018 9:44:02 GMT -8
Those pieces along the edges of the hood are also known as "fences". But strake is a term properly used as well. Regarding building it with the kit relief molded chassis, Once it's on the shelf, it will be fine. Although I FAR prefer having full detail, I built a Tilt Toyota Gr5 Some 39 years ago for my dad's desk at the Toyota US headquarters. It's been back in my hands since he passed away in 2000. Nobody else ever notices, or at least comments, about it not being full detail. My BMW Gr5 Jaegermeister has an engine, I've not yet added any detail beyond what Tamiya provided. But it DOES have an engine. Thank you Tamiya for that. Your Capri Gary, might even stand up to sitting on a mirror. Thanks Richard...for the other name for "strakes"...
I'll probably be taking this down to the IPMS nats in Pheonix this AUG.As far as a curb side build...I usually don't do them...This is the second one I've done in the past 38 yrs. I also have the Gr5 Rodenstock Toyota that I want to do. I like the Red and White paint scheme on that one. Sooo...I just might do another curbside...LOL
|
|
|
Post by Chris K. Hale on May 15, 2018 9:52:18 GMT -8
I have always liked the look of the Group 5 "Sillouette" cars The LB Celica, Zakspeed Capri, and Hey here is one for You a Group 5 Camaro!! now that would be a project!! Chris
|
|
|
Post by garydavis on May 15, 2018 10:11:34 GMT -8
I have always liked the look of the Group 5 "Sillouette" cars The LB Celica, Zakspeed Capri, and Hey here is one for You a Group 5 Camaro!! now that would be a project!! Chris Man...I like that camaro Chris. You're right...that would be a cool project to do...Hmmmm...ya got me pondering here...LOL
|
|
|
Post by Chris K. Hale on May 15, 2018 10:50:09 GMT -8
Gary I know you dont do facebook much, but delete all your personal info, then it is relatively safe to use. here is a group you may enjoy.. Group 5 Silhouette Racing www.facebook.com/groups/219022841765634/ there are more shots of the Camaro and a few other that will tickle your fancy!! Lol Chris
|
|