caterhamnut Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Another WIP. I need a fun project I can easily move around - circumstances here in NYC mean I have to keep ferrying models around to work on them either at home or the office - this one will be easy to do that with... Really like those cartoon style cars - in fact I draw my own.. ...and sometimes play with Photoshop... ...playing with proportion. So I like this little kits that came out of Japan in the 80's and 90's. Here is a little Williams F1 car in the same style... So the plan with this Jag is to make it, but add loads of detail - split the panels, show the engine etc. That's the plan - lets see how it goes Then once done, I might play around with 'inserting' the model into 'real' period photos with some photoshop trickery.... They also do egg planes - but that is for a different forum! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG2Si Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Cool! I have the same kit in my stash along with one with the Castrol markings. If you like them, check out Neko models on the HLJ website. They make solid resin cartoon cars including the Seven with your choice of fenders. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hi Carl - I so have a problem... Already seen those cute resin cars on HLJ. Saw 'em, liked 'em - bought 'em They are cool - got both types of Caterhams for future fun. Also some other 'classics' - like Escorts, MG's, VW etc etc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Finally - a use for those PE saw blades! Very nice fine cut... ...next stage is to start filling in bulkheads with plastic card, before creating engine. Was going to do interior with door open, but I think removing the door would be too delicate...I'll do a basic interior that you may see through the windows... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Holiday build starts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vontrips Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) Barkin mad...like it! I was at Coys Historics at Silverstone about 20 odd years ago. One of the Silk Cut Jags went for 20 grand (without engine). I was beside myself! I like your cartoons; are you using Illustrator for the Caterham and P4, or old school methods? Used to be a scientific and technical illustrator! Edited November 26, 2015 by vontrips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Cheers mate - those (older) cartoons are hand drawn, then a bit of post in photoshop - some of the 'airbrush' on screens etc - also on some I have used distorted images of the real wheels (lots of spokes) in photoshop then blended...(P4) Ferrari is all photoshop Everything I like has gone stupid on prices in the last 5 years - try and get an old aircooled 911 for peanuts like you could 10 years ago! 20k for a Jaaaaaaaaag like that is crazy though - add a few noughts now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Bulkhead and scrubbed tyres 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Those tyres look brilliant - any tips on how you do that? Please! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vontrips Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 (edited) Cheers mate - those (older) cartoons are hand drawn, then a bit of post in photoshop - some of the 'airbrush' on screens etc - also on some I have used distorted images of the real wheels (lots of spokes) in photoshop then blended...(P4) Ferrari is all photoshop Everything I like has gone stupid on prices in the last 5 years - try and get an old aircooled 911 for peanuts like you could 10 years ago! 20k for a Jaaaaaaaaag like that is crazy though - add a few noughts now! Nice work with Photoshop! Never managed to get a hand illustrated feel when I use it! Guess I'm spoilt as I did my time with Quantel Paintbox, beautiful machine with amazing airbrush developed with the help of Airfix's box artist...only PAL res though (tv). Know what you mean about 911 prices as I've been after one for too long! Wrote my Elise S1 off a few years ago and been looking for another...they're going up too. Still got my Porsche RSK replica, so mustn't grumble! Edited November 26, 2015 by vontrips 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Only photoshop is the 'airbrush' and numbers etc... Elise S1 going up, as you say! Here you go keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Easy when you think of it! Many thanks! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Making a start on the interior - dashboard. Not going mad here, as won't see it except a shadow through a tinted window - but I might try doing an interior on another version where the doors are easier to open - maybe the Mazda 787B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injidup Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) Really like those cartoon style cars - in fact I draw my own.. You'd like a friend of mine. He has a Caterham (Used to have a really fast one) and is building a P330 replica with a 348 engine. One of my drawings of his first 7... Edited November 27, 2015 by injidup 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) That'll be Arnie Know him well 👍 Edited November 27, 2015 by caterhamnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 (edited) So, figuring out some CAD o soilidworks, and cranking up the old 3D printer at work, which has not been used for about 3 years! Decided to try a basic engine block onto which I can add detail... Here is a source pic so you can see roughly what I am aiming for! Test fit to see what size tube I can fit into short space! 1 bank only... Main issue is clearance when the rear bodywork is in place... Edited November 27, 2015 by caterhamnut 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FG2Si Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Looks great.I just finished using my first 3D printed parts and I'm really impressed duty the level of detail that's possible. Csrl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) This one is by no means the best anymore - and the limitation is my CAD skills anyway... Adding detail Pain is trying to fit things under the stumpy rear bodyshell when it is 'closed'. Edited November 28, 2015 by caterhamnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted November 30, 2015 Author Share Posted November 30, 2015 (edited) Still winging it - holes are for the plumbing. Edited November 30, 2015 by caterhamnut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shood23 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 I was looking at one of these on ebay last night and almost bought it but one thing stopped me, the decals. So ive got a question, are the decals proper water slide decals or are the just normal stickers? Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imster Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Looks fabulous Caterhamnut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGA Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) This is a blast! Really enjoyable build to watch. I really like this wacky subject! Edited December 1, 2015 by TGA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 I was looking at one of these on ebay last night and almost bought it but one thing stopped me, the decals. So ive got a question, are the decals proper water slide decals or are the just normal stickers? Shaun In this kit they are 'real' decals Shaun, but I think you may be correct in thinking that they are stickers in others - I'll have a check with the other versions I have. I got duped (not really, but disappointed) with the F1 car equivalent - that Williams I posted a picture of is fantastic - I sought out the McLaren and Ferrari models - the older ones are like the Williams - but later versions of these 'Q' models have chrome 'gangster-style' oversized wheels - horrible!! I'm going to have to cast the earlier versions or something to do the same with those... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Thanks guys - just a bit of fun but I think it will really look cool when I add wiring and pipes! I'm going to do the interior as well on the next one - maybe even make the front bodywork come off as well - either the Porsche 962or the Mazda... Then I have all the egg planes to look at!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 Close up with iphone doesn't help it! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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