capri-schorsch Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 Hello, some improvements made. The first version had a wall thickness of round about 4-5mm. Way too much! Now i got about 2-3mm at the doors and the roof. Much better! Now i´m working at the under floor. Christian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 What a difference a couple of millimetres makes! Looks much better! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack&dad Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Outstanding effort. really impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted October 23, 2012 Author Share Posted October 23, 2012 Hiho! a small update today. I was working a bit at the under floor.Not much to see yet.Only some sheets glued together. Christian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Today i began to build the front grill with the head lights. The glasses are from a porsche 935. When the grill is ready,i will cast them with silicon. I also try to cast the clear glasses with clear resin,Didn't know if it work? We will see. Christian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Hi Christian. I think you'll have to use a different casting method/product for the clear lenses, They need a hard base with a soft second half, this allows for the resin to be supported whilst setting/curing as it takes substanitally longer then the normal resin. If memeory seves me it's something to do with the lack of cobalt the red componant which is one of the curing agents in resins (if my thinking is correct). Your resin supplier should be able to give you the relevent information, Great work so far, thatnks for all the pics. colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Christian, BEAUTIFUL WORK... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted October 27, 2012 Author Share Posted October 27, 2012 The grill is ready now. Here are the step's from the model to the mold to the end result. And the grill on his place. The rear lights are done.At the moment they take a bath in silicon. Well,maybe tonight i make the first clear ones. Christian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 Hey guys,here are some pics from the rear lights. So they look like when they come out of the mold.Everything a bit cloudy. So i polished the right one in a rush.Looks a bit better. So i colored the glasses with tamiya clear and it's nearly ok,i think. Here they are at there place onto the car.looks good.Maybe i need to invest more time into the polish step and use some wet paper before the tamiya polish gel. The front glasses are not really good! This is looking nearly that what it should be.Even when there is a big bubble,it looks like a glass. But the other ones i have made are far away from what it should be! But the second bunch is casted and i changed the way i have done it at the first. So i hope the second ones getting better. I know that this sort of cast is not the easiest one and i will get a lot of parts for the trash bag. But i dont know how i can make it better? I must use a 2 piece mold because of the fine structure inside the glass.So i can't use the good stuff that curse with uv light. I will take a look tomorrow and hope it look's a bit better than this shot. Christian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Still looking good Christian! Do you think the rear lights may be improved a bit if you stuck some chrome foil behind them? Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 I hope so Keef. It was only a fast try after i got them colored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Sorry, when I re-read my reply it sounded as though I thought the rear lights weren't any good as they are - but they do look really good anyway! Keef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick_Gannon Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Hi very intresting, bit of advise, when you store the moulds part fill with resin in the roof bonnet and boot area, this will ensure that over time the moulds will not distort over time and maintain the correct shape, i cast truck cab shells and always now do this as i have had several moulds distort, carefully remove part filled resin casting and trim off any sharpe edges then refit when moulds not being used. M&G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted December 15, 2012 Author Share Posted December 15, 2012 Hiho, before santa is coming to town,i got a small update on the capri. The underfloor was made with plastic sheets in 2,5mm. I tried to build up the diffuser and some small details too. The front was made of ureol parts in 2mm thickness.That stuff is better for sanding and cutting.I closed the box between the front tires because its a curbside build. Here is a close shot of the diffuser. A lot of work must be done until the rear tires fits better under the rear fenders. The door needs some re-shape for the door knob.He was on the wrong place,but now its changed. I hope i can spend more time to the capri in the next weeks.So there will be more updates coming. Christian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 You should produce this as a kit? I'd buy one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Hi very intresting, bit of advise, when you store the moulds part fill with resin in the roof bonnet and boot area, this will ensure that over time the moulds will not distort over time and maintain the correct shape, i cast truck cab shells and always now do this as i have had several moulds distort, carefully remove part filled resin casting and trim off any sharpe edges then refit when moulds not being used. M&G Hi Mick, Interesting, when I was casting I was always instructed to wash my moulds thoroughly to get rid of any residualy volatiles and keep them in a box with a 40 watt bulb open areas facing downwards. Would it not be better to cast some plaster of Paris (less toxic to the rubber) into the moulds to help keep their shape? Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) A really great project here. I used to love the JPS coloured capri injection when I was (a lot) younger. Will you be selling 'kits' of this when you're done????? Even a kit of your 'basic' parts would be great for the more advanced modeller who enjoys a bit of 'scratch' building. Put me down for a set of bits. Roy. Edited December 17, 2012 by roymattblack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks guys for your words! I'm proud that you like it. I'm actually selling my last kit on ebay right now. I made two sets of a "black edition". This is the last for a while because i want to build the capri a step further.But when i made resin copies i don't have the time to. May bee at the holidays i can make some new kits of it. Here is the link to the black one: http://www.ebay.de/itm/170960839360?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649 I let you know when i got some more ready,ok? kind regards Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted December 21, 2012 Author Share Posted December 21, 2012 Small interioir update. Not more to show at the moment. Christian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted December 23, 2012 Author Share Posted December 23, 2012 Another small step forward. I have done the rear trunk.A lot of small parts are missing,but first i must do all the scratchparts before i do the small stuff. The inside is also a step further. I have made the middle tunnel and some small parts on the bottom.The seat is in the right place. Next will be the cage,but first i have take a closer look to my reference pics. Christian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted December 27, 2012 Author Share Posted December 27, 2012 Hello, the roll cage is nearly completed.I think there are some tubes missing,but first i have to check my reference pic for it. The hole roll cage is only attached with some styrene bars and can easily been removed for coloring. Christian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted December 29, 2012 Author Share Posted December 29, 2012 Hi, next update is coming. The capri stands on his own wheels.I think he is looking very well. The chassis got the right high.I think this is ok. The roll cage is ready now,until the putty is sanded. The seat is also put in the right place and connected with styrene rod. At least i put the steering wheel in his place. So,enough for today.Next step will be the dashboard. Thanks for watching! Christian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Happy New Year! Next work was the gauge's on the dashboard. They got an small diameter of about 5mm and an small ring around them. How to do that small stuff? First i wanted to use an aluminum pipe with a round of 6mm. But i dont got one at home. So i re-thought what i can use. I bought some time ago stuff in german called "Aderendhülsen" for electrical stuff. It got a nice shape around the opening,but also the wrong size. The outer diameter is 5,2mm.This is the diameter i need inside. So i used a set of round tools and make it a bit wider. 3-4 punches with a hammer and it fits the decals. I put it into the holes and it looks fine.I make small sheet into the holes,than the decals and than a small clear round on the top of them. Finished! Christian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capri-schorsch Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 It's done finally! Most parts are done and the rest is fine work. Tomorrow the capri becomes his first coat of primer. Yes! The last days i worked at the windows.I made a small step with styrene where the glass can be glued to. It looks nice in my eyes. Don't look at the dust,i sanded it smooth for priming. Christian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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