silver911 Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 I still haven't got to the bottom of the missing pictures issue on this thread...however...I have managed to reload as many of them as I could match to the descriptions in the update. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Church Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Ron @silver911, thank you for taking the time to restore the photos. As others have said, your work isn't just astounding, it's accompanied by text that helps us all improve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Michael Church said: Ron @silver911, thank you for taking the time to restore the photos. As others have said, your work isn't just astounding, it's accompanied by text that helps us all improve. Many thanks for kind words and support Michael...just wish it hadn't happened in the first place...but glad pics and text are useful to all. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 On 4/28/2021 at 4:29 PM, silver911 said: Hope you all agree...not too bad a result... No, I do not agree. Not at all actually. You show us outstanding results, Ron. The level of detail you’ve added, the paint job, the... wel actually everything is looking so life-like. Fantastic! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 13 hours ago, Pouln said: No, I do not agree. Not at all actually. You show us outstanding results, Ron. The level of detail you’ve added, the paint job, the... wel ecually everything is looking so life-like. Fantastic! Thank you for your comments Poul...always much appreciated...and pleased you find it all 'believable' Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 I have hopefully managed to restore all the missing pictures throughout the thread now...but...if any are still not showing...let me know please. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 Time for an update on this beast Having made the front rolll bar from ali...it was a natural progression to make the rear one from ali as well 😱 In order to make things easier...I used the plastic kit pieces as a template...this was assembled in situ and left to harden overnight...giving me a nice template to work from for the ali pieces... I put together the main hoop and cross bar along with the rear support... The kit includes the 'Medical Oxygen tank...but does not include the smaller one next to it...so this was scratched from metal and fittings plus some semi clear hose. I also refined the alternator wiring...as this needed fitting before the roll cage... The kit oxygen tank is basic...and is fitted to two prongs on the cross bar...on the 1:1 this is actually strapped to the bar with tape! A couple of fittings were added...along with some suitable decals and given a coat of 'Klear'...with a couple of faint washes to give it depth... to be continued....... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 With all the pieces cut and shaped it was time to get everything installed. In the pics...all the bits and pieces are fixed in place...alternator wiring...roll cage...medical oxygen tank (held on with tape straps as per the 1:1)...the smaller tank/valve...and semi clear tubing (which needs routing once everything is fully cured)... Just a few pics of chassis as it now stands... Let me know your thoughts and any suggestions for what I may have missed. Ron to be continued....... 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 OK I'll start off with 'staggering'. More plumbing than a Turkish bath - all for a 3 liter normally aspirated engine. Amazing. What stands out is your determination to build every single detail of the original - and your skill at executing that. The cage in particular has such a structural look with perfect angles and joins. Ron you asked for what you may have missed but only a team mechanic would know. With proper backdrops and lighting this will be 'the real thing'. Bravo - 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 It's hard to believe possible, but the build keeps getting better and better! I especially like the last four pictures, as they show the whole "family" of colors and textures on display - yet, none stand out more than they are supposed to! I think it looks great Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Wow totally amazing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjfk2002 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Staggering work! With each stage it gets more impressive and realistic. The metal work is spot on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 5/12/2021 at 3:29 PM, Codger said: OK I'll start off with 'staggering'. More plumbing than a Turkish bath - all for a 3 liter normally aspirated engine. Amazing. What stands out is your determination to build every single detail of the original - and your skill at executing that. The cage in particular has such a structural look with perfect angles and joins. Ron you asked for what you may have missed but only a team mechanic would know. With proper backdrops and lighting this will be 'the real thing'. Bravo - Whilst it looks a lot of plumbing already...there are more hoses and wiring to come yet Mr C 😱 I am trying to include as much of the 1:1 details as I can...but freely admit that some of it is beyond my skills. Pleased you think the roll cage works in metal...by doing it in stages and in situ...and using the kit one as a template...the angles were much easier to accomplish. It's beginning to look as though a backdrop...much like the one you did for your RR...will have to feature in the finished display. Many thanks for kind words and support Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted May 13, 2021 Author Share Posted May 13, 2021 23 hours ago, Stickframe said: It's hard to believe possible, but the build keeps getting better and better! I especially like the last four pictures, as they show the whole "family" of colors and textures on display - yet, none stand out more than they are supposed to! I think it looks great Cheers Nick Thanks for that Nick. In keeping the shades muted as a whole...it's all been about creating a balance...harder to maintain when trying to keep things reasonably 'clean'...although not 'showroom' as such...well maintained was what I aimed for. Still think meshes are a tad bright...might try a dry brush of a different shade. Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Can any Tifosi here explain to me, the whole 'oxygen bottle for driver' business on the 1:1 which Ron has painfully reproduced here? 1. I would hate to drive anything at 160+ MPH with a compressed volatile gas tank inches from my head. (Held on by straps!). 2. Said tank is also in proximity to a tank (maybe a bladder?) of race fuel. Ensuring a bigger KABOOM. 3. If there is a wreck, the driver would need extrication, rather than oxygen I would think. Am I just a worry wart?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 On 5/12/2021 at 10:42 PM, kpnuts said: Wow totally amazing. Thanks mate...much appreciated as always Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Hopefully you'll be displaying this with the body off, as it would be such a shame to cover up all glorious details - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 On 5/13/2021 at 12:59 AM, rjfk2002 said: Staggering work! With each stage it gets more impressive and realistic. The metal work is spot on Hi Rich, thanks for kind words Pleased you find it realistic...and like the metal work. Cheers Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 56 minutes ago, Toftdale said: Hopefully you'll be displaying this with the body off, as it would be such a shame to cover up all glorious details - Andy Hi Andy, my intention is to do just that...I will fit the rear wing and support...the two top side panels and the lower side panels on the beast...with the nose/front wing on the pallet...and the main cockpit surround/air scoop on the stand I made at the start of the build...or maybe make a new and less imposing one. Although this will require a larger display case...possibly with a scratch built backdrop to enhance the presentation...it would seem the logical idea after all the extra effort I have put into the build. Appreciate your comments and thoughts. Ron 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 As the others have said, fabulous. It really brings home, though, what an untidy bit of engineering it was. Bits and bobs stuck on all over the place. The rather beautiful bodywork hid all manner of scruffiness. So different from today. Or from some of the immaculate cars of earlier years. Thanks for sharing Nick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 17 hours ago, NickD said: As the others have said, fabulous. It really brings home, though, what an untidy bit of engineering it was. Bits and bobs stuck on all over the place. The rather beautiful bodywork hid all manner of scruffiness. So different from today. Or from some of the immaculate cars of earlier years. Thanks for sharing Nick Thanks Nick...glad you like it so far They certainly were a mixed bag...with some areas seemingly thrown together as an afterthought...serious concerns for safety abound...but...as you say...with body panels in place...a sleek beauty. Cheers for taking time to comment. Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Really nice Ron as usual First time I've dropped in for a couple of weeks and so much to catch up with again Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 15 hours ago, Redstaff said: Really nice Ron as usual First time I've dropped in for a couple of weeks and so much to catch up with again Ian Hi Ian...glad you found time to pop in mate Hope you enjoyed catching up with the beast. Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miko_Skye Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 I literally registered to comment on this build. It is exceptional. The quality, the detail, astonishing. Cannot wait to see the finished car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavian Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Astonishing work. It almost seems a shame to cover up all that beautiful engine detail and metal work with the body of the car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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