Toftdale Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Well it's finally finished. I've never been a quick builder, yet even by my standards this took along time. However I've learnt alot along the way and this is definitely my best work so far, and most off all apart from a couple of home goals I've enjoyed the journey. The Tamiya kit is an oldie but goodie and if your just starting the hobby its a very good place to start. Whilst I wouldn't necessarily recommend the Motobitz transkit to absolute beginner it an absolute jem and I can't praise it enough. Whilst it's true I didn't use all the transkit (due to the fact that these components didn't match my exact car) the bits I did use (the vast majority) fitted like a glove. So here we go. Firstly the obligatory link to my Work in Progress thread Next some of my favourite shoots of my 1 to 1 (which seamed to be alot easier to take than the model photos) Some profile shots Next up the underside Now for the glamour shots With my previous build And if you will indulge me a little further Being a Caterham fan I for Christmas and Birthdays I will often receive Caterham themed presents, such a t shirts and Pens etc. However one of the more obscure presents has to be a 1991 Chris Rea tour programme, because the centre spread is a painting of Chris driving his car on a beach! I've finally found a use for it This last one I simply call the Spiny (have to confess I was harder to achieve than I thought) Thanks again for your patience - Andy 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 She's a real beauty Andy - and I say that about both your model & the real thing! Really enjoyed watching it come together in the wip! Love the shot of your 1:1 with the lighthouse and the Spiny pic was well worth the effort! Top work all round! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Oh wow what a cracking job you've done on this stunning model. The photos are fantastic the last one is a favourite there. Lovely to see the model and your 1:1 model too. Great stuff. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Absolutely stunning model! (Is that Happisburgh Lighthouse?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 It might have taken a while to complete, but that's been well worth the effort, it's been great to see it come together. You can really see the difference too when compared to Genesis (the yellow and silver one). Good photography there too, the last photo (I'm honoured that you've named it after me ) is particularly good and as with the model the effort put into it shows in the result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) An excellent build and with the bespoke/scratch items you've certainly created a unique model. Great attention to detail, despite the battles along the way, congrats on getting there. Edited March 13, 2023 by mbdesignart typo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 What more can be said. Cracking model. Cracking photos! The last two especially. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Fantastic result 👏 I particularly like the mean looking exhaust and dark wheels set off by chrome rim edges always look great on a car . Gary . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Beautifully done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 Thank you @keefr22 @bigbadbadge @Alpha Delta 210 @Spiny @mbdesignart @Fnick @Windy37 @RichieW for you kind words. As I said she's definitely the best model I have ever made and I'm sure alot of that is due to the tips, tricks and inspiration I have garnered from this forum. Alpha Delta you are correct that is Happisburgh lighthouse (I live just north of Norwich so its not that far from me). And yes I too think the last photo is the best, but credit were credit is due its a complete rip of spinys work (but don't tell him 😅) - Andy 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 28 minutes ago, Toftdale said: Alpha Delta you are correct that is Happisburgh lighthouse (I live just north of Norwich so its not that far from me). I thought so! My mum and dad had a static caravan in Happisburgh for many years (although I understand that the North Sea has claimed much of the site now.😟) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Thanks for all these photos. As I said before your WIP was fantastic and the photos of the endresult are stunning. A perfect replica of the 1:1 as you also proofed with the photos of your original ride. It was a pleasure to follow and somehow a pitty that the story came to it's end. Looking forward for your next WIP. Enjoy the upcoming spring in your Super7 in1/1 Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Toftdale said: And yes I too think the last photo is the best, but credit were credit is due its a complete rip of spinys work (but don't tell him 😅) - Andy I'd be happy to end up with a result like that. As they say, imitation is the best form of flattery 😄. The trouble is that Michael Zumbrunn not only beat me to it by an awful lot of years, but his photography is leagues ahead of mine. Ah well, I can always dream of reaching his standard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 You have done a fantastic work here, capturing the essence of your 1/1 car perfectly! Very impressive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozothenutter Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Oooohhhh nice! I'm currently looking for a Caterham, but they're a bit thin on the ground here in NL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mippie Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Lovely model! Makes me miss my one which I used to track. Brilliant little cars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 13/03/2023 at 21:21, Spiny said: I'd be happy to end up with a result like that. As they say, imitation is the best form of flattery 😄. The trouble is that Michael Zumbrunn not only beat me to it by an awful lot of years, but his photography is leagues ahead of mine. Ah well, I can always dream of reaching his standard. I'm more than happy with the end result, however there were a lot of outtakes along the way, how people managed pre-digital I got now idea. Funnily enough I actually own a book of Michael Zumbrunn's work which was a present from someone years ago and never really looked at it. It's only since reading your comment that I've put two and two together. I need to dust it of and have a study. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 13/03/2023 at 20:32, Marco F. said: Thanks for all these photos. As I said before your WIP was fantastic and the photos of the endresult are stunning. A perfect replica of the 1:1 as you also proofed with the photos of your original ride. It was a pleasure to follow and somehow a pitty that the story came to it's end. Looking forward for your next WIP. Enjoy the upcoming spring in your Super7 in1/1 Marco F 22 hours ago, Bengalensis said: You have done a fantastic work here, capturing the essence of your 1/1 car perfectly! Very impressive! Thank you gents, your comments are very kind - Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 15, 2023 Author Share Posted March 15, 2023 20 hours ago, Bozothenutter said: Oooohhhh nice! I'm currently looking for a Caterham, but they're a bit thin on the ground here in NL. 18 hours ago, Mippie said: Lovely model! Makes me miss my one which I used to track. Brilliant little cars Your obviously both men of impeccable taste 😁 - Andy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted March 19, 2023 Share Posted March 19, 2023 Both your Caterhams are looking fantastic !! And the driving season for the 1:1 is getting closer and closer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickframe Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 This looks great! glad to see it all buttoned and looking sharp - well worth all the hard work! Cheers Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 On 19/03/2023 at 11:08, desert falcon said: Both your Caterhams are looking fantastic !! And the driving season for the 1:1 is getting closer and closer 20 hours ago, Stickframe said: This looks great! glad to see it all buttoned and looking sharp - well worth all the hard work! Cheers Nick Thank you Gents, she's definitely my best work, so it's only down hill from here 😅 - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Looks very sharp and I enjoyed following the WIP too. Great photos! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeff Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Lovely job ... a car I like so well finished, good effort! 👍 Keith 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted March 25, 2023 Share Posted March 25, 2023 Nice one! How about next with Cosworth? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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