Zakspeed Turbo Capri 1/12 Scratch
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Re: Zakspeed Turbo Capri 1/12 Scratch
While my 3D printer is busy printing, I was not completely inactive.
The Capri has now received its road situation.
So far it looks quite consistent compared to original pictures.
The "front axle" is only provisional. I will build something in the engine compartment so that you do not distort the entire front section when taking the impression.
The interior is also not yet finished: the transmission tunnel and some details on the floor are still missing.
The rough shape fits now.
You can see the position of the wheels from below, so I have to work on them a bit to get a version that can be casted.
The engine and transmission are already ready, but still need small parts to give the engine more life. Does anyone have any ideas?
greeting
Christian
The Capri has now received its road situation.
So far it looks quite consistent compared to original pictures.
The "front axle" is only provisional. I will build something in the engine compartment so that you do not distort the entire front section when taking the impression.
The interior is also not yet finished: the transmission tunnel and some details on the floor are still missing.
The rough shape fits now.
You can see the position of the wheels from below, so I have to work on them a bit to get a version that can be casted.
The engine and transmission are already ready, but still need small parts to give the engine more life. Does anyone have any ideas?
greeting
Christian
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Re: Zakspeed Turbo Capri 1/12 Scratch
continued on the Capri.
The chassis is ready so far that I could think of taking the impression.
after the silicone delivery arrived, we started immediately.
The back is poured onto the plexiglass plate with resin.
Done.
Today, the first cast was quickly made and molded with resin.
Fits!
Now the grinding on the Capri continues so that I can also create a new shape there soon.
greetings Christian
The chassis is ready so far that I could think of taking the impression.
after the silicone delivery arrived, we started immediately.
The back is poured onto the plexiglass plate with resin.
Done.
Today, the first cast was quickly made and molded with resin.
Fits!
Now the grinding on the Capri continues so that I can also create a new shape there soon.
greetings Christian
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Re: Zakspeed Turbo Capri 1/12 Scratch
Looking very cool Christian.
Dave
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Re: Zakspeed Turbo Capri 1/12 Scratch
Yes, very good work on the inner part, looking good!
Take a stand!
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Re: Zakspeed Turbo Capri 1/12 Scratch
The result of my silicone work can be seen here.
The windows were closed from the inside with wax plates which fit nicely on the contour, but can later be easily removed again.
Ready for the first silicone layer which I applied with a brush to have all the details with me.
And the result of it all: the silicone mold and the core for the interior of the car. Before that, the first cast of the Capris v2.
Small air bubbles on the window panes and the small wheel arch vents. Must be a little slower the next time you pour.
The window panes and the air intakes are now shown as open and the tedious filing and grinding is no longer necessary.
Quickly put the chassis underneath and you can see that everything fits as far as possible.
I am very happy with all the work.
Next up is the wing.
The largest construction site will probably be the roll cage, so I don't know yet how I can really depict it.
greetings Christian
The windows were closed from the inside with wax plates which fit nicely on the contour, but can later be easily removed again.
Ready for the first silicone layer which I applied with a brush to have all the details with me.
And the result of it all: the silicone mold and the core for the interior of the car. Before that, the first cast of the Capris v2.
Small air bubbles on the window panes and the small wheel arch vents. Must be a little slower the next time you pour.
The window panes and the air intakes are now shown as open and the tedious filing and grinding is no longer necessary.
Quickly put the chassis underneath and you can see that everything fits as far as possible.
I am very happy with all the work.
Next up is the wing.
The largest construction site will probably be the roll cage, so I don't know yet how I can really depict it.
greetings Christian
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Re: Zakspeed Turbo Capri 1/12 Scratch
This looks fantastic, much better than the quality from some professional kits available
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Re: Zakspeed Turbo Capri 1/12 Scratch
Thanks for the reply.
Some older Italian and Mexican company's are selling the worst quality I have ever seen.
So I told me that I can do it better. And cheaper.
Regards Christian
Some older Italian and Mexican company's are selling the worst quality I have ever seen.
So I told me that I can do it better. And cheaper.
Regards Christian
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Re: Zakspeed Turbo Capri 1/12 Scratch
Fantastic work Christian, I always enjoy your photos and descriptions of the casting process.
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Re: Zakspeed Turbo Capri 1/12 Scratch
I am building a Maserati MC12 for a friend that has the 1/1 car. I am using the ABC kit. The quality and fit is some of the worst I have experienced. The tires are crap.capri-schorsch wrote:Thanks for the reply.
Some older Italian and Mexican company's are selling the worst quality I have ever seen.
So I told me that I can do it better. And cheaper.
Regards Christian
The fit and finish of the body is not there. All of this for a $600+ kit.
Dave
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Re: Zakspeed Turbo Capri 1/12 Scratch
Christians kits are amazing
I have one of the Beemers
The MC12 and DBR9 I built have to be the worst resin bodies I have seen
So when complaints are made on MFH prices, man,
the 333sp I got from Mexico was almost unusable except fir the body
I have one of the Beemers
The MC12 and DBR9 I built have to be the worst resin bodies I have seen
So when complaints are made on MFH prices, man,
the 333sp I got from Mexico was almost unusable except fir the body