Officially a WIP. It is actually more than just parts! Finally!
I got a lot done on it yesterday, at least assembly wise, it finally looks like a potential car. After over two years of building, it's not just a shelf of parts and sub-assemblies.
The suspension is bolted on for alignment so I can take measurements and make some more parts, but I am now in the process of replacing the phillips heads with hex heads. I need to make about 50 just to change over what I have assembled here... - Mark
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Previous threads for those interested in the history of this build:
Blue Seven (Parts):
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=312338
Blue Seven (Parts 2):
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=488279
Blue Seven (Parts 3):
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=537010

WOW. I have a question. Are those calipers cast or are they machined?

this is not only a model, this is a piece of art. great work, and keep it coming!

whoa, amazing! :D

Are those calipers cast or are they machined?

The fronts and rear red ones (parking brakes) are plastic, but I textured them to make them look cast and coated. (There's a company up in Washington that does the process in real life.) The rear main calipers are resin items I cast and treated the same as the others.
Each of the black main calipers has at least 20 metal parts in addition to the caliper bodies...
The rotors are machined, but notice the vent holes are different styles. Square for the fronts, round for the rears...
The hubs are machined, (aluminum, like the rotors), but treated similarly as the calipers to make them appear raw cast metal... - Mark

FANTASTIC, I have been looking forward to seeing this one come together

wow. Makes me want to give up on my 1/12th Camaro. I dont know that my parts will ever be that superb!

HOLY SH!T :eek: I don't have any questions :eek:

Wonderful work Mark.

Seeing what you've done is going to make me try that much harder to try and top myself. Thanks for the inspiration.

its wonderful!

Wonderful work Mark.

Seeing what you've done is going to make me try that much harder to try and top myself. Thanks for the inspiration.

:uhoh: In the UK this means you want to end your life.. I'm sure this isn't true.. I hope.

Anyhow, Mark very funny thats the pictures of the 1:1 car you are building, can I now please see the model...:p

Very nice work. Very clean, crisp and just all out stunning.

A true masterpiece in the making...I have nothing more to say... :)

Winston

MASTERPIECE!!!!

Cesar Bossolani
www.scaleimportracer.com

Here we go!
I can't wait to see this build progress!

is it gonna run when its finished?

Insane, but in a good way.

So how many Super Sevens have you built now? :D

Awesome! I'll be waiting to see this come together :sunglasse

Pardon the silly question that you've probably answered already I but missed, but does the suspension operate? It looks like it could. Also, what reference are you using? Tomes of photographs or do you have a 1:1 Super 7 laying about?

I beleive this is his seventh seven

Ive been following your parts thread since day 1, it was worth the wait to finally see it coming together. Looks fantastic!

Oh yeah BTW can i be the one to turn the ignition on when you finish it? hey with the amount of detail that in this baby i wouldnt be surprised if it actually ran!

Sweet fancy Moses!!!!
When did you do those hard brake lines? What are they made of and how did you form them?

It's a track car and there's no stainless steel braided brakes lines? :p

I've been waiting to see this built up. You'll have me hanging on for more!

And Hiroboy - don't top yourself - haven't ordered anything from your shop yet!

Thanks all. Still the better part of a year I suspect before I get it all done, and yes, that is working on it at every chance I get, it's like a second full time job, but I still enjoy it.

No, it will not run, in fact it won't even roll when finished, even though at this time almost everything moves. Most of it has been built like a real car, but as I set it up I "freeze" or pose the moving parts in their permanent positions. I don't want anything broken down the road, and after all, it is a static model.

The suspension does function now and will stay that way, as does the steering, but I don't intend to "play with it", it just allows me to display it in more than one way. The gas cap opens and the dip stick comes out, but they are easily damaged or lost if played with. So they may become immoveable by the end if the build too.

I do have some nice reference books, and have seen and shot many in person and have friends who own them. Yes, this is my seventh Seven, and I have number eight lined up to do after this and probably a number nine.

It's not a track car, it's a street car. With nitrous... Stay tuned... - Mark

Approximately 80 individual pieces. The intake runners are the only kit parts, (but modified), the rest is all scratchbuilt/machined, mostly aluminum. The electrical wiring will be done after installation... - Mark
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crying....

iam sorry, but what scale is it?

iam sorry, but what scale is it?
1/12

Very nice work. what material did you use for your springs on the coil overs? Its nice to see a company other than NOS

Exquisite detailing!

Gobsmacking........:smokin:
Mark, could you post larger images say 800x600 the photos are so small on my screen and I love looking at the detail.

As complete as it can be before installation into the frame. I don't know exactly how many pieces are in/on it without going through my notes, but there are hundreds and hundreds... Some of the parts were made two years ago and have been waiting. What a fun project! More to come... - Mark
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So after it's finished are you keeping it, selling it or making for a customer/friend ?

This is just for me to enjoy a journey of building, but I'm keeping it. I could never sell it for a fair price to me or a buyer, but if someone offered enough, you know... But how do you put a price on something like this? In August I'll have been working on it for three years. And I doubt it will be done then.
The next one is for someone else, and it won't take this long... - Mark

Hey Mark,

I just found this thread on your Seven. Awesome!! I missed last week's Tamiya meeting, and I wanted to ask you what brand of lathe and mill you have- sorry if this has been asked before, but I could not find it in the previous threads.


You guys should see this stuff in person. Mark brings these parts in little boxes, and you need really good eyes to see it, then you try to figure out how the heck he machined some of the stuff. And, he doesn't shake or twitch from the work! :)

Hopefully I will see you in June!

Thanks, Matt Wellhouser

Hi Matt. I use Sherline. And recommend it too... - Mark

i find myself at a lack of words to express my awe at the amount of detail put into this.

first post here in a long time! good to know it was in this thread.

There are no words to express what I did when I saw this. That thing is a work of art. Pure brilliant and beautiful.

amazing, purely amazing.

but.. Needs more zetec :biggrin:

Your building ability is remarkable every time i look at your threads, very inspiring. The engine is mouth dropping.

The engine is just Fantastic. I just wish I could see it in person. I'm sure it's even better.

Ive been trying to visualise this build since day 1 but seeing it all come together has just blown my mind. This model belongs in a museum for all to see,mark you are a master craftsman! You give a new meaning to the word super detailed! Your skills is way beyond anything that ive ever seen.

I can't believe it's only a model. Brings true meaning to the word, REPLICA.

What's enjine? it looks like 4a-ge...But i think that i mistaken

Thanks for the very kind words everyone.
It is a GM Vauxhall engine. Commonly used in Chevette rally cars as well as some Super Sevens... - Mark

Affectionately known to us Vauxhall people as "The Red Top"

Un-believable. The detail is astonishing. All you need now is some fuel, and you can crank it up on a dyno and rev it up….

And now it is in the car, for me this is a milestone. So much effort, and now it looks like something identifiable. Still, much work to do...
I did mention it was going to be BLUE... - Mark
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whoa...

Yes, I have been very busy...
Mounted in the "trunk". Once the rear bodywork is put on this view will be obscured. Lot's of aluminum. SMS Hi Def C/F decals... - Mark
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very nice work. It is always a wonderful feeling when things begin to come together and take shape. All of that hard work becomes that much more worth while with each and every piece you add to the whole!

Stop posting pictures! I'm going to end up falling out of my chair and getting a concusion because of you!

This thing is looking wonderful. Magnificent, outstanding.

I've been amazed by this project all along. Just WOW!

I cant say anything other than what has been said. Mark, you are the Scale Master, no doubt about it.

That... it... the... um, it's, uh. Wow. I'm speechless. I saw the engine and I think my jaw locked trying to pull my chin out of the floor. Excessive amounts of drool... This build is officially in the Number One spot of my favorite model builds ever. And Number Two, Three, Four...

Honestly... if it weren't for the ruler and the way the wires and hoses retain there springiness, there would be no way to convince me it's scale. Never have I seen so much detail. 2 THUMBS UP! Shoot, ten fingers and ten toes...

I want it...

Mark, looks awesome so far. Did you make the timing belt yourself or is it from the kit? I need one of those for my dragster project.

Perfect!

Thanks guys, your words are very kind and encouraging.

Did you make the timing belt yourself or is it from the kit?

I made it, it's machined from a nylon zip-tie. And it was a pain in the you know what, but worth it to me... - Mark

WOW, I´m speachless! Really stunning work :worshippy:worshippy:worshippy

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Insane! That must be the 1/1 not a model! Just insane!

Scratchbuilt. Mostly aluminum. A couple-few dozen parts and some wires and custom decals. Even has the shock absorbing mounts... - Mark
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And a couple of secondary fuel filters. One for the normal fuel injection, one for the boost when nitrous is engaged... Aluminum and soldered brass for the bracket...
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC109980C.jpg

Absolutely bitchin'.
And for comparison's sake, take a look at how shi**ty my MSD box/wiring attempt looks compared to your masterpiece:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/133284119237470gPhMHM_ph-med.jpg

Don't put yourself or your workmanship down. That's very nice.
Your's looks like an MSD 5 or maybe a 6A box. If it has a rev limiter it's a 6AL.
Mine's an overkill 7AL-2. But then NOS in a 7 is overkill too... - Mark

Remember, his is double the size, Alvin.

Still, great work! This beauty is just... wow. You're really putting every single part from the 1:1 into it, just they're all 1:12. Have you thought about getting a real Seven and making it? You're old hat at this, by now.

Do you have anything stock in this model?

Do you have anything stock in this model?

Perhaps the box it came in :iceslolan

Have you thought about getting a real Seven and making it?

You're not the first to pose that question to me... I hope to be in a real one today coincidentally...

Do you have anything stock in this model?

Stock? Barely. A few kit parts were kept, but modified or painted and detailed at the very least. I kept the kit's rubber tires and the springs for the shocks, and the steering shaft. Oh, and the right side body panel skin... - Mark

amazingly well detailed, i have the tamiya 1/24 super seven and yours, despite being twice the size still puts my attempt at detiling to shame. keep on with this amazing level of detail and the amazing finished models.
ESE

That is some very amazing skill you have to put that much detail in.

How i wish i could see this model in real life..

it's not even fair trying to compare yourself to this madman.

Unbelievable work !!!!

ok THIS IS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD its like warm apple pie

Hi Mark,

As sais a billion time before me, AMAZING! INCROYABLE!

What did you do about the chassis? Did you use the kit on or did you rebuild it?

Sorry if it has been asked before, but, could you post a picture of the entire car? But I guess you would prefer not to do it untill the end...

As you seem to be near of the end, what will be your next project? A 1:1 seven?

Could I suggest you something like the Tamiya Porsche 935 in 1/12 scale? Or an old Lotus 49 in the same scale?:grinno:

Anyway, thanks for sharing you work with us.

Respectfully,

Olivier

Thanks everyone.
I did use the kit's frame, but modified it and added details. There is no entire car yet, still building, but it does look like a car now. Engine and driveline and suspension are all there, but many details for them (lots of hardware) are still being made and assembled. The next sub-projects for it that I am working on are the Weber fuel injection and the dashboard.

I have been working on a real 1:1 Seven too. Not mine, but fun just the same.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/DoctorJones/DSC00003.jpg
Yes, my next projects, at least two of them are another Caterham 7, and a Lotus 7. 1/12 and 1/24 scales respectively.

I've already done a couple 1/12 Porsches, 934 and 935 and have the Lotus 49 kit, for later. I'll build the Lola T70 or MP4/6 before I do that one...

Stay tuned, more pictures soon. - Mark

Mark, I think your shirt is on fire.

Mark, I think your shirt is on fire.

No, it's out... - Mark

Le sigh.

Also, what's happened to that guy's license plate? It's broked.

Le sigh.

Also, what's happened to that guy's license plate? It's broked.


It was cut off when we picked it up, something about title transfer, legal stuff. I guess they didn't have a wrench. We removed the rest later in two minutes, no harm to the C/F... - Mark

holy shit, i need a tissue

Hi Mark.

Thanks for the answer.

Could I ask you to show us a couple of pictures of your 1/12 porsches?

Thanks

Olivier

I only still have the 934, the 935 (Martini livery) was built for Tamiya and they have it. Here's a couple of pictures of the 934... - Mark
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Still lots of work and loose ends to tie up visible in these shots. But I have been making progress and lots of hardware and fasteners, and doing a lot of wiring and plumbing... - Mark
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Heres what I have to say. (http://thesaurus.reference.com/search?q=amazing)

Heres what I have to say. (http://thesaurus.reference.com/search?q=amazing)

what he said.

Heres what I have to say. (http://thesaurus.reference.com/search?q=amazing)

My thoughts exactly!

Heres what I have to say. (http://thesaurus.reference.com/search?q=amazing)


what the heck ...me too. lol:icon16:

Absolutely stunning build, it is really starting to come together now. The only possible way I could see to make it better is some heat staining on the exhaust. Any particular reason why you have left them clean, or do you just prefer them that way?

Any particular reason why you have left them clean, or do you just prefer them that way?

They are ceramic coated. They don't heat stain.
I have them on my Z/28, in 5 years they have never changed in color.
And yes, I prefer them that way... - Mark

Heres what I have to say. (http://thesaurus.reference.com/search?q=amazing)

so I just use one: fabulous!

I'm honest I lost last steps and... first time I seen a lot of stuff togheter...incredible!:eek:

Holy mother of god! You just made me order a 1/12 7! just need a lathe and a milling machine and i'm good to go! And that porsche is exquisite (spelling?) truly amazing work!

A most beautiful build...not sure how I've missed this thread so far!

Are you shore this is a modelkit?:eek:
Awesome build. So much details to find.
Great job.

Denman

I've already done a couple 1/12 Porsches, 934 and 935 and have the Lotus 49 kit, for later. I'll build the Lola T70 or MP4/6 before I do that one...

Stay tuned, more pictures soon. - Mark

Mark, which car are you going to build the T70 as? I only ask because I'm about to build mine as the Sid Taylor/Denny Hulme car. I'm having major problems finding period mech ref photos. I've located the present owner and even he doesn't have any!

Sorry to go OT but PM doesn't work for me here.:frown:

John S.

Mark, which car are you going to build the T70 as?

I have no idea at this time, or whether I'll build it out of the box or detail it up. Several other projects are in front of that list... - Mark

Got the "spare tire" mounted...
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Here's a couple old shots of the "spare" for those who may not have seen it before...
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And the headlights are ready to be mounted. SMS Hi-Def C/F on the rims... - Mark
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Mark, are those flat head screws that hold the amber light on?!

Mark, are those flat head screws that hold the amber light on?!

Why yes, they are, and phillips head for the straps that hold the "spare"... Thanks for noticing... - Mark

Mark, are those flat head screws that hold the amber light on?!

Why yes, they are, and phillips head for the straps that hold the "spare"... Thanks for noticing... - Mark

Those cant be more than what, twenty thousandths diameter? Any insight to the actual size? Many thats nuts, or should I say screwy?

Yep, a little over .020, they are a 1/4 inch diameter in real life... - Mark

Yep, a little over .020, they are a 1/4 inch diameter in real life... - Mark

Wow. Did you use an end mill to machine the slot? Are they threaded or dummy screws? I think the smallest bolt I've machined is about .030 and thats was a little challenging to keep from losing. Your screws look fantastic. Do you have scale thread lock for it?

Oh...do I win anything for guessing the right size? :icon16:

Did you use an end mill to machine the slot?

No, nothing high tech like that. Old school with an X-acto knife. I don't have an end mill that small.
Scale Loctite? Yep, but it is also called Krazy glue.
I can machine hex head bolts that small now, but this was what it asked for... - Mark

With those wires.. will the headlamps work? i doubt it, but i would be really great.

Wired and they have bulbs, but no, they won't work... - Mark

Not to be a stickler, but can you find those bezels in CF? I mean, if you've got enough money, anything is possible. But are these modeled after real parts or is this Seven a "Speed costs money, how much do you want to spend?" sort of car?

Oh wow. You even got the little blue line on the bottom of the Fix-a-flat can. That is amazing! This whole build is absolutely stunning.

they have bulbs??? wow...

I'm holding my breath for the next tutorial about how the bulb filaments were wound :rofl:

More scratchbuilding and machining. Been working on the new dash. More specifically lately the gauges. They are Auto Meter. Am working on the internals now. More later... - Mark
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I think you need more gauges:grinyes:

I just noticed the smal bevel on the speedo/tach, do the smaller ones have the same style?
Super impressive!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will there be toggle swtiches?

With all those gauges it looks like the dash came off the space shuttle. Looks good. Did I hear correctly, did you say internals for the gauges?

Oh man.. I hope you bring this to a local 'Con when you finish. I really want to see it in person.

I was originally going to "only" put 6 small gauges in, but I made an extra just in case and found out it fit. Hey, Seven is better for a Seven...
Yes, they are all the same style, more of a radius than a bevel on the bezel. And yes there will be toggle switches (instead of rocker switches). And warning lights and a START button. The dash gets some padding on the lower "legs".
Machined the lenses yesterday, still working on the insides stuff, more pics later.
And "internals" does not mean they will work... - Mark

Serenity Now!

Been watching this for so long, and I just don't have the words to offer as a compliment. It is an amazing accomplishment already. The details never end. Let me know if you ever publish/sell a book on the making of this puppy, cuz I'd gladly buy it.

And let me just say...Thank You for sharing this whole build with us here at AF. I am certain that everyone that reads this post is learning something... (even if it's just an appreciation of what is possible, when you put your mind to it....)

Good luck with the rest of it. (going back to suck my thumb now....)

Murray

At first I thought I was looking at the actual 1:1 kit car! Man I'm so envious!!

What do each of the gauges do, going left to right?

Hi Mark.

Since yesterday I've been reading this thread and the other "parts" threads.

The detail is just amazing but what makes you the most modelling passionate guy I've ever come across is that you build moving parts that will not move in the end and details that will be covered.

That is passion! (or crazyness, but hey... not that different)

Keep it coming, your 7 has managed to grab the attention of even my work colleagues, which are in no way into modelling.

Cheers,

Tiago

Thanks everyone!
The gauges, going right to left, (right hand driver's perspective) will be :
Speedo (w/resetable trip meter), Tach, Vacuum, Water Temp, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, Head Temp, Fuel Level, and Volt Meter. All mechanical except the Volt Meter, Head Temp and Fuel Gauge, which are electrical, but the fuel gauge is a 270 degree sweep like the mechanicals instead of the traditional 90degree sweep of most electrical gauges... - Mark

Here is the gauge set I made for the Super 7, in no particular order. Auto Meter Ultralite series. Everything is scratchbuilt. I created the gauge faces and the needles are parts, not decals...
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC00301C.jpg
Here is a shot of one of the smaller ones and it's lens, (machined from 1/4 inch thick acrylic sheet):
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC00278C.jpg
And the "Arm Nitrous" dash switch... - Mark
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WOW, you really went into detail, thats FO-SHO!

bitchin'

wow, uber details FTW! :D

too bad they don't work, i was hoping they'd work with all that detail. :lol:

Holy @#$%!!!!!!! Im Speechless

*sigh*

Jeez Mark, you sure do like details, huh? Those guages look astounding, as does the rest of the build. I'm anxiously awaiting further progress!

He's got that scaled up ruler out again! Very impressive looks just like the boost gauge in my srt4. Keep up the awsome work!

I would also like to credit Mark for turning me on to a car I had never seen before. I've spent a bunch of time reading about the 7's since stumbling across this thread awhile ago. Now I got another car on that "list" that piles up in my brain of cars I'd love to own. Damn you Mark, that list is long enough as it is! j/k

And the dash, so far... C/F with padding on the lower "legs".
You can compare it the primered (green) version I posted earlier, (page 8).
More info and details about it when it has more goodies on it.
Thanks for the kind words everyone... - Mark
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This is the stuff of modelling fantasy. I think I speak for everyone with their nose against the monitor and their lower jaws on the keyboard that you should get a bigger macro lens. I want to see that little pin that limits the needle movement! Lord help the collective modelling community's ego if you ever get your hands on any nanotech fabrication equipment! ("Yes the odometer really works, but I'm going to have to glue everything into position so the gears don't get stripped")

Wow!!!!!!!!!!:eek:

This is the stuff of modelling fantasy. I think I speak for everyone with their nose against the monitor and their lower jaws on the keyboard that you should get a bigger macro lens. I want to see that little pin that limits the needle movement! Lord help the collective modelling community's ego if you ever get your hands on any nanotech fabrication equipment! ("Yes the odometer really works, but I'm going to have to glue everything into position so the gears don't get stripped")

Wow!!!!!!!!!!:eek:


Have to agree, this is amazing work:grinyes:

SMS HiDef C/F decal, clear coated and color sanded. The dash panel itself is a reworked kit part, not much of it left though. The rest is all scratchbuilt... - Mark
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Toggle switches rule!
That nitrous switch is to die for...gauges are amazing!

amazing dash!

damn nice project and details ,btw one wise is not attached

Holy crap! You never seize to amaze me! Keep the updates coming, more eyecandy =)

This model belongs to a museum! Sensational work...

Holymoly!! That detail is mind boggeling....

Which one of those is the clock? ;)

I think this is the most amazing progress thread I've ever seen!!!
Your work is really inspiring me and I really want to build something NOW :iceslolan

Mark how do you display and/or "protect" (against dust or people who shouldn't touch models... :grinno:) your finished 1/12 models? I don't think you would let them to collect dust, would you :grinno:?. I am curious because I'm searching for a 1/12 display case (for my MP 4/6), but I wasn't really successful so far...

Im so amazed!! I really dont have any words for it!
It is just in a league of its own!

Mark how do you display and/or "protect" (against dust or people who shouldn't touch models...

I have a showroom of glass cases in my home. Never had anyone try to open them yet... - Mark

Weber Sidedrafts
Injectors actually. 30 plus parts in the "rear" one (actually in the foreground & left) and not quite as many in the forward one (right). So far... The main throttle bodies are all that are used from the kit, (modified). The red & black switch is one of the actuator switches for the NOS system. The synchronizing adjustment screws have springs around them to keep them from moving on their own, they also have Phillips heads... - Mark
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC00271C.jpg
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Not sure what to say.

Not sure what to say.
We will have to find new word for this project.. Awesome, insane, beautiful, unbelievable can't describe this work anymore... need more powerful words

Godly? Unearthly? I don't think even those can describe this project.

I think inspirational is prolly the best word.

Mark, How many other models have you built of this complexity? Can we see them?

-Russ

How many other models have you built of this complexity? Can we see them?

A few... Anyone remember these? Sorry, I don't have the NOS Mini hosted anywhere right now... - Mark
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:eek2: Thanks! Those look awsome! And is the steering wheel on the red one made of real wood:eek: ? It looks outstanding!

And is the steering wheel on the red one made of real wood?

You're welcome and Thank You.

No, the steering wheel is all aluminum painted to look like varnished rosewood, with C/F decal for the center ring and spokes... - Mark

I've seen the red and day-glo yellow 7s in person - everything that looks incredible in these pictures looks alsolutely AMAZING in real life. :sunglasse

Wow... the detail in your kits is unreal... amazing work, keep it up.

OK... just went through every page, and part of your parts thread after posting ^^^ that little bit... I don't have words to describe in my vocabulary to describe what I just saw. It is just awe inspiring.

The fact that you put so much effort, dedication, and detail into this project should serve as an example to us all. I still cant even begin to imagine how hard it is to make some of those super small parts like those guages and such, my hands could never be that steady.

Wow, just wow... I can't wait to see more.

Wow... the detail in your kits is unreal... amazing work, keep it up.

OK... just went through every page, and part of your parts thread after posting ^^^ that little bit... I don't have words to describe in my vocabulary to describe what I just saw. It is just awe inspiring.

The fact that you put so much effort, dedication, and detail into this project should serve as an example to us all. I still cant even begin to imagine how hard it is to make some of those super small parts like those guages and such, my hands could never be that steady.

Wow, just wow... I can't wait to see more.

You said it!

And muffled too... More machined aluminum, and some wadding for the glass pack... - Mark
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC00287C.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC00290C.jpg

Now that is a muffler. Nice work Mark. I really like the way you built it using two seperate pieces. How did you cut the angle on the tip of tube? Did you use a slitting saw and your mill?

WOW! The detail on this, its....outstanding!

holy !£@$ thats cool, the muffler looks like it just came off a real car.
Keep us posted
Euan

Thanks guys, this is one of the funner projects for this car. Too bad the fit is so snug I can't pull out the baffle now.
Actually there's 7 pieces (wonder how it worked out to 7?) plus the "glass". The megaphone part is one piece, cut on the lathe with a standard cutting tool. The tips of both tubes were milled to the same angle with an end mill... - Mark

omg. a glass pack as well! wow!

*drool*

Ive run out of superlatives to say...
Michael Jordan is to basketball, Tiger Woods is to golf,Michael Schumacher is to F1.....Mark (aka Scalemaster) is to automotive modeling... nuff said lol
your in a class of your own.One thing i would really love to see is a tutorial on how you mill stuff on your lathe, coz im so geed up to buy one.

Looking forward to more car modeling porn because this is exactly what it is lol

I've sat at my PC this morning a read through all your previous threads and studied the pictures and I don't know what to say. Your work is outstanding and the time and effort you put into this hobby is amazing.

I have sheer admaration for what you've done and I really look forward to seeing the finished artical.

and Finally :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Machined the horns, hardware and filter parts. The red rings are "plastic" snap on items to hold the debris screens on, actually machined from aluminum, (what else?). SMS HiDef C/F on the mount plate.
Still working on the filter part of the air box... - Mark
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Thought I'd include the "big" ruler in a shot...
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wiggidy wack!
ITG air filter?
I like how parts like the air horns will be hidden from view, but you create them anyways...kudos!

wadding in the muffler? man, you can't even SEE that and it's there.

this build is simply insane. i have to ask - are you diagnosed obsessive-compulsive?

Goes over the intake horn assembly, (shown partially inserted in the top picture). Mostly machined aluminum except for the threaded studs, cloth element and internal mesh. Most of the raw parts were posted with the air horns earlier. Custom decals too... - Mark
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The boots for the wires are machined aluminum, (what else?), with vinyl tubing. The bottom one is fully assembled and painted, the one above is the assembled parts. The rest of the parts are above them, the one different part is the boot for the coil.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC00422.jpg
Almost finished distributor, ready for installation.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC00442.jpg
Coil assembly, mounted and wired into the system.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC00485.jpg
Other side view of mounted distributor. Still much to do in the engine compartment (and other places).
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC00486.jpg
The actual ignition wire is from an old remote controlled Countach model I had in the 70's. Saving the old stuff is not the problem, finding it when you want it is... - Mark

Wow!!!!

Wow!!!!

:1:

..... i'm seriously at a loss for words.. that's just.. well.. just .. dang..

Wow!!!!


:iagree:

That engine really does look fantastic. Any estimates for how long it will take to finish the car?

As I'm a Finn I can't find the right words in English to describe your model (I wonder if it's even possible to praise this thing enough) so I'll just ask one stupid question.

What's that device that's connected between MSD-box and distributor? There are 5 wires in the distributor, one for each spark plug ofcourse but what's the fifth for? The signal for distributor?

Ok, actually that was two questions...

Maybe I should make myself more familiar with engines... :shakehead

I LOOVE it! I was looking for some reference pictures for my caterham, but I guess these will do. Absolutly stunning.

Mark-

Seeing all that stuff put together in the engine bay makes all those parts look that much better. The fit and finish is oustanding. Good to see all that hard work coming together.

-Russ

Just knowing in what order to install the engine parts and wires exceeds my levels of controlable frustration...

It takes guts to call oneself "Scale master" but in this case I see it's close to an understatement.

I take my hat off.
/Joel

I don't think the 1:1 7s are this detailed!:eek: :eek: I would love to see the look on mr. Tamiya's face when he sees the completed masterpiece!!:sunglasse :sunglasse :sunglasse Mark, thanks for the inspiration! I'll never build to your level but you sure do your part to keep me trying!! :sunglasse :sunglasse :sunglasse

Mark,
This is without a doubt the best work i have ever seen in 1:12 detail. Simply outstanding.

Oh dear.. +1 On tonio.
This thread is the definition of authenticity! Is there possibly any detail that you have left out?

Thanks everyone for the encouragement and very kind words. Here's a few more explanations/answers:

Scuderia: I hope to have it done in less than 6 months. Can't say exactly how long, as always, it will be done when it's done.

Saromaki: The "device" between the ignition box and distributor is the coil. It provides the big power to be distributed via the distributor to the plugs, hence the large cable the same as the plug wires.

Wouter: Remember, this engine has an NOS system that is not prototypical for a Super Seven. It is an aftermarket addition.

Joelwideqvist: I build them like real cars for the most part, that gives me the order, more or less, to assemble to. And the Scale-Master screen name is from Scale-Master Decals, and thank you very very much. (I did not mean it as a pompous statement and hope it is not construed as such.)

Tonioseven: Mr. Tamiya already has one of my yellow Seven's (on his desk as I understand it). He was very gracious when accepting it a couple years ago. I hope he appreciates the Blue one too, but I'll be keeping it for myself...

Stay tuned, more to come, sooner or later... - Mark

I think this build deserves a published write up. this is absolutely the finest model I have ever seen. in my (real) nissan club, some of the guys were in complete denial that it is even possible to achieve such detail in scale, even in 1:12 scale. indeed, you do deserve the title of scale master.

I was wondering if you have any pictures of actual machining while you are making the parts, as well as assembly and painting process. I'm considering doing somewhat of a biography of this build to better consolidate all of the progress you have already shared with all of us here on A/F. I don't intend on any kind of publication, as I am a bakery employee, and have too many other endevors, to add another project would be assinine.

truely, this is a fine build. keep up the (indescribably) excellent work

-Ken

All I can say is that this desirves a place in the Guiness book of world records, under the title: most detailed automotive model ever made.
Your work is absolutely astonishing!
:worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy

Thank you dearly for sharing!
Steve

Machined mostly of aluminum... - Mark
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Wow, saying this looks like the real thing doesn't do it justice, this is way better. Details are quite unbelievable.

True artistry...

No offense, but I hope that's not going to be done in time for OrangeCon.. I want to have a chance.. :D

All kidding aside, every update just looks more and more amazing.

Hey, not everything can be as exciting as a radiator cap...
The windshield washer reservoir and electric pump.
The reservoir is made of delrin, the rest is aluminum... - Mark
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC00536.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC00537.jpg

You will have to write an how-to book about this one :p

Seven parts for the can and mount, note the knurled edges of the cap. I think I can finally start it up now... - Mark
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Well, this is certainly modelling at its best.
/Joel

Those delrin reserviors look perfect! Where do you get the material, and is it just shaped and sanded like any other plastic? Any special finishing or it unpainted?

Where do you get the material?
He have an Aluminum Mine in his backyard. :lol:

Where do you get the material, and is it just shaped and sanded like any other plastic? Any special finishing or it unpainted?

I acquired it sometime ago, not exactly sure where, I have a few different "alloys(?)" of it too. It is very similar to working with nylon, but better. Like a cross between acrylic and nylon maybe. Machines well, free had cutting is a bit trickier. Does really like to be sanded and paint does not stick really well, especially if you handle it... - Mark

Those delrin reserviors look perfect! Where do you get the material, and is it just shaped and sanded like any other plastic? Any special finishing or it unpainted?
I just recieved a catalogue from www.smallparts.com and several of the items are made of delrin. I was wondering this myself. I have seen it mentioned here once or twice before.

EDIT: If you go to smallparts and do a search for delrin you can buy it in round stock or sheet.

As always Mark your work is stunning. Even the close-up pics of the surrounding paint work is flawless. Sometimes when the pics are that magnified all the flaws show up. Keep up the good work and I would like to request a few pics of the whole car as it sits now, instead of just the close-ups.

Mike.

Thanks everyone. Mike, I will include some overall shots next time I post progress shots of it. The majority of the interior is in now and I'll be sharing that soon too... - Mark

i wouldn't be suprised if you could just hop in this thing and drive it around!

Apparently I have been living under a rock for a while without internet connection?!

This is by far the most detailed build I have ever sen in my life/on these forums!!!

Ever going to do a Ferrari in this way?!?!?!? (hint hint)

:evillol:

Finally have something more to share.
The interior is pretty close to being finished as is the engine compartment.
The nose is done and has the cloisonne Lotus emblem bolted on. (It is still a Caterham...)
Also made a velcro fastened hide-a-key for the fender...
The wheels are done and accessorized with Lotus center caps, (7 sided) and Super 7 valve caps... - Mark
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wow, now that's amazing!!! does the battery actually discharge 12 volts?!?!?

A masterpiece. You ought to place something in the engine compartment that gives off the odor of burnt motor oil - can you imagine bending closer for a view of the carbs and getting a whiff of that? LOL

Anyway, I've been anxiously awaiting an update, and it's an absolute pleasure to see this bit of scale-modelling excellence! Thanks!

I'm not so sure there aren't some out there that might be willing to trade you for a real one!

"hide-a-key"? are you serious? This it's just unbelieveable...can't wait to see it finished :D

That is so, so, so amazing.

Great work as usual Mark. Very nice to see it come together. Motivation at its finest!

are those brake calipers resin?

Amazing..... Just amazing!

Looking good Mark. Thanks for the pic of the overall project. Is there a key in the hide-a-key box? Also do you use glue to assemble this stuff or does it bolt together?

Mike.

im abit lost here, this is a model isnt it lol cos it looks like a real car...help me lol!

Pure genius!!! I cant wait to see this baby in one piece.

does the wheel actualy bolt on because i saw treads on the hub. you are starting to scare me. please continue

So, how does it run? :D Looks freaking real man, amazing work.

Thanks everyone.
Now for the answers...
No, the battery doesn't discharge (that I know of), but it does have a green eye indicating it has a full charge.
There is oil in the crankcase as witnessed when the dipstick is pulled, haven't figured out to add smells long term. I did "season" the fuel tank of the last 7 with gas for effect, but it went away after a month.
The rear main calipers are resin units I cast and textured as well as detailed up.
No actual key in the box, (at least not now...), sounds like a few folks might try to take it for a joy ride already...
I use both hardware and cements to assemble these types of models. The studs on the hubs are real and the wheels are mounted with threaded lug nuts, (still need to make a wrench to torque them down, seriously).
Thanks for the encouragement, stay tuned, more to come, hopefully sooner than later... - Mark

god's works...no more words...

:eek2: :eek2: !!!!!

If it were real, I could finally test drive it. Dirtied up the real wheel wells just a bit, keeps it in line with the rest of the build, clean but driven. Also made the hex head bolts for the fenders, had Phillips head screws holding together before.
The nose fits correctly, the hood is just loosely placed on it for the photos. It fits, but takes more time than I wanted to put into it at this time, so that's why it looks a bit askew. (Didn't want to loose the sun...) More to come... - Mark
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You're right, it is a sea of blue, but it looks great! The weathering in the fenders is eloquently done. I really like the way it has come together. It is very clean and crisp. Well done. I cant wait to see it in person.

Beautiful!
Have all my respect!

Cheers!

I'm gonna steal it, then drive it home. you all know he's pulling your leg. this is a real car.

hahaha!! j/k that is some A-MAZING work! it needs a number or something though.

An amazing accomplishment, for certain....

Murray

This is a truly inspiring build. Will it or any of it's brothers be at any shows in the future? I live close enough to the west coast that I'd be able - rather, be certain - to make a special trip if they are.

Looking at all this makes me giggle with glee. Hard to find words to describe this model when it leaves you speechless. Amazing doesnt even begin to start to describe this. A true masterpiece thats beyond modelling.

amazing, simply amazing

Holy #$%* Mark. Unbelievable, coming together nicely.

Mike.

:eek2: I've just found this thread, incredible work, stunning attention to detail and execution

Super amazing looking like always. I don't know how you do it. Please bottle up 1/10th of your talent and send it to me.

It's been a while since I've posted anything on this, not because nothing was getting done, but because nothing really looked much different. Lots of small parts, mostly hardware needed to be made, (and were), and still there are a lot more such items to be done too.
The most noticeable additions since the last time I shared anything on it are the windshield, license plate and the "doors", (yes, I know it's a stretch to call them doors...), are installed. Also the cover for the pedal assembly has been replaced with a carbon fiber unit. OK, OK, so it's really made of aluminum, (what else huh?), but... it has a raised reinforcing "X" on the top and it is decaled with SMS C/F... Still have to replace the mounting screws on it with bolts, and on several other parts too... Stay tuned, I am in the final stretch... - Mark
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I'm tired of saying the usual...so just fill in the blank. Mark, that looks ______!

I can say nothing. Even no blanks to fill in...

you know the ONLY thing I see wrong, and it really isn't wrong, is the rear wheels/tires seem a bit wrong for this car. just an asthetics issue, but when you do such a fine job making such an ugly car into such a beauty, I'm sure there are things that can be overlooked.

My skills are green with envy!

wow that´s amazing man...thats completely out of this world...your skills are wonderful..i wish i can do the same...by the way how did you did the headlamps and other lamps? i´m a newbie here ;)

I'm tired of saying the usual...so just fill in the blank. Mark, that looks ______!


Yeah like what he said LOL :grinyes:

You're right it doesn't look much different. Awesome before, and awesome now

Think the number plate says it all.....absolutely amazing work of art!!!!

Magnificent work as ever. Although I have to say the true joy for me in this project was seeing the individual components as they were made. Always something to be learned.

I'm happy to have something to aspire to.

Highly stunning building!!!

Congratulations for this incredible awesome building!!
This is one of the most detailed models I have seen, I just reviewed the whole thread again and I’m completely amazed!

Hats off Sr. have all my respect!

Its not awesome its something you cant describe its simply on of the best

Thanks everyone. I really appreciate your kind compliments.

stainlesssteel: The headlights are kit units, just painted, wired, decaled and detailed. The taillights on the other hand are scratchbuilt/machined units made from aluminum and acrylic. There are pictures and some explanations earlier in this thread, sorry, I don't know exactly which page(s).

rsxse240: As for the tires/wheels, they are absolutely the correct size. (Rear tires are 225/50ZR15.) Not an oversight, nothing overlooked, in fact, they are the factory specified tires for the top of the line JPE version. Many people don't realize how small the real cars are, and that when one has occupants in it, the rear sits significantly lower than when empty. (I do have some firsthand knowledge on the subject...) This model does not have occupants, therefore it sits as such. As for the wheel style and overall styling of the Super 7, to each his own. I built it for me and I happen to like them. (I like a lot of weird stuff.)
You are of course entitled to your own perspective, and I'm not knocking it. Not meant as anything negative, just pointing out why it is the way it is...

By the way, since this is my seventh Seven, I chose a wheel design with a seven spoke style. If you look close, you will find the theme of 7 runs all through it.
Any other questions? Stay tuned, more to come... - Mark

thanks scalemaster, it helped me a lot

Can't wait to see this beauty at TamiyaCon. You will bring it, won't you?

Can't wait to see this beauty at TamiyaCon. You will bring it, won't you?

Yes, it will be there. I hope to meet more of the AF crowd in person there too. I will be there both days. Anyone interested please look me up, I won't be difficult to find... - Mark

Sweet!
Thanks for posting all that.
This is a better reference for a 7 build than most of the 'real' car builds I've seen on the web.
As always I'm a big fan of your work.

Finally got the mirrors done and mounted. Actually they have been done for a while and just waiting to be mounted. A week ago I accidentally ruined the Wink mirror. Freak paint accident. So I had to rebuild and re-machine some of it and this time I used stainless steel for the panels. Gettin' closer to the end... - Mark
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC01458.jpg
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Well I've been trying to think of some corney pun...but I can't. Well, I just thought of one but I will refrain. Looking great Mark. I love the wink mirror.

Still a little cold, No leaks, just a litte condensation...
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/th_MOV01471.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/?action=view&current=MOV01471.flv)

Now Mark, the exhaust tip in the video is different than the one in the video. Plus the Seven has the system running along the side of the body, not out the back like it appears in the video. Being that the Seven and your Camaro are the same color, just different scales I'm going to say you video taped your Camaro.

Sorry to ruin your fun, forgive me. :evillol:

You're a brat Mike! You are of course correct, but you coulda let me have some fun for a little while... The video clip was taken from this car:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q280/BigRulerModels/th_MOV01475.jpg (http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q280/BigRulerModels/?action=view&current=MOV01475.flv)

Consider it a very early Aprils Fool's Day attempt...

The Super 7 model is almost done. 99% I'd say at this point, less than 25 parts maybe? Stay tuned... - Mark

Coming soon to a Completed Models Gallery near you...

As soon as the sun comes up enough to shoot it. What a great ride it has been... - Mark

OH! finally! can`t wait to see it

oh yes, I can't wait..esp since I just ordered a 1/24th Lotus 7 to build ...cooooool

Gray

loving those throtle bodies, i am amazed at the attention 2 detail on this car, it is by far the best i have ever seen and will probably ever see. very well done

good to see this thread again, but really, it's been so long, I am quite sure it has been completed for a long time.

I was at a LHS and guess what I see on the front cover of a magazine!!!
CONGRATS!!!

What magazine?

Thanks.
It was finished in early March, 2007.

Here is a link to it in the finished gallery here:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=681613&highlight=Superb+7


The magazine is:

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/