Blue Super Seven W.I.P.

[mikemechanic]

Originally Posted by robrex

Wow!!!!

[bhop73]

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

[sportracer02]

Originally Posted by robrex

Wow!!!!

[Scuderia.]

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

[saromaki]

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...

[wouter1981]

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

[rsublime4life]

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

[joelwideqvist]

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

[tonioseven]

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

[SkylineFan]

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

[Zlaja_]

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

[Scale-Master]

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

[rsxse240]

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

[cyberkid]

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!


Thank you dearly for sharing!
Steve

[Scale-Master]

Machined mostly of aluminum... - Mark