Zakspeed Turbo Capri 1/12 Scratch

[Capri-Schorsch]

Now its done.
The Capri is finished.
There are only some small parts to do,but the main thing is ready.
I want to say thanks for all your help and all your words who keep me going with this!

Here are the last pics before i made the gallery ones.













regards
Christian

[Greg23]

Came out great!

[puffyrs]

I like this, we'll done.

[lovegt40]

this is not a model, it's a dream Chris.
thank u for sharing this incredible masterpiece. it is simply amazing as everything u do.

[Capri-Schorsch]

Its done now.
here are the pics:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...55#post7045955

[RadicalModels]

Absolutely an amazing build, true craftsmanship and attention to detail. The Zakspeed Capri has always been one of my favorite race cars! Looking forward to watching your next build.

[Capri-Schorsch]

Wow,digging out an very old thread.

Thanks anyway!
Look at my signature and find more on my webpage.

regards Christian

[RadicalModels]

I just joined the community and had searched for the Zakspeed Capri and found your build. Loved the crappy welding on the aluminum in the truck. As I said attention to detail is amazing. I have two 1/24 versions to build, one will be OOB and the other as a Time Attack car, so giving it a bit different look.

Regards
Ian

[Bestoink Dooley]

Really a very nice looking model.
Could you tell me if the rear wheels could be converted to fit 12th scale Tamiya 935 and also where did you locate bonnet and trunk fasteners?

Steve

[Capri-Schorsch]

Its a set from Acu Stion

http://www.bestbalsakits.com/tamiya/...?kitnumber=267

Catch pin Set

And the rear wheels should also fir into a Porsche 935.Both got 19" rims and that should work i think.

[Capri-Schorsch]

Hi there,
It has been a long time since I started building the Ford Zakspeed Turbo Capri from scratch.
Just saw that it was the 01.09.2011.Wow.

Now I thought it was time for a version 2.0 of the Capri.
I would like to eradicate some mistakes and at the same time present the finished cast with more details.
Now I have a little more experience with silicone and know what works and what doesn't.
Since my last project of the Porsche 935 K3 still doesn't go on (lack of motivation) I liked the idea of ​​a "new" Capri.

Here again the old Capri in pictures because the originals have disappeared thanks to Arcor.













Since I had no experience at the time, I have shown all openings closed.
But it is extremely annoying when you have to open everything later during construction.
So I casted a new body and started opening it.



Since the body has some inconsistencies in terms of windscreen, roof and other small places, I will do something better here.
The Minichamps Capri in 1/18 serves as a template for me.



The height of the windscreen in particular is too small for my construction.
In the meantime, I have changed that and I am in the process of creating a template for vacuum deep drawing.
The v.2 is now around 150g lighter than the old one and will be a little bit less because I want to thin out the wall thickness even more.





I am currently working on the roof where I want to make a larger curved surface instead of the rather flat roof of the first variant.

Tires are already adjusted in thought because my version was not the best.
But one after one.

regards Christian

[nugundam93]

looking great for a version 2!

[nipponts]

Ouch ... damn !

Rework only body or interior parts ? just imagine Celica LB Turbo red/white from Supersilhouette ...

[Capri-Schorsch]

Rework the body and make a complete chassis.

In the meantime I have continued to build something on the Capri.



I now like the windscreen much better and the roof has also become a bit rounder.



The fenders have also been revised and as far as possible everything that can be molded is opened.



The prototype of the pane is vacuumed and will serve as a template for the adhesive edge which is still cast on with resin.
If that works? We will see.

best regards
Christian

PS: stay healthy!

[nipponts]

Why don't you build the engine?