Zakspeed Turbo Capri 1/12 Scratch

[Capri-Schorsch]

The first one was only a Curbside kit.
A modeling buddy, who sadly died some years ago, made a resin engine for me.
But after the long work on the body I decided to do an Curbside first.
But now, 9 years later its time for a more detailed build including engine.

[nipponts]

Are you going to adopt some new solutions like 3d printer or 3d pen for that ?

[Capri-Schorsch]

No, only the good old handjob.

[lovegt40]

Originally Posted by Capri-Schorsch

No, only the good old handjob.

LOL...i really like you Cris...ahahahaha...

[Capri-Schorsch]

Some primer to the prototyp body.




Still some work to do.

regards Christian

[Capri-Schorsch]

Have used the week vacation and continued on the Capri.





The base plate consists of 2.5mm plastic sheet.
The Minichamps Capri and my first Capri serve as a template.
Nevertheless, you have to look diligently at the pictures and keep an eye out for small things.

greetings Christian

[Capri-Schorsch]

So now comes version 2 of the underbody.

After a member of the model board made me aware that my floor is completely wrong.

At the first Capri I had done it right, but now I only looked at the Minichamps and it is wrong!




I think that comes closer to the original.

Now I continue at the front and lay the subframe of the engine which will later be covered.
To do this, I need a fastening or support surface on the front of the spoiler.
Unfortunately there are very few or almost no pictures of the underbody.
The best still comes from the Zakspeed Mustang in 1/24.



But that only shows the middle and rear area, I think it was a little different in the front.
I made the area of the gearbox from Minichamps with the help of the gearbox of the Caterham.


regards Christian

[nipponts]

Correct ?


https://docuri.com/download/clf108za...0b2865e697_pdf

http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/02/...ltimate-capri/

[Capri-Schorsch]

Thanks, I know both.
Talked with an former Zakspeed mechanic and he told me that the Mustang version is nearly correct.
That's my goal now.

[Capri-Schorsch]

We continued on the chassis this week.







For the first Capri, I didn't quite divide the trunk.
Now it will look a little better, I hope.
Still a lot to do until it fits.
greetings Christian

[Capri-Schorsch]

Not really a model,but got something to do with it.







Still working on the set-up before i will start with some modeling parts.
Should be good enough to start this 3D episode with some body parts in 1/12.

regards Christian

[Capri-Schorsch]

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

[Capri-Schorsch]

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

[GvEman]

Great progress! Your skills are impressive!

[Capri-Schorsch]

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