Zakspeed Turbo Capri 1/12 Scratch

Aside from all the other amazing aspects of this build that dashboard is great.

chris, is maybe the decal sheet printed by carsten at decalprint?
I use to make always double decals for each white. nearly always such color (as well as yellow) is not covering at all.

Wonderful model coming to life.

chris, is maybe the decal sheet printed by carsten at decalprint?
I use to make always double decals for each white. nearly always such color (as well as yellow) is not covering at all.

Wonderful model coming to life.

No,the sheet is from DecalDoc and i ordered a second sheet.But he is quiet busy at the moment,so i have to wait.
But i have a lot more work,so i can use the waiting time.
The trunk must be made.Its my next step.

Christian

Any updates C-S? This is a wonderful build, learning lots of techniques from you. Keep up the excellent work.

Regards Rick H

Sorry,but no update at the moment.
The only new progress are the small parts i made for the interior.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/6331346337383165.jpg

Casted in resin.....

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/6336646662306262.jpg



and colored and put in place.
Im a bit busy at the moment.But hopefully there will be more progress soon.

Christian

Just got this in My email......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScNCjLFDHyM

Just got this in My email......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScNCjLFDHyM

AWESOME video!!! Thanks for sharing!! Nothing like the sound of the "old" racers.

Rob

AWESOME video!!! Thanks for sharing!! Nothing like the sound of the "old" racers.

Rob


Anytime, glad to share the sounds of 'aural sex' :iceslolan:lol2:

Hi,
time goes by and i get a step further.
The inside is nearly finished,only the trunk needs to be made.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3964356431656437.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3538656131633163.jpg

Body work got his second decal sheet on and after the trunk i can make the wiper and mirrors ready.

regards
Christian

Very beautifull car.

small update for now.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/6233616366393637.jpg

The scratch parts in the trunk are made.Only some cable work to do.

regards
Christian

Looking good.

And another update.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/6631303138356130.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3231663965333566.jpg

overview of the whole car so far.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3030636530383461.jpg

Next will be the mirror and than i must glue the windows to the car.Its a bit scary work with the windows.
But i will try to do my best.

regards
Christian

Keeps getting better all the time Christian.
I'm enjoying this build very much and learning from it aswell.

Mark

Here are the first windows glued in place.


http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/6535363934313730.jpg

I used Microscale Liquid Tape and it worked fine!

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3663646166336464.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/6564656163323733.jpg

The interiour is ready now.I dont want add anything more.

I see now the light at the end of the scratch tunnel!
Yeah!

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.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3932393336663631.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/6166353461646230.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/6439636663313433.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/6339376163633538.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3538636565326566.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3838353766663431.jpg

regards
Christian

Came out great!

I like this, we'll done.

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.

Its done now.
here are the pics:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=7045955#post7045955

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.

Wow,digging out an very old thread.

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

regards Christian

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

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

Its a set from Acu Stion

http://www.bestbalsakits.com/tamiya/tamiya-detail.asp?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.

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.


https://abload.de/img/p1070325gmjmv.jpg
https://abload.de/img/p10703363hkda.jpg
https://abload.de/img/p10704137cjeb.jpg
https://abload.de/img/p1090614zpk7y.jpg
https://abload.de/img/p1100577auj7l.jpg
https://abload.de/img/p1100613hzkxf.jpg
https://abload.de/img/k1024_p1100896nij00.jpg
https://abload.de/img/k1024_p1100894akjjd.jpg
https://abload.de/img/k1024_p1100899sbkqx.jpg


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.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200311_14uekrr.jpg

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.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200313_17xvk6z.jpg

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.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200313_17jdjgi.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200313_17ngk0d.jpg

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

looking great for a version 2!

Ouch ... damn !

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

Rework the body and make a complete chassis.

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

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200321_14lsk5j.jpg

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

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200321_14pxkn8.jpg

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

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200321_148fjls.jpg

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!

Why don't you build the engine?

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.

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

No, only the good old handjob.:smokin:

No, only the good old handjob.:smokin:

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

Some primer to the prototyp body.


https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200326_12pkkww.jpg

Still some work to do.

regards Christian

Have used the week vacation and continued on the Capri.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200416_17q1kb8.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200416_1727kii.jpg

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

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!
https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200419_11arkju.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200419_11dzjar.jpg

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.

https://abload.de/img/dscn2168w5k39.jpg

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

Correct ?


https://docuri.com/download/clf108zakspeed_59c1d4def581710b2865e697_pdf

http://www.speedhunters.com/2013/02/fire-breathing-neck-snapping-the-ultimate-capri/

http://touringcarracing.net/Pictures/1980/SpaGP-1980-1b.jpg

https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13450144_1201854666505365_1570961734854221646_n.jp g?_nc_cat=100&_nc_sid=e007fa&_nc_ohc=XA9LvbJEiyQAX89B3bP&_nc_ht=scontent-mxp1-1.xx&oh=d427b572e220533827fa0f3a4eb3f150&oe=5EC222E0


https://scontent-mxp1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13494746_1201854373172061_1921064696238551304_n.jp g?_nc_cat=105&_nc_sid=e007fa&_nc_ohc=p_aIEPFnAfwAX8dc9wp&_nc_ht=scontent-mxp1-1.xx&oh=937f5d5b77065ed44f62ebd698ea51a7&oe=5EC09F80

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.

We continued on the chassis this week.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200424_2002j70.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200424_207zkb2.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200424_20dvkc9.jpg

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

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

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200513_20qvj6c.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200513_208njbg.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200513_22xljqw.jpg

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

While my 3D printer is busy printing, I was not completely inactive.

The Capri has now received its road situation.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200602_12wsjru.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200602_12mcjo0.jpg

So far it looks quite consistent compared to original pictures.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200602_12sjjbh.jpg

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.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200602_12hokw9.jpg

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.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200602_13f8kdu.jpg

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

continued on the Capri.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200606_14pgjhy.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200606_14n3kzl.jpg

The chassis is ready so far that I could think of taking the impression.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200607_091mjd8.jpg

after the silicone delivery arrived, we started immediately.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200607_10ykkky.jpg

The back is poured onto the plexiglass plate with resin.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200607_10wgk9t.jpg

Done.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200607_1555jwq.jpg

Today, the first cast was quickly made and molded with resin.
Fits!

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200607_15vlkzt.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200607_154nklc.jpg

Now the grinding on the Capri continues so that I can also create a new shape there soon.

greetings Christian

Great progress! Your skills are impressive!

The result of my silicone work can be seen here.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200610_15uijjb.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200610_159kkz9.jpg

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.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200610_1546kkp.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200612_08ydkkp.jpg

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.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200612_088gj96.jpg

Small air bubbles on the window panes and the small wheel arch vents. Must be a little slower the next time you pour.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200612_0845jhv.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200612_082cj6m.jpg

The window panes and the air intakes are now shown as open and the tedious filing and grinding is no longer necessary.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200612_08ogka5.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200612_08gfjsp.jpg

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

Next update on Capri.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200626_19gkjld.jpg

The dashboard and parts of the cage are made.
The cage only made a few problems in terms of impressions. After a night of thinking about it, I found the negative form with which I can take it.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200626_19m7jey.jpg

I'm just going to make the two sides in resin, you can just make crossbars out of round tubes.

greetings Christian

So the kit is now ready.
I created all the silicone molds and added a few small parts that weren't planned yet.
But was so "in the flow" that something was added.

Here is an overview of all parts included in the kit:

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200630_191fjky.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200630_19rokf9.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200630_199mk2n.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200630_19lmji7.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200630_195qkb3.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200630_20u5jov.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200630_20dqjc0.jpg

The roll cage consists of only two side parts, the cross braces can be easily added by the inclined buyer himself from plastic tubes.
I made a few small parts for the trunk, but to fill it properly you have to scratch a few parts yourself.
Then there were pedals and I "bent" two coolers in front of the rear wheels.
I also made an exhaust.
Unfortunately, the dashboard was not quite as hoped. I took the original ferrules and it looked really good. Unfortunately, these sleeves are so thin that they cannot be molded properly. Too bad!
Either drill holes or install them with ferrules.

That's it for now.
Now I have to see if everything fits so far.

Oh yes, there should also be a motor kit with gearbox, but I'm honest, I have already announced this with other buildings and did not pull through in the end.
After such a long construction period, you will be happy to have everything ready at some point and the motivation to make more shapes has dropped significantly.

greetings Christian

love the progress!

Small update.

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200722_2067j0i.jpg

https://abload.de/img/k1024_img_20200709_1985j2t.jpg

The capri was stripped of his hoods and a door.
It was pretty easy.
The Würth Decals with printed discs are already there.



greetings Christian

My model-making mojo is back and I continued building on the Capri right away.

https://abload.de/img/img_20210202_184811ghjh4.jpg

https://abload.de/img/img_20210202_184816ppkub.jpg

https://abload.de/img/img_20210202_18484820kog.jpg

https://abload.de/img/img_20210202_1848560tkeo.jpg

https://abload.de/img/img_20210202_1910507yktv.jpg

https://abload.de/img/img_20210202_191116daj3r.jpg

The door has found its fastening.
I built the cage from the resin sides together with aluminum pipes.
I worked the rims from the back so far that you can see through the grille.
The vehicle height has now been determined.

Now I go to the subtleties like closing small holes before I start installing the motor-gearbox dummy.

I hope that the updates will follow a little faster because I now have the decals for the white Würth, the black D&W and the Liqui Moly Capri here.
So I have to build the Capri 3 times.

best regards
Christian

Good to see you back :)

grande Christian. masterpiece as usual

Go on.
The Capri was primed so far and now also filled with nitro filler. There were very few holes in the body.

https://abload.de/img/img_20210213_192356xujvw.jpg

https://abload.de/img/img_20210213_1924090cjp4.jpg

https://abload.de/img/img_20210213_19243626jqh.jpg

Now it's time to fine-sand and then prime with white.
Will definitely be the Würth version by Klaus Ludwig.

greetings Christian

Update:

The Capri has now been primed in white, the later base color.
Grind again and then comes the next layer which can hopefully remain the last.

https://abload.de/img/img_20210219_194222s9jlp.jpg

Besides that, I started this vehicle.

https://abload.de/img/img_20210213_205336y4k7y.jpg

First of all, the rough unevenness was removed with a 2k spatula and then spray spatula was applied.

https://abload.de/img/img_20210219_134218m0j48.jpg

https://abload.de/img/img_20210219_134229d7kli.jpg

Much remains to be done here.

greetings Christian

Thanks AJ!

Update Capri:

I painted the front spoiler and the doors with the airbrush.
With the spoiler, the decals wouldn't have worked.

https://abload.de/img/img_20210223_20091624jx9.jpg

https://abload.de/img/o_1ev85huojakp5tf1ol6ylk42.jpg

Let's see how it works with the black on the fender. Maybe I have to do some paint afterwards.

greetings Christian

Amazing work. As your other works, it's really interesting to know and see how the kit is created from zero, with all the problems you have solved during the process, explaining also for what this is included and for what not. Thanks for sharing, and of course for create this rare kits.

Nice work CS.


I can see u put a lot of time to get to this result.


I made an open version of this insane car and what i'm missing on your model is an opening vent in the bottom of the rear windowframe, because there is an oil cooler underneath it in the booth, on the left side of the fuel tank.


Here's a picture of my model showing what i mean.


https://modelbrouwers.nl/media/cache/5c/e8/5ce80df1768245bef6a982f051d63293.jpg

Keep up the good work

Thanks for your comments.

I know there was some versions of the car with the airintake for the oilcooler.But there are also some versions who dont got that.
They changed the car from race to race.
So i deceieded to give up to create the 100% perfect copy of that car.Not enough good period pictures and too much of restored cars.
And at the end when the cars is finished and in the cabinet nobody sees what is missing or not.
Live is too short to get all details right. :smile::smile:

Most of the decals have now been applied.
A few are still missing or need to be changed.
But come this week and then there will be clear varnish.

https://abload.de/img/img_20210227_2036423nk0k.jpg

https://abload.de/img/img_20210228_160221rcj9d.jpg

https://abload.de/img/img_20210228_1602525bkrr.jpg

https://abload.de/img/img_20210228_160305drkqd.jpg

I still have to dab a little black by hand around the rear window and on the fenders. The decals were too small.
And if you look closely at the prototype photos, you will discover different stickers and designs on each vehicle. I have now decided on an original car from the Nürburgring race.

greetings Christian

Decals have now all been applied. Now touch up with the touch-up pen and then apply clear coats the next weekend.
First construction site completed.

https://abload.de/img/img_20210306_13221616kme.jpg

https://abload.de/img/img_20210306_132223llji3.jpg

https://abload.de/img/img_20210306_1322333cjpp.jpg

regards Christian

looks stunning, what is the overall size of this model