toyota celica gr.B

Top class details!!! Cant wait to see it's final shape!

Need a few reference pics?

http://robotpig.net/_images/posts/mat_2.jpg (http://www.mat.fi/n_index.php?nav=gallery_view&gallery=projecttoyotacelicaturbotc35&g=13)

This car is back to Dubai with its original owner. First time I saw this car when it was just fresh out from a TTE rebuild/restore job and sold to current (then owner) getting ready for its first rally in Middle East, 1987. 22 years later I saw it in display at the start of Dubai International Rally.. again fully restored... the least I can say it looked liked as if I am in 1987... but to give credit to MAT: the car looked even better than 1987.

Well done choice as a modeling project. Will follow your progress.

Fantastic job Luca...happy new year to you and to all the AF members.
Ed

Good morning and Happy New Year!
Edi thanks for the compliments, for me it is a pleasure to be here with so many talented modelers
For details of the celica I'm looking at the pictures of the restoration of MAT, that's the version 87, the previous ones are different in some details, I'm trying to make the best compromise
these days I finished the turbine and its done ..
new photos in the coming days
thanks again
see you soon

Luca

Hello guys ... some updates
I have nearly finished the parts of the engine compartment ..
missing some detail that I put at the end
I finished the suspension system
for the exhaust system I had two options .. safari and Portugal
I had to build everything because I have not found anything to be able to adapt
like it?
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/9132/dscn0109w.jpg
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all for today
the next day I put the pictures of the suspension and exhaust system

thank you very much

see you soon

Luca

Luca, is that the turbo below the exhaust manifold? What is the component that is coming off the exhaust manifold sitting in the inner wing?

It's impressive stuff, you are doing a wonderful job.

Keep it coming! What about the wheels? They are multi spoke and different widths front & rear.

Luca, is that the turbo below the exhaust manifold? What is the component that is coming off the exhaust manifold sitting in the inner wing?

It's impressive stuff, you are doing a wonderful job.

Keep it coming! What about the wheels? They are multi spoke and different widths front & rear.

It's the pressure relief valve.


Excellent work on the engine as on the whole model, very promissing ! :naughty:

hello guys
perfect explanation of Rallymaster:smile:
to do those wheels with the design "classic" version safari and those with the aluminum channel for the version portugal .........
see you soon

Luca

Diobò Luca.. ;)...

Diobò Luca.. ;)...

:wink::wink::wink:

Very good job Luca!

Diobò sì! E io che pensavo avessi preso la mano da tratorrrreeee! Che bella sorpresa, mitico!
Voglio sentire la pronuncia dodicimorellese di quell'inglese lì io :D, a te si possono risparmiare i superlativi tanto sappiamo che cosa viene incontro ;) bravo.

It's the pressure relief valve.

Also known as wastegate valve.

Also known as wastegate valve.

Known for those who precisely know what we're talking about, I doubt someone will understand anything by only answering "wastegate valve" if he doesn't already know there is such thing on a turbo (I mean only needing to identify the part in the model, what perhaps was the case for Kaj45rpm) :dunno:
(uhh... and what is wastegate...?) :lol:
"Pressure relief valve" is probably less technical but clearer imo for those not familiar to rally or engine terms :naughty: :grinyes:

Diobò sì! E io che pensavo avessi preso la mano da tratorrrreeee! Che bella sorpresa, mitico!
Voglio sentire la pronuncia dodicimorellese di quell'inglese lì io :D, a te si possono risparmiare i superlativi tanto sappiamo che cosa viene incontro ;) bravo.

Hello Gionc!
my English by a translator is not the best ......... sorry!:uhoh:
after the tractor finally a car ..... I was missing!
Luckily after this I have other plans .......:rofl:
see you soon

Luca

Hello Gionc!
my English by a translator is not the best ......... sorry!:uhoh:
after the tractor finally a car ..... I was missing!
Luckily after this I have other plans .......:rofl:
see you soon

Luca

don't worry if you want send me the text in turtelin dyalet, than I'll try to translate in venetian and finally in italian and then with the translator in english LOL

ciao vecio ti aspetto!

Astonishing! I want one of these!

Great Work,
If you're thinking of making a tK, I am interested.

don't worry if you want send me the text in turtelin dyalet, than I'll try to translate in venetian and finally in italian and then with the translator in english LOL

ciao vecio ti aspetto!

Hello Gio,
I am Mario from Spain, I hope you have not forgotten me you to sell me your Porsche 911 TK.
Saluti

Mario

Good evening guys ... another update ...
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7404/dscn0119c.jpg
http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/4082/dscn0118t.jpg
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/4154/dscn0117p.jpg

details version asphalt

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/1719/dscn0116hs.jpg
http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/3230/dscn0115y.jpg
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7736/dscn0114a.jpg

all for today ..
in the next few days I picture the last detail the engine compartment
I have nearly finished the parts in the rear .. I try to photograph those ..
Greetings to all
see you soon

Luca

Good morning guys
I am with other updates
these are the last parts of the engine compartment .... the last correction of equipment to do it after the primer ..
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/2483/dscn0131k.jpg
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/8776/dscn0130xk.jpg
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/8935/dscn0129qe.jpg
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/4140/dscn0128o.jpg

these are the details of the rear compartment
missing some detail that will be done after the primer

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/3127/dscn0127pm.jpg
http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5510/dscn0132w.jpg
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/2935/dscn0133a.jpg
http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/7482/dscn0135n.jpg
http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/8369/dscn0139sn.jpg
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/179/dscn0140j.jpg


all for today guys
now I'm working on the interior ... slowly the end we see:rofl:
I hope I have not bored!
see you soon

Luca

Wow wow woowww so many great details !! just fabulous !! :thumbsup:

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/5510/dscn0132w.jpg (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1083633)

http://d22zlbw5ff7yk5.cloudfront.net/images/cm-36243-050bffabb05dbf.gif (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1083633)

Stunning work Luca, it's just getting better & better. Can't wait to see the body on the chassis. This will be a fantastic kit.

I hope I have not bored!
see you soon

Luca

Bored? Are you mad?:lol2:

Love the progress. I find it more frustrating though, because I want one of these kits (if you are intending to go into production that is). :grinyes:

Look forward to seeing more progress.

Good morning guys
Here I am with some updating .... these pieces have asked a lot of work

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/7486/dscn0141il.jpg
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these pieces will be finished when given the primer

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/6343/dscn0150k.jpg
http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/6769/dscn0151y.jpg
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2592/dscn0152e.jpg
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http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/5641/dscn0157d.jpg
http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/733/dscn0158di.jpg

this week I will work on the seats and other details of the interior ....
also all for today ...
thanks for the many visits!
see you soon
Luca

This dash is very good, lots of detail.

:eek2: Fantastic!Absolutely fantastic work,Luca!
Keep it up!:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Stunning Luca!! The dash is a work of art. I just hope this wonderful rally car kit can go into production.

the gauges! the toggle switches! the door opener! your detailing work is top notch!

how about a tutorial on how you make your gauges and switches?

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Wow, so much impressive... :thumbsup:

Luca , it's fantastic! The instrument panel is excellent !!! These small switches ..... it will not be a problem when casting?

Good evening guys!
thank you very much ..... I try to do my best to provide a good model ..

@ kaj45rpm
the kit will be produced, however, it takes a bit of patience .. is a kit a bit complex

@ 24hrs
I'm sorry but at the moment I have no time to make a tutorial, however the switches is simple brass wire 0.5mm crushed with pliers

@ Romik505
the switches are 0.5mm x 1.5mm ... the printer says you can do ...... hope he can!

I hope that the translator has done a good job ...:grinyes:

in the weekend news updates

Luca

Hello guys!
I finally finished the interior details .. here are the pictures ..

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6684/dscn0170ll.jpg
http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/2723/dscn0172k.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/3594/dscn0173s.jpg
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this is the effect that they do ....

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also all for today ....
now I'll take care of the brakes and wheels ....
we approach the end ...:smile:
if you have suggestions or criticism fingers without problems
all you need to do better

Thank you all for the many visits
see you soon

Luca

I don't know what to say, it's only impressive pure creation work.
Just wondering, is there only two pedals...?

Good morning guys
the real machine has attacked the accelerator pedal to the floor
so I "simulated" with the rectangle on the right side
above where there will be photoetched
On the left, go put the photoetched
for the beat foot
I hope you understand as I use the translator:uhoh:
thanks so much

see you soon

Luca

Good morning guys
the real machine has attacked the accelerator pedal to the floor
so I "simulated" with the rectangle on the right side
above where there will be photoetched
On the left, go put the photoetched
for the beat foot
I hope you understand as I use the translator:uhoh:
thanks so much

see you soon

Luca


Thanks for your answer Luca, yes I perfectly understand it. ;)
I ignored that detail about Celica accelerator, never noticed it...
Can't wait to see the final result, it's so much exciting to follow your work !! :naughty:

Good evening guys .. little update ...
I built the bumpers ...
have yet to be detailed but the shape is this ....:)

http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/1276/dscn0185e.jpg
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I balanced the structure of asphalt and safari version ..
I have almost completed the rims ..
but I want them to show when they are complete with tires
next week we see the celica with the wheels ...:)

for now thank you all!

Luca

Good work goes on, waow, can't wait to see the next update ! :thumbsup:

Excellent work on the soldering, I admire your patience to make something so complex.

Perfect!!!

It's fantastic to watch this come together..!! You have great skill and patience to do such fine and detailed work..!!

Hello guys!
day updates .... sorry for the picture .. changing machine line ....:uhoh:
begin with circles .. for asphalt version .. I did more options that can be combined with each other ..
There will be two versions of the front shock absorbers according to the version chosen ...
the tires for the version safari are not those defiitive ...
must be 0.7mm larger in diameter ..
I kept the ride height of the real car for the two versions
the version asphalt was low as the modern cars
and now we see images
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/7576/dscn0192a.jpg
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antenna base

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2033/dscn0200j.jpg

This particular version is included in safari ... but I do not know what is

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on set-up

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http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/8528/dscn0210qt.jpg
http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/3797/dscn0211vr.jpg

now we see the test version of asphalt

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/6837/dscn0212vb.jpg
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http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/200/dscn0214u.jpg
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http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9289/dscn0216vn.jpg
http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/995/dscn0217n.jpg

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the front seems high because it is all assembled "provisional"
......... all for today ....
I now see the finish version of safari lights and tires ....
tell me what you think of the set up
for me are correct ... but so many opinions are better than one .....:grinno:

see you soon
good day to all!

Luca

great work, well done.

Wowowowww very nice !!
all those details... :thumbsup:
I think the particular safari part over hood can be handles; in African rallies codrivers sometimes hangs at the rear to add weight on rear axle to find back grip in mud...
Could be that, even if I would better see it close to the edge than at the bottom of the window...

Looking very good Luca. Can I have 1 of each version please!!!

I'm thinking that the 'towel rail' in the rear of the Safari version is an HF antenna so that they could communicate with the team helicopter, but this is only a guess. It would be difficult to see in a photograph. Maybe the guys at MAT would be able to tell you.

What's the next stage of the build to getting a kit put together? This is exciting times for 1/24 rally car fans.

truly an amazing job! fantastic!
And if we think about how it was the starter kit ...... :smooch:
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/7722/twincam1.jpg

....and how it's now.....:iceslolan:iceslolan
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/6985/twincamluca.jpg

Incredible work,Luca.....Very very good job!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Alessandro

Kaji45rpm:
I'm thinking that the 'towel rail' in the rear of the Safari version is an HF antenna so that they could communicate with the team helicopter, but this is only a guess. It would be difficult to see in a photograph.


Phil:
I think the particular safari part over hood can be handles; in African rallies codrivers sometimes hangs at the rear to add weight on rear axle to find back grip in mud...
Could be that, even if I would better see it close to the edge than at the bottom of the window...



two points of view very interesting ... And both possible .........
the mystery remains, for now ......:confused:

To act as handles, perhaps they were a bit thin..
But all is possible.......

Alessandro

Complimenti Luca. Ho esaurito i complimenti per il tuo modello ;)

Luca, your work is simply incredible. I am learning all I can from this stunning model!

Kaji45rpm:
I'm thinking that the 'towel rail' in the rear of the Safari version is an HF antenna so that they could communicate with the team helicopter, but this is only a guess. It would be difficult to see in a photograph.


Phil:
I think the particular safari part over hood can be handles; in African rallies codrivers sometimes hangs at the rear to add weight on rear axle to find back grip in mud...
Could be that, even if I would better see it close to the edge than at the bottom of the window...



two points of view very interesting ... And both possible .........
the mystery remains, for now ......:confused:

To act as handles, perhaps they were a bit thin..
But all is possible.......

Alessandro

The HF antenna is probably the right possibility, usually handles are made of soft material and/or are placed at the edge of the boot.
Moreover Gr.B cars had enough power not to depend on such tip to find grip in mud (was more common in the 70's)
I thought to it as rear bar includes the footrest.
The only thing I'm wondering is why this antenna was only used in safari and not in other rallies, as Helicopters were used almost everywhere.
Or maybe it's just not enough visible on references pics and vids... :dunno:

The only thing I'm wondering is why this antenna was only used in safari and not in other rallies, as Helicopters were used almost everywhere.
Or maybe it's just not enough visible on references pics and vids... :dunno:

Probably the distances covered in Africa vs. the European rallies. Keep in mind whilst during this era, relay towers were common in Europe and many other countries, Africa was still far behind on this technology. The direct result was teams needing to use more powerful radio and antenna systems to communicate.

Good evening guys
first of all thanks to everyone for the compliments .....
here's a photo of the particular..... is the same as on the car that won the 85 safari ... but my picture in a magazine and I can not show them to you ...
I do not seem an antenna ...... maybe it's a teaser for something .....
however, the particular ... I thought I put two options ...
put it printed as a prototype in the picture, but it is a little large in diameter (0.7mm), otherwise there is no problem to print
and put the 5 rings in PE ... where to insert a small wire ..
What do you think?

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/3628/3736381900fa19dfe4d8o.jpg

Probably the distances covered in Africa vs. the European rallies. Keep in mind whilst during this era, relay towers were common in Europe and many other countries, Africa was still far behind on this technology. The direct result was teams needing to use more powerful radio and antenna systems to communicate.

Yeah, right, that's probably the reason...



however, the particular ... I thought I put two options ...
put it printed as a prototype in the picture, but it is a little large in diameter (0.7mm), otherwise there is no problem to print
and put the 5 rings in PE ... where to insert a small wire ..
What do you think?

Second option would be my choice if you asked my opinion :icon16:

Yeah, right, that's probably the reason...




Second option would be my choice if you asked my opinion :icon16:


+ 1 ....:grinyes:

Alessandro

Hi, veeery good job so far!

I would vote for the scond option either.

Talking about the details, what about the Pirelli pattern of the tires? Will you make your own tires or will use them from another kit?

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/pasio83/toyotatire2_zps4a4e3f01.jpg

http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b520/pasio83/toyotatire_zps2a58fca4.jpg

Luca, your skill/ability with styrene and raw materials is simply impressive... Thanks for the time you took for taking so self-explanatory photos and sharing with us. All this progress is just amazing.

Silently admiring: Robi

Luca, your skill/ability with styrene and raw materials is simply impressive... Thanks for the time you took for taking so self-explanatory photos and sharing with us. All this progress is just amazing.

Silently admiring: Robi

Well said ! :thumbsup: :grinyes:

too nice guys ..... I love racing cars .. and the model .... I try to combine those two things with beautiful models :)
this is my first wip I can post ....
I realize models for others .. and I never can publish images ...
gives me great pleasure to share with you this job

for Pasio83
I'll use a tread on the tires michelin which is very similar in design but I'm building the rest of the rubber, unfortunately I have not found anything approaching the real tire sizes

for Robi j
thank you very much .... always very kind! hope to see you soon!:)