Another Super 7

The interior side panels are made from a perforated aluminum.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02902_zpse414a20c.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02902_zpse414a20c.jpg.html)
They are just loosely set in the frame here.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02904_zps9e2429b7.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02904_zps9e2429b7.jpg.html)

Beginning of upper under hood framework. Snaps in since it will mounted after the engine is built and installed.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02909_zpsb38f5bff.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02909_zpsb38f5bff.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02908_zps8acfbbff.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02908_zps8acfbbff.jpg.html)

The foot wells are built. I was able to attach the passenger side to the transmission tunnel and still be able to snap it in and out of the frame easily.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02918_zps7df30c14.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02918_zps7df30c14.jpg.html)
The driver’s side was a bit more work due to the provisions for the master cylinders and room for the pedals. It “loads” from the top and locks into part of the framework on the bottom of the car.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02917_zps115914b9.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02917_zps115914b9.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02921_zpsc50c96e7.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02921_zpsc50c96e7.jpg.html)
This upper panel also locks in place.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02920_zpse3a5bec2.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02920_zpse3a5bec2.jpg.html)

Nice progress ScaleMaster, Looks great!!:grinyes::grinyes:

Thanks, I've been playing hookey from Jaguars the last few days... :naughty:

Some of the principle elements of the pedals assembly and the driver’s side foot well.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02929_zps5a9a2b37.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02929_zps5a9a2b37.jpg.html)
I still need to make the faces of the pedals, but I have the geometry set up.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02930_zpsd4760101.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02930_zpsd4760101.jpg.html)
The guide for the steering shaft is installed in the foot box too.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02931_zps758c1603.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02931_zps758c1603.jpg.html)
I started making the frame support work for the steering shaft.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02932_zps69f9e723.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02932_zps69f9e723.jpg.html)
The cowl fit and attachment points have been finalized and I started roughing out the dashboard.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02933_zps27cbcfbb.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02933_zps27cbcfbb.jpg.html)
All of these parts are friction fit/snap together.

These are the U-joints for the steering shaft.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02936_zpsa8a95947.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02936_zpsa8a95947.jpg.html)
Here is a dry fitting of them with the links of the shaft assembly.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02934_zps153a03a3.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02934_zps153a03a3.jpg.html)
I still need to make pins for the cross-shafts…

I reworked the motor mounts so I could drop the engine in from the top instead of loading it from the bottom. I figure it will make my life a lot easier as the building progresses.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02938_zps1bfc3c69.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02938_zps1bfc3c69.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02939_zps44b6800c.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02939_zps44b6800c.jpg.html)
I also added some reinforcement around the steering column.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02940_zpsb0684bc5.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02940_zpsb0684bc5.jpg.html)

Driveshaft is brass with aluminum bearing caps for the cross-shafts.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02943_zps21b6b9aa.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02943_zps21b6b9aa.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02944_zpsa9c2559a.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02944_zpsa9c2559a.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02947_zps785356bd.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02947_zps785356bd.jpg.html)

I added the weights and shot a coat of black on it.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02951_zps45395f0e.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02951_zps45395f0e.jpg.html)

The shifter boot was made by machining a mold from aluminum and casting it with the same pliable resin I used for the tires and other boots.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02952_zps87e57424.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02952_zps87e57424.jpg.html)
The bezel was also machined from aluminum.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02958_zps9e70effc.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02958_zps9e70effc.jpg.html)
It fits flush in the transmission tunnel.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02956_zps9a90e240.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02956_zps9a90e240.jpg.html)

The dash is set up for the gauges.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02960_zps2918ad37.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02960_zps2918ad37.jpg.html)
The gauges will be Auto Meter Phantom series. These are the basic housings for the three sizes.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02961_zps98d74d3c.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02961_zps98d74d3c.jpg.html)
I used brass on the backside for a positive fit when I assemble the gauges with the lenses into the dash.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02962_zps6ee3c0df.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02962_zps6ee3c0df.jpg.html)

I started on the radiator. First I made the outer shell to fit within the nose of the car.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02965_zps625217f8.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02965_zps625217f8.jpg.html)
Next I made the frame for the core.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02970_zpsb839d908.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02970_zpsb839d908.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02967_zps02056df0.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02967_zps02056df0.jpg.html)
The core is made up of aluminum rod and steel wire.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02971_zps625e2ff5.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02971_zps625e2ff5.jpg.html)

Still fitting and fine tuning, but I have the upper and lower hose mounting points done and machined the filler neck from brass.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02979_zps19d6dd49.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02979_zps19d6dd49.jpg.html)
I’ll finish straightening out the core pieces once the major handling work is done. (The metal is soft and bends very easily.)

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02977_zps42a53bd6.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02977_zps42a53bd6.jpg.html)
At this point there are 80 parts making up the radiator with more on the way.

Since I was drilling holes for the radiator core, I went ahead and made the pedals; from aluminum.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02975_zps7c70775d.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02975_zps7c70775d.jpg.html)

Fantastic.

I always love watching your work (especially the 1/12 stuff).

Love this build!!! Shame to have to paint these parts:) I'm finding new ideas every time I go through these pages. Thanks for sharing!!!

Awesome Progress... Bravo!!!

Thanks guys!

These parts will be the cooling fan, shroud and motor.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02995_zpsb0f4f963.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02995_zpsb0f4f963.jpg.html)

Here is the shroud and fan assembly loosely fitted to the radiator assembly.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02997_zpsb98441e9.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02997_zpsb98441e9.jpg.html)
I also have the bug screen set in place for the front of the radiator.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02998_zps05d3dbec.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02998_zps05d3dbec.jpg.html)
Only a few more parts to make for this sub-assembly…

This is the start to the stereo. More brass etch work.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02988_zpsa120cfd6.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02988_zpsa120cfd6.jpg.html)
It is an AM/FM/MP3 weather resistant unit. That is an SD card slot on the upper right, the USB port is below it…
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02989_zps90aec146.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02989_zps90aec146.jpg.html)

Crazy detail yo

These are the (brass) speaker grilles.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02990_zps2218ffe0.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02990_zps2218ffe0.jpg.html)

The almost finished grilles and the speakers (one is assembled on the right). The speaker cones were machined from black nylon and the centers are aluminum.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC02993_zpsb167672f.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC02993_zpsb167672f.jpg.html)

Here is the nearly finished stereo dash unit. I built it in two layers.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03003_zpsaaa18972.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03003_zpsaaa18972.jpg.html)
The knob is machined aluminum, (with 10 facets). The display was cut from some holographic material that changes colors, mostly blues & greens (and has some abstract images in it) when viewed from different angles. Doesn’t really photograph too well though…
Here it is loosely dry assembled.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03002_zps4eb74d90.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03002_zps4eb74d90.jpg.html)

This will be the grab bar for the passenger side of the dash. I’ll add the rubber grip after it is painted.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03000_zps7538d121.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03000_zps7538d121.jpg.html)

Oil cooler…
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03004_zpsf5875aab.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03004_zpsf5875aab.jpg.html)

I textured the dash and made the lenses for the gauges. The grab bar is assembled with shrink tubing for the rubber grip.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03005_zps55f82dbc.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03005_zps55f82dbc.jpg.html)

Master cylinders for the brakes and clutch.
Brake:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03016_zpsae8a142b.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03016_zpsae8a142b.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03022_zpse90ea757.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03022_zpse90ea757.jpg.html)
Clutch:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03017_zpsc8833838.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03017_zpsc8833838.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03020_zpsdc05d43c.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03020_zpsdc05d43c.jpg.html)
Aluminum and brass for the hydraulic parts and caps.
I rough milled the reservoirs from raw resin and hand finished them. Still a little clean up required…
The electrical connector for the brake master was also milled from resin stock.

I assembled the pedal set into the foot box for the final time. I made the hardware and linkages and connected them to the master cylinder “castings” and brake & clutch pedals. The machined master cylinders were textured and painted to look like the cast parts they represent. I also made the cable with adjustment hardware for the throttle.
This is not going to be a model of a virgin or trailer queen, so a little dust and grime was weathered into this sub-assembly. Still more parts and details to add to it though…
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03040_zpscc278e77.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03040_zpscc278e77.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03039_zpsce7ab5e5.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03039_zpsce7ab5e5.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03041_zps7a46f475.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03041_zps7a46f475.jpg.html)

Started on the floor panels. The panels alone were not too time consuming to make, but the rivets that mount them to the frame took a good amount of effort...
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03051_zps2d0bed76.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03051_zps2d0bed76.jpg.html)

Only the front portions of the floor panels get carpeting, the rear sections under the seats will just be black paint.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03052_zps9d433cfc.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03052_zps9d433cfc.jpg.html)

These parts were started over a year ago. Now it’s time to fit them into the whole of the project. The firewall has been added to the cowl and the windshield frame and mounts have been soldered together. Only five pieces make up the windshield assembly at this point…
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03055_zps976f386d.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03055_zps976f386d.jpg.html)

The reservoirs for the clutch and brake master cylinders are pretty much done now that they are painted, (custom) decaled and have the hose clamps installed; I think I may hit them with a duller clear after seeing them in the photos…
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03060_zpsaf46130c.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03060_zpsaf46130c.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03061_zpsf4d5b448.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03061_zpsf4d5b448.jpg.html)

Stunning work as always. Not only am I always amazed by the quality of your work- but I am astounded at how productive you seem to be with it!

I like the hose clamp decals.

I might have been tempted to machine (cast?) those reservoir tanks in clear, and then given them a heavy spray of clear flat- to try to give them that translucent/hollow look of blow-molded plastic.

Thanks!
The last one I built I used white Delrin for the plastic reservoirs and catch tanks, but I am out of that material. I thought the raw white resin might work in this case because the real parts are not really translucent to the point of being able to being seen through, but these look less like raw plastic and more like paint. Maybe some Dullcote can help. At least the ones I am copying are more opaque than the older ones...

The windshield wipers are brass and styrene.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03064_zpsf6647d83.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03064_zpsf6647d83.jpg.html)
I decided to make them sweep from the outside due to the shape of the windshield.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03066_zps9d262dbf.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03066_zps9d262dbf.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03067_zps7eb3fb47.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03067_zps7eb3fb47.jpg.html)

Does that kind of wiper configuration make sense? It seems impractical.

this is amazing you have the patientence of a saint amazing work

I machined the driver’s side mirror and mount/hardware from aluminum.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03094_zps09566cf5.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03094_zps09566cf5.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03096_zpsfd14b2d2.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03096_zpsfd14b2d2.jpg.html)
The mirror face is Mylar and angled for optimum rear-viewing …
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03095_zps87f60b6a.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03095_zps87f60b6a.jpg.html)

I again outgrew the box I have been using to house the parts as I make them, so I decided to do a little inventorying before repacking them. Here is the sum of all parts that I have made for this project over the course of almost exactly one year and three months.
Most are just in primer, much like kit parts waiting to be finished and assembled. A few are painted and even less of them are finished sub-assemblies. I wonder if I’m halfway? Not that it matters…
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03099_zps55f8c461.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03099_zps55f8c461.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03100_zps6c9ee81b.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03100_zps6c9ee81b.jpg.html)
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http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03106_zpsa0b71a8c.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03106_zpsa0b71a8c.jpg.html)

Much awesomeness. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXN1yxax448)

I cut the windshield from some Lexan stock.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03090_zps1e0fc199.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03090_zps1e0fc199.jpg.html)
Added the rubber seal to both sides…
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03093_zps3526e5e1.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03093_zps3526e5e1.jpg.html)
And painted the brass parts.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03098_zps0471bd51.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03098_zps0471bd51.jpg.html)

Your handwork as awesome, im stunning with all the job , i joined to this forum and drop to your posts in first place!
Congrats, and thanks for share with us.
Guillermo
Buenos Aires
Argentina

:eek2: wow! I wish I had your talents but more so your patience. Keep up the great work!

Thank you guys, that is very nice of you to say.

The gauges are assembled and installed into the dash. Each gauge is made up of six pieces plus a decal.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03113_zps30c04e2b.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03113_zps30c04e2b.jpg.html)
Speedo and Tach are the large ones, a small Vacuum gauge is positioned between them.
The Water temp and Oil press gauges are mechanical units, the Volts and Fuel level are electrical. Looks like the lenses mess with the focus on a couple of them…
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03114_zpsd3bf0edd.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03114_zpsd3bf0edd.jpg.html)
Trying to get a better shot of the gauge, the camera flash really glitters up the textured matte charcoal dash…
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03116_zpsd536d186.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03116_zpsd536d186.jpg.html)

I finally decided on a personalized license plate. Like my last two Sevens, the plate will have raised “stamped” characters. I already put a coat of primer on the face.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03119_zpsb25cedc4.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03119_zpsb25cedc4.jpg.html)
But in addition to raised characters, I decided to make the backside detailed too and made the characters in reverse and depressed. Shown here in the raw brass.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03120_zps6c2ead2b.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03120_zps6c2ead2b.jpg.html)

I machined the frame for the license plate from aluminum.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03121_zps23be9c40.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03121_zps23be9c40.jpg.html)
The back side has more work in it…
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03122_zps8417fef3.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03122_zps8417fef3.jpg.html)
To allow the plate to fit inside flush, like a real car.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03123_zps094a73af.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03123_zps094a73af.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03124_zps14b0a41d.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03124_zps14b0a41d.jpg.html)

Trying to get a better shot of the gauge, the camera flash really glitters up the textured matte charcoal dash…


Nothing to say.... speechless.... only one question: what did you use to make the texture on the dash?

The dash texture was done by lightly spraying a few dry coats of two-part urethane. Once cured, the color was applied. And thanks!

The steering wheel will be another Momo unit. I started by annealing some brass rod and forming it around an aluminum buck I machined then soldering the joint.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03176_zps6e2d85b9.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03176_zps6e2d85b9.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03111_zps113dcbc0.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03111_zps113dcbc0.jpg.html)
I acid cut the spoke section and soldered it into the wheel.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03175_zps33161579.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03175_zps33161579.jpg.html)
I also acid cut parts to use for the wrapping where it goes over the outer edges of the spokes.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03177_zps49b354e3.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03177_zps49b354e3.jpg.html)

More and more amazing work, bravo! :)

Thanks Jeremy.

I made the hub (mounted to the wheel) and steering column from various sizes of brass tubing and turned a turn signal lever from aluminum.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03182_zps1b3864c0.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03182_zps1b3864c0.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03181_zps09d4a5aa.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03181_zps09d4a5aa.jpg.html)
The horn button and mounting hardware (in the bag) were also machined from aluminum.
The three bolts are scaled down versions of 9/32 heads with 5/16 diameter washers. I’ve started to texture the grip of the wheel; I’ll sand the texture off of the spokes later.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03183_zps63d92577.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03183_zps63d92577.jpg.html)

Signal lever??

On a 7??!!

Wow, man, that's high class. :cool: I remember having to get used to the toggle switch for the turn signals on the Caterham I drove. If I ever build a full scale one, I want a piece of CF to cut to shape for paddles behind the wheel like gear shifters- so I can use them to turn on/off the turn signals.

That steering wheel is gorgeous. And I love the needles on the instruments. Easy to imagine them twitching as the engine comes to life.

Fake paddles; what a great idea!

Originally I had thought about making the grip in suede, but with the suede versions they bond the material to the wheel, they aren’t not sewn. I wanted to add stitching too, so I went with the standard leather wrap.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03193_zps0d961392.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03193_zps0d961392.jpg.html)

The dash is assembled…
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03205_zps3b4612a5.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03205_zps3b4612a5.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03207_zps426ce560.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03207_zps426ce560.jpg.html)

Reflectorized with the characters painted, it still needs the month and year tags…
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03194_zps3942e6f1.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03194_zps3942e6f1.jpg.html)

Not that it will ever be seen once installed on the car; I still wanted to make both sides of the plate prototypically accurate…
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03195_zpsd2a2e3ee.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03195_zpsd2a2e3ee.jpg.html)

Finished the steering wheel…
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03234_zpsaff781e9.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03234_zpsaff781e9.jpg.html)

Amazing... Simply amazing!!!

Projector type headlights in traditional sealed beam housings.
First I machined the main housing and bezel. Then I machined the projector housing and ornamental bezel, (note the 7 accent detail), all from aluminum. Then I machined the projector lenses from acrylic rod.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03249_zpsf3a8962d.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03249_zpsf3a8962d.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03250_zpsb31fccfe.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03250_zpsb31fccfe.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03252_zps68f16ee4.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03252_zps68f16ee4.jpg.html)
Next I machined a mold to vac-u-form the main lenses and pulled a couple.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03256_zpsd84fbe76.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03256_zpsd84fbe76.jpg.html)
There is a lens installed in the assembly here.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/Another%20Caterham/DSC03255_zpsf7ad185b.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/Superb7/media/Another%20Caterham/DSC03255_zpsf7ad185b.jpg.html)