Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo Gr.5 1/12

Hi,
after my Porsche 956 is done i started a new project.
Or i had to say that Torsten from http://www.scaleautofactory.com started it for me.

I ask him if he can do me a 3d-printed model of the Lancia Beta and Torsten started it very fast.
So many thanks again to Torsten for his hard work and the great result.
The next car is already in the making!

http://www.scaleautofactory.com/build.php?file=lancia_beta/review.xml

He used a rfactor mod as starting point and made all the construction work.
Every part was printed in his own 3d-printer.
He changed ofter the design for the print parts and at the end i got my dream car the Lancia in 1/12 scale.

My favorit livery is the "Fruit of the Loom" car of german driver Hans Heyer.
He won the DRM champion of 1980 against the Porsche 935 and Turbo Capris with this Lanica.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/6432323163396663.jpg
@ classic-car-market.de

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3137393264643132.jpg

So he started his design with the mod and made it step by step ready for the printer.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3562376365303464.jpg

And after a while i got most of the parts ready for sanding work.

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Its a long way to the end for sure.But its easier to do this with that cool 3d technique than by the own hands.
At the moment i started to cut all the windows out and after this is done i will glue the three body parts together.

Thats all at the moment.This will be an long time project because i only do it at lunchtime at work.
My first priority is the finish of my Porsche 956 dual build which will start in a few weeks.
So dont expect too often an update here.This is time consuming.

regards Christian

Hi Christian,

Great work and one of my favourite cars! I look forward to seeing this come together and being able to buy the kit myself - how long until they are available for sale?

One thing on your designs though - the engine and gearbox in these cars are transversely mounted, as per the original orientation, rather than the inline transaxle arrangement you have made. I am sure though that this can be remedied.

Keep the updates coming - I can't wait!!!

Cheers

Darren

off to a great start!

amazing work Chris. another one :)

Hi Christian,

Great work and one of my favourite cars! I look forward to seeing this come together and being able to buy the kit myself - how long until they are available for sale?

One thing on your designs though - the engine and gearbox in these cars are transversely mounted, as per the original orientation, rather than the inline transaxle arrangement you have made. I am sure though that this can be remedied.

Keep the updates coming - I can't wait!!!

Cheers

Darren

@Darren

you can order an printed copy - like Christian persented here - at:
[email protected]
Then i can tell you the details and the price.
Christian has requested an Curbside-Model.
I have also an detailed engine and gearbox perpared.
The picture with the engine here in the thread is taken from the rfaktor-Mod.
I have adjusted the engine/gearbox-installation according to the orignal car.

Regards
Torsten
www.scaleautofactory.com

I went to the Norisring in 1980. Maybe these pictures will interest you.

http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/11/06//1511060228585989413727517.jpg (http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=1511060228585989413727517.jpg)

http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/11/06//1511060228575989413727516.jpg (http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=1511060228575989413727516.jpg)

http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/11/06//1511060228555989413727515.jpg (http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=1511060228555989413727515.jpg)

http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/11/06//1511060229005989413727518.jpg (http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=1511060229005989413727518.jpg)

http://nsm08.casimages.com/img/2015/11/06//1511060229015989413727519.jpg (http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=1511060229015989413727519.jpg)

Many thanks for those great pics.
This was the race where Hans completely destroyed that beautiful Lancia.
Great shots and very helpful.

Yes there will be no copies from me.Its only a project for me alone.
Just sent Torsten a mail when you also want a printed Lancia.

regards Christian

Hi Torsten,

Thanks for that - you have mail!! 👍😃

Look forward to hearing from you.

Cheers

Darren

@Darren

you can order an printed copy - like Christian persented here - at:
[email protected]
Then i can tell you the details and the price.
Christian has requested an Curbside-Model.
I have also an detailed engine and gearbox perpared.
The picture with the engine here in the thread is taken from the rfaktor-Mod.
I have adjusted the engine/gearbox-installation according to the orignal car.

Regards
Torsten
www.scaleautofactory.com

continue with the Lancia.

The windows are out now.I used the Tamiya saw and it works fine.

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After that i glued all three parts together.

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Than i used a thicker spray filler for the body.

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At the end i used 2k putty for the body.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/6138643732343431.jpg

Seams like a lot of work for me.

regards Christian

How is the sanding process going?

Hi Christophe,
the main body part is now ready for the final coat of primer.
But first i have to check the missing small details like holes or panel lines.
But the rest is done and its quite smooth.

Thats really not so much work as it looks when i started with.

Some pics will come soon.

regards Christian

Just another small update on the Beta.

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The used 2k putty was sanded to a smoother surface.Just a bit better than before.
So another shot of primer for the body.

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Still some putty in use and still some edges where needs for sanding.
But after the windows are nearly ready it looked a lot better than before.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3032313630616466.jpg

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Now is the surface just fine to use the first coat of light primer.
But first i have to check all the small details that are missing.Air intakes,holes and panel lines have to be made first.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3235363938376337.jpg

Here are the parts that are printed by shapeways.The parts are finer than the ones from Torsten,but still needs a lot of sanding.

thanks for watching this!

all the best Christian

nice work

After the Porsche is done,i will restart the Lancia project.

Thats how it look like right now.

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The small parts are from shapeways and they are very good.The grill is so small,but very stable.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/6465373062313636.jpg

The rear parts are done and the rear window must be casted in clear resin next.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3065646231636336.jpg

The decals are printed on paper to check the fit of the size next.After that Michael can print me the complete and water slide paper.
regards
Christian

Ready for clear coat.....nearly.



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Some changes and size and form have to be made,but no big problem.
Now i will take a look which changes to the body had to be made.

regards Christian

Nice,love this car,and Your build

great work Chris.
If I can only give you a tip, I would like to mark a little more the edge on the door near the side mirror. It was a caracteric part on this car:
http://www.keysport.it/intra/upload/news/image/scaled/09---FOTO-MUSEO-LANCIA-BETA-MONTECARLO---GR-5_800x600.jpg

the door line under the window comes a little up to the A pillar. Hope you can understand what I mean.

Thanks Paolo,

i try to find the edges where i must lay my hands on but these part i didnt saw.
Thanks for that.Today i will use some more putty to make that sharp edge in the middle of the door.
So i will use it also for that form of the a-pillar.

Thanks!

Paolo i changed the shape of the beginning of the door.
You've got an very good eye for detail.

Some small progress on the shape of the car.
I made the panel lines and glued a thin small sheet onto the door.These will be the sharp edge on the door at the end.

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Cut out the brake breathers onto the hood.

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The laminates at the early stages of making.

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One is sanded into the right shape now.

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And finally glued into the right place.
Fits well.

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The hood got two holes for the tank filler and the next small pieces are glued.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3163643534386466.jpg

Thanks for watching!

Christian

More great work

Now the body is ready for more action.
All small details are made and all the holes are drilled.
Some primer on it and still some putty work to do.

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Next will be the attaching of the tires to the chassis.
Christian

Thanks guys!
Today the decals arrived.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3831343435633962.jpg

As usual they are perfect.
Michael from scalemodeller did a great job with these custom decals.Every changes i want did he made for me.

The molds for the clear parts are in the making.Tomorrow i will cast the first lenses and rear hood out of clear resin.

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The body is in the making for the last steps before the first layer of color and all other parts are primed so far.
Everything works fine.

regards Christian

Great work.

Amazing work! Man I'd love a 3D printer. But I would have to learn to draw in 3D. Tried a few free programs, but it's not simple!

Many thanks!But i also not familiar with the design of a car.
All work was done by Torsten of www.scaleautofactory.com
Now some new pics with color on it.
First was Tamiya white fine primer.

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And than some shots of Tamiya TS-23.

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Friday night will start with the decal session.

regards Christian

Decals!!! http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3232626430356332.jpg http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/6666633339346139.jpg http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3030393462623530.jpg http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3363633366646533.jpg All went fine together and the decals are awesome and easy to work with. regards Christian

Clear coat is done today.
I bought a new airgun which i used for the first time today.
I am very happy with the result.Its such a nice smooth surface.
Much better than with my older guns before.

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Thanks for watching.
regards Christian

Time to work a bit on the Lancia again.

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The windows are done,but not installed yet.
The grill was made,only did it wrong on the pics.I must turned it around. :roll: :roll:

I want to bring this to an end in the next weeks.
So i will bring some more updates in the future.

regards Christian

After reading carefully the FIA rule book and study all the safety instructions i created the roll cage. :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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Some parts are found in my spare parts box for given some extra detail.
Now i can color all the parts and start with the assembly.

regards Christian

Small update on the Beta.
The windows got there black color to get the rubber look.
Interior parts are colored and all scratch parts are made.

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Next are the dashboard and than the assembly of all parts.
It's getting to the end now.

regards Christian

looks really great !

looking great, any chance those decals could be made in 1/24th?

Paul

Switches,dips and that stuff.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/3865356137353236.jpg

Its not much progress to see,but finding all that tiny bits is hard.

regards Christian

The inside of the Beta is done.
I dont wanted to add more details.Its enough and more cant be seen.

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And here is all put together and on the wheels.

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Thats enough for today.
regards Christian

Gorgeous!

ianc

Fantastic work as usual Christian!

Cheers,
Anthony

Many,many thanks for those words.
Feels really good.
Next step was the rear of the car.

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Thats how the part from shapeways was look like.

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Now with some color and glued to the right place.

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Dampers and smaller parts are glued.

Now i need to make the little frame and the air intake pipes.

regards Christian

The rear of the car is done.

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A quick shot with the weathered tires on.

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Next are smaller parts like,mirrors,lamps and some rivets.

thanks!
Christian

Great work!
I really like all the gr.5 cars, I have a few different gr.5 cars in my stash to build. You've done a great job with the Lancia.

I would like to know what you applied to the seat to get that look, is it flocking or paint?

It's called microballs.
A shot paint out of the can, put the balls over and let it try.
Than remove all the balls that not stick to the
Color and give it a last color shot.
Very easy.

Regards Christian

Hi,today i shpw you the last step in this wip thread.

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The windows are in,but when i look at the rear window i dont know if this is what i want?
Maybe a vacuum formed windshield would be better?

The last parts like rivets,screws and the support holders for the mirrors are have to be made this week.
After this i will go on with the Ferrari 512M.

regards Christian

Here it is,fresh and hot from the oven.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/6538366564376665.jpg

And another two for the McLaren M8D.

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Should look a lot better i think.

Regards Christian

Agreed! The vac-formed rear window will be much better.

Hello and a good evening,
here is the finished Lancia Beta Montecarlo Turbo Gr.5 in 1/12 scale.
Its was my first complete in 3D printed model car.
A very big thanks goes to Torsten from http://www.scaleautofactory.com
He makes my wish comes through when he found a racing game with the Lancia and converted it to a printable version.
Big thanks to you Torsten!

The second big thanks goes to Michael from http://www.scalemodeller.de
He did ,as usual,some great personalized decals for me.

As far i know this is the only Lancia Beta in 1/12 scale i ever seen before.
Now some quick pics before i clean it and take some gallery pics in the next days.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/73/3980473/6465653362393363.jpg

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I want to say thanks to all you guys who given me feedback here or who only watched this thread.
Thanks!

regards Christian

Fantastic job Christian!

Cheers

Anthony