1/24 Transformation of Panoz into a DBR9

http://www.renaissance-models.com/wip_proto_dbr_9.htm :screwy:

Cool! This is how they create a new model. Panoz was only choosen as base because of the similar wheel arches. But the overall length was to short, so they cut the Panoz in the middle and lenghtened the whole piece...

My god he is crazy! But in a good way, I honestly think that the dbr9 is the most beautiful racer ever

that's some really good information, I d never thought they d make the car out of one firm block of putty and then shape it?
I d think they used atleast a decent amount of styrene for the main shapes, but I am decently wrong here!

Olivier

Wow, almost like a behind the scenes look at the contruction, thats something I've always wanted to see.

Can't wait for this kit to come out, although that may not be for a while I think I'd like one.

I'm I being a bit thick here - why is the model now cut in half? I don't get what is going on totally.. Sorry for asking, but why use so much putty, is this a mold for a new resin cast of the DBR9 - A truly fantastic race car BTW.

I'm guessing the master has been cut in half as part of the mold making progress. Very interesting insight to how resin kits are designed, thanks for pointing it out. I imagine injection kits are all done using CAD/CAM these days.

Giminy Christmas thats insane! Yea, my best guess they cut it in half for the moulding process.

-Chris

Giminy Christmas thats insane! Yea, my best guess they cut it in half for the moulding process.

-Chris

I would suspect that the car was not wide enough and he is adding to the center of the car. There is no reason to cut a pattern in half to make a mold that I am aware of.

The site says the body is too long, so his quick remedy is to cut it in half and widen it to bring it back into proportion. He also says sometimes the masters are made from an entire block of resin, but he used the Panoz since the wheelwells were similar in design.

Bodies don't need to be cut in half to mold, btw.

Just did a translation of the page and David is right, Etienne is widening the master, calls it adding the "coefficient of exaggeration". :)

Yep, was too narrow...

Now looks better. :p

That's awsome! This seems very familiar tho..was this posted on here before? I know I've seen it before. Nice find:)

That's absolutely ridiculous. Serious mad skillz

Yep, was too narrow...

Now looks better. :p

whoa are you the creator? Welcome aboard!

whoa are you the creator? Welcome aboard!
:werd: I also welcome you!:iceslolan

Yep, was too narrow...

Now looks better. :p

Hi Etienne!
Welcome to AF (enfin! ;) )
Aston is superb - what about the 405PP? :evillol:

I also welcome you!:iceslolan
... And so do I! :biggrin::1:

I'm sure you'll enjoy AF as much as AF will enjoy your work! Oh! And BTW, :worshippy great thanks again for sharing the hidden part of your work with us: now that I know, I will never be able to complain about the prices of resin kits! :worshippy

Yep, was too narrow...

Now looks better. :p

Hello Etienne. Very honoured to have the man behind Renaissance join us on AF!

Thanks to all for your welcome :smile:

I think I had to come here, even if I can't spend too much, it deserves my worktime... :grinyes: and so many started projects waiting for me!


BTW, does anyone could explain why my avatar appears only at once?

Only if you explain how you got to be such a putty magician!

Oh, and hi & welcome to af!!

Nice to see you here Etienne, my French is killing me :D and now I will unerstand something (and not only be looking at the pictures :D)

BTW, does anyone could explain why my avatar appears only at once?
Only if you explain how you got to be such a putty magician!

Same answer for both questions: french people have some kind of magic potion... :rofl:

... that makes them so talentuous, but sometimes a little weird: your avatar is still there, Etienne! :icon16::loser:

Same answer for both questions: french people have some kind of magic potion... :rofl:

Yep, and I fall down when kid... :smokin:

... that makes them so talentuous, but sometimes a little weird: your avatar is still there, Etienne! :icon16::loser:

??? Can't see it! :eek7:

Not my can of beer, it's empty for a time... Firewall (Zlabs?) or new XP pro SP2?

Hi Etienne,

I already own some of your products, and I like them very much. Mostly the R390 transkit for the long version and the new spiderman YZR-M1

And when I saw this thread, it seems that my dream comes true
Do you have any plan when will be this kit available?

Also could you please share us some of your projects

Greetings from Hungary!

Hi Etienne,

I already own some of your products, and I like them very much. Mostly the R390 transkit for the long version and the new spiderman YZR-M1

And when I saw this thread, it seems that my dream comes true
Do you have any plan when will be this kit available?

Also could you please share us some of your projects

Greetings from Hungary!

Eeerrr.... Donno. Hope for october, but I've so many projects to complete, including new bike range, and retromobile new items.. :eek7:

Try to do so, also 1/43rd one.

And there are another WIP on website, for bikes. I will do more, but takes some time. Hopefully new hoster provides a large band!

Your avatar looks fine to me Etienne. They do dissapear breifly at times for no apparent reason. Part of the wonder of computers and the internet.

I looked at this some time ago, and had no idea what you was doing, even more so when you cut it in half.. But it does look like the DB9, a truly stunning motor.. I'm sure a few members on the board are looking forward to getting their mits in this one, wouldn't mind a DB9 model myself..

Great putty work, just how you do this, beyond belief really..

I sure am looking forward to it. Someone needs to be sure to make a point of noting when it's available... resin kits here I come.

Welcome! Your work is amazing and i think i speak for all the AF members when i say, we are honored to have you here as a member. I have a few of your products and must say that when other companies fall short on a detail, your there to make it right, thank you.
One question, how did you get into this business? did you make model prototypes for auto manufacturers at some point or was it just the love for modelling or what?

One question, how did you get into this business? did you make model prototypes for auto manufacturers at some point or was it just the love for modelling or what?

I started building models for myself, as every of you, then for some friends, mainly 1/43rd.
After duties, I was waiting for a job as flight engineer, so I placed an ad to get somme 1/43rd kits to build... And AMR answered! When I came there, no more models to build, so he asked me if I could do a pattern, I said "well, have a try", and so I started... It came "easily", and when Air France decided to reduce numbers of Flight engineers and so not to employ me, I was not wondering, found my way...

Welcome! I've built many Renaissance models over the last few years, and enjoyed them all. I'm really looking forward to builing the 1:24 DBR9 to join the 1:43rds I'm doing from 'another French company' :shakehead

Will you be releasing a 1:43 wheel/tyre set seperate from the 1:43 model to replace the totally awefull items in their kit? I've used some of your sets in the past to fix up several kits.

tiens, encore un frenchie!!! :iceslolan


welcome on this board Mr Renaissance :D
but don't forget mautomobile :loser: :iceslolan

Will you be releasing a 1:43 wheel/tyre set seperate from the 1:43 model to replace the totally awefull items in their kit? I've used some of your sets in the past to fix up several kits.

Of course... I never modify a winning team :cool:

BTW, It's just because I also make the 1/43rd model, you can see it alongside its 1/24th sistermodel...



David: Hey, your fault... :wink:

This is an incredible work.

If you want to see the full progress thread (in french) you can look here:

http://www.mautomobile.com/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=5&t=3564&;

This is an incredible work.

If you want to see the full progress thread (in french) you can look here:

http://www.mautomobile.com/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=5&t=3564&;

Needs a log on to view....

Needs a log on to view....

Yep, and needs to know about French jokes also :biggrin:

Pics are the same on my website, maybe just few days later after Mautomobile...


Well, you have also some parts of jokes on website, but still French, sorry

If you like this thread, you might also check this one:
http://www.force-27.net/works/gallardo-making/gallardo-making-1/gallardo-making-1.htm

Regards
Stefan

If you like this thread, you might also check this one:
http://www.force-27.net/works/gallardo-making/gallardo-making-1/gallardo-making-1.htm

Regards
Stefan

Nice, looks like the one I found in my Thread (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=451793)!