Blue Seven (Parts 2

i need a bucket man.... :eek: my saliva is like a puddle of water .... :lol:

That is so real that it is unreal!

Many years ago I saw a an advert for Memorex audio castettes with Ela Fitzgerald(?). She hit a high note which shattered a wine glass. They recorded this on Memorex tape and then replayed it. Of course, the next glass shattered from the sound recording to demonstrate the quality of the tape and just how faithfully it recorded every frequency.

The slogan of the campaign was "Is it live, or is it Memorex?" You can guess why this build of yours reminds me of this advert! :)

I now ask myself "Is it real, or is it Scale-Master?" :worshippy

The kit doesn't supply a slave cylinder, and the kit's clutch master, while adequate for most builds was replaced like most of the other "mundane" parts on this project.
All machined aluminum except the machined left over cast resin reservoir, and machined soft plastic seal under it.
Seven pieces for the master, eight pieces for the slave.... - Mark
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09920.jpg

Mark, the amount of detail is inspiring. When you say how many pieces when into each sub assembly I attempt to find each one of those! Thanks for posting.

have u ever thought about creating real parts for 1:1 cars? im sure u could make some badass interior accesorys with your machining skills.

have u ever thought about creating real parts for 1:1 cars?

I have made parts for my 1:1 cars, using the same tools I make these little things with... - Mark

I just saw this thread, I thought I was seeing the actual car being built!

I see why you are putting that "ruler" next to the parts you have made! :)

I am enjoying this build so much!

the parts are so real, btw do u use those parts on any project? cuz i would like to se a wip thread from u sometime

Wow looking good... keep up the good work...

I have made parts for my 1:1 cars, using the same tools I make these little things with... - Mark

can we see some of those?

can we see some of those?

Well, some of the more intricate parts are only visible if I remove other parts, but I found this picture of my engine already in my album that has a few little parts I machined. I know they are nothing extravagant, but then again, I made them for function first. (Didn't stop me from putting pretty finishes on them though...)
The angle bracket that mounts the power steering pump to the head is one, just in front (to the left) of the cylinder #1 header tube. And the aluminum "shims" that align the late model alternator to this '70 small block.
Sorry, that's all I could find without taking apart the car... - Mark
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Scale-Master/MVC-336F.jpg

About a dozen parts in each shock, forgot how many in the lower control arms. I did use the kit springs though, painted them with R/C car body paint so they won't crack when the springs are compressed.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09923.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09925.jpg

Also made this oil reservoir out of delrin last night. Fittings and cap are aluminum of course. The kit offering is next to it... - Mark
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09921.jpg

I love those shocks Mark!

Thanks Mike, and they work too... - Mark

Thanks Mike, and they work too... - Mark

I knew they would probably work, but now Mark, do they have all the seals and O-Rings in them? :lol:

great work. OT but what kind of 1:1 car?

wow man...im in awe... yes, and im jealous,
lol then again im only 15 gots lots of time :worshippy

great work. OT but what kind of 1:1 car?
Real cars are just big models, or is it models are just small... nevermind, it just depends on how you build 'em... - Mark
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/DoctorJones/DSC05409.jpg

oh very nice! now what was your address again??? hehehe do you have a dealership in your backyard? thats where your getting all these great little pieces. haha

Mark, when I come out to LA you have to give me a ride in that.

To your statement about cars being giant models. In my opinion, models should be a small car. So detail them up just as you do Mark. But then again, a car could be a giant model since all the new cars are all plastic. So older cars would be...diecasts?

Man... I'm your fan! Wonderfull Work

So older cars would be...diecasts?

Heyyyyy, careful now, those could be fightin' words Mike. Be nice and I'll take you for a drive in it.

But I guess that anaolgy doesn't fit here. Die-casts are mass produced, my Camaro is certainly not a mass production car anymore, it's hand built like a good model. But not glued together like some of the more current cars... - Mark

Heyyyyy, careful now, those could be fightin' words Mike. Be nice and I'll take you for a drive in it.

But I guess that anaolgy doesn't fit here. Die-casts are mass produced, my Camaro is certainly not a mass production car anymore, it's hand built like a good model. But not glued together like some of the more current cars... - Mark

So its one of those white metal model kits then? Put together with a precision sheilded by a precious metal body.

is that a 70 1/2? VERY nice looking car

Real cars are just big models, or is it models are just small... nevermind, it just depends on how you build 'em... - Mark
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/DoctorJones/DSC05409.jpg
Nice camaro, Im working on a 69 Camaro RS Convertible for my mom's birthday in April. (her first car)

Holy moly!!!

The level of detail some achieve just hits ya like a snap from a microwaved egg!

The realism captured is kick-ass as is your other thread!!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Holy moly!!!

The level of detail some achieve just hits ya like a snap from a microwaved egg!


Sorry but I have to ask - what exactly does that mean?

Sorry to hijack the thread as I'm loving your work but that just made me smile!

Made these so far...
The windshield frame is fabricated from sheet brass and soldered together, with brass tubing for the wiper fairings.
The wiper/arms are also brass with some machined aluminum details.
The rest are machined aluminum parts.
The Wink mirror has an anti-glare coating on the panels, I still have to finish the housing.
The side view mirrors have different faces, wide angle for the passenger side, standard for the driver's.
Still another dozen or two parts to make for this assembly, but at least I can start painting and decaling some of it now... - Mark
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09964.jpg
Here's a couple shots of the basic beginnings of the windshield frame.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09953.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09954.jpg

Are you kidding? That is unbelieveable. Gosh Mark, I look at my stuff and think its good, then see yours and you just raise the bar to another level. Absolutely incredible scratch building. Can we get a closeup of all the parts please. Your work is absolutely fascinating to watch, thats for posting these pictures. Its an honor to peer inside a masters work.

Also, did you use silver solder for the brass? or regular rosin core?

Are you kidding? That is unbelieveable. Gosh Mark, I look at my stuff and think its good, then see yours and you just raise the bar to another level.

Well Mike, think what we feel, we look at our stuff and think its crap :banghead::grinyes: then see yours and you just raise the bar to much levels more, than we see Mark's masterwork and you just raise the bar to another level, how much level from the hell to your paradise, Mark?Too much I guess, for me.

J/K a part I'm speachless, so I say no other words :eek:

Did you use 1:1 anti glare coating, or did you scale it down somehow? Nice touch with the different mirrors. That's one of those amazing details that really brings a model to life - not only do you have the skills to make such a complexly detailed model, but you have the thoughtfulness to build it as if it were something you planned on driving. That's what makes killer models, if you ask me. Outstanding.

Wow, that nos bottle looks cool

Thanks again. Not sure why that one picture came out so small, I even reloaded it in my album to see if there was an anomaly there. I'll put up a better picture once I get more done on it, maybe even today... Plus I forgot to pose the "glass" when I took the shot. Had it in a safe place...
I just used rosin core solder.
The anti-glare coating was mixed with paint to match. (I have a Wink in my real car.)
Stay tuned... - Mark

Sorry to be ignorant but what's a wink mirror?

It's a multi-panel rearview mirror made up of usually five staggered and angled rectangular panels to provide a panoramic view. Eliminates most blind spots. They also offer a smaller three panel version which is what I am making for this project... - Mark

Thanks Mark, learn something new every day!
I'm assuming this is an American invention, never seen these in the UK!
Keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing this all come together - you must have piles of finished components!

I've seen them on race cars in all parts of the world. I've been using them since the '70's.
Yes, I have many finished sub-assemblies waiting to be called into action... - Mark

Gotta be honest, looking at this thread really makes me wonder why I continue to build? This kind of quality just makes me want to give up on my builds, they will never see this level:shakehead


Unbelievable! simply put.

makes me wonder why I continue to build?

You build because you want to? At least that's why I do it.
Build for yourself and you will probably enjoy the hobby even more... - Mark

I just found this thread.


:eek2:

And I will continue to follow it with great anticipation (spelling?)

Here are two of the three mirrors, the center Wink and passenger side wide angle.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09218.jpg

The steering rack. Kept the housing and internal gears from the kit. Replaced the tie rods and made them adjustable. Cut left and right hand threads into them, only the left handed parts are shown here. Yes, the nut was threaded onto the rod. The adjuster is intentionally "marred", ever seen one after it's been wrenched on a few times? - Mark
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09214.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09215.jpg

Impressive job man... I have a question... This is 1/24 parts??

Thanks

Cesar Bossolani
www.scaleimportracer.com

I still belive that ruler got to be one of those large oversized promotional items they hang from the celing in conventions ;-)

The work done on this kit is simply amazing and gives me so much inspiration.

I've only been modeling for about 3 months and have already aquired most of my favorite cars and expect to finish them within a year (or two), but threads like this convince me that this hobby really can be a hobby for life. Thanks.

More stuff is coming together...
The rear fenders with taillights and C/F stone guards, (made with brass)... Taillight housings and bulbs are shown inside left fender, (not installed)....
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09224.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09220.jpg
The three mirrors and windshield supports finished, made of aluminum, and ready to be mounted to the windshield frame, made of brass...
Note the flanged nut, (not me, the part)... - Mark
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09222.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09230.jpg

amazing

The inline is for the EFI, (Edelbrock #1790), the other, (Edelbrock #1791), is for the auxiliary feed to supplement the NOS.
There's one pair of filters that will go in front of the pumps (shown) and another pair up near the injection systems.
All scratchbuilt. Almost all aluminum, the bracket for the inline pump is partly brass and the bracket for the filters is soldered brass. Made all the decals... - Mark
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09356.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09358Copy.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e272/Superb7/DSC09359Copy.jpg

I wouldn't be surprised if you could put some gas in the tank and have this car running by the time you're finished...

amazing. I'm working on a 1:12th camaro. And you have certainly raised the bar for me!!!

Wow.

Note the flanged nut, (not me, the part)... [/IMG]
:rofl: :rofl:

Great work :bigthumb: