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At Sixes and Sevens: Super 7 Group Build


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klutz_100
03-06-2007, 01:15 PM
One of my all time favorite TV shows is a 1960’s UK series called “The Prisoner (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prisoner)”.
It was a cult show then and still has that status today with many fans around the world still debating the “meaning” of the show.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f9/Prisoner_sm.jpg


The hero of the show was Number 6, a secret agent who quits and is immediately kidnapped and whisked away to a secret location known as The Village where they try to discover why he resigned.

From my perspective another hero of the show was always his car – a Lotus Super 7 . The show was a major feature of the opening title sequence and also appeared in a couple of the episodes.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/pris-intro_01.jpg



The Prisoner series was instrumental in boosting the popularity of the car which has become as iconic today as the TV show.

This fame was in fact a quirk of fate as the Prisoner's car was originally slated to be the Lotus Elan but when writer/director/producer/actor Patrick McGoohan went to the factory to collect the Elan he saw the Super 7, fell in love and the rest is history...


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/intro_01.jpg



The Prisoner's series II Super 7 was British Racing Green with a characteristic yellow nose and a red interior. I will be basing my replica on Tamiya's great kit and the build will be almost entirely OOB with just a couple of minor modifications to bring the basic kit closer to the TV version.

For trivia fans, you should know that there were actually 2 different cars used in the series. The original car was sold after shooting the opening sequence to a new owner in Austraia where it later was written off in a crash. During later shooting of the series they realised they need the car! Lotus worked over night to transform another version into a look alike and if you watch the show carefully you can spot the differences. The Prisoner's registartion number – KAR 120C – is now owned by Caterham cars and used on demo models. The Prisoner's car had Lotus Elan wheels instead of factory wheels.



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/number6.gif




I usually leave the body until much later in my builds so that I can keep test fitting without worrying about damaging the paintwork but with this car many of the parts are fitted directly to the body so this time I stared with painting the body.

The only prep was required was to sand the body lightly and wash it. Very sharp molding. The dash cowling is a separate part and didn't fit too well at first but gentle bending with my warm hands soon fixed that (I hope!).

Body color is TS43 over grey and white primer. The paint was decanted and 3 mist and 2 normal coats were put through my airbrush and dust and stuff was sanded out between coats. The final wet coat was put on straight from the can (I've found that I get a better wet coat this way)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/body_03.jpg


Yellow nose is Tamiya Chrome Yellow over base coats of Chrome Yellow.

All aluminium parts at this point are painted with Vallejo Air Aluminium (I love these paints). Interior color is the custom mix recommended by Tamiya.There is no clear or polishing to the final coat.


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/body_04.jpg


First minor modification is of the kit radiator fan. I'm hoping that the nose cone will be removable and this may be visible. The kit fan has horrid blades so I cut them off and made new ones with slips of brass sheet.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/cooler-fan_01.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/cooler-fan_02.jpg


Enough words for now - enjoy and thanks for looking in!

willimo
03-06-2007, 01:32 PM
Very cool take on this car - it's going to be awesome for the group build. Instead of stuffing a huge motor into it, you're making something significant in another way. Can't wait to see your typical detail manifested here.

klutz_100
03-06-2007, 03:44 PM
Got most of the parts painted up in their base colors by now. They will need some further detail painting and washes etc.

I am quite pleased with the pedal/reservoir parts. 3-4 different colors/textures on tiiiiny parts. Thank God for Maskol liquid masking!! http://www.briansmodelcars.com/images/smiles/shortcuts/lol.gif



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/parts_01.jpg



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/parts_02.jpg



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/parts_03.jpg



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/parts_04.jpg

I have replaced the horrid looking plastic carb trumpet intakes with aluminium ones made from electronic wire connectors.
The kit part is drilled out to accept the new tubes.
The trumpets will be shortened but I thought it looked funny like this (for the time being http://www.briansmodelcars.com/images/smiles/shortcuts/smile.gif )

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/carb_01.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/carb_02.jpg

Masked and painted the windscreen.
Used a super material for masking called Parafilm M (aircraft guy suse it for masking cockpits).
Key benefits is that it is gossamer thin so no thick edges, it trims cleanly under very light pressure from a fresh scalpel blade and it is also pretty resistant to non-excessive doses of Alclad.
Frame will be slightly detailed, washed and detail painted.



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/masking-windscreen_01.jpg



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/masking-windscreen_02.jpg



Window supports were pretty labor intensive.
Since they will probably be a focal point, I spent a lot of time cleaning them up and removing my only irritation with the kit so far - a big deep push-pin mark grrrrr
The molded rivets were shaved off, holes drilled out and I put real brass rivets on.


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/window-supports_01.jpg

Exhaust painted in Alclad Chrome. Still debating "whether to weather" with heat staining http://www.briansmodelcars.com/images/smiles/shortcuts/lol.gif

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/exhaust-chromed_01.jpg

proosen
03-06-2007, 04:04 PM
Now that is looking superb, but what else to expect?
Just has to nag on you a bit, where did the 2cv go? I really want to see it finished too, please.
Did I miss it getting finished or is it still in process?


Niclas

MPWR
03-06-2007, 04:18 PM
Cool, another one I've been looking forward to seeing. While some of the heavily modded ones have been fun to watch, it's kinda refreshing to see a stock series 2.

Speak more of these aluminum wire connetors.

(And I know that I'm totally not one to talk, but what did happen to the 2CV? I'm hoping to see it done someday, too!)

voyageur
03-06-2007, 06:37 PM
Yeah...a unique idea indeed. Excellent paint, too.

Funny, I have been asking myself the exact same thing for weeks - where's the 2CV???

AmazonSprite
03-06-2007, 06:59 PM
Looking good! Looks like I won't be able to finish mine in time (can't spray the body due to the weather) so will be following this with great interest, as I'm also a Prisoner fan!!!

klutz_100
03-06-2007, 11:54 PM
Jean-Paul the 2CV is in intensive care recuperating after being soemewhat squashed by somone who came into my workshop and put a box on top of him :lol: It's totally recoverable but sadly I've also started to do something I promised myself never to do - start a new project before I finish the one I'm working on (and the list of new kits I have that I can't wait to start is just getting longer... :shakehead )

Andy, these are the metal connectors. I don't know what they are for or what their proper name is (wire boots rings a bell) but I DO know that they are useful little buggers :D Also used them to make the twin-sleeve exhaust tips on my Prowler (one inside the other).

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/PARTS/tulejki_01.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/PARTS/tulejki_02.jpg

Honoturtle
03-07-2007, 03:10 AM
Nice trumpets!!

robrex
03-07-2007, 03:43 AM
Cool. I'll have to keep an eye out for those connectors. Unfortunately half the pictures didn't show on my computer??

gionc
03-07-2007, 04:08 AM
Great job mate. The parafilm is from the lab environment, isn't it? Would you say me where purchase it?

quadzero
03-07-2007, 04:28 AM
Now that is looking superb, but what else to expect?
Just has to nag on you a bit, where did the 2cv go? I really want to see it finished too, please.
Did I miss it getting finished or is it still in process?


Niclas
Not to take away from this great wip and project but I just saw a special on tv the other night about the 2cv and it reminded me of yours and how it's been a long time.
One thing I really like here is the windshield supports. Putting those rivets on is a great touch. And of course you should put some heat staining on the exhaust, just very delicately I feel. You"re the one who got me thinking of doing that to my own exhausts. :)
Edit: Just looked through the posts again and got my answer about the 2cv, I must need more coffee.

sjelic
03-07-2007, 07:47 AM
OOB my as.... :D I alway kind a start an OOB model but in the end.....bah, it would just kill the fun if built straight OOB.

Great little bits and pieces Stevenski, I love that Lotus...I must get that kit and do something crazy with it :D

MPWR
03-07-2007, 08:47 AM
And they come already flared? You cheater- they look terrific (if a bit long....) :lol:

Yeah, defnately weather that exhaust train a touch. Doesn't have to be alot, but 7s are meant to be driven and enjoyed- an unstained exhaust train just wouldn't be right. :grinno:

Glad to hear JP can be resurrected- I think many of us will be enthusiastic for his triumphant return. :p (Though not to imply any lack of enthusiasm for your 7! Your builds are always a treat to watch.)

sportracer02
03-07-2007, 11:31 AM
Hi Steve,

I have no idea about this TV series, however your progress looks cool so far.

Do you already have the wheels in your hand?

klutz_100
03-07-2007, 11:51 AM
they look terrific (if a bit long....) :lol: Who said size doesn't matter? :lol:
They have been shortened to size in the meantime :(

Hi Steve,
Do you already have the wheels in your hand? Not yet but maybe it will be waiting for me at home.
I'm having a great delivery day today - a lovely box arrived from Mr. Hiro this morning.... :iceslolan:naughty: Can't wait to open it!

Micha, did the envelope reach you yet?

CeeElle
03-07-2007, 11:19 PM
it's not the length of the electrical connection, but the voltage coursing through it.

ba-dump bump.

great build. you make it look so easy, like, "i'll just toss off a Seven for the contest..."

i too am resisting the urge to start another project before finishing a current one. i'm waiting for a few odds and ends for my ferrari GTO and must resist the urge to start my Fiat Abarth 595 (it's such a cute little car!).

klutz_100
03-09-2007, 07:19 AM
Engine bay.


First thing I did was to add some simple styrene rod to represent parts of the space frame that my reference picture indicated was visible in the engine bay. I just felt that it would add some depth and life to the otherwise slab-sided bay.


I painted the rod with a different Aluminum metaliser to further enhance the feeling of depth.


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/spaceframe_02.jpg




I then test-fitted the engine. Good job I did because my first positioning of the rod actually made it impossible to insert the engine into place! :D
Ahem - just in case anyone notices - I know the space frame is actually sloping the wrong way. Doh! :banghead:


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/engine-test-fit_02.jpg




Here's the engine with the carbs in place, trumpets shortened and the engine wired.


Artist's oil paint was thinned and washed liberally all over to give it a used look.


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/engine_01a.jpg


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/engine_02a.jpg



I am thinking about adding some more wiring and plumbing to the engine bay but this is supposed to be OOB...we’ll see because I only have a few days left

voyageur
03-09-2007, 08:12 AM
Hi Steven,

the engine looks really good with those trumpets and the weathering.
Your space frame inspired me to add some to mine - hope you don't mind.

And...it's going to slope the right way :evillol: :evillol: :evillol:

klutz_100
03-09-2007, 08:28 AM
Your space frame inspired me to add some to mine - hope you don't mind.
You kiddin' me?! ;)
Of course I don't mind - it's what were here for. Just do it beter than I did!

And...it's going to slope the right way :evillol: :evillol: :evillol:
:lol: :p ;)

auw12
03-09-2007, 03:10 PM
Hi Ski like I said before OOB doesn't mean not wonderful! These are some textbook paint works! You're really showing OOB at its best! And also you're terrific at finding stuffs... LOL

klutz_100
03-11-2007, 01:39 AM
You can see the rear light cluster on my reference S7: rectangular light and round light.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/rearref.jpg





The Tamiya kit only has the rectangular light and it's vertical rather than horizontal.
I can live with the wrong orientation for this build but I thought it would be a fairly easy fix to add the round light.

I searched my bits 'n pieces box but didn't have anything suitable but I found these threaded rivets in my workshop and thought that they might do.


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/rivets_02.jpg





First thing I did was clean them up with sanding and polishing sticks.

The rivets are made of 2 parts: stem (alu) and sleeve (steel) which separated easily

Next thing was to cut off the polished tip of the stem to provide the glass which was painted with Tamiya clear orange (I'm guessing that this is the indicator light)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/orange-lights_02.jpg




After that I cut the sleeve into thin slices to provide the base that the glass fits onto.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/light-bases_02.jpg

Here's a test fit of the finished lights. I think it turned out OK for 30 minutes work (maybe I'll rivet them on to the body? :))


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/test-fit-new-light_02.jpg


This picure is of the kit parts painted up. I thought I'd show this photo to demonstrate what can be done with liquid masking.


With a small brush I applied Maskol to the part I would later paint red. I airbrushed Vallejo black on the base, removed the Maskol and then applied thinned clear red with a brush.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/masking-rear-lights_02.jpg



My Lotus Elan donor for the wheels has arrived and I have just finished the mold to make resin copies. However the Gunze 1/24 Elan wheels are quite smaller than the Tamiya 1/24 S7 wheels :banghead:
I don't know if ths will work out as the tyres will be too large (fixable) and also the chrome hubcaps (probably not easily fixable) - we'll see....


Thanks again for looking in

auw12
03-11-2007, 03:59 AM
These small attachments are deadly realistic...:eek:

klutz_100
03-11-2007, 05:02 AM
Finished detaling the battery based on this reference picture.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/engine-ref.jpg



I used Deatil Master battery p/e lead ends and a made an used an Exide printed on regular paper and stuck on to the part with with MicroKrystal

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/battery_01.jpg

Made a coil to fix to the engine (thanks Andy for the hint) and stuck on one of our 612 engine bay decals to add some realism.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/coil_01.jpg

I have to say BTW we made F**ing good decals!!! This thing is 1,5mm x 2,mm (I measured it) and to the naked eye tere is just some fuzzy print on it that looks like text which is why I chose it.

Imagine my surprise when I looked at the photos I had taken in macro mode here (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/coil_02.jpg)
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: fortunately this won't actually be visible in the finished engine!!

gionc
03-11-2007, 05:44 AM
Hey Little Bone LOLROFL

I ever supposed there were a joint venture between Enzo and Colin: this coil show it ;)

klutz_100
03-11-2007, 06:02 AM
Hey Little Bone LOLROFL

I ever supposed there were a joint venture between Enzo and Colin: this coil show it ;)

:rofl: :rofl:
At least you only cut your finger off!

First casts "hot off the mold" (so to speak)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/cast-rims_01.jpg

Some air bubbles in a couple but I need 5 anyway so will pour off a couple more sets.

tick..tock...tick...tock...deadlne approaching :lol:

MPWR
03-11-2007, 09:26 AM
Looking good as always. Your pop-rivet indicators came out great- but if you wanted a clear lens, cutting off the tips of some rounded ends of clear sprue would likely do it.

I figured the Gunze wheels might give you some trouble. Let me know if you want a solution (after all, I've already done the work). But don't put the wrong wheels on to meet a deadline....

Bah, I'm sending it anyway.

bigfrit
03-11-2007, 11:46 AM
Sweet, sweet, sweet dude!

might I give you a teeny little two cents?

For the rear lights, I would take it apart again (the round stuffies) asand the underside flat, so to make it perfectly flat and fitting the roundish flat stuff behind it. (the indicator, that is)


I hope it's clear in all its unclearness!

Oli

CeeElle
03-11-2007, 01:23 PM
i love this build. :)

voyageur
03-11-2007, 03:25 PM
Pretty nifty idea...but the signal indicator looks way too thick IMO.
You could sand the base part to make it slim...

klutz_100
03-11-2007, 04:20 PM
Thanks gents.

You could be right on the indicator.

It doesn't look so bad on the kit maybe but I shall give your suggetions consideration.

Thanks Andy! http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/SMILEYS/beer.gif

Ferrari TR
03-13-2007, 02:40 PM
:licka: Good stuff!

sportracer02
03-14-2007, 02:30 AM
Hi Steve,

looks great, you made many steps forward.

I agree with voyager, these indicator look a little bit long, maybe the silver part under the orange "glas" is too thick.

Engine looks fine with the washing and trumpets.

The backside of the cast wheels looks somehow toy-like, will you dremel away the "cross" ?

klutz_100
03-14-2007, 12:55 PM
Thanks Micha :thumbsup:

The backside of the cast wheels looks somehow toy-like, will you dremel away the "cross" ?
It depends on whether I finally end up using these wheels and how they look in place. The brake rotors may cover up most of it on the front at least - we'll see but I shall bear your suggestion in mind.

Right now I am finishing up my biggest "headache" - the new hub caps ;-)

quadzero
03-15-2007, 02:58 AM
This is really a great looking project. I don't know which I like better, the work you do or the clear and precise way you show and explain everything.

Martin S
03-22-2007, 03:46 PM
I'm browsing through all te group builds and realize I have missed some of the updates here. The carbs really blew my mind. amazing.
And when I think about how freakin' small that battery is, I can't believe you put on cable shoes and decaled the coil..

klutz_100
04-07-2007, 04:02 PM
test run wheel. Version 2.0 on the way.... wheel weights made with flattened solder.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/rim_01.jpg


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/rim_02.jpg


Fixed the battery in place.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/battery-holder_01.jpg


Added some wiring to the engine bay. Dial cables, accelerator coupling and cable etc etc (mostly a work of fiction on my part ;))

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/wireing_01.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/wireing_02.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/wireing_03.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/wireing_04.jpg


I have never put so much spaghetti in an engine before and I felt frustrated by the whole thing - mostly because I kept thinking about quadzero's amazingly detailed and clean wiring :D

Thanks for looking :thumbsup:

voyageur
04-07-2007, 04:18 PM
Hi Stevenski,

looking great. Nice wiring and hose clamps. Did you fix the rear indicators?
I'm about to finish mine this weekend...just a few details left.

Cheers
Sebastian

deltableh
04-07-2007, 04:22 PM
Looks magnificent!

MPWR
04-07-2007, 04:38 PM
You make those wheels look terrific! Can't wait to see what version 2.0 looks like.

Spectacular work- I love to see you detail stuff. Some of your cables may be a tad large in diameter- but the view from above really looks spot on for a 7 engine bay.

I think those little wingie tabs on your battery connector hardware are supposed to get bent around the battery cable.

quadzero
04-07-2007, 06:25 PM
Wow, this engine bay is incredible. Usually the engine takes its place as the center stage show stopper but you have make the whole bay a class act. I love the linkage and all the little extra goodies you have added. The overhead view is sublime, very realistic. And thanks for the compliments, buddy.

bigfrit
04-07-2007, 08:09 PM
This is sweet!
really really sweet!


Great rim-job, dude! =)

Also, those wires in the engine bay look really convincing to me, i plan on just rolling some wires on a ball and pry it in somewhere with clear glue, in a little corner.


Eitherway, looking forward, eh!

oli

klutz_100
04-07-2007, 11:51 PM
Thanks guys.

Can't wait to see what version 2.0 looks like.
Me neither :D

Some of your cables may be a tad large in diameter
I agree. I've accumulated a stash of wires big enough to stretch from here to there and back again but nearly all of them are just that "bit" too thick LOL

I think those little wingie tabs on your battery connector hardware are supposed to get bent around the battery cable.
I think so too. Problem was bending the buggers :lol: Every time i tried to wrap 'em wound the wire, the CA glue broke. I gave up trying so as not to use a whole DM set on one battery :shakehead:evillol:

klutz_100
04-08-2007, 02:55 PM
Little update.


Installed the radiator and fan with the brass blades I made at the beginning.


I'm just about finished in the engine bay now.

This will all get a heavy dose of Mr. MPWR oil wash and maybe some pastel chalks to make it look nice and dirty (and hide my mistakes :grinyes:)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/radiator_02.jpg



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/radiator_03.jpg



Thanks for looking.

klutz_100
04-09-2007, 02:46 AM
Put some plumbing on the brakes.

I am 125% sure that it is inaccurate but it was fun doing it :lol:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/wired-calipers_01.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/wired-calipers_02.jpg


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/wired-calipers_03.jpg

Getting close to finishing .....

gionc
04-09-2007, 03:32 AM
Seem you have kids in holiday away: you're working!!!!!!!!! :D

Great job mate, I really start to love those wing fenders, interesting details (weel weights are just in "klutz style") and awesome weathering and washing on weels.

CeeElle
04-10-2007, 12:24 AM
the engine bay looks great, but the electrical wiring is wholly inaccurate. it's lucas, after all -- and so should have corroded connections and wires spliced together with big blobs of black electrical tape.

and where's the oil leak?

:p

klutz_100
04-10-2007, 07:08 AM
but the electrical wiring is wholly inaccurate. it's lucas, after all -- and so should have corroded connections and wires spliced together with big blobs of black electrical tape. :lol: good point!

and where's the oil leak?
:p It's hidden beneath the glue blob :p

Macio4ever
04-10-2007, 06:48 PM
Steven - awesome work, as usual!

OrangeR
04-10-2007, 09:05 PM
Nice work Klutz!
This is a nice thread to follow.

klutz_100
04-12-2007, 02:38 AM
Minor progress.

Have wired up the headlights using .25mm wire and some wider insulation for a gromet.

Some mild dry brushing on the fitting.

Sorry for the dust - macro mode turns the slightest mole hill into a mountain and I am just to lazy to worry about it at this stage.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/headlamps_02.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/headlamps_01.jpg

Thanks for lookiing in.

gionc
04-12-2007, 03:06 PM
Mhhh, great job buddy!

WRC_413X
04-13-2007, 04:05 PM
Incredible work stevenski!! reguardless of the accuracy the detail looks very good and it will definatly be a stunning machine when its done, Keep it up!!

klutz_100
04-16-2007, 03:54 AM
I am getting frustratingly close to finishing this. I promised myself I won’t start on my next 2 projects until this one is finished and I just lost 90% of time I had planned for this over the weekend.

I did manage to fix the dash and cowling in place permanently and added a gear lever made out of a regular sewing pin dipped in metal primer and then dipped in Vallejo Satin black.

I also added some scratches to the interior panels with a toothpick dipped in aluminum paint to simulate some of the “wear and tear” caused by driver and passenger climbing into the car.


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/dash-interior-800_01.jpg


I wired the radiator fan and I also glued the rotors in place and did a test fit with my version. 1.0 resin wheels to check the stance. I am pretty happy with how it is looking.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/stance-800_01.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/stance-800_02.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/WIPs/S7%20The%20Prisoner/stance-800_03.jpg

I also made up the custom Prisoner number plates – KAR 120C (photo later)


Next step will be polishing the body of all the thumb prints etc before final assembly. I am also waiting for some white wrapping wire to try and put the piping on the seats and rear cover.

Thanks for looking in.

voyageur
04-16-2007, 06:29 AM
Stunnning! You really are putting a lot of effort in this one. Nice details once again. (Mine is finished, But I didn't get around to take pictures yet).

Cheers
Sebastian

quadzero
04-16-2007, 11:09 AM
This is really something, Steve. Stance looks perfect and I like your rims. I still can't get over that engine bay, thou. I love it.

Jamme
04-16-2007, 12:02 PM
Nice work Steve.
I just discovered your WIP, and, I have to say it is really nice!
I like the dashboard and the odometer, etc.... ;-)

Come on, you have almost finish.......and as you said, you may not begin another wip before ending this!

Ah.......that Ferrari 166MM...........

Greetings,

Jamme

sportracer02
04-16-2007, 12:17 PM
Nice progress, Steve, it will be finished soon.

It took you 90% of the weekends time to decide what to build next? ;-))

This shows, that you have too much unbuilt kits - just like me

klutz_100
04-16-2007, 01:43 PM
Thanks Guys!

It took you 90% of the weekends time to decide what to build next? ;-))

This shows, that you have too much unbuilt kits - just like me :lol: ;)

Stance looks perfect and I like your rims Andy should take the credit for those. He machined the master hub, I just cast and painted them. Hopefully he has been busy all weekend working on version 2.1....Andy?? :)

The white wrapping wire arrived today. I haven't opened it yet but if all is well I should be able to do the seats tonight.

octan
04-16-2007, 02:37 PM
Amazing work Steve :eek2:

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