Superb 7 (Blue Seven)

Well, after two years and seven months, it is finally done! Literally thousands of scratchbuilt and machined parts, most of them made of aluminum, but also including brass, stainless steel and various plastics, resin and acrylic materials.
It's quite possible that over the next few weeks I will come up with some small things to add, maybe touch-up or adjust. I see there is a little dusting to be done... But as of now, it appears to be technically finished! This has been a most rewarding and enjoyable build. Seems like all the frustrating times I put myself through have been forgotten now.
Thank you to all who have encouraged me and expressed interest during this long term project... - Mark
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Here are the links to the whole build here in AF:

WIP:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=566092

Parts:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=312338

Parts2:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=312338

Parts3:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=537010

Beautiful, as always. Great attention to detail.

Hi,

congrats for this model, hard to believe it a model and not a real car. For sure one of the most realistic cars I have ever seen.

I´m speechless

Wow Mark. Simply astonishing. It's been a real honor and pleasure watching the buildup from day one when we first saw the brake resovoir. I have learned so much and taken away more than I could have imagined. The completed piece itself is a work of art, it looks real to say the least. I wish I could say more, but when something like this shows up there is a lack of words to describe it.

I can't wait to see it in person in September. I hope you've Rainex'ed it so the drool just slides right off.

Wow, just like the real stuff.

What scale is this?

1:12?

Really don't have any words at all for such a... So we only have 5 stars on the thread rating options?

amazing. I am working on year number 2 for my Camaro. I can Imagine how rewording it is to see it finished!!

This model is just incredible. There are no words to express my astonishment.

If you'd post it in a real car forum I would doubt that anyone would figure out that it actually is a scale model.

Congratulations!

:eek2: Man, U'r insane :headshake I'd say that the detail level is quite adequite :icon16: Is that a nitrousbottle in the back? 2 years and 7 months U gotta be proud of that achievement. I wouldn't have that kind of patience making one model that long (but I guess U build something on the side as well)!

Yeah i'm with the other guys here, words just can't express what this model is...I can say awesome, cool!, and great job, but it just can't sum up the justice this model deserves. Thanks for letting us in on the progress of this wonderful build, the quality of work you have shown has inspired me (and many others i'm sure) for future builds.

How does it sound when you turn it over?!?!?!? LOL

Simply amazing, really an outstanding achievement, it really is.

... watching the buildup from day one when we first saw the brake resovoir.

I was just thinking about that same thing, and the amazement I had when I looked at the pictures in that first post.

Very impressive build. I hope that one day I will be fortunate enough to see it in person somewhere.

Well done.

Murray

Yep. I agree with all the others "Superb" (and well worth the wait!)

The word Amazing gets thrown around in these forums a lot, and many of the recipients are worthy, but I think this is probably the top of the food chain when it comes to that word. So, will we be able to see this at the Ipms nationals in a few months? That would be pretty sweet.. well, unless i'm in the same category :(

Wow Mark, that looks great. I really appreciatte you posting up the completed product. It builders like you that inspire me to always do better on my next build and try to incorporate something of yours into my future builds.

Mike.

The finished article is every bit as mindblowing as I expected it to be seeing all the "bits" being built. A truly phenominal achievement. It may be only March but I think we have already found our '07 AFMOTY - if not the decade! :)

What Could we expect? Look at his Username...SCALE-MASTER!!!!!
Man,props to you!!! And a lot of them! :lol:
That is looking great!! I swear if you posted this somewhere else,and said this is 1/1,I would certainly believe it!!!
Congrats!!!

The finished article is every bit as mindblowing as I expected it to be seeing all the "bits" being built. A truly phenominal achievement. It may be only March but I think we have already found our '07 AFMOTY - if not the decade! :)

AFMOTY? Nah. More like AF Model of the Decade. This model is beyond anything I imagined was possible. It's phenominal in every aspect. I don't know how you do it, but keep it up!

Nothing more to add to the words of my fellow modellers. I´m happy to see it finished and congratulate you on this magnificient piece of art you have created,

Saying that it is realistic just doesn't do justice to the thought, effort and creativity you have put into this.

This is without a doubt one of the best models ever made and is "Hall of Fame" material.

Congratulations and thanks for being so free with sharing your techniques throughout the process.

(Now you will have to make a cabinet big enough to hold all the awards this will surely win :D)

This is without a doubt one of the best models ever made and is "Hall of Fame" material.

Congratulations and thanks for being so free with sharing your techniques throughout the process.


i can only repeat what the others said, phenomenal build. There's just one downside... the progress thread ended but I hope you start a new one soon and you continue to share your models and know-how!!!

Wow, nice to see it finished, I followed excited your long WIP thread.
I love all the detail so much, superb work.

Can you start it, please, I want listen how it sonds:iceslolan

Well they leave not much to say: for who followed the project step by step isn't a surprise that the finished stuff is so... ... superb!

Only thanks a lot for sharing it and for all inspiration you give with it on modelling knowledge, machining stuff, S7 culture.. just thanks Mark.

Hoping to be able to see in person one day..

Well they leave not much to say: for who followed the project step by step isn't a surprise that the finished stuff is so... ... superb!

Only thanks a lot for sharing it and for all inspiration you give with it on modelling knowledge, machining stuff, S7 culture.. just thanks Mark.

Hoping to be able to see in person one day..

All the more reason for you to come to the states. We'll just have to make sure Mark brings it to a show I attend so I can meet you.

This has to be one of the greatest builds i've ever seen before. I've been following the progress since the first post and it's just unbelieveable how many details this thing got. Congrats!

Ok Mark, now that you have shown us the car you used as reference, can you post photos of the model?

I would not have believed this if I had not been following you progress thread.
Fabulous!!

Ok Mark, now that you have shown us the car you used as reference, can you post photos of the model?


Well, I did some research, but heres the truth that Mark's been hiding from us.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Scale-Master/Scale-Master%20Models/da-truth.jpg

You are nuts, ands thats why we love this build!
That is just amazing...just amazing!

Omg. That`s Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This sort of building is truly at another level entirely. There are models, miniatures, and then this. I feel lucky to have been able to watch it progress.

Well, I did some research, but heres the truth that Mark's been hiding from us.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Scale-Master/Scale-Master%20Models/da-truth.jpg

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: This explains everything!

woah, I have just come across this beauty, is there no end to the shear works of art on this forum. Many many congratulations on a stunning build and beautiful result.

This is one of the best models... no, it is the best model I've ever seen here! There ain't enough words to describe this awesome model, it's perfect!

Thank you very much for the kind words everyone!
In lieu of "the big ruler", here's a couple shots of it with just me so you can get an idea of it's actual size... - Mark
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wow. just, wow.

if anyone needs me, i'll be over here putting my kits and supplies on eBay.

Dammit Mark, we can't slide anything past you. I guess it is real, or a very good photoshop; and I know Boutte is very good with photoshop too. :) Wait...could it be your super giant evil twin?

I look forward to September.

Does it come with fuel and a loaded battery?
Must be the best and most impressive car built in this scale!

Holy Crap! I'm jelaous: do you have such weather right now??

@Andy: think how start the fire under Stevensky's ass and may be that we'll meet togheter in september ;) :D.... at least we have to take a pict of TT togheter.

@Mark: when we think at "1/12" we ever have in mind hige stuff: but doing the S7 in 1/24 I have to say that it seem more a 1/43 model: your photos show that: the result is even more impressive! This car is thiny!!!

Hey Mike. What makes you think I'm not the evil twin?

Has oil, you can see it on the dip stick when it's pulled out. The battery must have juice, it has a green eye... Haven't put fuel in it.

Yes, the weather is that nice here now. Should be in the high 70's, maybe a balmy low 80's today. Gotta love the So.Cal beach climate...

And yes, Super Sevens are tiny no matter what scale. I have built larger models in 1/24 scale than this one in 1/12... - Mark

You are truly the "Scale Master" Mark. Unbelievable work. Your talent is out of this world.

Insane is the word :D

hey. howd you make the license plate?

Phenomenal! I've thoroughly enjoyed following this. I know my wife got sick of me dragging her in to look at the pics!

Congrats on the completion.

Sure was fun! You are in no small part to blame for some of my current enthusiasm for these cars. :rolleyes:

Thanks for the inspiration!

I also want to add my thanks and appreciation. Astounding work! I had my own theory about how you might have done it, but I guess it's easier to just accept that you have good equipment, endless patience and very fine motor skills!
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I have been building the 1/12 Tamiya Caterhams since almost 10 years, I have built several conversions and super detailed, so is very difficult that something can impresse me...... but this is ABSOLUTELY amazing :banghead: . I take my hat off to it and its author.
Congratulations.....master :iceslolan
Mario Covalski
Editor Modeler Site
http://www.modelersite.com

I've been following this build since day one and i've been dying to see it finished. I must say that this is by far the most impressive model that I have ever seen, knowing the sort of work and scratch built parts that went into building this car is mind blowing. I've simply run out of superlatives to describe this model since i've used it all...

Whats your next build? because I'm just dying to see more of your work..Well done!

astonishing...

i think the level of the detail suggest to built a scratch engine with visible camshafts and valves...

crazy man....:biggrin:

Wow, I can't believe I missed the completed post. I was too busy following the WIP. LOL.

It's great to see it finally done. Great job!!!

Okay, turn the ignition. Let's hear this beast :)

Well done Mark. I think we all know who will be holding the big check and flying to Japan after this years Tamiyacom. Standing ovations all around and thanks for taking the time to answer my questions during this process. Your corrspondence has been an honor.... sooooooo....

The aching question....

Whats next?!?

Thanks, but I already won the TamiyaCon a few years ago, with a Super 7 no less... (My second 7.) Japan was awesome!
I am building Super 7 # 8 now, check out the thread here in AF in Street WIPs. "Orange 7"... - Mark

Amazing build!!

i'm 56, building every kind of kits (from airfix bags to 1:43 specials) :

i've never seen something like this : the best build i've seen, a real masterpiece.

all my compliments.

massimo

Even though this is a 3 year old thread, I am ALWAYS happy to see it. I just hope the pictures stay hosted.

This is one crazy built. I'll take my hat off for this one.

excellent model.

Wow, that looks more real than a real version!