AF group build - VTEC powered Super7 (completed)

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07-07-07 >> deadline reached! I don't want to start another
thread on this one. Please enjoy this ooooold post :popcorn:
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Allright....it's done!

I finally found the time to take some pics of the completed VTEC powered Super7.
WIP thread is here (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=681328).

While uploading the pictures I noticed that I forgot to paint the shift knob :banghead:

I'm also thinking about painting the rear light housings semi flat black to match the headlights. Same problem as with Steven's: the rear lights are not at the same height :rolleyes:

Well, on to the pics :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_001.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_002.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_003.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_004.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_005.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_006.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_007.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_008.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_009.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_010.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_011.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_012.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_013.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_014.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_015.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_016.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_017.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_018.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_019.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_020.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_021.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_022.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_023.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_024.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t169/voyageur_AF/scale_modeling/cars_complete/LOTUS/Super7_VTEC/IMG_025.jpg

Now.....C&C welcome!

Cheers from Germany
Sebastian

Damn, that`s hot! I liked S7 during contest very much!

That's one super sexy 7, excellent job on every aspect of that model! :cool:

Hi Sebastian,

nice ideas realized in this project, well executed - I like it

Hawt!

Wow, great looking car and super attention to details!
I like!

Oli

I´d never thought those side panels would look that good. V-Tec engine is a perfect match! I like it!

Awesome, great seven.

I agree with guys: super job and very very cool pics, really, I'm impressed, BRAVO!

Sweet. I can't get over the size of those brake discs!!!!

Nice! Is it physically possible to mount a B-series motor in a RWD config in 1:1?

Thanks for the nice comments, guys! I appreciate it and it keeps me motivated to work on the other kits in the to do pile.

I don't know whether it is physically possible to mount this particular engine in a real car with that configuration *shrug* - but it sure works in scale :-)

A very nice Super Seven. Possibly I would have made more Caterham-style rear lights instead of the early 1960's style lights, as the model is otherways very modern.

And engines designed for transverse installation in FWD cars are very common in 1:1 super sevens, like Opel/Vauxhall C20XE, Rover K-series, Toyota, Ford Zetec, and even motorbike engines etc. They usually use e.g. a cosworth T5 transmission with a custom made bell housing. I haven't seen this Honda engine, but I guess it would work as the other engines as well.

It turned out great. nice work on that bad boy!

What an absolutely delicious build! Everything about it is superb. :worshippy

If I can still do it to mine, I am going to steal your idea of fixing the nose cone to the hood. I have been trying to come up with a solution for that and like all the best ideas, yours is simple and elegant :thumbsup:

Absolutely perfect sir... our contest is gonna be tough!

That is a very nice looking seven !
engine and sidepanels look great !

Must bring myself to finish mine sometime..

As for the Honda-engines discussion: I have heard that the honda engines are rotating in the opposite direction to most other engines wich makes it difficult to mate to any suitable transmission.

Great pictures of a great build! Everything is a great match! :grinyes:

Allright,

the shift knob and rear light housings have been painted before the deadline.
I just couldn't take proper pics due to the really bad weather.

PS: Could one of the mods please change (99.9% finished) in the thread title to (completed)?
Thanks in advance :)

Cheers

This build is fantastic! Everything looks so well engineered it is amazing! I was so impressed I've just spent the last 10 minutes checking out all of your other work....Very impressive!

Thanks Rob,

don't look too close at the old builds, though :uhoh:

Cheers

Magnificent suped-up Seven there Sebastian! :) I particularly like the textures you've used on the seat and transmission tunnel.

Now the deadline is here I can pull my Seven out with no pressure and copy some of these great ideas mercilessly. :lol:

Great execution. Your photography really lends to making the car look real!

Super clean and awsome! That seat is fantastic!

Very nice work. Looks very aggressive!