S14 Project from HELL.

Hi folks.

Not much to show yet on what is probably the most complicated project that I have ever attempted but thought that I would start what will be a long ongoing thread showing this cars buildup with a description of what I will be attempting.

Firstly the kit is the Fujimi veilside S14 which will be built in the style of the C West below. The main modifications will be to the wheel arches which need to be widened and also raised as the car will sit much lower. The front will be a one piece removable unit and a SAS wing will be added to the back.

The real work, however is underneath! As so many modifications were required to transform from road to race car, I decided to completely scratch build the entire chassis, steering and suspension from brass and aluminium. This will include the roll cage which will extend front and back to form a full spaceframe and the floor that is sheet aluminium.

Here are a few pics of work so far completed showing the ‘real’ shocks and the double wishbone suspension and steering that I am working on at the moment. (since these pics, the front right suspension is complete and WORKING!!).:eek: :eek:

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Also ‘on my work bench’ at the moment is an R32 GTR engine with oversized turbos that will be getting the full detail treatment.

Be sure to come back as I will update whenever something new is finished.

MERRY XMAS to all!!!!!!!!!!!:p :p :p :p

:eek: Wow, this sounds like one hell of a project. I can't wait to see more progress pics!

Mmm delicous!:D

Sounds like a lot of work.Hope it turns out well.:)

Wow. How did you make those shocks?

awesome job on the shocks. i'm getting anxious to see more pics.

He is making people curious...

Looks great!

This is WICKED.
Btw, where can i learn abt chassis scratchbuilding?

:eek: im getting a little scared:eek:

Toksin, the shocks are thin brass tube with brass bar that fits nicely inside. The springs are from a 'mini z', (is that right?). My local hobby store sells springs in packs of 6, 3 pairs with different stiffnesses.

On top and bottom of the shock there is a very small piece of the tubing soldered horizontaly to the 2 separate parts. This will allow it to be hinged top and bottom and move slightly as the suspension goes up and down.

Here are some shots to give an idea of how it fits to the main chassis rails. Note, none of this is finished yet, just plonked in place to check fitment.

You can also see that the wheels will be bolted on and removable.

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I have to work over xmas and newyear but hopefully will get some soldering in to post more advanced pics NEXT YEAR!!

Hi,

Thought that I would resurect this thread with a few pics of progress on what is now called the 'Veilside S14 GTR-LM' or something like that.

Seems to be taking forever so far.

Have mounted the front double wishbones and will complete the suspension when the spaceframe is built (need it for the top shock mountings).

Have spent most of my recent time starting on the body. The Fujimi head and tail light are awfull so decided to fit the units from an R33 GTR-LM, together with the bonnet vent.

I hope to soon be finished with one fromt wheel arch/wing and start to copy onto the other side before separating the complete front and starting work on the rear arches.

Will keep you posted.

Bye.

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The brake isnt really the wrong way around, just there to give me an idea of how wide the arches need to be.
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I was wondering what happened to this project.Good to see you haven't given up.Can't wait to see this one completed.Good luck with the rest of the build up.:)

Hopefully it won't take too much longer to finish. You are putting a tremendous ammount of work into this project, and I'm sure it will turn out great. Keep us updated.

Very nice work, keep it up, i'm really looking forward to seeing this done.

this is educational :D

cant wait to learn more hehe

Hi,

this is going soooo slooow. Seem to have spent weeks just working on the body shape and still only done about half. Ran out of filler so thought I would post some picks from work (80hour week so no chance to buy more:mad: )

Have done one rear as far as getting the shape ok and just need to sand down the front which is now removable.

The back has been cut at an angle up to allow for a big diffuser.

Working at the moment on a roll cage which will extend under the front to hold suspension, engine etc.

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Looks good! Keep it coming.

It is coming along very well. Keep at it! :D

Looking Sweet :)

this is gonna be worth the wait!!:cool: :cool: :cool:

its coming laong nicely

yea dude tha sweet i wish i was that good im going to start me frist project soon i need to get more info on it so i can start like how to apply the putty and make custom things:devil: :alien2:

Thanks for the comments guys, have day off on Friday, gonna buy filler and carry on.

Acouple more pics to show how the bodywork is done (for Pinky Jones). The major part was to cut the arches up into the body to lower the body rather than the supension and basically build the arches around the Ferrari wheels for that really tight fit.
Styrene sheet was glued into the arches and under the skirts to widen it and then bulked out using off cuts of styrene before being puttied over in thin coats to aid drying.
When all exterior shaping and sanding is done the excess styrene will be removed and all under surfaces puttied and smoothed.


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Absolutely amazing work so far. Keep us updated.

looks truly great and amazing!!!!!:) :D

Can't wait to see this bad boy complete!

I was wondering where this project went. looks awsome!:D

wow! the chassis looks like a tremendous challenge and the body is coming along very nicely.:) any new progress? the waiting is killing me!

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wow good job on the wide body, i should try doing this some day :)

Keep the updates coming along - its certainly taking shape!

Simply put- amazing

Amazing

great job! Amazin!!!!:eek:
Keep up the good work!

Great work so far. Keep it up!

This is looking very promising, really can't wait to see it complete.