Yep! Another Carrera GT

Building this one for an upcoming article in Model Cars Magazine...... and loads of inspiration from Rallyraiders Black one....

I will be using the Scale motorsports Carbon fiber Template set along with the photo etch set from Matt Wells....

http://images31.fotki.com/v1093/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010004-vi.jpg

Body has been painted. I used a PPG metallic blue basecoat followed by 2 coats of Dupont Chroma clear urethane. Body has also been polished.

http://images34.fotki.com/v1079/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010001-vi.jpg

The engine in the kit is pretty straight forward, no serious detailing here since most will be hidden by the CF frame anyways. I used Tamiya FLat aluminum shot through the airbrush followed by some detail being picked out by Black wash from long enterprises. I toned down the exhaust coating it in semi flat clear and giving it the heated look with tamiya clear colors and their fantastic weathering pastels.

http://images34.fotki.com/v1078/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010002-vi.jpg

Thanks for looking more to come real soon......

DaveT

That engine looks great, i just hate that the rear structure of the cerrara covers so much of the engine though.

Looking forward too more progress!

Looks great so far, the exhaust manifolds/collector are flawless!

Excellent work! Is that body paint polished? What's your formula for the chroma clear? I'm have trouble with mine.

Excellent work! Is that body paint polished? What's your formula for the chroma clear? I'm have trouble with mine.

It only required light polishing out some trash. Chromaclear is a 4 part clear to 1 part activator/reducer...

Thanks guys!

DaveT

Top work,the body looks flawless and a very nice colour choice.The engine looks clean and simple,really nice.

The engine and body color look flawless!!!

Excellent job!

Here we go again! :cool: I can't wait to see how this looks!
Erick --

Thanks guys.... Lots of progress this weekend....

Belly pan, interior tub, and all smaller components were covered in SMS CF from the template set and covered in dupont clear......

http://images32.fotki.com/v1092/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010011-vi.jpg

Brakes were completed using SMS Photoetch faces airbrushed metallic grey. Later I will add a black wash to give them a carbon look.

http://images31.fotki.com/v1097/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010010-vi.jpg

Front suspension is complete. Various parts off SMS PE sheet were used..

http://images31.fotki.com/v1100/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010013-vi.jpg

Engine is mounted to the cage awaiting other details......

http://images31.fotki.com/v1093/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010014-vi.jpg

I noticed Tamiya does not provide the heim joint arms that piggyback the shocks on the real car. SMS gives you details to make these. I used RB motion stainless rod, SMS rod ends in the PE kit and pro tech nuts to make these...

http://images32.fotki.com/v1110/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010015-vi.jpg

Here is the engine bay complete with the added rods to the shocks.

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http://images32.fotki.com/v1104/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010017-vi.jpg

And a test fit of the body.......interior is next!!!

http://images34.fotki.com/v1075/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010018-vi.jpg
http://images32.fotki.com/v1106/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010021-vi.jpg
http://images31.fotki.com/v1094/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010019-vi.jpg
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http://images34.fotki.com/v1078/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010022-vi.jpg

WOW! That is superb work!

holy ....! The chassis with all the CF is impressive. You should leave the body off :cwm27:

Killer dude!! The yellow calipers against that color look sick! The CF work kicks a$$ too!

Beautiful carbon decal work.It's a shame most of it is hidden by the body,it looks flawless!! I had a look on the SMS website at the templated decals you mention.Can you briefly explain how they work? Are they pre-printed and you have to cut them out yourself? Or are they pre-printed and pre-cut?

Oh man, what a great CF-job !
Nice suspension parts aswell

Beautiful carbon decal work.It's a shame most of it is hidden by the body,it looks flawless!! I had a look on the SMS website at the templated decals you mention.Can you briefly explain how they work? Are they pre-printed and you have to cut them out yourself? Or are they pre-printed and pre-cut?


Steve,
The shapes are pre printed on the back of the decal sheets but you have to cut them out..... well worth it if you ask me..... Some are a little ill fitting and some are really not needed.....

Thanks guys!!! Working on the interior today!

Dave T

Looks great Dave, I never liked this car until I saw it in person, your build makes me want to buy one of these. I love this picture
http://images34.fotki.com/v1075/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010018-vi.jpg

Like a restoration that you see in a magazine.

Mike

Steve,
The shapes are pre printed on the back of the decal sheets but you have to cut them out..... well worth it if you ask me..... Some are a little ill fitting and some are really not needed.....

Dave T

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the information,most appreciated.I am hoping to add this model to my collection soon.The SMS photoetch parts and the templated decals certainly look like a worthwhile addition to the basic kit.

Beautiful body color, great carbon job. I love the suspension rods and your photos.

Outstanding skill, as usual.

Robi

Not much to add to what has been already said, but still don't want to appear like I have no interest. Needless to say, it's strictly top notch elements of skill here. I love the finish, I use DuPont ChromaClear exclusively in my work and for models and I love it. I can only imagine the interior yet to come.

Great build.
What DuPont ChromaClear do you use? 7500/7600 and where do you purchase it?

Chris

Great build.
What DuPont ChromaClear do you use? 7500/7600 and where do you purchase it?

Chris


I use 7500S. I got it from a buddy of mine that I painted some things on his 1:1 car... He gave me the leftovers...

Interior bits are done. SMS PE parts added to the interior kick panels. I used the black cardboard in the SMS PE sheet for floormats.

http://images32.fotki.com/v1089/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010023-vi.jpg

Dash and door panels done up in Black and CF..........

http://images33.fotki.com/v1070/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010024-vi.jpg

Seats are done as well with CF backs........

http://images33.fotki.com/v1072/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010025-vi.jpg

Finally it was all put together to complete the interior along with factory style seatbelts...

http://images31.fotki.com/v1096/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010026-vi.jpg
http://images31.fotki.com/v1099/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010027-vi.jpg

Shot with body test fit......

http://images33.fotki.com/v1068/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010029-vi.jpg
http://images33.fotki.com/v1067/photos/3/335511/5775123/P1010028-vi.jpg

Insane! I mean really beautiful!

Just one question: Do you cut CF decal into right shape before putting on or you cut it when it's applied?

Speechless :eek2:

all i can say is "WOW!"

Holy crap man, it's beautiful! And you build so quickly!

Oh Looord...

Such beautiful craftsmanship on the carbon fibre work and just amazing neatness throughout the interior.Superbly done in every respect!!

Wow, I love that blue.

You are kidding me?!@? This is soooo sweet! I love the color, I love the C/F work, and everything is very clean.

After watching this, it is definitely nice to get motivated especially when I become lazy and not do much.

Outstanding work as ever :worshippy

Looks incredible, Dave!! You're moving right along on this one!!!

Fantastic job Dave. I'm quite impressed by your interiors: carbonized "pool" and trims are really to die for. Awesome :)

I never bought a carrera GT but like Mike said you push me to buy one.

Great work Dave!! That is super clean detail there!
If you were paid commission for the models you sold, you'd be a rich man from me alone! :icon16:
Erick --

How did you go about the engine cover mesh? How was it to work with? I have read mixed opinions about this.

Did you leave the kit clear part in place?

Thanks :thumbsup:

I have the same question as the above post. bump for response. Thanks!

clean work for sure!

But, if you allow a word of criticism, the carbon decals are not very realistic looking in my opinion. They look too silvery, while in reality the carbon weaving is only visible in bright light, and still it is very dark. All this flashy carbon looks more like a popular building style to me than an accurate representation.

I love the color, it looks very rich and suits the exotic character of the car very well. But it looks like you did not polish it, a few spots look a bit bumpy...

Anyway, thanks a lot for sharing your very nice work! (I wish I had so much time to dedicate to model building...)

I am again impressed with your excellent building skills! :sunglasse That chassis is a complete build unto itself! :eek:

How did you go about the engine cover mesh? How was it to work with? I have read mixed opinions about this.

Did you leave the kit clear part in place?

Thanks :thumbsup:

Klutz,
I did not use the Brass Screen. I tried to attempt it but it simply did not look clean enough for me. I opted to use the Clear pieces with the decals instead.

Thanks again guys.....This car is in the completed section here....

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=882530

clean work for sure!

But, if you allow a word of criticism, the carbon decals are not very realistic looking in my opinion. They look too silvery, while in reality the carbon weaving is only visible in bright light, and still it is very dark. All this flashy carbon looks more like a popular building style to me than an accurate representation.

I love the color, it looks very rich and suits the exotic character of the car very well. But it looks like you did not polish it, a few spots look a bit bumpy...

Anyway, thanks a lot for sharing your very nice work! (I wish I had so much time to dedicate to model building...)


Hmmm..... I find your criticism a bit disturbing... When I take my pictures I tend to adjust the Aperature to +7 to "Brighten up" the photograph so all details can be seen. The CF work is alot darker in person than in the photos. Its not as Flashy as you so put it. The paint WAS polished and is extremely smooth. Funny how you are the only one criticizing it. I can take CONSTRUCTIVE Criticism very well.... But yours is not CONTRUCTIVE in MY OPINION. It baffles me when newbie's come on AF only to knock down peoples work. I searched your name to see if there was any WIP or completed projects of yours I could view to see if you could back up your so called constructive criticism.. I was not suprised to find NONE....and you have been a newbie since 2003? Lets see you post your work and then you can knock me down if you feel the need to do so again... or maybe I can return the favor? :evillol: Maybe if you stop knocking people's work you might have that time that you wish you had to build something......

DaveT

clean work for sure!

I love the color, it looks very rich and suits the exotic character of the car very well. But it looks like you did not polish it, a few spots look a bit bumpy...

Anyway, thanks a lot for sharing your very nice work! (I wish I had so much time to dedicate to model building...)

I´ve really tried to look after the bumps in the painting but I just can´t find them! Your eyes must be something else...

Love your work Skylinefan:grinyes:

Awesome as usual Dave!

The brass screen is tough with that kit. I did not even attempt it fearing it would be a big mess.

Your ability to paint those shocks and springs like that is beyond me. The same on your FXX... nice.

When we met in Atlanta you said you were going to do this kit with a trans kit of some kind. What happened to that? That would be awesome with your talents.

When Geronimo's Gemballa kit is released, let's both get one and have a little challenge! What do you say? Get Clay in on it? I wouldn't mind third place to you two!!!
Who else wants in?

What do you think?
Awesome work!
Andy

Incredible!