widebody itr progress
appleseed
03-19-2003, 10:30 PM
since there's not much happening on the boards lately, i decided to post my latest project. i decided to put the widebody mr2 and hks altezza on hold as other members are currently undertaking those projects. hopefully this project will be done in time and make it into the itr contest. there's goinig to be some pretty fierce competition for this contest as this car is very popular among members of this board. this is my attempt to raise the bar :) .
this is pretty much a rough cut of what i plan on doing... just to make sure the body lines flow properly before i do any final sanding and smoothing out. as you can see, there are quite a bit of voids left still and to be honest, this thing is going to need alot more work. i plan on putting on some mirrors such as the ones pictured below on this kit as well. don't know if it'll look right but we'll see... anyhow, the color scheme is to be metallic blue and silver.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/630912mirrors2.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/763706front01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/272175rear01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/986926top01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/775242top02.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/146659exhaust04.jpg
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this is pretty much a rough cut of what i plan on doing... just to make sure the body lines flow properly before i do any final sanding and smoothing out. as you can see, there are quite a bit of voids left still and to be honest, this thing is going to need alot more work. i plan on putting on some mirrors such as the ones pictured below on this kit as well. don't know if it'll look right but we'll see... anyhow, the color scheme is to be metallic blue and silver.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/630912mirrors2.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/763706front01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/272175rear01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/986926top01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/775242top02.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/146659exhaust04.jpg
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k_dog
03-19-2003, 10:36 PM
I like it. One question, how is the rear valance done?
Brian
Brian
Vyacheslav
03-19-2003, 10:36 PM
wow , looks so clean. And uh oh, makes me horny
Where is the drool smile when you realy need it? :p :eek:
Where is the drool smile when you realy need it? :p :eek:
k_dog
03-19-2003, 10:40 PM
Originally posted by Vyacheslav
wow , looks so clean. And uh oh, makes me horny
http://www.fastcarforum.com/forum/images/smilies/bang.gif ummm, didnt really need to know that.....
Brian
wow , looks so clean. And uh oh, makes me horny
http://www.fastcarforum.com/forum/images/smilies/bang.gif ummm, didnt really need to know that.....
Brian
tonioseven
03-19-2003, 11:12 PM
It'll be good to see another one!:devil: :evillaugh I like it so far! Glad to see there will be more than one widebody. :cool:
njh
03-20-2003, 03:08 AM
Looking good! Keep it up.
COZMO6476
03-20-2003, 03:24 AM
Very nice work on that ITR.... looking forward to seeing more progress!
flyonthewall
03-20-2003, 05:58 AM
It looks fantastic! Very neat work, keep it up!:)
limited24
03-20-2003, 06:33 AM
nice widebody work! i love it!
Vric
03-20-2003, 07:04 AM
look really great so far !
Mean_B16
03-20-2003, 07:59 AM
Thank God you know what you are doing with this kit!!!! A REAL widebody!!!!!1:p I am tired of seeing all these people who flare their fenders with stick on fiberglass and call it a widebody when they can't even run a bigger wheel than before their widebody attempt!! If you make a widebody you need to be able to run wider wheels hince the term WIDEBODY, so to sum it up.......GREAT JOB on this kit, keep it up!!!!! I can't wait to see it finished!!:D :D I did this same style widebody on my fujimi Integra I built 2 or 3 years ago but yours makes mine look like crap so good job:D
http://www.jacksoncreation.com
http://www.jacksoncreation.com
bigfrit
03-20-2003, 08:45 AM
:D That's the nicest ITR I personally have seen on these boards!
exquisite!
Olivier:cool:
exquisite!
Olivier:cool:
appleseed
03-20-2003, 10:17 AM
thanks for the comments guys:) ! this thing originally started out as a test project to challenge myself to create something utilizing all the 'how to' threads on here and plop them all into a hodge-podge of mods. fortunately it turned out fairly decent :D :) .
i don't know what to do about wheels yet. i messed up all the wheels that i have taking off the chrome plating. but fortunately daggerlee was willing to send me a set of his unused rims! :flash: thanks dan!! flash: can't wait for them to get here so i can see how they look on this thing!
brian:
the rear valance/diffuser is just a small piece of plastic laid over the area where the spare tire should be. however, you'll need to cut out that area and lay some pieces of styrene so that you'll get the right clearance from the bumper. i needed to cut out this area anyway just to get the exhaust cans in there. hope this makes sense.
here are some more pix:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/866381front03.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/557868side01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/337771rear02.jpg
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i don't know what to do about wheels yet. i messed up all the wheels that i have taking off the chrome plating. but fortunately daggerlee was willing to send me a set of his unused rims! :flash: thanks dan!! flash: can't wait for them to get here so i can see how they look on this thing!
brian:
the rear valance/diffuser is just a small piece of plastic laid over the area where the spare tire should be. however, you'll need to cut out that area and lay some pieces of styrene so that you'll get the right clearance from the bumper. i needed to cut out this area anyway just to get the exhaust cans in there. hope this makes sense.
here are some more pix:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/866381front03.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/557868side01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/337771rear02.jpg
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fullbloodchop01
03-20-2003, 12:58 PM
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
DAMN!!!!! im speechless... that thign is so awsome and so clean!! im also working on my own widebody project, but it doesnt compare with this one, well i mean at its current stage, i hve many questions to ask you, but dont want to post them in here so check ur pm in a little while:frog:
DAMN!!!!! im speechless... that thign is so awsome and so clean!! im also working on my own widebody project, but it doesnt compare with this one, well i mean at its current stage, i hve many questions to ask you, but dont want to post them in here so check ur pm in a little while:frog:
integra818
03-20-2003, 01:16 PM
Wow, it's done really cleanly. Good job with the styrene/putty.
simdel1
03-20-2003, 01:22 PM
WOW...what more can i say:cool:
appleseed
03-20-2003, 01:50 PM
fullbloodchop01: thanks for the comments. i hope its okay to post this with the rest of the thread as others may ask the same questions. i'll try to explain what i can...
fullbloodchop01 wrote on 03-20-2003 10:12 AM:
hey, i just want to say, awsome work on ur ITR wodebody project, like i said in ur thread, im also workin on my own ITR widebody kit. i just want to ask you a few questions on ur car if thats ok?
1) what did u use for the actual wide body kit? like did u use pieces from existing kits? or all custom styrene work?
2) what kid of putty did u use?
3) what did u make the body line on the rear bumper. where the bumper connects to the body? it looks VERY clean and mine look very off.
4) can u explain to me how u made the rear bumper? and the hood?
thanks alot, now i know this is alot and u dontneed to answer all but ti would be very apreciative of this:)
1. the widebody work is made from scratch. it is mostly styrene laid on top of the existing body. however, you'll want to make the styrene a block skeleton. what i mean is to make it just over the wheel arches. this will give you a frame in which to apply the putty. my experience is that putty is easier to carve than styrene. i use polyester putty for this project. don't try to use this stuff if you don't have a respirator! the fumes are very hazardous to your health!
2. as mentioned earlier, i used polyester putty. i would recommend any type of polyester putty. the fumes are very hazardous as i've stated but they work wonders on a plastic model! it doesn't shrink nor does it go through an exothermic reaction. the biggest plus is that it is ready to sand in about 25min from the time you mix the hardener to the putty (shorter if you add a bit more hardener). again, don't use this stuff if you don't have proper ventilation and a good respirator to work with.
3. first lay down a couple layers of tape for the panel line to scribe. this will give you a guide so that your tool will not 'travel' out of the area in which the panel line should go. for the actual scribing, i used a sharp pin to 'scratch' out a rough groove and then used the back of an exacto blade. be careful here as putties may not work as well for scribing panel lines and may chip. styrene is the best material to scribe on. but on my project, i decided to give it a try. if it didn't work, i would use a very thin layer of styrene(.005 styrene sheet) to make the edge and sand it flush with the body. that would probably be the only way to go if the scribing failed.
4. the rear bumper extensions are made by layering the styrene sheet and sanding them down to conform to the rest of the car so that it flows with the natural lines of the car. making the wheel arches flow and even with both sides along with the front flares is the hard part.
hope this helps and i hope to see yours up on the boards as well!
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fullbloodchop01 wrote on 03-20-2003 10:12 AM:
hey, i just want to say, awsome work on ur ITR wodebody project, like i said in ur thread, im also workin on my own ITR widebody kit. i just want to ask you a few questions on ur car if thats ok?
1) what did u use for the actual wide body kit? like did u use pieces from existing kits? or all custom styrene work?
2) what kid of putty did u use?
3) what did u make the body line on the rear bumper. where the bumper connects to the body? it looks VERY clean and mine look very off.
4) can u explain to me how u made the rear bumper? and the hood?
thanks alot, now i know this is alot and u dontneed to answer all but ti would be very apreciative of this:)
1. the widebody work is made from scratch. it is mostly styrene laid on top of the existing body. however, you'll want to make the styrene a block skeleton. what i mean is to make it just over the wheel arches. this will give you a frame in which to apply the putty. my experience is that putty is easier to carve than styrene. i use polyester putty for this project. don't try to use this stuff if you don't have a respirator! the fumes are very hazardous to your health!
2. as mentioned earlier, i used polyester putty. i would recommend any type of polyester putty. the fumes are very hazardous as i've stated but they work wonders on a plastic model! it doesn't shrink nor does it go through an exothermic reaction. the biggest plus is that it is ready to sand in about 25min from the time you mix the hardener to the putty (shorter if you add a bit more hardener). again, don't use this stuff if you don't have proper ventilation and a good respirator to work with.
3. first lay down a couple layers of tape for the panel line to scribe. this will give you a guide so that your tool will not 'travel' out of the area in which the panel line should go. for the actual scribing, i used a sharp pin to 'scratch' out a rough groove and then used the back of an exacto blade. be careful here as putties may not work as well for scribing panel lines and may chip. styrene is the best material to scribe on. but on my project, i decided to give it a try. if it didn't work, i would use a very thin layer of styrene(.005 styrene sheet) to make the edge and sand it flush with the body. that would probably be the only way to go if the scribing failed.
4. the rear bumper extensions are made by layering the styrene sheet and sanding them down to conform to the rest of the car so that it flows with the natural lines of the car. making the wheel arches flow and even with both sides along with the front flares is the hard part.
hope this helps and i hope to see yours up on the boards as well!
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Blowncivic1320
03-20-2003, 01:57 PM
I love it...do you have a planned color yet???
appleseed
03-20-2003, 02:00 PM
planning on doing it metallic blue and silver.
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fullbloodchop01
03-20-2003, 02:26 PM
what size styrene did u use for the rear and sides? and how did u get the clean bend around the rear bumper?
Jay!
03-20-2003, 02:44 PM
I like your jackstands. :)
appleseed
03-20-2003, 02:55 PM
I like your jackstands.
heh heh :) thanks! was messing around with the scrap sprue and suddenly it became a test vehicle for heating and bending plastic. it slowly evoled into jack stands! :D
the bumper utilizes .100 plastic sheet glued in place and sanded.
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heh heh :) thanks! was messing around with the scrap sprue and suddenly it became a test vehicle for heating and bending plastic. it slowly evoled into jack stands! :D
the bumper utilizes .100 plastic sheet glued in place and sanded.
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zangief
03-20-2003, 03:05 PM
no kidding about raising the bar :)
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very nice wrok .....cant wait to see the result and to see what the others can get against ur work..
again nice job
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very nice wrok .....cant wait to see the result and to see what the others can get against ur work..
again nice job
Zwaag
03-20-2003, 03:57 PM
Your ITR is gonna be tight. It will be tough to compete with that
supratuner
03-20-2003, 04:09 PM
all i have to say, is that that is the best looking ITR ive seen yet
RyanGiorgio
03-20-2003, 04:27 PM
Perfect! I love the rear valance and the metal exhaust pipes! Can't wait to see more.
appleseed
03-20-2003, 04:30 PM
thanks for the positive feedback guys! i've done nothing that hasn't been a topic of a 'how to' thread on here so anyone can do this. besides, i'm the only one who has posted his/her work for the contest so far. as time ticks down, i'm looking for some excellent itrs to show up on here as well!
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SpoonMan Dos
03-20-2003, 04:40 PM
Great custom work! Have you done this before??
Honoturtle
03-20-2003, 04:49 PM
Nice widebody kit, looks like good craftsmenship, should look awesome when finished! Jackstands are cool! :)
appleseed
03-20-2003, 05:35 PM
orignially posted by SpoonMan Dos
Great custom work! Have you done this before??
would you believe its my first custom body kit? all the techniques i needed to learn for the mods i've learned on this board.:D so i guess i should be thanking this forum esp. all those who have contributed to the 'how to's :) :p :D
i plan on having the mirrors and smoothing out done by next week... hopefully all goes well.
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Great custom work! Have you done this before??
would you believe its my first custom body kit? all the techniques i needed to learn for the mods i've learned on this board.:D so i guess i should be thanking this forum esp. all those who have contributed to the 'how to's :) :p :D
i plan on having the mirrors and smoothing out done by next week... hopefully all goes well.
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daggerlee
03-23-2003, 10:21 AM
Great job! Some very tasteful mods, go ahead and primer that beast :devil:
D[X]P
03-23-2003, 12:06 PM
looks great
appleseed
04-08-2003, 05:42 PM
here's a shot with some primer on it. this being my first fully customized body, i think it turned out pretty good. i'm happy with the results so far (gave me confidence for the next project :D ). there are still some ghost lines which needs to be worked on (rear flares). hopefully i'll get to it within the next three days.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/977419desktop_01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/347265primer_01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/568782primer_02.jpg
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http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/977419desktop_01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/347265primer_01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/568782primer_02.jpg
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njh
04-08-2003, 06:09 PM
Nice work!
Blowncivic1320
04-08-2003, 06:25 PM
THAT IS UNBELIEVABLE!...I am in love...If only i had that skill:(
ChopinPorkChop
04-08-2003, 06:30 PM
Originally posted by appleseed
would you believe its my first custom body kit? all the techniques i needed to learn for the mods i've learned on this board.:D so i guess i should be thanking this forum esp. all those who have contributed to the 'how to's :) :p :D
i plan on having the mirrors and smoothing out done by next week... hopefully all goes well.
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pls share with us :D id luv to no what resources u used
would you believe its my first custom body kit? all the techniques i needed to learn for the mods i've learned on this board.:D so i guess i should be thanking this forum esp. all those who have contributed to the 'how to's :) :p :D
i plan on having the mirrors and smoothing out done by next week... hopefully all goes well.
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pls share with us :D id luv to no what resources u used
supratuner
04-08-2003, 06:45 PM
hurry up and finish that mother fucker, i cnat wiat to see it done
ShOrtyOC714
04-08-2003, 08:44 PM
Damn!! NIce job! I think thats the nicest widebody i saw.:)
bah humbug
04-08-2003, 08:49 PM
YOu are very talented!
I got to admit it ;) I'm jealous.
:bandit:
I got to admit it ;) I'm jealous.
:bandit:
ChopinPorkChop
04-08-2003, 08:51 PM
Originally posted by Shorty4859
Damn!! NIce job! I think thats the nicest widebody i saw.:)
Bah Humbug(;)) hes rite !
Damn!! NIce job! I think thats the nicest widebody i saw.:)
Bah Humbug(;)) hes rite !
D[X]P
04-08-2003, 09:50 PM
comming along nicely
appleseed
04-09-2003, 01:03 AM
per porkinporkchop's request... here's a few threads which helped me when i started out this project:
fotw's how to on scratchbuilding an intercooler (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=59570&highlight=how+to+intercooler)
cosmo6476's bettle thread (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t88347.html)
hirofkd's idea on scratchbuilding a air scoop (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84750&highlight=mr2)
what these three threads have in common is that they all used styrene to help their scratchbuilding project take shape. styrene basically comes in either round or square tubes or rods as well as sheets.
fly's tutorial shows how to use styrene sheet to help plan out a basic shape and use putty (of any type) to smooth out and finalize the shape.
cosmo6476's build process on his wing illustrates very well how to sandwich styrene sheets for more complex shapes and how putty helps finish the part.
hirofkd's diagram in the last post is what most folks have problems with... envisioning and planning out how to create this 'custom' and complex shape. most people would ask what you used to build this and so forth but everyone on this board knows that already. the question you should all be asking is how would i start planning out to create this shape. that is where you'll get the most helpful responses. ask the right questions... and more specific questions... and the board will answer with creative ideas to scratchbuilding.
you can really see how i did this just by looking at the body itself. the white areas are styrene and the bluish green areas are putty. the styrene is used as the basic building material and the outty is used for the edges for smoothing out. if you look carefully enough, the fender flares are where most of the putty comes in while there is hardly any putty on the front and rear bumpers.
above all else, there's no replacement for trial and error. there's no other way to gain experience than to just jump in and try it. i can probably run on and on but it won't help you until you understand how to use styrene and putty effectively through trial and error. i hope this helps. if you have a specific question, i'll try my best to answer.
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fotw's how to on scratchbuilding an intercooler (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=59570&highlight=how+to+intercooler)
cosmo6476's bettle thread (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t88347.html)
hirofkd's idea on scratchbuilding a air scoop (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=84750&highlight=mr2)
what these three threads have in common is that they all used styrene to help their scratchbuilding project take shape. styrene basically comes in either round or square tubes or rods as well as sheets.
fly's tutorial shows how to use styrene sheet to help plan out a basic shape and use putty (of any type) to smooth out and finalize the shape.
cosmo6476's build process on his wing illustrates very well how to sandwich styrene sheets for more complex shapes and how putty helps finish the part.
hirofkd's diagram in the last post is what most folks have problems with... envisioning and planning out how to create this 'custom' and complex shape. most people would ask what you used to build this and so forth but everyone on this board knows that already. the question you should all be asking is how would i start planning out to create this shape. that is where you'll get the most helpful responses. ask the right questions... and more specific questions... and the board will answer with creative ideas to scratchbuilding.
you can really see how i did this just by looking at the body itself. the white areas are styrene and the bluish green areas are putty. the styrene is used as the basic building material and the outty is used for the edges for smoothing out. if you look carefully enough, the fender flares are where most of the putty comes in while there is hardly any putty on the front and rear bumpers.
above all else, there's no replacement for trial and error. there's no other way to gain experience than to just jump in and try it. i can probably run on and on but it won't help you until you understand how to use styrene and putty effectively through trial and error. i hope this helps. if you have a specific question, i'll try my best to answer.
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wkma7six
04-09-2003, 01:18 AM
All primered up and looking so smooth! Great job on matching up the proportions for that kit.
Now I'm jealous too. I think I'm gonna hide my Integra back in it's box:p A turbo kit in that would make everyone drool. You've got what it takes to make one after seeing this. Great work and get this one done soon.
-Walter
Now I'm jealous too. I think I'm gonna hide my Integra back in it's box:p A turbo kit in that would make everyone drool. You've got what it takes to make one after seeing this. Great work and get this one done soon.
-Walter
chaos
04-09-2003, 02:51 AM
Well done! That is an awesome 1st you have there!!!
tazdev
04-09-2003, 03:06 AM
looking good so far
appleseed
04-11-2003, 05:04 AM
walter's suggestion seems to keep pecking at my lazy butt... i'm not an expert on turbos so i went on the net and got some information on them. i still don't know exactly where the plumbing goes but i guess i can still start on the pieceparts while i do a search. well here's me getting off my butt and starting my first attempt at a turbo. don't know if i can pull if off to an acceptably so we'll just have to see how the progress goes...
credit goes to walter (wkma7six) as i am referencing his turbo in his award winning itr and for giving me inspiration for this portion of the project :)
i start by using a pin vise to drill two holes into a piece of 40mil thick plastic sheet so as to accept the locator pins from the stock itr headers.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/244036manifold_mts02.jpg
by doing so, i am able to use the pin vise to make guides for cutting out a rough shape for the manifolds. after removing the kit part, i fill in the holes that i created with plastic rod so that the custom part i'm creating fits onto the motor where the kit part should.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/844407manifold_mts01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/120820manifold_mts03.jpg
after a bit of filing, i achieved this basic shape...
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/661575manifold_mts04.jpg
since i can't find a suitable size for the piping, i decided to go about it the hard way and file down a piece of sprue. after a bit, i'm finally satisfied with the diameter. with a bit of heating, i am able to recreate a similar manifold as walter has achieved before me (haven't had time to sand it down yet so it looks rough and glazed due to welding of the plastic)
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/815101manifold_mts05.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/766000manifold_mts06.jpg
by heating another piece of sprue of the desired diameter, i made a loop and cut off one end. by heating it again, i did my best to correct the side which was cut off and filed it down to the desired shape. the last image is one of just a sprue shaped into a disk. this is going to be for the end where the exhaust exits. it doesn't need to be as complex as the intake side so i just made it easier on myself and made it into a disk.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/194779snail04.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/610848snail03.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/814211snail02.jpg
now all that is left is to glue in some plastic tubing to connect the pieces and we should be off and running. i want a tapered and stepped look to the intake of the turbine so what i'll most likely do is glue a smaller diameter tube inside another plstic tube. that way i can taper the inside of the larger tube while leaving the step of the smaller tube inside... just to give it a bit of dimension.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/485670snail01.jpg
that's all for now... have to get away from the model and off the computer before my girlfriend finds out that i've started 'playing' with this kit again :flipa: !
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credit goes to walter (wkma7six) as i am referencing his turbo in his award winning itr and for giving me inspiration for this portion of the project :)
i start by using a pin vise to drill two holes into a piece of 40mil thick plastic sheet so as to accept the locator pins from the stock itr headers.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/244036manifold_mts02.jpg
by doing so, i am able to use the pin vise to make guides for cutting out a rough shape for the manifolds. after removing the kit part, i fill in the holes that i created with plastic rod so that the custom part i'm creating fits onto the motor where the kit part should.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/844407manifold_mts01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/120820manifold_mts03.jpg
after a bit of filing, i achieved this basic shape...
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/661575manifold_mts04.jpg
since i can't find a suitable size for the piping, i decided to go about it the hard way and file down a piece of sprue. after a bit, i'm finally satisfied with the diameter. with a bit of heating, i am able to recreate a similar manifold as walter has achieved before me (haven't had time to sand it down yet so it looks rough and glazed due to welding of the plastic)
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/815101manifold_mts05.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/766000manifold_mts06.jpg
by heating another piece of sprue of the desired diameter, i made a loop and cut off one end. by heating it again, i did my best to correct the side which was cut off and filed it down to the desired shape. the last image is one of just a sprue shaped into a disk. this is going to be for the end where the exhaust exits. it doesn't need to be as complex as the intake side so i just made it easier on myself and made it into a disk.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/194779snail04.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/610848snail03.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/814211snail02.jpg
now all that is left is to glue in some plastic tubing to connect the pieces and we should be off and running. i want a tapered and stepped look to the intake of the turbine so what i'll most likely do is glue a smaller diameter tube inside another plstic tube. that way i can taper the inside of the larger tube while leaving the step of the smaller tube inside... just to give it a bit of dimension.
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that's all for now... have to get away from the model and off the computer before my girlfriend finds out that i've started 'playing' with this kit again :flipa: !
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appleseed
04-11-2003, 05:08 AM
originally posted by wkma7six:
All primered up and looking so smooth! Great job on matching up the proportions for that kit.
Now I'm jealous too. I think I'm gonna hide my Integra back in it's box A turbo kit in that would make everyone drool. You've got what it takes to make one after seeing this. Great work and get this one done soon.
your integra is gorgeous! i wish i have the skill to pull off that piece of art of yours!
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All primered up and looking so smooth! Great job on matching up the proportions for that kit.
Now I'm jealous too. I think I'm gonna hide my Integra back in it's box A turbo kit in that would make everyone drool. You've got what it takes to make one after seeing this. Great work and get this one done soon.
your integra is gorgeous! i wish i have the skill to pull off that piece of art of yours!
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espin
04-11-2003, 07:29 AM
fullbloodchop01
04-11-2003, 12:51 PM
that is going to be one SICK ASS ITR, please keep up updated with pics on this tutorial, its coming out beautifull, hope mine can come out as good:frog:
Blowncivic1320
04-11-2003, 08:33 PM
Wow...i will say it again....YOU HAVE SOME MAJOR TALENT...keep it up
Hash_man
04-16-2003, 03:48 PM
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: I HATE YOU!
I am only saying that because I wish I was as good as you, you have some real talent man, keep it up... and I love the colour you picked for the car too~!
I am only saying that because I wish I was as good as you, you have some real talent man, keep it up... and I love the colour you picked for the car too~!
Mean_B16
04-17-2003, 01:19 PM
You definitely have skills, I can't wait to see this one Done!!!!!
appleseed
05-11-2003, 06:07 AM
got a chance to take a quick pic while my sister came over with the digicam to take a pic of her kids. i changed the color scheme from blue and silver to red and black. i just got some new red pearl powder and was itching to try it out so i'll save the blue and silver scheme for another project. anyway, the pearls don't show up that well under my desk lamp so outdoor pics might be necessary to appreciate the actual color.
this kit is taking longer than i thought it would... the tubo setup that i made earlier looks a bit out of scale so i think i'll redo them... sometime... don't know when... seems like all my projects came to a standstill... hopefully i'll finish this one before the deadline as i don't have much time for hobbying as of late. anyway, here are two pics... sorry, but the pearls are hard to capture under this light.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/430897shine01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/799316shine02.jpg
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this kit is taking longer than i thought it would... the tubo setup that i made earlier looks a bit out of scale so i think i'll redo them... sometime... don't know when... seems like all my projects came to a standstill... hopefully i'll finish this one before the deadline as i don't have much time for hobbying as of late. anyway, here are two pics... sorry, but the pearls are hard to capture under this light.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/430897shine01.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/799316shine02.jpg
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bigfrit
05-11-2003, 07:31 AM
looking great , nice shine on the paint too!
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Jonno
05-11-2003, 07:55 AM
Wow, very nice kit! Makes me wanna get out my ITR and throw on a wide bodykit! :rolleyes:
supratuner
05-11-2003, 10:26 AM
WOW, that looks soooooo good, cant wait to see it done.
Blowncivic1320
05-11-2003, 10:47 AM
Once again i say it....PERFECT!
best ITR i have seen on this forum...Period
best ITR i have seen on this forum...Period
irupp33
05-11-2003, 11:58 AM
your doing an excelent job! keep it up!
ShOrtyOC714
05-11-2003, 12:21 PM
Wow! Looks great, are u going to make resin copies to sell or no? And whut kind of paint did u use? Thanx
appleseed
05-11-2003, 10:52 PM
i'm torn between putting this wing on or not. it's modified from the clk gtr that i built a while back. i'm thinking of red with a black front lip, hood and the wing. so what do you guys think? wing or no wing?
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/311764wing03.jpg
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http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/311764wing03.jpg
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