Audi Quattro S1 Pikes Peak

[Rickard_Olsson]

After a long break from modeling, I´m back with this one.. It started out as the regular S1.. but since I´ve never seen a Pikes Peak version of this in the "Scale Automotive World" ( 8) ) I decided to build it

I have been working the whole day with the front of the car.. and it´s still not finished so don´t be to hard on me..

And ofc it will be a full detail build

Here´s a picture of the real deal.



And here´s the model so far.



Since I´m having trouble uploading pics I will only post this picture. But if anybody have any GOOD and FREE image-upload website that would really help.. THANKS !

// Rickard

[sportracer02]

Hi,

this one picture looks cool, but it you compare your original photo and your model, you can see, that the A-post of your model are steeper that the ones of the original car.

The reason ist, that the windscreen of the S1 including A-posts came not from the Coupe, but of the Audi 80.

[klutz_100]

Looks like you have made a great start on this quite tricky (I guess) project.
I really like the PP cars and event and I'd love to do the 405 one day.

EDIT: BTW I would recommend photobucket.com for image hosting. I have always found it relatively easy, fast and reliable.

Originally Posted by sportracer02

Hi,

this one picture looks cool, but it you compare your original photo and your model, you can see, that the A-post of your model are steeper that the ones of the original car.

The reason ist, that the windscreen of the S1 including A-posts came not from the Coupe, but of the Audi 80.

Don't be so picky Micha j/k

[sportracer02]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

Don't be so picky Micha j/k

just want do give hints opcorn:

[Rickard_Olsson]

I´ve fixed the two other pics so here they come

I will rework the edges of the front since they are to sharp if I compare to some pics of the real one.. but other than that I´m pretty happy.. I will also work on the "sideskirt" under the doors.. it is to steep.. and thinking of it all.. I will perhaps fix the thing with the windscreen-frame





// RIckard

[godfather23]

Hey Rickard,

cudos on the choice of subject. I´d never do this monster-conversion.But it looks very promising for starters. Any thoughts on the wheels, yet? What will you do to get this paint job? Make decals or paint everything?

Robert

[Rickard_Olsson]

Originally Posted by godfather23

Hey Rickard,

cudos on the choice of subject. I´d never do this monster-conversion.But it looks very promising for starters. Any thoughts on the wheels, yet? What will you do to get this paint job? Make decals or paint everything?

Robert

Thanks

About the wheels.. I will try to find something similar to the Speedlines they used on this one.. Or I will try to rebuild the ones I have from the box.

And for the paintjob.. I will try to do it white with the red,grey and black and perhaps a few decals from the box like the "Audi"-decals and some of those.. but since I don´t have anyone that can make me the red,grey and black decals I will try to paint it.. and it will be difficult.. but what the h*ll.. '

// Rickard

[rallymaster]

Hi Rickard,

I'm happy to see you're converting the S1 project into a PPHC project !!

The start looks really good, I would only notice you didn't give enough angle to the front spoiler which runs to the extremity of the new spoiler skirt, do you see what I mean ?

I must have some good pics of that car in my books and references, let me a piece of time to check that...
there is also a nice website with a lot of PPHC S1 pictures, name should be audipassion or something like that, maybe a google search will find that.

I also have 1/43 decals I could scan if that can help you

Good luck for next steps, I'll be folowing your build

[Rickard_Olsson]

Originally Posted by rallymaster

Hi Rickard,

I'm happy to see you're converting the S1 project into a PPHC project !!

The start looks really good, I would only notice you didn't give enough angle to the front spoiler which runs to the extremity of the new spoiler skirt, do you see what I mean ?

I must have some good pics of that car in my books and references, let me a piece of time to check that...
there is also a nice website with a lot of PPHC S1 pictures, name should be audipassion or something like that, maybe a google search will find that.

I also have 1/43 decals I could scan if that can help you

Good luck for next steps, I'll be folowing your build

Do you mean the one that´s fitted to the bumper? I have been thinking about that and the angle.. it´s a bit to steep right..?

That would really help if you could fix some decals.

Do you know where I can fix that kind of rims? the Speedline rims.?

Thanks !

// Rickard

[rallymaster]

Originally Posted by Rickard_Olsson

Do you mean the one that´s fitted to the bumper? I have been thinking about that and the angle.. it´s a bit to steep right..?

That would really help if you could fix some decals.

Do you know where I can fix that kind of rims? the Speedline rims.?

Thanks !

// Rickard

Yes I meant the one fitted to the bumper...
I've still been too busy to look at my books these days but I will, cos' I must have some usefull pics...

For the decals I will try to scan them, if you can rescale them to 1/24 and print them you'll have a precious help to build your model I think...

The rims are available in the Quattro Reji models, unfortunately not availbale alone...
But maybe Scuderia Italia Lab and their future S1 will be able to supply wheels alone...
I already thought to cast mine (from the sport Quattro) but must admit I'm a bit affraid to loose them in a failure casting !!

your work on this model is for the moment simply outstanding and if I can help you go on and achieve the model count with me !

[Robi J]

Hi, in the meantime, have a look here http://www.flickr.com/photos/stu_allen/sets/496837/

Bye: Robi

[rallymaster]

Mmmm pay attention guys because the S1 PPHC that races during such events as Goodwood festival (where the 1st pic of the thread has been taken I guess ?) is not exactly similar to the version that raced in 87... I noticed that when building the 1/43 model., some different or missing stickers...

[David Napier]

You have pm

[Rickard_Olsson]

I have worked alot on the front and the front splitter is starting to take shape.. I guess it is about 70% finished at the moment.

I have also worked a bit on the wingsides and this is how it looks at the moment. I made them a bit smaller after I took the picture though.. looks better now.



and I have started to raise the roof.. I will try to make this car as close as the original as I can.

// Rickard