Porsche 911 GT1 Test Mule (Full Carbon !) Progress

[freakmech]

I am sure that Mathew will replace these should they be from a bad batch. But it really sucks when your into a build and making oprogress and these sort of things happen. Bummer, but please dont lose faith, this build is going to be awesome!

[Shunter]

Bummer, sorry to see that happen, and nothing more annoying.
Hope you get it sorted.

[Hiroboy]

Jesus, that's a lot of hard work, but looks like it'll be worth it.

[cfcrules]

Looks great bummmer bout that piece my sheets keep on doing that. Just wondering do the body pieces come templated as you show making a new template on your site?

[Vric]

Originally Posted by cfcrules

Looks great bummmer bout that piece my sheets keep on doing that. Just wondering do the body pieces come templated as you show making a new template on your site?

It's originally templated, but the replacement sheets I got wasn't, so I need to make my own half of the time.

[ScaleCentral]

One thing you might want to do that has helped me in the past is make a scan of the templates. I do that in case I mess up one of the pieces. I can easily print out another set of the templates and use some extra decals. I also do this in case I want to try a different companies CF on some areas.
Nic

[RallyRaider]

From my experience with SMS templates it is best to make your own to suit your style. I find they tend to build a lot of "overhang" into their shapes. I prefer a much closer tolerance. But that's just me.

[Vric]

I finally received the replacement decals to continue the project. The Supplied SMS decal had serious problem and I had to put on hold the model. Luckily, SMS support is great and I received a new sheets freely.

So here is a picture of the hood and front bumper. It was much harder than I was thinking to apply the carbon over the hood. Very tricky air vent.

[cszakolczai]

wow... thats lookin sweet as anythin
Chris

[nugundam93]

wow, sweet job!

gotta love CF.

[Bookshelf]

Originally Posted by Vric

What did you put around the door seams on top of the carbon fiber decal???

[Vric]

Originally Posted by Bookshelf

What did you put around the door seams on top of the carbon fiber decal???

another kind of carbon

[Vric]

Here is a picture of the completed body. I still have few part to do with carbon (side and wing) but the main body is finally done ! Quite a task to do but I think it was worth it. There is few flaw, but overall I'm happy.
I will let it dry fully and then cover it with Satin clear.

[auw12]

that's fantastic!the CF work is unbelievable.mad skill you've got!

[freakmech]

Whew... take a deep breath... it only gets easier from here on out! Awesome work... keep us posted.