It's a Schnitzer 635csi Spa Winner!!!

[Cheif xB]

Great attention to detail!!! I cant wait to see the final product. Thank you for the inspiration!

[OrangeR]

Small update. But first thanks for all the replays!

Originally Posted by Shunter

This was a great car and always a nice one to build...

Well I was impressed when I learned that this BMW beated more powerful cars like Jags and turbo Volvos in his time. Almost 100 hp less and this was the one to beat! Better Engineering? better drivers?... both?

Originally Posted by 2.2 Straight six

...you sure the headers in that pic aren't just rusty?

This crossed my mind several times but then I take a time to think about it, Wouldn't it be funny if this technological achivement had headers that could rust?? All the other things were alluminium so why this legendary long last engine would have "cheaper" headers?? As this color was present in other variants of the M30 I took a wild guess that this was a kind of coating maybe to prevent... rust. But then again I have no real reference or knowdlege to back up my guess

Originally Posted by Jmich

Looking good. I've always been a BMW fan.

There have been only 2 cars that gave me an incredible urge to build and finish... both BMW... does that make me a BMW fan too?

Thanks again, and now the pics.

This is what Fujimi give you (look at that flash) and my propose. It's made with K&S tubes, cutted with the K&S tube cutter, then ensembled with a nickel rod. The spring is Radio Shack copper wire painted... not bad eh!


This is how the rear suspension looks, some SMS nuts and bolts. Have to pass brake lines and weather it.


Can you belive Fujimi moldings! this kit is great on some parts and well... you can see for yourself. Not complaining! This kit almost compels you to make improvements.


Next update: Detail tails and findings on...


Thanks.

[slk320]

Superb work!! Those shocks are very realistic.

[klutz_100]

This is progressing very nicely

[billypee]

Hi Rodrigo,

Very nice work on this design classic.

I love your way of thinking... that Fujimi deliberately make their parts cr@p to improve your modelling skills. Hah, you will be extolling the virtues of Revell kits soon

Kind regards,
Billy P

[Pippin1974]

Wau!!! you're making a great job

[bvia]

Originally Posted by billypee

Hi Rodrigo,

Very nice work on this design classic.

I love your way of thinking... that Fujimi deliberately make their parts cr@p to improve your modelling skills. Hah, you will be extolling the virtues of Revell kits soon

Kind regards,
Billy P

ROTFLMAO!

Talk about "positive thinking"!

Bill

[OrangeR]

Originally Posted by billypee

I love your way of thinking... that Fujimi deliberately make their parts cr@p to improve your modelling skills. Hah, you will be extolling the virtues of Revell kits soon

When your lovely wife is a huge fan of Seb Leb... You have to persuede yourself before takling on H E L L... E R

[OrangeR]

Time for update.

In the excellent thread by MPWR about this same car, someone was kind enough to put this picture. I used it for referance and "inspiration" even though is not from the Spa winner car... Again, Fujimi got it right, they include the pulleys. I think neither Tamiya or Hartge version of Fujimi included it.


I had to modify one side to avoid a flying pulley. This is how I did it. Hope pictures speak for themselves.



Next working joints. I had to come with an idea for this because original ones were.. guess? badly moulded and had an specific angle to allow attachment to wheels.

I bought this roll of PVC. This is the one used by jewlers to make necklaces. 50 mts for less than 5 dlls.


Cuted a piece, insert it on nickel rod, opened a suitable hole on the other part.


There you have it! It works!


The piece as it is today, I will wire it as referenced. I have to learn to hide those joint lines better!
I'm trying to find a way of making this and engine driving belts... Any suggestions?



Next update: Misc. bits and pieces


Thanks... hope I'm not boring you by posting every little detail of my build

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by OrangeR

Thanks... hope I'm not boring you by posting every little detail of my build

You kidding us? Bring it on!
Super job.

[billypee]

50 metres of PVC tubing! Wow... that is one helluva lot of CV joints

[Dave5.0]

Originally Posted by OrangeR

Thanks... hope I'm not boring you by posting every little detail of my build

Oh my God NO!!!!
You have great skill and I am amazed that you are on your 4th build, very nice work. I can't wait to see this complete!

[slk320]

Fantastic work - all those little tidbits is what we live for in this hooby. Your drivetrain looks great and the careful use of different shades of metallic paints really adds dimension.

[2.2 Straight six]

Originally Posted by OrangeR

I'm trying to find a way of making this and engine driving belts... Any suggestions?

what i use is black electrical tape, i use WD-40 to remove the sticky adhesive then cut the tape into thin strips to use for belts.

[Jamme]

Really nice work on your BMW....
for the belts I use Masking tape, painted in black and glued on the pulleys.
Cheers,

Jamme