Audi R8

[das_auto]

@MidMazar
Q:

Any chance on telling us what wheels your going to use? And what pe are you using?

A:

Planning on using these Trafficstar RTM 20"(wheels)

also bought the Hobby Design detail-up set which includes PE side vents and brake disks which was what I wanted, but they lack a PE front grill.

[MidMazar]

This is what happens when you don't fully read. Sorry boys n girls stay in school.

[Entau]

that blue is really COOL! the pe grill is nicely glued

[KevHw]

Very quick update.

Lost my PE saw blades for a few days and other things kept me away from the desk so I haven't been able to do very much lately. Still going to try and finish it during the weekend though.

Before:



Grills installed:





Bigger update next time.

[Drift F.C]

Grilles look good

[das_auto]

Good Job Mate!

[sportracer02]

Nice job so far

However, those aftermarket items ... here the etched parts: it shows, that the aftermarket companys have lots of unnecessary items among their etched parts, like this one:

Originally Posted by KevHw

99,9% of all built Audi R8 will have closed doors, so who will see it later ?

[jano11]

Originally Posted by sportracer02

Nice job so far

However, those aftermarket items ... here the etched parts: it shows, that the aftermarket companys have lots of unnecessary items among their etched parts, like this one:



99,9% of all built Audi R8 will have closed doors, so who will see it later ?

Maybe it's for those who will build it with open doors.
More is better than less when it comes to details.

[KevHw]

Originally Posted by sportracer02

Nice job so far

However, those aftermarket items ... here the etched parts: it shows, that the aftermarket companys have lots of unnecessary items among their etched parts, like this one:

99,9% of all built Audi R8 will have closed doors, so who will see it later ?

That's very true which is why for those parts that I know won't be visible, I don't bother trying to clean them up perfect. I always think the same when I see some people do super detailed builds where some parts are just going to get covered up by body panels or are just in places where you wouldn't know about unless you saw the WIP. I think it's just part of the fun when building and the personalisation of each build to say "that is my own" and how proud you are of the fact it's detailed down to the last screw/rivet . I'd much rather I get those details considering some PE sets cost the same as one kit. Plus it gives you the choice to open doors etc or not.

Thank you everyone for the comments!

[KevHw]

PE pedals vs kit pedals




Worked on hood hinges/rods. They're a little too big in diameter but these are the smallest I could get my hands on. I tried to drill into the brass rod but my drill bits didn't quite bite and I thought it would be a nightmare to get them dead straight just by hand.


Drilled holes into engine bay



Pivot points on hood



Piston breakdown. Made using 1mm brass rod and a 2mm aluminium tube. Top of tubing was pinched in pliers to flatten the end allowing me to drill into it. Pin connecting it to the hood is capped off with a small piece of shrink tubing.



Together. The bottom, bent bit hooks through the engine bay holes so they won't be visible.



Don't have pictures of it all mounted yet because I'll need three hands to take the picture

Working on painting the interior now.

[KevHw]

Hey guys,

Since getting back to uni, coursework and preparing for exams has taken over all my time. Only recently I've had a few hours to get something done so I'd like to post a small update of progress so far.


Interior is pretty much done now.



Engine is also 'complete' as I've lost the airbox thingy that sits ontop of the engine . So I've lightly smoked the rear windscreen to help draw less attention to the missing piece. SMS CF decal applied to engine bay. You can also see the assembled hood hinges.



CF fuel filler



The Alclad on the side blades is also slightly wearing away due to handling so I'll be touching that up as a final step.



Side windows are also very bad fitting. I've only really got the brakes and wheels to put on then hopefully I can call it complete. It seems there's always something that goes wrong in my builds It's very demotivating and now I just want to finish this off as soon as possible. Thanks for your interest.

[Drift F.C]

I know how you feel, with so much school work and I mean 4 assignment due in the space of 2-3 days and also an exam, all my modelling has lost a modeller to complete!

The R8 is looking really good. It's a pity about the lost airbox!

[cjsbosox]

Nice work so far. I love blue. Your hood hinges are awesome. Keep up the good work.

[alviga69]

[quote=KevHw;6323605]Hi alviga69,

The glue I use is this:




I drag a thin strip to the bottom edge of the blade



Then put it in place on the grooves on the grill. While it sets I have to support it, making sure it sets straight and perpendicular. Once it's dry the glue has a sufficiently strong enough bond but means I can only work with one blade at a time. Photo below only shows how it looks after the glue has dried.





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[da_ashman]

Great Build, those slats under the lights are gonna look awesome!!