"WIP" 2007 Audi R10 24H of Lemans Winner

[Spike2933]

Hi everyone,

with everything ordered I thought I'd start my model now

revell has done a pretty good job with the car, the lines all look right and just a few minor things need to be done.


Red is to cut, Green is to sand down

I've already opened to for the fastners on the top of the car, as the revell mold was just horrid.



I also removed the head cushin using CM PE saws



onto the rear, I've already glued the air ducts and puttied them to make it molded into the cover



you can also see what I have to cut in red.


and Revell does have some issues with the rear cover




one nice thing is I have a nice little cheat cheat



cheers
Steve

[ScaleCentral]

Looking good so far Spike. I have been noticing that gap on several people's models of the R10. I've seen a couple of ways to fix it such as adding sheet plastic. I'm curious if it is just bent on most peoples and some heat might fix it. I've gone as far as thinking about putting it in clay to get it to hold in the right spot and casting it. Hopefully I can start my curbside version soon. I will be doing a three way review of the PE sets as soon as I get my KA set. It's looking like KA has the better interior and engine stuff, while Dexter has the better vents, while Studio27 has the better radiator covers/grills.
Nic

[bigfrit]

Originally Posted by ScaleCentral

Looking good so far Spike. I have been noticing that gap on several people's models of the R10. I've seen a couple of ways to fix it such as adding sheet plastic. I'm curious if it is just bent on most peoples and some heat might fix it. I've gone as far as thinking about putting it in clay to get it to hold in the right spot and casting it. Hopefully I can start my curbside version soon. I will be doing a three way review of the PE sets as soon as I get my KA set. It's looking like KA has the better interior and engine stuff, while Dexter has the better vents, while Studio27 has the better radiator covers/grills.
Nic

I can only add tho his comments, it's going to be a spectacular build, no matter what.

Now to fix the gap (that's also present in my kit, unfortunately) i don't know what will work the best for you. For me, I tried putting it under relatively hot water, bending it a little, as it's quite hard plastic, even for a revell.

It did the trick just a little bit so I d suggest going with that and a little styrene sheet just cut out, and molded in easy with some sanding.

Eitherway, good luck!

Oli

[Spike2933]

Originally Posted by ScaleCentral

Looking good so far Spike. I have been noticing that gap on several people's models of the R10. I've seen a couple of ways to fix it such as adding sheet plastic. I'm curious if it is just bent on most peoples and some heat might fix it. I've gone as far as thinking about putting it in clay to get it to hold in the right spot and casting it. Hopefully I can start my curbside version soon. I will be doing a three way review of the PE sets as soon as I get my KA set. It's looking like KA has the better interior and engine stuff, while Dexter has the better vents, while Studio27 has the better radiator covers/grills.
Nic

I've seen the first looks from Media Mix, and they also offer PE brake which is kind of pointless since I'm putting the Brake Cooling pieces Dexter has over the brakes, but the pads look very big and beefy to go 24 hours, but it also seems outside of the resin pieces, the PE parts are almost the exact same as Dexters and S27 which just small amounts of other detail

I'm gonna first cut off the extra plastic mold that runs down the hoops, that what, it should give it some more flexiblility, and the real car never has that piece on the rear bonnet. then I would most likely just add styrene strips to make it flush, as that seemed to helped Zuberts Audi

[pawlie]

Please keep us updated, I hope it turns out as good as your F248!

[Spike2933]

quick update


still working on sanding the body, Revell made some bade mold lines on the body that are suppose to run smooth.

I'm sort of stuck right now as everything is being shipped and should all arrive within 2 weeks (received an Email from Dexter that they only shipped my decals and now will be shipping the PE and resin pieces tomorrow), SMS hopefully has shipped out my order and I got 2 orders from Media Mix that are being shipped out)




I've also noticed Revell has a sort of bad gap



and a quick view of all the pieces



next update maybe awhile from now until I get all my orders

[davesans]

Looks good so far so whose silver paint are you going to use on the body?

[Spike2933]

update, but not much on the car.

I got many goodies to share. so here we go.


first is the KA-Models pack. this pack basically will eliminate any need to buy the Studio 27 PE parts as everything you need is in this set and more (the only thing S27 has better than the three companies is the mesh Grilles). This set also comes with some very nice resin pieces: 4 brake calipers, 2 intakes, 2 radiators, and the TV camera. The PE contains alot of stuff, the detail is excellent: the PE set contains, 4 brake disks, belt harness, rear diffuser, rear wing support, rear wing endplates, rivets (from small to Revells premolded), pedals, dashboard, toggle switchs, grilles, Emergency kill switch, tow bars, tail light detail, steering wheel detail (best of any version), mirrors, foot rest, and some others





next is the Dexter Pack, this set is also very nice and has some very nice pieces. The Resin pieces are 4 cooling disks (which cover up the PE brakes ) and the TV camera with antenna (much better than KA's version). the PE that stands out is the side lovours (SP), KA has the whole area to cut out, while the Dexter has just the frame of the lovours. use the Dexter version as that is the only realistic version (KA cut them backwards and they stick out of the body ) of course I did get the presentation plate






the decals were sort of a blessing, Dexter emailed me saying they messed up my order and only shipped out the Decals and the R8 window mask (which I didn't order) well that came and about a week later to my surprise with the resin and PE parts, I got a second decal sheet




well onto the car, I've only CF the front valance of the car and I sprayed the headrest on the car, I've textured the headrest because of reference photos, all I have to do now is add some tape to both sides for the quick release cords






enjoy and I hope the review helps out all the R10 modelers out there looking for some help with the optional detail packs

I need some warm weather so I can finally start painting

[Shunter]

I look forward to watching this build. I love this car. The resin and PE items look great.

[sarge450]

Your off to a great start on this one, looking forward to seeing your progress. One question though where did you get the KA-Models pack? I have the Dexter's PE set, but would really like to add the intakes to the engine bay along with all the other pieces that come with the pack. Thanks.

[Spike2933]

Originally Posted by davesans

Looks good so far so whose silver paint are you going to use on the body?

sorry I missed your comment, I'm not sure yet on which silver to whose but I have alot of different silvers to test and see which one is right.

Originally Posted by sarge450

Your off to a great start on this one, looking forward to seeing your progress. One question though where did you get the KA-Models pack? I have the Dexter's PE set, but would really like to add the intakes to the engine bay along with all the other pieces that come with the pack. Thanks.

I bought the kit from MediaMix Hobby

http://www.mediamixhobby.com.sg/cata...oducts_id=5498

they unfortunantly sold out very quickly, but when browsing I noticed they added it and quickly bought it, they are a great site and highly recommend their service

[JTninja]

Very nice CF. Ive never bought CF decals (Im new at this). From looking around I see theres many different types. What ones did you get, and where from? Is only one sheet needed, or more? Also, its it water slide-able? lol

Ive been struggling with the louvers from the dexter kit, Im still on the first grill peice. It wont fit in its slot and stick out at the same time, dont know what to do...might have to use the KA peice....much easier!

[Spike2933]

I bought the CF decals from Scale Motorsport

www.scalemotorsport.com

they are great decals, and are only 8 dollars a sheet, and with careful templetes, you can use alot for one sheet. the decals are water slide, but its also very good to use Micro sol/set, or Solvaset (which I actually like better)

I've yet to take on the side lovours yet, but will be doing them this weekend.

[sarge450]

Thanks hope fully they will restock the kit soon.

[Spike2933]

quick update from the world's slowest builder

I gave Revell molded seat an extensive rework. here is the stock Revell seat



and the SMS/Dexter Treatment (lookin like a million bucks)




shot at the real thing




onto the wheels, yeah they look abit dull



alittle work and they turn out like this




and the only real other thing I've done is put in the louvers in the rear bonnet




I'm almost done making the 1st of 2 side louvers, I'm working very slow to make sure all the louvers are the correct angle with each other and let the CA glue fully dry before putting hte next one


I hope you all like it, enjoy