1982 STP Wildcat VIIIB resin kit

[Calvin]

If you dont know already, I've been working away on a possible 1982 Wildcat "kit" yes Kit! as in Resin KIT. But no official announcement as of now. I need to figure things out before I go off and say that Im going to put this in production.






The only thing I ask for is to give me motivation! ;D These scratch builds can really stomp on a persons motivation.

[2lapsdown]

Good luck with this, if you can pull it off it'll be a huge success. I know another person is supposedly working on one of these but my faith in that person is all but gone.

John

[jeffmasengale]

Dumb question, but is it going to be in 1/18 scale?
Jeff

[Calvin]

1/25 Scale to keep with the tradition.

[Calvin]

BTW the car is really taking shape since the last picture I took.
Im starting to see light at the end of the tunnel. Once I get primer on this cat I think everyone else will feel the same.....I hope

[kurzheck]

Looking good. I'll buy one.

[Deleted]

Looking great Calvin!!!...Keep up the good and difficult wok. Who knows, maybe we'll have a couple of new kits to offer next year?

Best to you!

Russ

[Calvin]

Here is some updated pictures
I've just been sanding, adding and thinking.....nothing more
The only thing I can say is: "Looks like the birth of an 82 Wildcat".

[Calvin]

Man....its amazing all the things I see that are "wrong" after taking a picture. (Shape wise)

Remember Im not worried about little scratches or pin holes at this point. Im 100% focused on the shape.

[kurzheck]

Pictures are a great tool for finding symetry and finish issues the naked eye can't.
Still looks good to me.

[indy]

Dec 8, 2010 9:22:56 GMT -5 kurzheck said:

Pictures are a great tool for finding symetry and finish issues the naked eye can't.
Still looks good to me.

I have seen that myself. This is a good looking winner even though I would have preferred it to be a hood looking runner up! LOL

Jordan

[Calvin]

Its Very Close to Taking Shape!

I was able to see a few things and fix them - mostly around the engine cover and the hight of the cockpit.

Once I get my primer in (hopefully tomorrow) you're really be impressed! Trust Me!







Its so close to taking shape, Im a little bit nervous believe it or not.

[Calvin]

If you see something wrong or if Im going in the wrong direction
Please let me know!!!!

Because it would actually make me feel better.

[Deleted]

Looking good sir...I WANT ONE!!!!!

Best to you and looking good~!

Russ

[Calvin]

Dec 9, 2010 1:07:47 GMT -5 @oldcalhoun said:

.I WANT ONE!!!!!

and I want one of your 1977 "almost Winner"

[illeagle10]

Certainly taking shape Calvin! Let me say this your probably a lot further along with an 82 Wilcat than anyone else on this forum! Keep it up!

Jim

[SteveK51]

Hi Calvin,

Something has been bothering me for a while with the tub of the car and I think I'm homing in on it.

1) The upper A-arms do not spread very wide and so the fairing around them doesn't appear to extend so far forward as you have portrayed:


2) Does the windscreen perhaps extend too far forward?


3) Should the nose tip be narrower? I think this is bothering me the most, because that was a defining feature for the look of the car.


Let me add that this is already much better and more accurate than I could hope to achieve if I tried to scratch build one of these. Excellent work so far!

[Calvin]

Dec 9, 2010 14:52:49 GMT -5 SteveK51 said:

1) The upper A-arms do not spread very wide and so the fairing around them doesn't appear to extend so far forward as you have portrayed:

First off I want to say thanks for your opinion, I really need them.
OK.....for the upper A-arms, I think I do agree with you. I really think your right on that.

2) Does the windscreen perhaps extend too far forward?

Im wondering the same right now.

3) Should the nose tip be narrower? I think this is bothering me the most, because that was a defining feature for the look of the car.

I think so too but just by a little?

Let me add that this is already much better and more accurate than I could hope to achieve if I tried to scratch build one of these. Excellent work so far!

I dont know....for how you gave me such a good review I think you have the eye for it.

Thanks! I'll look into it.......harder

[SteveK51]

I may have an artistic eye but when it comes to creating with my hands what I see in my head, the image does not tend to translate so well. ;D

Now creating decals on a PC screen is another matter though. That I can handle...

[indycals]

Here's a few more pics - keep in mind that there's some distortion on some of them due to the ultra-wide angle lens needed for shooting in such tight confines.

[Calvin]

The pics help out a lot Michael! Thanks

I think I just need to get some grey primer on the car to see it better, having all the different colors on the nose can really make me go cross eyed. Plus give it a nice clean look.

[2lapsdown]

Calvin,
I really appreciate all the hard work you're putting in on this. I think a lot of us on the forum are very excited about this project. Thanks for your efforts and sharing the progress.

John

[pje]

Calvin,
I would hope with your handle that you have one of Bill J's 2k models. I think that this comparison might help you with your proportions. I know this is an 1981 Wildcat, but they are very close.

Paul Erlendson

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[Calvin]

Thanks Paul! That really helps! and I do have some 2k's
But thats a good side shot.

[indy]

Grey primer always helps me tell where I am really at when my sanding makes the model look like a nice sedimentary display ;D

Jordan

[lance]

Wildcat MKIIIB
Wheelbase 108in. ;Front track 64in.; Rear track 62in.; Chassis width 54in. (sidepods included) ; Chassis height 36in. (at fuel tank).
1/25th scale conversions; Wheelbase 4in 5/16ths
Front track 2in. 9/16ths
Rear track 2in. 1/2 in.
Chassis width 2in 3/16ths
Chassis height 1in 7/16ths
If I do not have scale drawings but do have a good side shot and the wheelbase measurement, I take this to kinko's and enlarge or reduce the photo to the scale wheelbase, in this case 4in. 5/16ths, this is the next best thing to having an accurate mechanical drawing. As Michael mentioned , beware of distortion in photos taken with wide angle lens. For the record the Chaparral had a 106in. wheelbase. Hope this can be of some help. Lance

[Deleted]

I don't know if this will help or confuse.
The pictures below are of Bill Jorgensens version. These pictures are at least 3 years old and I know it's gone through some changes since then. I just thought I would post these just in case they helped you in anyway.

Stu

[img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/wildcat1.jpg"img]

[img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/wildcat2.jpg"img]

[Deleted]

I don't think the side pod openings on Bill's were wide enough. They may be now but I have not seen it in a couple of years.

[Calvin]

Wow! thanks guys for the help! It really does help, BIG TIME!
This weekend Im going to work my butt off to get this Cat closer to being done!
Once again thanks for all the support!

[alwaysindy]

Calvin:
KEEP AT IT! It is looking good and I'm impressed with your attitude. Most human beings don't take criticism well but you are not a "diva." I firmly believe that this project will turn out fine. Also, put me down as a buyer; I've wanted this one for years. I've read that Mears (my wife's favorite driver) still watches this race, hoping that somehow he'll beat Gordy to the line...
Good luck to "THE MACHINE"
Tim