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Post by Calvin on Jun 17, 2015 12:46:45 GMT -5
If you say so. I highly recommend getting some Apoxie Sculpt to sculpt out your side pods. www.amazon.com/Apoxie-Sculpt-1-Lb-White/dp/B0013UDWXITrying to cut out thick plastic styrene is not going to make life easy in 1/64. Also you still need to go way thinner of styrene on your Honda Airbox fin.....and after you super glue on your styrene fin use the apoxie sculpt to blend in the transition between plastic and diecast. I just ordered this. Will give it a try. thanks Calvin I just ordered two 1/64 Greenlights on ebay so I can do a WIP on a Chevy and Honda conversion....plus I need an example for my new bumpers and stuff!  |
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Post by mrpeters on Jun 17, 2015 16:43:50 GMT -5
Actually Mike the big putty work is actually Bondo auto body filler which is two part. Tamiya Putty would crack if put on to thick. Once I get the shape I want, I will use glazing putty for final shape and scratches, etc... The mold is a good idea but you would have to have a lot of people wanting to do the conversion to make it worth it. For me this is a one off and probably the only one I will do. Stu Very cool. I just hate to see such perfectly modeled sidepods go to waste if a mold could be made before you paint them up. Hell, maybe you'd have to do the whole thing in resin, and then you wouldn't have to cut anything. For a guy like Calvin -- what kind of investment is it for you to make a mold just in case there is future demand? |
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Post by pje on Jun 17, 2015 17:55:28 GMT -5
Actually Mike the big putty work is actually Bondo auto body filler which is two part. Tamiya Putty would crack if put on to thick. Once I get the shape I want, I will use glazing putty for final shape and scratches, etc... The mold is a good idea but you would have to have a lot of people wanting to do the conversion to make it worth it. For me this is a one off and probably the only one I will do. Stu I thought you had an order for a second car from the driver himself? Another car? Paul Erlendson |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 17, 2015 19:04:57 GMT -5
Actually Mike the big putty work is actually Bondo auto body filler which is two part. Tamiya Putty would crack if put on to thick. Once I get the shape I want, I will use glazing putty for final shape and scratches, etc... The mold is a good idea but you would have to have a lot of people wanting to do the conversion to make it worth it. For me this is a one off and probably the only one I will do. Stu Very cool. I just hate to see such perfectly modeled sidepods go to waste if a mold could be made before you paint them up. Hell, maybe you'd have to do the whole thing in resin, and then you wouldn't have to cut anything. For a guy like Calvin -- what kind of investment is it for you to make a mold just in case there is future demand? Luckily the Honda side pods are not that tricky of a shape......Stu has done a good job sculpting it out of Bondo but IMO its not a very hard shape to replicate......if they don't come out with a proper die cast then it won't be that be that big of a deal to shape one out and make a mold. I think at this point most are hesitant to start spending money and making resin parts just in case they do come out with a proper die cast. |
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Post by mrpeters on Jun 17, 2015 19:59:23 GMT -5
I hear you on that. I've only heard that the 500 winner would be done, but I don't have a ton of confidence that Greenlight will do the 2015 Chevy Aero just for one car, especially when it could drastically change for next year.
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Post by harveythedog2 on Jun 18, 2015 7:13:44 GMT -5
I was told that Graham wanted one for himself after seeing Oriol's car from last year. I suppose if Graham see's this one and still wants one of his own that I would do it. In that case a mold would be nice. The issue doing a mold now is cost and the customer having to wait that much long until I can have the original back.
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Post by Calvin on Jun 18, 2015 8:03:49 GMT -5
I was told that Graham wanted one for himself after seeing Oriol's car from last year. I suppose if Graham see's this one and still wants one of his own that I would do it. In that case a mold would be nice. The issue doing a mold now is cost and the customer having to wait that much long until I can have the original back. It could be done (the side pods) It would be an interesting mold set up as well! and YES not cheap! |
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Post by IndyCarModels on Jun 21, 2015 10:57:38 GMT -5
Here's an update from me. Redid the fin (per Calvin's suggestion and shaped the side pods. In the background are other cars I'm working on. (17 2015 Hondas)  |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 21, 2015 11:29:57 GMT -5
Here's an update from me. Redid the fin (per Calvin's suggestion and shaped the side pods. It looks better but I suggest that you cut down the top of the fin (See yellow line) Try cutting it off or even sanding it down....if its glued on good you shouldn't have to break it off! After that take your Apoxie Sculpt and fill in the area I highlighted in red. Also to take some lighter grit sand paper and smoothing out your side pods without rounding off your sharp edge of the Honda side pod.  As time goes on I'll have more recommendations for you! I think everyone would agree the thinner airbox fin looks way better than the thick one. |
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Post by harveythedog2 on Jun 22, 2015 7:15:07 GMT -5
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Post by IndyCarModels on Jun 22, 2015 9:08:50 GMT -5
Stu, you and Calvin are great teachers. This is helping me immensely.
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Post by Calvin on Jun 22, 2015 9:17:45 GMT -5
Stu, This is great stuff you are doing!
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Post by GrandPrecision on Jun 22, 2015 10:22:09 GMT -5
Stu, that's looking awesome! Don't forget to trim the "dimple" sticking out of the fin on the undertray. IIRC neither company ran with that little fin.
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Post by harveythedog2 on Jun 22, 2015 11:35:26 GMT -5
Thanks guys and good catch Chris. Thanks!
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Post by IndyCarModels on Jun 22, 2015 21:02:39 GMT -5
Calvin, that apoxie scult is great. Here's an update on the fin and side pods. Still have more sanding and touchup to do but I'm please so far. That is until you correct me. The engine covers look too big?   |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 22, 2015 22:03:51 GMT -5
The engine covers look too big? The car sitting in the background of the picture is pretty close...the car in the middle - the engine cover is too big, and the car in foreground is EXTREMELY TOO BIG. |
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Post by IndyCarModels on Jun 22, 2015 22:20:20 GMT -5
I agree. How do the side pods look?
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Post by Calvin on Jun 22, 2015 22:33:25 GMT -5
I agree. How do the side pods look? The one in the background looks the best try to replicate that one for the rest..... along with sanding down the side to match up with the front part of the side pod. |
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Post by harveythedog2 on Jun 24, 2015 6:21:57 GMT -5
Other than a few very small spots, the left side body mods are done. Now to duplicate it on the right side.   |
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Post by indy on Jun 24, 2015 7:50:20 GMT -5
Looks great so far! How do you replicate the other side? Do you eyeball it, use a contour gauge, or something else?
Jordan
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Post by chromehorn08 on Jun 24, 2015 8:13:41 GMT -5
Wow Stu that looks Flippin great!!!
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Post by harveythedog2 on Jun 24, 2015 8:31:27 GMT -5
Looks great so far! How do you replicate the other side? Do you eyeball it, use a contour gauge, or something else? Jordan Good question Jordan. I will have to eyeball it mostly but should be to hard if I use the same steps as before. |
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Post by mrpeters on Jun 24, 2015 9:05:17 GMT -5
Amazing job!
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Post by Calvin on Jun 24, 2015 10:11:03 GMT -5
That looks GREAT! Also I just replied to your emails! Thanks for the pics! |
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Post by IndyCarModels on Jun 24, 2015 14:51:21 GMT -5
Here's my update. The picture makes the engine cover look a little big but I think it is pretty close. I hope you can see the car even though I primed it in flat black.   |
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Post by jaw12287 on Jun 29, 2015 23:03:51 GMT -5
Unbelievable work Stu! That left side looks like it was done in the factory. Keep up the great work because this is really fun to watch!
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Post by harveythedog2 on Jul 10, 2015 12:56:30 GMT -5
Been massaging and massaging the side pod body work over and over again but think I am getting close. Took a break from sanding and filling pin holes and did some carbon fiber decal work.   |
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Post by mrpeters on Jul 10, 2015 13:05:46 GMT -5
incredible work man
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Post by IndyCarModels on Jul 10, 2015 13:36:49 GMT -5
Great work.
I am really struggling with my cars. Going to Hawaii next wee and maybe 2 weeks away from this project will help.
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Post by SWT500 on Jul 10, 2015 18:50:50 GMT -5
You make it look easy Stu, looking GOOD!!!!!
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