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sportracer02

10-19-2007, 10:19 AM

Hi,

here another project :screwy: :

My idea for this model was to create a racecar, that could participate in the FIA GT1 class, however looking very similar to the street car like the Saleens, not so much widened like the Ferrari 550 / 575.

Anyway, the rear fenders were widened a little bit for the huge tires.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3064343034656436.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/6564353235396536.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/6333303936373933.jpg

The engine cover was widened a little bit, too

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3736383564376539.jpg

... the openings for the exhaust were closed, new ones were drilled in front of the rear wheels

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3161656637363234.jpg

Veyron

10-19-2007, 10:23 AM

I'm digging it, got one planned myself.

Looking forward to seeing your progress.

ddtham

10-19-2007, 11:19 AM

Wow... great idea. You certainly have the guts in modding the SLR.

Robi J

10-19-2007, 12:06 PM

Hi Micha ! Oh, Lord ! Do you mean this ???

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/Various/2008mercedesbenzslr722gei2.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/Various/2008mercedesbenzslr722ggj3.jpg

Robi :)

sportracer02

10-19-2007, 02:28 PM

No Robi,

I started the model some time ago, this one in your posting came to the internet in the last 2 weeks.

So mine will be a "What-If" model ;-))

Risko

10-19-2007, 06:22 PM

Looks very promising, I hope you change the look of the ugly (imo) front bumper.

Look forward to see more.:)

gionc

10-20-2007, 01:59 AM

Anyway I love the idea to use the number/font of the classic SLR. Tuned!

sportracer02

10-20-2007, 05:04 AM

Hi,

a little bit more about the body:

I got some resin louvers, that I fixed on the engine-cover

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/6139303430326635.jpg

The diffusor was cleaned, later I´ll add a racing-part.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3833623864313938.jpg

This is, how it could look like:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/6635326639383266.jpg

Jamme

10-20-2007, 05:15 AM

Really nice start, Micha!
Jamme

klutz_100

10-20-2007, 05:26 AM

;) :thumbsup:

speedphreak

10-20-2007, 08:11 AM

Very very nice!

-Chris

Veyron

10-20-2007, 08:27 AM

Yummy progress!

Robi J

10-20-2007, 10:46 AM

Tuned, anyway :)

Robi

bigfrit

10-20-2007, 01:07 PM

Wow, I m following this one!

mikemechanic

10-20-2007, 01:17 PM

Looks good as always Micha. Where did you get the resin louvers from?

Mike

Lownslow

10-20-2007, 01:46 PM

where you get those wheel rings

sportracer02

10-20-2007, 01:53 PM

Hi,

@ Mike: the louvers I got from a friend, he cast them the 06 Viper.

@ Lownslow: these rings are part of a "Renaissance BBS 18" 99 (Panoz)" wheel set.

ScaleCentral

10-20-2007, 10:37 PM

How different is your conversion from the KA Models "722" conversion kit? I noticed the rear fenders will end up being different.
Nic

sportracer02

10-26-2007, 04:14 PM

Hi,

@ ScaleCentral: the KA 722 is a street model, mine is for motorsport.

Here some progress:

Dashboard was cleaned and the lower parts shortened.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/6437323561613865.jpg

... more about the interior

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/6363356337626237.jpg

Inner door-parts were modified

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/6436383137643564.jpg

Seat with the spezial Mercedes racing design

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/6538326335363336.jpg

Here the kit while building it: cleaned dash-board, tunnel smoothed, CF-decals, silver foil towards the firewall as a heat shield. Where you find usually the passengers seat, there is a plastic-sheet for all the electronical stuff.

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3739316463336331.jpg

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/6265323539356534.jpg

Battery, electronical equipment and steering wheel with added buttons

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3562326561393532.jpg

mike@af

10-26-2007, 08:08 PM

Im watching this one! Great work so far.

quadzero

10-26-2007, 08:13 PM

Whenever you start one of your wip's with putty, I know we're gonna be in for a big treat. This is coming along super and I really like how the interior is shaping up.

klutz_100

10-26-2007, 11:06 PM

Suuuuuuuuuuuper! :thumbsup:

NissanSkylineGTR98

10-28-2007, 09:29 AM

Wow! This looks amazing, i'm definately going to follow this one!

sportracer02

10-30-2007, 04:30 AM

klutz_100

10-30-2007, 06:51 AM

Very nice http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/klutz100/SMILEYS/oklasky.gif

Risko

10-30-2007, 06:55 AM

That´s the way I like it! :)

DerXL

10-30-2007, 11:50 AM

I am by no means a Mercedes SLR fan.
But your build is awesome. In fact, in the end I might even like the SLR... But just.

But here's some awesome building going on.
Very enjoyable.

I hope I didn't miss it, but how did you achieve that rough finish of the dashboard ?
I've seen several ways of creating this kind of texture in other threads (like Huudo's 307), but your solution seems different.
Could you tell me how you did it ?

deltableh

10-30-2007, 11:57 AM

Incredible... absolutely incredible.

sportracer02

10-30-2007, 12:11 PM

I hope I didn't miss it, but how did you achieve that rough finish of the dashboard ?

Hi,

I use Microballs, kind of rough powder for the RC-modelling. I handle it like flocking, then I cover it with back again.

gionc

10-30-2007, 02:40 PM

Interesting. Can't wait to see a fitting test with the polished body, quite BRAVO!

If I'll say something electric wires seems a bit ovesized, anyway the interior appeal is neat.

sportracer02

10-30-2007, 03:56 PM

If I'll say something electric wires seems a bit ovesized, ...

Gio,

in this car runs high voltage current :lol2:

potsie

10-30-2007, 10:29 PM

Looks brilliant. I really like the interior - any thoughts on the roll-cage?

sportracer02

10-31-2007, 01:57 AM

... any thoughts on the roll-cage?

yes, I´m working on that, there are already 2 holes in the dash for it

SeanyG

10-31-2007, 03:09 AM

great stuff - work on the interior is a real gem. Really like the finish on the dash too, you say its 'Microballs', sorry to be slow on the uptake but who makes it?

godfather23

10-31-2007, 11:23 AM

I like what you are doing here. The color choice is spot on, the interior well thought of.

sportracer02

10-31-2007, 11:29 AM

great stuff - work on the interior is a real gem. Really like the finish on the dash too, you say its 'Microballs', sorry to be slow on the uptake but who makes it?

Sean,

I am not totaly sure about it, but I think it comes from RC-modelling, a powder you use with glue for more sability or to fill small gaps. I got some from a friend.

But, I saw some guys, using flour instead, and that seems to work as well

Dan66460

10-31-2007, 01:02 PM

Very nice build, love the detail work!!:)

sportracer02

11-01-2007, 11:22 AM

Hi,

inner door panels get a racing-like look

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/6337666566396538.jpg

After painting and polishing, here the rear with light and without clear cover

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3333306637396562.jpg

... and the parts for the front

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3163623331383139.jpg

... the small side windows are covered with CF-decals, on the right side there is gas filler cap

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/3061386566393863.jpg

The finished wheels:

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/28/1077928/6133393932303032.jpg

deltableh

11-01-2007, 12:27 PM

Looks excellent. I wasn't sure about the orange at first, but it looks good. Did a Mercedes DTM get sarcrificed for it's decals ;)?

sportracer02

11-01-2007, 12:33 PM

Did a Mercedes DTM get sarcrificed for it's decals ;)?

Ah no, I had them in my sparebox

klutz_100

11-01-2007, 02:36 PM

Looks just great, Micha :thumbsup:

iceracer1

11-01-2007, 04:28 PM

Wow I love your work so much!

My only suggestion is to paint the bolts on the wheels in silver or gold instead of the gunmetal.

I'm curious to see it finished

Kris.

quadzero

11-01-2007, 04:32 PM

That orange hood is amazing. The way you did the tail-lights is top notch. This is already one beautiful car.

Robi J

11-02-2007, 04:33 AM

Hei Micha, what a fine job you're doing here !!!

What color did you use for the bodywork ?

Ciao: Robi :)

sportracer02

11-02-2007, 06:37 AM

What color did you use for the bodywork ?

Robi,

I used Tamiya orange

klutz_100

11-02-2007, 06:42 AM

Robi,

I used Tamiya orange
How boring! I was hoping for a MUCH more exotic answer! ;) :rofl:

Samurai75007

11-03-2007, 02:18 AM

Woh, nice dude!

Robi J

11-03-2007, 07:04 AM

Robi,

I used Tamiya orange

Ok Micha :grinno: TS-56 or TS-12 ?

R :)

sportracer02

11-04-2007, 12:50 PM

Ok Micha :grinno: TS-56 or TS-12 ?

R :)

Robi,

neither - nor, it was X-6, applied with an airbrush

klutz_100

11-04-2007, 01:26 PM

Robi,

neither - nor, it was X-6, applied with an airbrush
:eek2: - so what clear did you put over that? It's a very good shine!

sportracer02

11-04-2007, 02:59 PM

Robi J

11-04-2007, 04:09 PM

Hi Micha, thanks for the color info ! The car looks menacing, fantastic...

R :)

speedphreak

11-04-2007, 10:31 PM

Thats down right nasty!!!! (in a good way of course)....wow!

-Chris

klutz_100

11-04-2007, 10:38 PM

Thats down right nasty!!!! (in a good way of course)....wow!

-Chris
:iagree: :1:

godfather23

11-05-2007, 07:31 AM

I like it a lot. The only thing that looks odd is the rear end diffuser. It seems to be too big and I think, if you shorten it a little, it will fit the looks of this car a lot better. But of course - that is only if you go for looks - as racing is nothing concerned with looks!

Dan66460

11-05-2007, 12:32 PM

Wow!! Fantastic build!:thumbsup:

MidMazar

11-05-2007, 09:28 PM

Looks awesome, attention to detail is a plus!!

SeanyG

11-06-2007, 03:23 AM

Sean,

I am not totaly sure about it, but I think it comes from RC-modelling, a powder you use with glue for more sability or to fill small gaps. I got some from a friend.

But, I saw some guys, using flour instead, and that seems to work as well

thanks Micha, I will do some investigating me thinks. The car has turned out excellent too, especially the interior - congratulations.

Rickard_Olsson

11-06-2007, 11:08 AM

I must say that this one looks alot more better then the one that Mercedes is going to use.. that one is ugly.. but this one.. pure madness.. I LOVE IT !! :)

// Rickard

sportracer02

11-06-2007, 02:21 PM

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