"WIP" 2007 Audi R10 24H of Lemans Winner

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.

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7645/78qd1.jpg

I also removed the head cushin using CM PE saws

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/239/1001819iz9.jpg

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

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/8590/87ty6.jpg

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


and Revell does have some issues with the rear cover

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/8002/1001823iv2.jpg


one nice thing is I have a nice little cheat cheat :D
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/4977/1001825lm0.jpg


cheers
Steve

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

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

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

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

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)

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/5268/1001830gj9.jpg
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2769/1001829ob3.jpg

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

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/6408/1001833ka0.jpg

and a quick view of all the pieces

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/9208/1001834iz3.jpg

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

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

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

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/6589/1001890yx9.jpg

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/2770/1001889sm1.jpg

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 :D

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7093/1001891cx8.jpg

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/7499/1001894jl6.jpg


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 :D

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/5149/1001895wx3.jpg


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

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/9784/1001900vj8.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7889/1001897ot8.jpg


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

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

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.

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.

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/catalog/product_info.php?products_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

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!

I bought the CF decals from Scale Motorsport

www.scalemotorsport.com (http://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.

Thanks hope fully they will restock the kit soon. :sunglasse

quick update from the world's slowest builder :sunglasse

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

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/6236/1001901uc1.jpg

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

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/64/1001905hp7.jpg
http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/4117/1001907xb5.jpg

shot at the real thing

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9706/audiinterior3yj1.jpg


onto the wheels, yeah they look abit dull

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/7200/1001908wv7.jpg

alittle work and they turn out like this :icon16:

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5589/1001910si5.jpg


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

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/6837/1001912po5.jpg


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

Amazing work!

You work is right on and the seat look just right! "keep it up"!!

Steve,

I am tuned to this one for sure. Are you going to weather it a bit like your fine Subaru? :D

onto the wheels, yeah they look abit dull

http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/7200/1001908wv7.jpg

alittle work and they turn out like this :icon16:

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5589/1001910si5.jpg


Did you file the spokes down by hand? Why do the Revell spokes tend to look like wagon wheels? (I think someone on this board described them like that :grinyes:)

Those look like totally different wheels, or he's insane and somehow shaped the Revell wheels. If those are indeed different wheels, where did you get them? I'm currently stuck with the Revell wagon wheels. :(

no I bought a different set of rims :iceslolan (revells rims are a joke and I wanted to make the R10 look correct

its the Scale Production 19" LM OZ rims



ddtham

I am tuned to this one for sure. Are you going to weather it a bit like your fine Subaru? :biggrin:

no, I won't weather the car, and the car was never weathered, since Audi likes to put on new pieces to make the car look clean and the rain helped wash away most of the other pick up on the car. the pic below is showing the finish, and there is hardly any gunk on the car

The wheels are hard to get right, Revells are decent, but in order to get them correct, you have to use a file and an exacto knife to get it down to this:
http://www.championracing.net/2006/archive/R82007/images/audi_motorsport-070331-0351.jpg
The SP Ozs are a very nice choice, the best for the R10.

Curious, what material did you use for the seat belts? It looks exactly like the fabric should!

the fabric is from the Scale Motorsport Harness Set.

Where can the Scale Production wheels be purchased?

I got them from Media Mix, but they only had 1 set left

http://www.mediamixhobby.com.sg/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3626

I believe Stradasport has them, but I'd email first to find out

here are the tires done, with the Michelin and OZ decals (hard to see with the chrome) done. I used my Dremel to get the mold lin out and give the tires a little rubber feel.

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/8068/1001929ew5.jpg


Started the Body, this was sprayed with TS-14 Black and TS-30 Silver Leaf. The Tow hook is from the KA-models set, the Dexter one broke off and I lost it :( (it is barely off and looks a tick cocked but I don't want to break it off and fix it as the splitter has been glued to the monocouque (sp). the small grilles on the front are also from the Dexter set

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/1609/1001915tn4.jpg
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/149/1001924cq5.jpg
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/5641/1001922qa6.jpg


Brakes are from the KA-set again with the Dexter brake coolers covered in CF.

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/1166/1001921nv0.jpg

monocouque (sp) also now fully CF (although pics show faults, they will be covered with the plate

http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/2484/1001916qi5.jpg

the interior: I started working on some of the soon to be wiring. the ECU? or some other electronic box had some molded bumps, but sanded those down and added Top Studio connectors.

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/5634/1001926nc4.jpg

the bottom piece was part of a second box which Revell had to sit on the plate which was incorrect. all the tools and wiring is all under the plate (another of Revells many mistakes)

pic of real car
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/511/audiinterior5te7.jpg


enjoy and please comment (good or bad) if you wish :)

I'm loving this WIP! looking forward to more updates :)

Awesome! Unfortunately I lost the electric box that goes on the cockpit floor. I love all the extra details you've added, especially the photo etch brakes and resin brake covers. You're putting me to shame! j/k.
Have you gotten the rims to fit on to the hubs?

Keep up the good work :)

no, but I'm gonna ever so carefully enlarge the rims holes to they can fit. then I'll prolly fix them so they don't roll.

Very nice job! Love the detail of the brakes. The cover in the cockpit wasnt added until late of 06 if I remember correctly. Are you going to make one to put over instead?

it does come with the cover plate, I filled in the holes as the plate was empty for driver changes to be made alittle easier

Looking good so far Spike.

BTW, thanks for the photo credit - not!:wink:

Looking good so far Spike.

BTW, thanks for the photo credit - not!:wink:

I do appreciate you for putting those photos up, because I couldn't find any 07 Lemans shots. all the photos I could find only showed driver changes and never an good inshot.

got anymore pics, it woud be greatly appreciated

Ive been using the pics I took from Laguna Seca this year and these from Lime Rock:

http://www.supercars.net/gallery/119513/1445/2.html

I do appreciate you for putting those photos up, because I couldn't find any 07 Lemans shots. all the photos I could find only showed driver changes and never an good inshot.

got anymore pics, it woud be greatly appreciated

No probs fella. was only pulling your chain!

I may have some pit shots taken from overhead at Le Mans 2007. I shall have a look.

Here's something for those that want to add more to their 2007 winner. Since it won in the rain...

http://pedetails.com/2/images/detailed_images/lmmw124017.jpg

These are from LMM and appear to be for the Audi R10/8. pedetails.com has two left. I asked David if they were close to Revell's and indeed they are. I have one set on the way and will comment on them when they arrive.
Nic

update

for the center console(much work was too be done, I used the Revell CF cause it looked very nice, the leg rest was from the Dexter PE set and sprayed with SMS Faux Fabrix (same as the seat and head rest) and SMS CF. also, thanks to cingsters pics ;) there are only 12 buttons on the console, not 16, so I cutted out the front 4. (I filled the 2 holes for the electronic boxes, and I opened the correct hole for an adaptor in the car ((view real pic)). there is still alittle work left on the console before completion.

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/169/1001933tj7.jpg
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/5777/1001934eu8.jpg


electronic box finished and wired

http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/9711/1001942ym6.jpg
http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/8770/1001947rh5.jpg

and now a quick dryfit (seat is alittle off from the leg rest, but I will fix it)

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/7513/1001957nc9.jpg
http://img367.imageshack.us/img367/7888/1001953ni1.jpg
http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3020/1001967jo3.jpg


also my TV camera is now finished and CF, paint was TS-30 and X-18, with SMS CF.

http://img353.imageshack.us/img353/7025/1001972vo2.jpg


enjoy

and please comment (good or bad) :)

Awesome!
Do those wires come with the kit?

the wires are from the Top Studio connectors.


thanks someone for the rating.

my project has slowed down now, I hit a Raccoon on the way from home last night and the tard is going cost around 4,000 dollars in damages :banghead: WTF so I'm in no way right now able to think straight and concentrate on my model, I'll get going it next week

Hey Steve,


I am sorry to hear about the accident. I hope you are doing fine.

Fantastic job so far, I hope you get to finish it.

Amazing work with all the Carbon Fiber, looks great. My CF sucks, lol. Your whole cockpit looks awesome.

Shame about the accident. Hope its fixed soon.

Great work on this one!
I wasn't much of a fan of this car until I saw it at Lime Rock this past summer. I have this kit and plan to start it soon, so I'm watching this thread closely. Keep up the great work!

hi,

sort of a quick update. I had to buy a second R10 for spare parts, while spraying the body, I didn't like how it turned out so I used paint remover. unfortunantly I used the wrong stuff and it ate right through the plastic :banghead: .

I'm now prepping the second body, But I did successfully paint the rear bonnet and here are some teaser shots :iceslolan decals are from the Dextermodels. Cartograf is the shit :grinyes: plenty of Solvaset was used for the air ducts

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/6749/1001981zu2.jpg
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/37/1001982yy9.jpg

enjoy,

sorry for the slow progress

lol, that sucks having to get a second kit. Lots of extra parts though. Very nice looking so far

well after being at the Ferrari show, Tommy told us to get goin for next year, I felt like the decalling mood and did the Red and Black on the beastly Audi.

when I did only the red to start, it looked very strange, but once the black went on, man does it look mean and sexy.

The body does have several modifications. using the Dexter Models PE, all the Louvers were cut out and replaced by Dexter (making the model all that sweeter, I sprayed the side Louvers TS-49 and was an exact match with the red decals, I painted the Rear Louvers TS-14 Black and after clear, you can't tell whats decal and whats paint. another is I opened up the Emergency switch which Revell never made, also is there is some type of electrical box that car #1 had right by the seat.

Renaissance CF will be used for the headlights ( I like the darker CF they use over SMS)

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/8356/1002255oa3.jpg
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4222/1002253tz2.jpg
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/6646/1002256qm5.jpg
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/2553/1002254vv8.jpg
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/7602/1002259lc4.jpg
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/1668/1002260pw9.jpg

I want to polish or wax it, what is the best type of polish or wax, I was thinking of getting the Tamiya Wax

Enjoy and please comment

mean and sexy are great words to describe it. Fantastic job on the painting, those side louvers look great! Dexter gets it right, but it takes a while...im still waiting for an email I sent a month about about the ALMS transkit.....

I want to polish or wax it, what is the best type of polish or wax, I was thinking of getting the Tamiya Wax

I really wish I got down to Chicago to meet you guys and see these great models. Anyone going to Milwaukee for NNL? I'm going come hell or high water!!!

I'm a big fan of the Turtle Wax Polishing compound (black bottle) and Turtle Wax Wax (green container with yellow clear top). My LHS doesn't carry the Tamiya stuff, and even if they did, I'm not convinced it would be that much better. I've used this over decals and never had a reaction.

Looking forward to seeing more progress!

branding done.

FYI, the red is not perfect, the red brightens on each little fix and even though you can't really see it in the pics, you will be able to see them up close, I'm sort of banging my head as I should sprayed the red also.

but anyway enjoy

http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/8746/1002264uz4.jpg
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/2941/1002281kt0.jpg
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/4031/1002282gi4.jpg
http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/3433/1002279sy8.jpg
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/9349/1002276hu0.jpg
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/1449/1002270ht9.jpg
http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/9991/1002271oz1.jpg
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2065/1002269gx0.jpg

cheers

You've done a fantastic job. I can only hope mine turns out that well.
Nic

Great update! I definitely have this one on my to build list. Can you post pics of the Revell brakes? I'm not in to all the aftermarket stuff; I only build box stock. Just wonderin' how bad OOB will end up?

Fantastic work! I love that black, its great looking. The red looks fine on the pc, so no worries there. Love the brakes as well. :D

Great update! I definitely have this one on my to build list. Can you post pics of the Revell brakes? I'm not in to all the aftermarket stuff; I only build box stock. Just wonderin' how bad OOB will end up?

thanks to DasWiesel, he posted what came for the R10

(parts 56 and 33)

http://foto.arcor-online.net/palb/alben/61/1561/6136626364306637.jpg

here is the full thread

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t720044.html

and those dcals work very good with the LMM version too...

Thanks. Those stock brakes are :disappoin

the R10 always runs the brake covers now (thats why there are no longer any great glowing brakes at night from the car) the covers are only 5 bucks and make a great addition

Looks fantastic. You are nearly there. Be proud. I'll have it of you don't want it....:lol: :rolleyes:

Those brake covers are also why Audi lost Sebring.

great work on adding the details on the kit!

well its been a while since a last update, but I'd like to get the car done before I move, so I've decided to build it as a Curbside model, I feel that it will look better anyway by being a curbside as the Revell engine may take a year to detail. still have to add CF detail in the rear but it will be done

once again, not realizing it but the front tow hook broke off again, luckly KA has a second one.

so here are a few teaser shots (sorry for the pics, kinda rushed them).

enjoy

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/3701/1002456jz4.jpg
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/8789/1002450qz3.jpg
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/7452/1002448um8.jpg