The modified model car thread - pics

The modified model car thread - pics

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MCWS

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258 posts

123 months

Thursday 27th March 2014
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The wheels are from other models or by Uli Nowak or Legende Miniatures. Sometimes Ebay.

For cutting I use a big hacksaw or a dremel.

MCWS

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258 posts

123 months

Tuesday 1st April 2014
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For a dear friend I made a miniature replica of his MG TC.

The car itself



The base model



This bit needs some work



The body now in black



Painting & spraying the interior in red



And the engine in a darker shade of red



Started rebuilding again









So I changed the exhaust (3 to 1), rampipes on the carbs and wires on the other side of the engine. Also added floor mats and rubber on the tunnel.

Old versus new.



Now with throttle links and a Castrol oil catch can.



Making the tonneau cover:



Then the racing windows and the bonnet belt.



Finally the plates, badges, co-driver handle an rings around the instruments.






MCWS

Original Poster:

258 posts

123 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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This 1:18 Jaguar XK120 FHC will get some new details. The decals are based on the "Fromanteel Rally" watch.



The stock interior is very plane so carpets, wood trim and bucket seats will be added. Also the engine will be more detailed.





The body now shows opened up front and side air vents. Also the rear window is made a lot bigger.



The dashboards starts to look much more realistic


MCWS

Original Poster:

258 posts

123 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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The engine now has a big Weber carburettor, 6 spark plug cables, a fan belt and....





The body is on the chassis. The seats are touching the inside of the body so that needs to be sorted out. Also the rear of the car needs to sit lower.





Added a wiring loom



Decals on the top



And on the side of the car as well




M3John

5,974 posts

219 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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My god MCWS, those Porsche pictures are amazing ! The quality of workmanship is fantastic. thumbup
Now, if only i can convince you to turn my standard mk Ford Escort into a droop snoop RS2000..... scratchchinwink

MCWS

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258 posts

123 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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Minichamps 1/18 Ford Escort MKII RS2000 LHD 1976
Manufacturer: Minichamps
Model: 150084300

Not sure who is selling one @ the moment.

MCWS

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258 posts

123 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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Some more pics of the Jag.










SAB888

3,238 posts

207 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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MCWS said:
Some more pics of the Jag.









Once again, you have done some amazing work on the Jaguar. How do you do the decals?

MCWS

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258 posts

123 months

Monday 14th April 2014
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I draw them in Inkscape. Every single item. Quite time consuming. Precisionlabels.com prints them as they can do white, silver and gold on transparent waterslide paper.

MCWS

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258 posts

123 months

Thursday 17th April 2014
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I'm going to replica the Singer 911 Nebraska in scale 1:18.



These two AUTOart models will be used to create the Singer 911.





A quick fit to see in the parts are interchangeable.



First making the side smooth. All trim is removed.



The gabs between the indicators and the wheel arches have been filled. Also the front RS bumper now has the same width as the wider Turbo body.



The side and rear (bumper) are getting the right shape.





Edited by MCWS on Thursday 17th April 20:58


Edited by MCWS on Tuesday 13th January 15:45

SAB888

3,238 posts

207 months

Friday 18th April 2014
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MCWS said:
I draw them in Inkscape. Every single item. Quite time consuming. Precisionlabels.com prints them as they can do white, silver and gold on transparent waterslide paper.
Never heard of Inkscape, so I've just Googled it. Do you use filler paste and sanding to reshape body panels?

I wish I had your skill and patience, your work is incredible.

MCWS

Original Poster:

258 posts

123 months

Friday 18th April 2014
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Cheers mate.

I use the same stuff as one would use on regular cars. That works best for me.

AWG

855 posts

156 months

Monday 28th April 2014
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Anybody made a roll cage for a model? Was thinking of using a wire coat hangar but wasn't sure what to use as weld (mock weld) material.

MCWS

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258 posts

123 months

Monday 28th April 2014
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Any material will do. I prefer plastic sticks.

ukzz4iroc

3,220 posts

174 months

Monday 28th April 2014
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This is inspirational stuff chaps. Haven't had the guts to dismantle any of mine yet, any guides/ tips even to just dismantling these beasts?

TheCarFather

293 posts

138 months

Sunday 11th May 2014
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Can someone link me to the workshops in the backgrounds of se
Of your photos please?

MCWS

Original Poster:

258 posts

123 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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ukzz4iroc said:
This is inspirational stuff chaps. Haven't had the guts to dismantle any of mine yet, any guides/ tips even to just dismantling these beasts?
There is no general recipe for dismantling. Often some of the screws are hidden behind the wheels.

MCWS

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258 posts

123 months

Monday 12th May 2014
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TheCarFather said:
Can someone link me to the workshops in the backgrounds of se
Of your photos please?
Made the backgrounds myself (modelcarworkshop.nl)

MCWS

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258 posts

123 months

Thursday 22nd May 2014
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Nearly finished this Porsche 911 RSR

The body is now painted in the right colours



First decals




MCWS

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258 posts

123 months

Thursday 22nd May 2014
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This model I made for someones diorama.