GTPlanet Scale model thread
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I know what you mean, but i'm pretty sure they're real.
Not that it isn't possible in a CAD render, but why would the foreground wheels be in focus while the background ones aren't?
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These look like they could of been shot under the same conditions. I think they look like models as opposed to CAD renders.
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I don't want to sound like a pessimist right now, but the body highlight looks almost too clean. The edge where the body panel curves into the rear panel looks like one very soft curve.
And what do you think of the text on the plate?
This all could be of course the effect of the lighting. I'm only basing my one photographing setup as the core comparison point.
And what do you think of the text on the plate?
This all could be of course the effect of the lighting. I'm only basing my one photographing setup as the core comparison point.
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I am 100% positive those are photographs. Far, far too many imperfections to be a 3D CAD model. Not to mention the little specs of dust 
That and my 1/43 Ignition Z looks about identical, just not quite as detailed as the 1/18. On top of the fact that I have never seen Ignition post CAD pics that were anything more than clay model pictures taken directly from the laser scan.
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SUDDENLY, PICTURE DUMP!
1/43:
HPI 1992 Toyota TS010:
BBR 2013 Ferrari 458 GTE:
Fujimi Lamborghini Aventador:
1/18
GT Spirit Porsche 997 911 Speedster:
Norev BMW M1:
And some new pics of old 1/43's:
HPI 2005 Impreza WRC:
Ebbro Datsun 240ZG "Mr. K":
Kyosho Nissan R35 GT-R GT5 CE:
Also some group shots:
(Got lazy with the 1/43 pics, hence why only 3 per car)
That and my 1/43 Ignition Z looks about identical, just not quite as detailed as the 1/18. On top of the fact that I have never seen Ignition post CAD pics that were anything more than clay model pictures taken directly from the laser scan.
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SUDDENLY, PICTURE DUMP!
1/43:
HPI 1992 Toyota TS010:
BBR 2013 Ferrari 458 GTE:
Fujimi Lamborghini Aventador:
1/18
GT Spirit Porsche 997 911 Speedster:
Norev BMW M1:
And some new pics of old 1/43's:
HPI 2005 Impreza WRC:
Ebbro Datsun 240ZG "Mr. K":
Kyosho Nissan R35 GT-R GT5 CE:
Also some group shots:
(Got lazy with the 1/43 pics, hence why only 3 per car)
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First time a car was available and no one's at home, so I snuck out to the flea market on my own for the first time. Only grabbed this Motormax 1:24 RX-7 for $10:
It's going to see a few modifications. Metalflake green is a pretty colour, but doesn't suit an FD that well.
Whewwwwww it took over 1.5 years to get going, but I've finally started working on this. Coming from a background of modifying Hot Wheels toy cars with their standardized wheels construction, I've never had to face the challenge of mixing parts of different brands and finding ways ot make them compatible with each other.
Here's what I can show off for now:
That's the current offset of the stock wheels in the back. Can't say I like it very much, so I'll be doing something about that.
The rear axle is composed of two pieces that click onto the base. Each end of the axle nibs is a rotating piece held in by that pin that looks like a nail (the "hub" as I've been calling it now). The stock wheels fit snug on that. Because of the different construction of the new wheels, simply attaching that onto the hub would result in serious offset issues. I needed some kind of spacer to fix that.
Had one idea in the making, but later found out it'd be a lot of work to make it happen.. plus it would require making irreversible changes to the axle. Instead, I did something else that would eliminate the issue of wheels not being aligned on its central axis when gluing them on.
Cutting the stock wheels to take their caps is an irreversible decision in of itself, but I think it is definitely worth the risk. Measuring the inner dimension of the cap, it matches the outer dimension of the new wheel's hub. This takes a crap ton of work off my hands. The only thing I need to do is to be sure I don't shave down one cap too short.
Putting all the pieces together, it looks like this. I did not know about the tires being smaller than the wheels. The eBay store I bought these Fujimi kit car wheels from supplied rubber tires of the same diameter. I guess they didn't take note of each particular style of wheel's width. So if I assemble the wheel back onto the body, the offset looks like this:
Sticks out a little. A lot less than what I had with the plastic spacers, but still sticks out. I can't say I'm a fan of wheels that stick out, and I'd alike to avoid fabricating fender flares for this particular model. This car is not going to have an overstated wing, so creating a fat stance will kill the car's proportions. I may consider crafting other types of fender flares, but I'd also have to look into scribing the fuel cap (located on the left side) since that will likely get covered up. I could also reduce the offset of the wheel until it's flush with the most outer point on the current fender.
Other than the stock wing I removed, that is it for now. I'm likely going to be fabricating bumpers and a skirt before painting.
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Is that Saga's Porsche from 'The Bridge'?Could anyone point me to a 1/64 or 1/43 of a 911S that resembles this?
I think the closest you'll find to that kind of Porsche (in shape) is the Kyosho Porsche 911 SC. They do both scales (1/64 and 1/43). Both lack the chrome headlight bezels, because they're a different model to the 1970 911S (car Saga drives). Also the 911 SC has wider arches on the rear, although it looks less prominent on the 1/64 kyosho.
I think the 1/64 is the closest you'll find. 👍
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-9...224?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43db238de8
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1992 Bathurst winning R32 GTR
TSM 924 Carrera GTR
Vantage GTE
The thing is tiny, here it is compared to the DBR9
TSM 924 Carrera GTR
Vantage GTE
The thing is tiny, here it is compared to the DBR9
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Oh God that Aston is gorgeous! Spark?
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Yep spark
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Not a new car, but here are a couple new 1/18 display cases:
Will probably buy another pair in a few weeks...
Will probably buy another pair in a few weeks...
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How did you get the Winfield sticker?1992 Bathurst winning R32 GTR
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Buy them?
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Hey @CLowndes888, i think @Holdenhsvgtsr is asking you whether you'd like to purchase some Winfield stickers off him.
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Have you guys checked this out? http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/05/car-modeling-on-another-level
Dat Lancia in the opening pic tho.
Dat Lancia in the opening pic tho.
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Oh right. I thought by your question mark response, you maybe had some to sell.
Nice Porsche BTW. 👍
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Thinking about doing a few Porsche group pics, so I pulled out just about all of my Porsches:
Hopefully I don't get too lazy and end up not taking pics like I plan lol...
Also been thinking of ways to simulate a concrete or asphalt surface big enough for several 1/18's at a time. The fake grass is kinda getting old lol
Hopefully I don't get too lazy and end up not taking pics like I plan lol...
Also been thinking of ways to simulate a concrete or asphalt surface big enough for several 1/18's at a time. The fake grass is kinda getting old lol
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From where?
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Motorfocus
