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gdist43
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 Posted - 12/09/2010 : 15:58:25
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LaSource, this is one off build as Mike said. I wish I could make own 917series... my primitive ways are no match for modern way like Eidolon(Vision).
I made a base plate of funnel cover unit with 0.2mm nickel silver.
Removed excess resin around the cooling fun and I turned a new cylinder with brass.
Imagine you would pick up this model and find thin injection lines through the small oval windows :)
This part might be another highlight of 917model. I will hustle this weekend.
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gdist43
Japan
32 Posts |
Posted - 12/13/2010 : 14:26:23
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I did these frame work for 917K rear section last weekend. A bit stiffness remains on my shoulder, however, I got a good result.
First I removed exhaust pipe molds and replaced them with 2.4mm brass tube.
Second I made a bottom frame with 0.5mm brass tube and lines according to the shape of photo etched piece in the kit.
I soldered upper support bars to the both ends of the bottom.
Regarding lateral stems, I bent brass lines at a sharp angle and soldered 0.25mm nickel silver pins at the top.
Then I add the other bars inch by inch... to be continued tomorrow.
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43builder
USA
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Posted - 12/13/2010 : 15:39:57
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wow...really going all out on this one! This is amazing, Great Work!
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gdist43
Japan
32 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2010 : 05:31:08
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Patick, these solder work looks complicated, but easy if you take enough time to prepare before switching soldering iron on.
I often v-cut the end of lines to keep their position easily, to increase area of contact between them.
A bit of glue or tapes also assist these brass lines position before soldering. It may be not common but I used green masking sol instead of the glue to set them in right location.
I spent two and a half days to get this result... well, let's go to painting process.
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Ferrarinut
USA
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Posted - 12/14/2010 : 08:13:16
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| Fantastic Akihiro! This is really fun to watch, thanks for the great "show". Mike |
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gdist43
Japan
32 Posts |
Posted - 12/14/2010 : 14:36:16
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Thanks Mike. This is another 917K built by Mr.Hayakawa, for your convenience. I have never met him but my close friend has his masterpiece, so clean work about ten years ago.
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Ferrarinut
USA
1489 Posts |
Posted - 12/15/2010 : 08:16:06
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| Thank you for sharing Mr. Hayakawa's work Akihiro, a very rare opportunity. Many of these masterpieces sell directly to private collections and never show up anywhere for the collector community to see. |
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gdist43
Japan
32 Posts |
Posted - 12/15/2010 : 20:43:37
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Indeed... Regarding Mr.Hayakawa's model cars, I introduce you more information.
http://www.ks-collection.co.jp/index.htm
Fortunately I live in Japan and can see his brillinant works as long as if I get Nozomi-super express train and go to this gorgeous shop in Osaka... Anyway, I almost forgot some steps I must do before painting.
I made 9.0mm diameter hole on 0.7mm thickness brass plate and soldered two "bridges" on the back to keep its positon.
Then I cut the side lines of the brass carefully. After trimmig the shape off, I removed the bridges and glued the brass pieces on the base.
These rear spoilers came from junked phot-etch. I made tiny cuts in them by motor tool and closed their edges with solder.
I fixed up the slits shape and test-fitted to the body. The detail of this sholder screw seems too be bold or not? |
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LaSource
356 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2010 : 05:05:48
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Hello Akihiro,
incredible!
I had the chance to see and photograph the original 917 at the Techno Classica Motorshow here in Germany last April. I can post some pics here if interested.
Best regards
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gdist43
Japan
32 Posts |
Posted - 12/16/2010 : 06:35:54
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Hello LaSource,
Photograf? That would be nice! Thanks in advance for your help.
Akihiro
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LaSource
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Posted - 12/16/2010 : 09:46:01
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Posted - 12/16/2010 : 09:50:36
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