Cosmic Motors Detonator Endurance Racing version...

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Cosmic Motors Detonator Endurance Racing version...

« on: November 07, 2011, 02:57:51 PM »

HI folks!
This is my first thread on FF Forum!
I’d like to show you the WIP of my last project, which I made for the NKGC Contest at Lucca Comics and Games in Lucca (Italy).
This project is a “personal tribute” to the awesome Daniel Simon’s work “Cosmic Motors” and the “star” is the “Detonator” bike. LOL

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I want to briefly talk about these 15 months of hard work ….objectively as possible……(I hope….)

In my “ interpretation” of the bike, I imagined a racing style look, like an Endurance racing car (Le Mans 24 hours, 24 hours of Daytona etc.)
The guide line of the all project is a balance of different styles, vintage ’50-‘60/futuristic….starting from the legendary Ford GT40’s Gulf orange/light blue coloration…..
The first step was to draw the pictures from the Cosmic Motors to scale and put them onto the CAD...

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Another choice I made was to build everything without CAD-CAM or CNC help.. handmade only!
I chose transparent plexiglass (methacrylate) for the bike’s core for its consistence and stability.
I made the body, the tyres and other parts with lots of sections of 10 mm thick plex, glued as a sandwich, cut with a mini ratchet drill....

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All parts were joined and sanded first with a bench grinder , then with superfine hand sandpapers to get the right sizes.

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After I made the other sub-groups.
In these pics show the work on the front shock absorber….

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To make it I used a mix of different materials, such as PVC pipes, plex, wood, alluminium, etc., all joined with Milliput.

The side engine covers,To get two perfect symmetrical parts, I turned a single wood shape then I cut it into two elements.

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The light/energy producer coverage:

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............Evergreen profiles glued and joined with Milliput and white Tamiya putty, to produce the body mouldings.

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Assembly tests and primer....

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Rear transmission and wheel……

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Exhaust pipes……

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Another assembly tests……

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..front wheel……

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As soon as possible I’ll show you the last part of this project about details, painting and the diorama whit the pretty driver!

Bye
Stefano.


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Re: Cosmic Motors Detonator Endurance Racing version...

« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2011, 05:03:35 PM »

Hello Stafano.

Well, once again, I am officially blown away by the talent represented on this site!
What a brilliant build and great to see the progress from the ground up. I have never thought to use plexiglass as a building product like that and you have opened a new world of possibilities for me. I'm waiting for my new lathe to be delivered so looking at your pictures certainly inspired me to get stuck into using plexiglass. Are there any tips or secrets for cutting it nicely on the lathe? I turn urethane and Delrin so I usually have the speed around 500rpm and approach the material with a very shallow face of the blade, almost like planing it off instead of cutting steel with the very tip.
Anyway, I just wanted to drop you a line to say great work and what an excellent build so far!

If you ever consider making some molds so you can cast some of these, I'm interested........... Please.....................
Oh yeah, nice details too. I especially liked the exhaust pipe detail. Perfect.

Scott.


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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2011, 05:23:02 PM »

I just went to the Cosmic Motors Promo on You-Tube. Great stuff isn't it!
For anyone that's interested, check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1INE6t6sLA

This clip inspired me too, though not Cosmic Motors.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml17ahC9TEA&feature=related

Love the concept, love the CAD, love your work Stafano.
Keep it up and I look forward to your next post!

Scott.


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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2011, 06:39:43 PM »

That it some professional stuff right there, Stefano.
You make it looks easy and effortless, but I can barely imagine the amount of work you put into it. Lookin' sweet!


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« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2011, 12:25:55 AM »

This guys is the best scratchbuilder in the world!
Stefano is AWESOME. I've seen his Detonator in Lucca and guys, it's just PERFECT.
No kind of mistakes, it seems just a 3D model.
Outstanding work once again!

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« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2011, 01:13:53 AM »

Me too appreciate this model in Lucca.

Outstanding!

This model alone justify the trip trough Comics&Games event dense crowd up to the modelling contest showcases
(this means find your way, surrounded by excited cosplayers from a side to the opposite side of Lucca downtown)

It's huge, there isn't even a flat surface, it isn't CNC milled but totally hand made.. and you don't ever see the girl! Wink

Congratulations again, Stefano! Smiley

C'mon! Complete the pilot (another girl Wink

) and delight us with your next model! LOL


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« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2011, 05:23:43 AM »

Hi Stefano.
I hope you are getting a commission from the publisher of that book as I just bought a copy because of your WIP!
I eagerly await your next update!
Many thanks,
Scott.


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« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2011, 06:24:41 AM »

Wonderfull work. Actually the building process is even more interesting than the final product.


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« Reply #8 on: November 10, 2011, 01:01:13 AM »

WTF!?

AWESOME. Detonator is a great design from this book. (and I look at this book on my shelf a lot)
You are doing some very awesome work. Masterful. Cool

I love how you have managed to find all the right shapes.
Cheers!


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« Reply #9 on: November 10, 2011, 06:47:58 AM »

Hi Stefano! Thanks for posting that. It's an amazing piece. Very clean and well-done!


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« Reply #10 on: November 14, 2011, 12:09:53 PM »

Hi!
Thanks a lot for your "wow" reply..... LOL

Another little step......

A vintage part……a sweet air filter ’70 style...

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A cooling grid........

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And now start the paint job!
The first piece....
The tyres

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Front shock absorber (alclad chrome on Tamiya gloss Black)….

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The Body......

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To be continued... Big Grin

Many Thanks for your visit and feedback!

Bye, Stefano


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« Reply #11 on: November 14, 2011, 01:41:17 PM »

This looks amazing, great design and the construction is extremely impressive.


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« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2011, 06:21:44 PM »

Thanks Stefano.
That Zero paint and alclad looks impressive. I'm waiting on some Alclad in the mail so I'm really looking forward to giving it a go to see if it's better than my usuall Humbrol Metalizer.
The build is really clear and crisp! Nice joints and straight lines. I'm sure Daniel Simon would be interested in this one!
Those tyres have come up a treat. Thanks very much for posting the wip and for allowing us to follow your amazing progress.
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« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2011, 08:44:34 AM »

I have the honor to know this crazy modeler! Any model that does is a real pleasure for the eyes!
I am anxious to be able to admire the model "live".

Congratulations again Stefano!

Bye Marco


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« Reply #15 on: November 19, 2011, 09:39:46 PM »

Excellent work on the paint, it looks stellar, very clean! I really like how this design is coming together.

To be honest, I would've probably gone with different colours myself, but that's always so very subjective!


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« Reply #16 on: November 20, 2011, 05:20:16 AM »

Looking Good, can't waits to see how you do the headlight thingy! LOL


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« Reply #17 on: November 20, 2011, 01:49:34 PM »

Wow what superb welcome!!.....

@ JohnLogan: Wich headlight do you mean? I think that...

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I've made with a plexiglass pipe ( 12 mm diam. 1 mm th ) and a plex cap, round milled, glued, heated, sanded and polished with 3 tamiya compound polish.....

But...........more soon!!
Stay tuned.... LOL

Thanks so much for looking
Stefano


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« Reply #18 on: November 20, 2011, 08:38:21 PM »

Yeap! that's the one. BTW, Superb workmanship!


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« Reply #19 on: November 21, 2011, 12:42:35 AM »

Wow!

You even got that stone-ish look in your blue under your clear.
The head lamp is off the chart. This wip has been making my model days lately.
Incredible work


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