Guigsy Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Baught it off ebay 2 weeks ago. Complete with engine. Took me a bit longer to do the modifications than I expected but finished at about 11 last night. Quite pleased with the outcome... Not sure I'm gonna put it under the bonnet. Might be a bit under powered. It wasn't accurate enough and didn't look much like a supra single. Had to reposition the turbo and modify the exhaust and repaint. But will look great in my display cabinets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 now thats cool, would love that on display with my models! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 She's a beaut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Only a crappy pic Closest to a single my car will prob get lol It's actualy a scale replacement part for dicast models. Came with the turbo but it was in the wrong place. So moved it. And repainted it with nicer colours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshBhp Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 You work fast, can i book you in for another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 You work fast, can i book you in for another one. Only took me a few hours Remember the guy who made the lambo in his basement over like 20 years. Well I made this in 2 weeks in my living room.. Lol Can't drive it though it's about 250 parts full engine detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Only took me a few hours Remember the guy who made the lambo in his basement over like 20 years. Well I made this in 2 weeks in my living room.. Lol Can't drive it though it's about 250 parts full engine detail. For comedy value, you should have placed in on top of your engine claiming to have gone single. Still pretty cool though, where did you get it from (you said Ebay, just wondered if you've got a link)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Only took me a few hours Remember the guy who made the lambo in his basement over like 20 years. Well I made this in 2 weeks in my living room.. Lol Can't drive it though it's about 250 parts full engine detail. what make is it and what scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-_-b Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Haha v. cool, like the fact you altered it to make it more accurate, that's what these things are about - attention to detail!! : D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 how did he get the lambo out of his basement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 For comedy value, you should have placed in on top of your engine claiming to have gone single. Still pretty cool though, where did you get it from (you said Ebay, just wondered if you've got a link)? It was item 110650604491 on my phone now so can't get a full link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 what make is it and what scale? The enzo? Tamiya and 1:24 I think I'm just finishing a f40. And have a f50 in the same series. Gonna make a nice display. Not finished yet but were it is including my messy "workshop" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Bloody thing didn't attach. http://184.72.239.143/mu/5b55b2a4-94da-c2fd.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Have you seen that MotoGP bike one? Where even the chain has individual links which need to all be put together. That has some very impressive detail in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackso11 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I want to see someone make a real engine that size that runs. I will allow them to plug it into a full size ECU to make it an easy job. THE ECU can be the stand. Whos taking the challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 There are plenty oh hand built 1/8 scale engines on youtube v8s and v12's Some are supercharged and sound awesome. 12hp I'd put it on a scooter Was going to do a bike although I'm not into them. The kits are great but I haven't seen that lol I have the f50, tank transporter. A Mississippi steam barge and a ffx which I have to make I buy them all the time and have loads to make left over lol. The enzo was supposed to be 50 quid reduced to 25 and the ffx was 50 down to 25 down to 12! Bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I want to see someone make a real engine that size that runs. I will allow them to plug it into a full size ECU to make it an easy job. THE ECU can be the stand. Whos taking the challenge There was a guy on I think Clarkson's mean machines that spent years building a 1/16th Ferrari replica (it was an old model) that worked. He made every single part himself and it really worked. He said if you could get a driver small enough to fit in it, they could drive it like a normal car. Gearbox, clutch, engine, everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertwo Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 There was a guy on I think Clarkson's mean machines that spent years building a 1/16th Ferrari replica (it was an old model) that worked. He made every single part himself and it really worked. He said if you could get a driver small enough to fit in it, they could drive it like a normal car. Gearbox, clutch, engine, everything! I remember that, it was amazing. The guy did look a bit...lonely...as a result of doing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2JG Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Nice attention detail I'm waiting for the weather to warm up again so I can continue making some of the kits I bought over winter. I spray outdoors as there's no room in the house for a little workshop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I want to see someone make a real engine that size that runs. I will allow them to plug it into a full size ECU to make it an easy job. THE ECU can be the stand. Whos taking the challenge Like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Like this That's the one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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