http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/037start1.jpg

This is my new project.
I have been inspired by the likes of Propeller, Scratch Built, Canister and others to do this.

I like building old rally cars but wanted to do something different and in a big scale.
You can get a Lancia Stratos in 1/12th but I did not want to do one of those.
So I started thinking about Tamiyas 1/10th scale 037 remote control car.
I won a car body on Japanese EBay with a decal sheet.
I will then build everthing that goes inside it.

Then started to get info together (see photo)
I got books, drawings, a copy of the Homologation Papers and lots of photos.
This is one of the great things about the internet, you can find so much info.

Anyway my plan is to build a 1/10th scale Lancia 037 with opening rear, drivers door and the front to come off.
I will be using plastic, resin, fibre glass and vacuum forming parts to build it, will also be having some photo etched parts made.
I enjoyed building lots of scratch parts for my MK2 Escort so I thought why not.
If you see me doing something and you have a better way please say as I’m new to this.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/037start6.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/037start2.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/037start3.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/037start4.jpg

I started by filling the holes that should not be there and cutting out the openings in the rear bumper.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/037start5.jpg

I have to cut all the rear panel out next.

wish me luck..
Thanks

Wow,thats a real big one!
I never knew that there is a lancia 037 in 1/10 scale.
I think i sit in first row and enjoy your build.

Christian

Good luck on this one. Looking forward to your progress. One thing I wonder about these big projects is what will you do for tires. Are you going to scratch build those also?

Wow, you really dont realise how big these are untill they're side by side with the 1:24. Definately one of my favourite rallying images is an 037 taking off from a jump with flame spitting from the exhaust. Looking forward to seeing how these goes.

The beast cometh!!!

Cyanoed to the seat with popcorn at the ready. :smokin:

wow, will love to see the work in progress of this mighty lancia !

It's certainly a monster!!! can't wait to see this build.

Good luck on this one. Looking forward to your progress. One thing I wonder about these big projects is what will you do for tires. Are you going to scratch build those also?

Hi
I have the wheels and tyres that go with the car.
I will be looking into making the back ones bigger in the build.

Martin

Very amazing project

I buy the Celica gr 5 tamiya body in 1/12 with the same future project :)

Excellent! Go for it - I don't think there'll be a lack of encouragement from anyone following your progress. Sounds like you've got some good reference material too, which is half the battle.

This is what I like about scratchbuilding - you're not limited to the 'normal' scales or the 'normal' kits - just get on and build it. Of course, having a bodyshell like this is a big plus point - but I'm assuming you'll find lots of details that need changing and correcting, right?

One of these days I'll have to build something with a roof, too...

All the best!

SB

Quick update.
Rear panel and vents in bumper cut out just got to clean them up.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/037start7.jpg

This plastic was so thick.

Next the drivers door and engine cover at the rear to come off, fingers crossed.

this project is awesome, I love big scale stuff, and this is inspiration to start on my 1/12 Mazda rx7. can't wait to see more progress.

Steve

ooof, another big scale build to keep a track of. lols
looking forward to this madness that is going around.

No turning back now.
I would like to cut the front off as well but have to build some support in first.
Now I will start to build the floor and door opening.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/037start8.jpg

Great Project and great start.
I follow it closely.
Good luck until the end...

amazing looking shell..size ..once seen alomgside the 1/24 scale Hasagawa item.

looking forward to the build up/WIP . this is a huge task...

goodluck..

Been working on the door.
So when I have the shape I can then build up the floor sills and door opening.
Still lots to do.
First made frame at bottom
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/door1.jpg

Then made up infill and filled moulding which I think must have held remote control equipment.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/door2.jpg

Bit more filler and built up around the window frame.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/door3.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/door4.jpg

Will carry on tonight.

Door frame all most completed.
Just the window frame and the kevlar door card to go.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/door5.jpg

I'm pleased how it is going.

Still been working on the door. ( i'm getting there. )
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/door6.jpg

How it should look.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/door8.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/door7.jpg

Also started on the floor, this is the underside.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/floor1.jpg

Now to start on the top many different layers.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/floor2.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/floor3.jpg

Still :)ing.

Great work so far, the door looks really good

Still been working on the floor.
I'm building some parts in wood as i'm going to have it vacuum formed.
I will be building a vacuum forming table but I do not want to hold up the build so i'm sending it off for someone to do.
I have to take most of the details from the 1/24th model amd photos I have.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/floor4.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/floor5.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/floor6.jpg

All this work needed... Wow !! :naughty:
For sure it will bring a great result and make its effect, but sincerely I think I myself wouldn't try such a big scale model with so many corrections or scratch to do... :rolleyes: :screwy:
You've a lot of courage !! :iceslolan

Been waiting 3 weeks for this to be vacuum formed by someone on Ebay. :banghead:
They took my master.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/floor5.jpg

And got this back
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/floor7.jpg

But now I have it I'm pleased.
I can now carry on with the build.

Been working on the back panel.
Still lots to do.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/floor8.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/floor9.jpg

Still having fun

this is awesome. the vacuumed part looks great too. keep up the great work.

Still working on the back panel and started on the rear frame.
Added a brass rod for strength in the frame.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/floor10.jpg

still lots to do, but up to here so far.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/floor11.jpg

Still working on the frame.
Lots of work will have to go into this.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/frame1.jpg

Also made some weld marks, pleased how they came out.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/frame2.jpg

Made a frame up to help with the other tubes.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/frame3.jpg

Have to make sure all is ok before I glue it.

This is looking very impressive.
I need to save this thread somewhere for future reference, as I've got an 037 in my stash too.
And this is (in my opinion) a reference build!

Could you please explain how you made the weld seams? They look the business!

This is looking very impressive.
I need to save this thread somewhere for future reference, as I've got an 037 in my stash too.
And this is (in my opinion) a reference build!

Could you please explain how you made the weld seams? They look the business!

Hello
I will do some photos on how I did weld lines soon.
Very easy but remember this is on a 1/10th scale so may not work on all scales.

Martin

Oh that's great, I can't wait to see it with full Martini livery on it :)

I have been watching this build for a couple of months now and I have to say outstanding, the detail you are including is awesome.:iceslolan

I would like to know where you got hold of the Homologation papers, as I wouldn't mind getting hold of a copy for a group B project I have.

Hello
Been on my holidays so now back to modelling.

Still working on the rear frame.
I still have about 12 tubes to add.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/frame4.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/frame5.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/frame6.jpg

lots to do.

Lots more tubes added a few to go.
Starting to add the suspension points now.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/frame7.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/frame8.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/frame9.jpg

still lots to do.
This is the first time I have done any thing like this, but having fun. :)

Keep going - it's looking really good! The moulded floor looks right at home, too. I always find it really satisfying when the tubes start coming together like that - everything starts to grow! I assume there'll be a similar subframe at the front, too?

All the best,

SB

Keep going - it's looking really good! The moulded floor looks right at home, too. I always find it really satisfying when the tubes start coming together like that - everything starts to grow! I assume there'll be a similar subframe at the front, too?

All the best,

SB

Hello
I'm glad you like it , you were one of the reasons I started this.
The front will be the same.
Will be a while yet.

Very impressive work, Martin. I saw your post in the machining subforum about a few parts. Send me a PM with some pictures of what you need. Cheers. :cheers:

Very impressive work, Martin. I saw your post in the machining subforum about a few parts. Send me a PM with some pictures of what you need. Cheers. :cheers:

Hi Mike
Thanks for the offer of help.
I have someone that is helping me at the moment.
Will post pictures when I have them.

Thanks again.

Martin

Looking great, this one will be a stunner when finished.

Still working on the frame.
Been working on the bottom suspension points.
This was hard work.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/frame10.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/frame11.jpg

Still lots to do.

I love this build. Great to see such a great car getting this kind of treatment.

How accurate is the shell to begin with? Tamiya make great RC shells, but also they have to fit generic chassis designs. The work you're doing looks great though, from the tubing to the floor pan.

Looking forward to watching it going forward.

Regards,
Simon

I love this build. Great to see such a great car getting this kind of treatment.

How accurate is the shell to begin with? Tamiya make great RC shells, but also they have to fit generic chassis designs. The work you're doing looks great though, from the tubing to the floor pan.

Looking forward to watching it going forward.

Regards,
Simon

The shell is not to bad. I only could measure it up against the 1/24th scale model as I throught that would be more accurate. It is only mm's out. I'm just having fun and working on my skills as this is all new to me. As long as it looks like a 037 that's good for me.

I'm just having fun and working on my skills as this is all new to me. As long as it looks like a 037 that's good for me.

Nice attitude, Just the way modeling of any type should be, FUUUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!! :smile::smile::smile:

As long as it looks like a 037 that's good for me.

It certainly does that. A very nice one to boot! :)

The shell is not to bad. I only could measure it up against the 1/24th scale model as I throught that would be more accurate. It is only mm's out. I'm just having fun and working on my skills as this is all new to me. As long as it looks like a 037 that's good for me.

Nice... I figured later that it's just giant.....

BTW: Hase 1/24 body shell isn't 100% accurate: have a look to Ken's Rally builds to have one idea of the stuff: it is mainly in the front hood area.

Hi Mike
Thanks for the offer of help.
I have someone that is helping me at the moment.
Will post pictures when I have them.

Thanks again.

Martin

The model's looking great Martin! You know this is the perfect project excuse to buy yourself a very nice mini lathe!!!?:smooch:

The model's looking great Martin! You know this is the perfect project excuse to buy yourself a very nice mini lathe!!!?:smooch:

I will at some point get one.
But only ever used one at school, so I only have time to build at the moment not learn how to use a lathe.
I would love to have a good though.

Still working on the upper suspension fixings.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/037new0809.jpg

Had to make 8 of these
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/frame12.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/frame13.jpg

Fitted
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/frame14.jpg

Also been making my vacuum box.
Not pretty but I hope it works.

I will be using this to make a few parts and may make a smaller one to.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/box1.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/box2.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/box3.jpg

Still having fun.:)

Still having fun.:)

Still enjoying watching your progress :smile:

Woah...I've built a vaccy box just like that, but not used it to its full potential yet - let us know how you get on! Too late for a heads up, but Maplins used to do pre-drilled circuit board that may have negated drilling all those holes! :eek:

Hello
So I could work out where the rear suspension goes I started work on the gearbox.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/gearbox1.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/gearbox2.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/gearbox3.jpg

Still lots to do.
It is hard looking at all the pictures and trying to work out how to make it. :runaround:

love this thread...keep on posting!

Another post to follow until the end!!
Great work!!
Thanks for sharing it with all of us

Hi small update.
Still working on the gearbox.
This is the same as the GT40, so lots of info available.
I was having problems making this part so I down scaled the drawings to the right size and it worked.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/gearbox4.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/gearbox5.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/gearbox6.jpg

still going :)

Wow, i'm glad that I am following this build. That gearbox is looking fantastic. Keep up the great work.:thumbsup:

still lots to do.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/gearbox7.jpg

still the back part and the other side to make yet.:smile:

It looks really very good.
A lot of work,but the end result will look awesome!

Still on the gear box.
I had to start part of it again.
I think i'm getting there.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/gearbox8.jpg

in the frame

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a210/puffyrs/gearbox9.jpg

Some suspension parts came today, but I also have to build the rear hubs as well before it all fits together.

Incredible!!

Great project! My favourite car!:)

Superb work attention to detail and scrachtbuilding!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fred

Amazing!!