10th of a GTM

[crash]

I'd just be using it to try out paint schemes in a 3D format, and we do have some slight modifications, so the raw version would work well for us.

[Taz Rules]

I'll be wanting one of these!

I'll call or PM you sometime over the next couple of weeks. I've been tied up with something that I can't wait to show off when its done!

[sk7500]

I'll be wanting one of these!

I'll call or PM you sometime over the next couple of weeks. I've been tied up with something that I can't wait to show off when its done!

Hi Ash,
E mail is the best for me and I think you have mine?

[sk7500]

I'd just be using it to try out paint schemes in a 3D format, and we do have some slight modifications, so the raw version would work well for us.

I suggest the thick body for you. Don't you drive right through Bakersfield on your way to Thunderhill?

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I suggest the thick body for you. Don't you drive right through Bakersfield on your way to Thunderhill?

Whenever I go to TH I fly in. 11 hour drives are not real compatible with a regular day job.

I do, however, usually make the 6 hour drive up to Buttonwillow. Maybe we can meet up again at one of the future races there? I don't know when the next one is that PDG will be attending, but I'm sure we will be there in the next few months...maybe you should just mail them to me.

[sk7500]

Whenever I go to TH I fly in. 11 hour drives are not real compatible with a regular day job.

I do, however, usually make the 6 hour drive up to Buttonwillow. Maybe we can meet up again at one of the future races there? I don't know when the next one is that PDG will be attending, but I'm sure we will be there in the next few months...maybe you should just mail them to me.

What!! You cant drive 11 hours of boring freeway and LA traffic, race for 24 hours and then 11 more hours of freeway and LA traffic in one weekend? I'll ask the UPS truck driver if he minds driving from Bakersfield to San Diego.

[sk7500]

Who's car does this look like? That BMW Vermillion red looks good day or night.

Hint: It's going to Sweden.

[sk7500]

Now it's time to find a good home for them. A lot of you have shown interest (thanks guys) but I just figured out how to get consistent acceptable results.

So PM me if you're still interested and I'll give you the details.

Thanks

Steve

[LCD Gauges]

Steve, thanks for making this video! I didn't realize the size of the model until seeing it next to your hands.

If anyone in Ontario is getting one soon, let's split the shipping & brokerage fees.

[sk7500]

OK I re posted the video because there was some sound problems. I hope they're resolved.

Watch this first
http://youtu.be/HhaHBaMqBAE


Watch this second
http://youtu.be/5Y8jpA3YJDI

[The Stig]

Very cool! Your efforts are much appreciated. These scale cars are awesome. I am still amazed at the proportional accuracy of the body of this model to the actual car.

Very nice.

Mike

[Edgeman]

That's crazy!!!!!!
I will be PM you again.
Thanks for sharing

[LCD Gauges]

Steve, clear out your old private messages. Inbox is full.

[sk7500]

Done
Thanks Tino

[crash]

I'm just freakin loosing my mind over these things! If you have a GTM or are even thinking about someday owning one YOU HAVE TO GET ONE OF THESE.

These are no small models. They are substantial. They are big enough that you can try stuff easily to see what it looks like without breaking out the magnifying glasses to build it, yet they are not too big to sit on a coffee table or desk. IMO they are the PERFECT size.

I can't say enough about how cool these things are.

Here is a pic to show some scale. The other car is a 1/24 scale die cast model of a NASCAR car.

[RF RIDER]

Any chance you would model a GEN II?

[68GT500MAN]

I would want an option one. No idea of price.
Doug

[sk7500]

Thanks Mike.
Wait till you get your wheels on. Then it takes another huge leap into the cool realm.
I'm glad they arrived Ok?

I think I finally got the audio straightened out on the how to make video. You can check out what it looks like with wheels.

When I did the original cad model I tried to digitize that curvy shape the best I could, so I could use the base model to try out my body mods before committing them to the real car.

[LCD Gauges]

My RC Wheels!

HPI3716-2T.jpg

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My RC Wheels!

HPI3716-2T.jpg

Those are almost exactly like my real life wheels from CCW. Can you tell me exactly what those are? Brand, size, etc?

[LCD Gauges]

Funny you say that Mike; I thought of you when I saw a similar chrome finish.

I used RCPlanet.com; they have pages to choose from.

http://www.rcplanet.com/RC_Car_and_T...show=15&page=7

HPI Mesh Wheel
26mm3mm
HPI3716

EDIT: They appear to be too big for the model? I thought the diameter was 26mm, but it's 52mm!

The page says 10th scale RC model, so hopefully Steve can confirm this. Found some tires too...
Damn it, this is more fun than shopping for the GTM, because I know it's less work.

HPI4790.jpg

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Funny you say that Mike; I thought of you when I saw a similar chrome finish.

I used RCPlanet.com; they have pages to choose from.

http://www.rcplanet.com/RC_Car_and_T...show=15&page=7

HPI Mesh Wheel
26mm3mm
HPI3716

EDIT: They appear to be too big for the model? I thought the diameter was 26mm, but it's 52mm!

52 mm wheel is a scaled 20" wheel and is probably the only diameter you'll find. They are the same size as the one in the video and will fit just fine. Just make sure your tires are not more than 2.6" 66mm in diameter.

[LCD Gauges]

Excellent, thanks for confirming that. I just drew the tire size on a piece of paper; you just don't realize how big this replica model really is until
you measure the tire diameter.

Just 1.5 cm smaller than the average coffee mug!

[Fraser D]

I wonder what RC chassis would fit :-)

[sk7500]

You would need something with a wheel base of 10.016 and an outside tire width no wider than 7.415 in the rear and 7 in in the front.

And you better not run into anything. These bodies are aprox 1/16 -1/8 thick. They will not flex like an RC body.

I wonder what RC chassis would fit :-)

[sk7500]

Except of course watching it!
A few of my GTM buddies have picked up some raw castings of the 10th scale GTM bodies. I hope everyone will share what they do. I have put together a video series of what I do to get these bodies ready for paint. Here is the first video. I'll call it " Prep for paint 1, adding the filler"

http://youtu.be/EUqfBNtaTUY

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There was a request for a custom paint Right hand drive model in Australia. I told him if he looked real hard after enough adult beverages he would see the steering wheel on the right side. if not have another drink,

[Presto51]

There was a request for a custom paint Right hand drive model in Australia. I told him if he looked real hard after enough adult beverages he would see the steering wheel on the right side. if not have another drink,

Hey Steves,

Does this only work with the model in front of you or can it be done by looking at the pictures. If it can be done by just looking at the pictures than I have to tell you twenty four is not enough "adult beverages" becaures I still can't see no right hade steeren wheelz

Ron

[Fraser D]

Hey Steves,

Does this only work with the model in front of you or can it be done by looking at the pictures. If it can be done by just looking at the pictures than I have to tell you twenty four is not enough "adult beverages" becaures I still can't see no right hade steeren wheelz

Ron

Just for the record......... It was not me :-)

[JL1958]

These are awesome!
Very cool work.

[sk7500]

Sanding the filler


http://youtu.be/kDlmZ22TVBs

[sk7500]

This video shows how to fix the air bubble in the fog light hole and final priming.

http://youtu.be/k4CpNcPjA50

[sk7500]

Here's one going to our southern ca. GTM brother, Tobe. Then my mom seen it and said she wanted it. Well you can't leave mom high and dry.

[WIS89]

Steve-

These models are just too cool! Good for you for making these up. I bet anyone who gets one like their car has to be totally stoked.

I enjoy reading your thread, and seeing your latest creation or updates. Great stuff!

Regards,

Steve

[sk7500]

This one is a long time coming. I finished the car and then we had to wait a long time to get the wheels. I put some chrome wheels on it while I had it here. Then Kalstar sent me some pictures after he received it and put his wheels on. What a difference wheels make in setting the attitude of the car. He also hinted his mini GTM might be in the coming events forum soon.

[BubbaDuss]

I guess a Gen II is not likely to be seen in the near future, but even as a visual aide and a dream re-enforcer. A gen 1 will do nicely.

I'll be shooting you a PM if you have any left.

[sk7500]

They really do make the car more fun to look at. I need to do a little color correction for my printer and they'll be perfect.

Wait until you see what I am doing to the dark Blue one. Video to come

[BubbaDuss]

One of my GTM's arrived today!
and even came with pre-cut masks!!

I'd take a pic but my desk at the office is a little cluttered.

P.S. Masterfully crafted Steve!

[sk7500]

Check this out

http://youtu.be/12dKWj2wZJw

[LCD Gauges]

Currently processing...I'll be waiting for it!