Falcata Posted April 4, 2021 Author Posted April 4, 2021 Hi Everyone Been busy it seems to me , I know I built a mock up trunk to build the trunk and make it function off the car but it's hard to know if it looks right off the car , so I have been doing some mock up stuff . My original plan was to make each louver in one piece , it is too difficult , so this is what I am thinking . This was the original idea ...... Made up some parts And a couple of stringers to lay the louvers on It requires a stringer for the center louvers and a second one for outside the divider at a different scale because they are thinner , thinner to be able to have some contour . The center going in , this is just a mock up , if I don't like it i will change it . So you have to have some imagination here to see this all body worked . 5 Quote
Falcata Posted April 30, 2021 Author Posted April 30, 2021 Hi Everyone Well I didn't like the bars going down the middle , and it would be a nightmare to sand . So I came up with an idea to make my original idea work , of course I had to make all new pieces .... It's getting there , the plan is to lay up a few thin layers of fiberglass mat and then cut the part where the trunk lid opens . then I can finish the trunk lid off the car with the mock up rear body part I made for that purpose , I know it's all a bit confusing . So hang in there !!! This is how many times I tried different ratios of height and length to get what I thought was right , just like CAD ( computer assisted drawing ) only WAD wood assisted drawing LOL LOL Just the top to sort out and then filler and fiberglass 8 Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted May 1, 2021 Posted May 1, 2021 This build thread is epic. Can't believe how much effort you're putting in and how much talent you have. Hats off to you sir! Can't wait to see the finished product Quote
scobie140 Posted May 1, 2021 Posted May 1, 2021 Only just caught up with this, great reading and amazing talent. Can't wait for the end result. Quote
DoogyRev Posted May 1, 2021 Posted May 1, 2021 20 hours ago, Falcata said: Amazing work 😎 Just out of interest, how much wider will this be than a standard Z? Quote
Falcata Posted May 2, 2021 Author Posted May 2, 2021 On 01/05/2021 at 05:57, DoogyRev said: Amazing work 😎 Just out of interest, how much wider will this be than a standard Z? Hi thanks for your interest in the build , it's very much appreciated to hear positive feedback , it's been a long road to get this far . The rear is 5 1/4 wider per side , so total of 10 1/2 inches . The front is 3 1/4 wider per side , so total of 6 1/2 inches 1 Quote
Falcata Posted May 2, 2021 Author Posted May 2, 2021 (edited) So Porsche had the Whale tail , the Falcata has the Lobster tail lol Everyone seems to really like it . Fist couple of pics finishing the foam at the top and filling in the gaps . I tried this for the first time yesterday , it's known as Rondo a mixture of Fiberglass Resin and body filler Bondo , blend and you get Rondo . It helps to seal the foam for easier fairing ,sanding , filling and fiber glassing . Seemed to go well , will know later today . I set the roof scoop on and hung up the wing to see how it was coming together oh boy I can't wait to see this all finished !!! Edited May 2, 2021 by Falcata 4 Quote
LRF4N Posted May 2, 2021 Posted May 2, 2021 I don’t think anyone can wait Starting to take shape now. Amazing work so far Quote
DoogyRev Posted May 3, 2021 Posted May 3, 2021 10 hours ago, Falcata said: Hi thanks for your interest in the build , it's very much appreciated to hear positive feedback , it's been a long road to get this far . The rear is 5 1/4 wider per side , so total of 10 1/2 inches . The front is 3 1/4 wider per side , so total of 6 1/2 inches Its a good job you live in a country with big parking spaces…. Quote
skate2create Posted May 6, 2021 Posted May 6, 2021 This is something else, following with interest! Great stuff so far Quote
davey_83 Posted May 10, 2021 Posted May 10, 2021 Going to look like a Z GT500 class racer but better!!! Quote
Falcata Posted May 10, 2021 Author Posted May 10, 2021 Thanks everyone for the excellent positive feedback !! Yes GT500 class racer for the street was exactly what I was going for , only meaner . Some more on the the rear deck lid . After clamping down the back and a coat of Rondo on the deck area , I discovered a bump on both sides where it should be dipping down .in the deck , there is no way to hold it down , so I came up with a way to hold it in place . Then a couple of layers of fiberglass mat . I used the laser to make sure it was even on both sides , the two inner boards are shorter to help make the contour I was looking for . I call my helper Dave .........maybe I have been in the forest too long lol Here you can see the shape is looking sweet Another coat of Rondo , helps to hold and seal the foam . Next is to fill the rises in the hips of the quarters . Here you see two pieces of foam laying on the louvers , they will get glued down and shaped to fill the low spot . with calibration posts I made for the front of the car , I am double checking the height of the fender bucks with the laser to insure they are level Here you see the foam glued down and a coat of rondo , this will get some filler and shaped . next will be laying out the cut lines for the opening of the trunk lid . Stay tuned Cheers 3 Quote
Falcata Posted May 25, 2021 Author Posted May 25, 2021 Hi everyone I have an update , I jumped back on the front of the car , been busy with everything really . So I built a system for measuring the front fenders , so I have been tuning up the fenders to get them equal in height , width and inside angle . So next will be dialing in the rest of the front and painting it with Rondo then fiberglass it , then put the bottom part of the hood back on and finish the edges of it so I can make the top part of the hood . Stay tuned 3 Quote
Falcata Posted May 29, 2021 Author Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) Hi Back with another update , more pic's and progress on the rear deck lid . Getting the foam shaped and filled Glassing , a couple of layers of mat to give it some strength Sanding and a quick fill and sand . I just noticed in this pic check out the front hood !!!! Edited May 29, 2021 by Falcata just had to mention the hood in a pic . 1 Quote
Falcata Posted May 29, 2021 Author Posted May 29, 2021 (edited) and some more on the front fenders , they are shaping up nicely . There will be a vent here at the top to let the air from the front splitter escape that get trapped in the wheel well . Making the pattern You will be able to see it from inside the car also Stay interested Stay Safe Stay tuned Edited May 29, 2021 by Falcata 6 1 Quote
Stutopia Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 This is really starting to look sexy, love the updates. Quote
Falcata Posted June 2, 2021 Author Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) 18 hours ago, Stutopia said: This is really starting to look sexy, love the updates. Thanks I appreciate that . A small update on the front fenders The top of the fender have so much shape , this was really difficult to get them the same . Making sure things stay symmetrical This is the top of the hood line , it will step up to hide the wipers ... you will see soon . Here you can see the shape at the top , this will give me room for the door to open and have the fender vent protruding down into the fender , as well as looking hot !! and the passenger side Really starting to come together . i am going to buy a 3D printer this week and make some parts to take molds off , hopefully this will save me some time , if I am not to retarded to learn how to use it lol . Thanks again for following along Edited June 2, 2021 by Falcata 6 Quote
Falcata Posted June 17, 2021 Author Posted June 17, 2021 Hi everyone Back with another update , been busy , seems there aren't enough hours in the day . I bought a 3D printer a Creality CR10 V3 , extremely cool printer a few little things to get it setup . going to use it to make the molds for the front signal lights and a few other things , the more i see what it can do the more things i know I can make for the car . I have to relearn CAD .....been almost twenty years at least . also got the trunk lid glassed and off the back of the car and rough trimmed . glassed the louvers cut the opening lines on the back and using wedges to carefully bust it out got it free now it needs to be trimmed , remove and clean up the temporary structure this is the lid upside down for trimming the edges back on the car for a look this gives you an idea of what it will look open this shows the lines of the opening Stay tuned in and stay safe !! 3 Quote
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