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Gary Davis
Joined: 02 Feb 2018 Posts: 242 Location: Tacoma,Washington
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Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2018 4:53 pm Post subject: Zakspeed Capri----Finished.....6-1-18 |
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Well folks...Slim Louis inspired me to get to some of the road course cars that I've had on the back burner for a few yrs. I decided to build the Jagermeister Zakspeed Ford Capri using the Tamiya Mampe Capri for the build. It is fairly simple as far as parts count goes but...well engineered and up to the Tamiya molding standards go.
The kit roll cage is only half there. Soo..I want to put as much bar work in the green house as possible. Finding interior Pictures of the cage area was a pretty good challenge. I finally found some on line a few days ago. I had alredy started building the front part of the missing cage when I discoverd the rest of the story. Now...I'm going to add the Door bars along with another support bar from the right front upright to the bar just under the dash. Here are a few pics of the work I've got done to this point.
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sentsat71
Joined: 03 Feb 2018 Posts: 1237 Location: Fenton, IA
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Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:35 am Post subject: |
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Oh yeah!! Gonna' keep my eye on this one...... _________________ Ed. K |
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Gary Davis
Joined: 02 Feb 2018 Posts: 242 Location: Tacoma,Washington
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Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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Here's an update on the bar work...It is complete and as far as I'm going with it. I added the door bars and the bar that goes from the left upright bar to the center of the dash bar. I made this cage so it will lift out for painting. I want to do the cage a little different color than the interior and it makes adding things easier when the cage isn't in the way. Here are a few pics. Thanks for stopping in.
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scooter64
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Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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awesome fab work...
got interested in these cars when you posted this...so i went looking...
Zakspeed Capri Nürburgring 2017:
https://youtu.be/2SCO5MJvV8U
Zakspeed Ford Turbo Capri Nürburgring 2013:
https://youtu.be/ScNCjLFDHyM
the sim racers love this car also... _________________
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Gary Davis
Joined: 02 Feb 2018 Posts: 242 Location: Tacoma,Washington
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Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Scooter....I saw a utube video on Peter Zakowski in the Turbo Capri racing the 935Ks. I'll try and load the link so you can see it. It's around 20 some minutes long. 2 Races and we get to be on board with him for both races. It's GREAT. That engine in that car is just flat awesome...
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scooter64
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Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="Gary Davis"]Thanks Scooter....I saw a utube video on Peter Zakowski in the Turbo Capri racing the 935Ks. I'll try and load the link so you can see it. It's around 20 some minutes long. 2 Races and we get to be on board with him for both races. It's GREAT. That engine in that car is just flat awesome...
i had watched the first bit of that looking for the videos i posted...
but holy racecars batman...that second race is awesome...just blows thru the whole field... _________________
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Gary Davis
Joined: 02 Feb 2018 Posts: 242 Location: Tacoma,Washington
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Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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scooter64 wrote: |
i had watched the first bit of that looking for the videos i posted...
but holy racecars batman...that second race is awesome...just blows thru the whole field... | Isn't that Capri flat cool? I found myself talking to him while he was taking on the slower Porsches...LOL That one 935 really slowed him up..he kinda showed his disgust with him out his window...I wonder what his fingers were doing LOL... I'm pretty sure he won that second race too! Good video.. _________________ Short Track racing....Ya gotta love it.
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Gary Davis
Joined: 02 Feb 2018 Posts: 242 Location: Tacoma,Washington
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Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:33 pm Post subject: |
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Got a little more done on the Cari. The Gas,Brake,clutch was finished today. The peddle on left is just to rest on. Here's a few pics...
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scooter64
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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Gary Davis wrote: | scooter64 wrote: |
i had watched the first bit of that looking for the videos i posted...
but holy racecars batman...that second race is awesome...just blows thru the whole field... | Isn't that Capri flat cool? I found myself talking to him while he was taking on the slower Porsches...LOL That one 935 really slowed him up..he kinda showed his disgust with him out his window...I wonder what his fingers were doing LOL... I'm pretty sure he won that second race too! Good video.. |
i think he lapped every car except the Mini Cooper...lol...
sounded like he hurt the car in the end...
if you want to see some awesome racing on the Youtube...check out the Improved Production series that runs in Australia...vintage V8 Supercars and vintage Trans Am cars running in full combat mode...that is some good stuff. _________________
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Gary Davis
Joined: 02 Feb 2018 Posts: 242 Location: Tacoma,Washington
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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Heck yea...The Super V8s down under are really cool. Those folks can really get hooked up can't they? _________________ Short Track racing....Ya gotta love it.
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scooter64
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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just between me and you...the thing i am really digging...are those dang Stadium Super Trucks...
especially now that they did away with the V8 Utes...i'm still trying get onboard with the new SuperUtes...
oh and i got my classes mixed up...it's the Touring Car Masters...not Improved Production...(but those guys mix it up pretty good too) _________________
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Gary Davis
Joined: 02 Feb 2018 Posts: 242 Location: Tacoma,Washington
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Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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WOW...I just watched a UTUBE on those trucks. Dang...those guys are doing dirt racing on Asphalt. I just saw Robby Gordon loose his race on the Last turn. Went in to Hot.... Then...this other guy (can't remember his name) hit the last ramp and lost a rear tire and did Donuts to the finish line! He finished tenth. Wow...I like the LUCAS OFF Road Truck and Buggy series up here in Arizona( I think) but this is flat Crazy!!! LOL I think I'm going to like this series...thanks for the heads up!! _________________ Short Track racing....Ya gotta love it.
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Gary Davis
Joined: 02 Feb 2018 Posts: 242 Location: Tacoma,Washington
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 2:32 pm Post subject: |
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Here's some progress info. The wind vanes(for lack of better tech info) on the front fenders are made along with the left front vent on the hood. All the holes that were engineered into this kit for the battery thing are all Plugged. The bottom set belt slots are also cut in and the holes in the back of the seat are plugged. The knob for the turbo was fabbed from plastic rod and is mocked up in the pics. It's ready for priming and that should happen tonight...hopefully...
Body....
Chassis....
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phantom
Joined: 18 Feb 2018 Posts: 51
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 2:50 pm Post subject: Jagermeister Ford Capri (small)update..4-10-18 |
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that's coming along nicely |
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sentsat71
Joined: 03 Feb 2018 Posts: 1237 Location: Fenton, IA
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:55 am Post subject: |
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Coming along nicely.......
know it will look fantastic once it's finished!!! _________________ Ed. K |
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Gary Davis
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks ED and Phantom..... It's getting primer today... _________________ Short Track racing....Ya gotta love it.
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Slim
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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Jägermeister eh? |
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Gary Davis
Joined: 02 Feb 2018 Posts: 242 Location: Tacoma,Washington
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Slim wrote: | Jägermeister eh? | Well..it started out as a Jagermeister livery. I have changed it to the WURTH Black car. I want to do the Jagermeister car as a full detail build. Here's a pic of the Wurth Black car....
I have to fill in the NACA duct hole in the hood. The Strakes get to stay...This should be ready for primer soon... _________________ Short Track racing....Ya gotta love it.
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phantom
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Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2018 6:32 pm Post subject: Zakspeed Ford Capri (small)update..4-10-18 |
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that's looking great |
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sentsat71
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Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 6:26 am Post subject: |
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Will be keeping my eye on this one......
AND the next one...... _________________ Ed. K |
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Gary Davis
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Posted: Mon May 14, 2018 12:13 am Post subject: |
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Well...got some more work done on the Wurth Capri..The wheels are painted and tires mounted ready to add to the chassis. The chassis is painted and 99% of the detail painting is complete. Just have to touch up a little here and there. Tomorrow the cage ans all the interior goodies will go in. The Dash Gauge bezels have been painted but the Gauge decals haven't been added yet. The body is painted but needs rub out.That will happen real soon...this puppy is really getting close to track time... Here are a few pics to see what's been done...
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phantom
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2018 5:53 pm Post subject: Zakspeed Ford Capri---- update..5-13-18 |
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looking great love how its coming together |
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sentsat71
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 9:14 am Post subject: |
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Oh, YEAH!!
Lookin' Good!!!
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Gary Davis
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Phantom and Ed....
Here is an update on the Dash. It's in Mockup and will be installed real soon. Have to build the racing harness and then the whole interior will be finished..
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sentsat71
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2018 7:02 am Post subject: |
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WOW!!
That's quite a dash/gauges for a race car....!
Lookin' good!!
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Gary Davis
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2018 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you Ed.
Here's the finished chassis. The hood on the body needs rubbed out a little and then I'll shoot it with clear and add the Decals....which should be this week...maybe...hopefully... OK..not sure?? LOL
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sentsat71
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 8:52 am Post subject: |
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Ah, yes.......
Gettin' there....
and..... LOOKIN' GREAT!!! _________________ Ed. K |
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Firefly
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2018 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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Looking good! _________________ Bill Jobson is my real name. |
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Gary Davis
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Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 1:55 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks guys...the Decals are going on today...Hopefully I'll get them done soon so I can finish this puppy.. _________________ Short Track racing....Ya gotta love it.
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scooter64
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Posted: Sat May 26, 2018 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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two thumbs up...
outstanding work, sir... _________________
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Gary Davis
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Posted: Sun May 27, 2018 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for stopping in and commenting Scooter. I finished all the touch up on the body soooo..Hopefully tomorrow....I can start on all the decals. _________________ Short Track racing....Ya gotta love it.
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Gary Davis
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Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2018 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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This Capri is finished. I had to go with a different race team as the Decals for the Wurth Black car was wrong. Sooo...I went with the D&W Black car. It has a very cool paint scheme. The Decals took a little time but all in all...they were good. Here's a few pics of the finished D&W Zakspeed Ford Capri...thanks for looking in folks...
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Mack
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Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:59 am Post subject: |
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that's an outstanding piece of work! _________________ life is hard, it's harder when you're stupid. John Wayne |
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Gary Davis
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you for the compliment and stopping in Mack. It is really appreciated. _________________ Short Track racing....Ya gotta love it.
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Shunter
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 3:56 pm Post subject: |
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Nice work and great back up plan. These were such great cars in their time. |
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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excellent.... _________________ Dennis
Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity....... |
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Gary Davis
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Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2018 5:30 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Dennis....
Shunter wrote: | Nice work and great back up plan. These were such great cars in their time. |
Thank you Shunter...I never got to see these cars run in person but...I've gotten to see a few U-tube videos of them running. Man...these Capri are really fast. I want to do at least two more of them. Maybe three. _________________ Short Track racing....Ya gotta love it.
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sentsat71
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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 7:53 am Post subject: |
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Oh YEAH!!
Another great build!!!!!!!!
Like the way you can take a "simple" kit and make it look real!
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HurricaneDave3
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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 9:30 am Post subject: |
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Really cool build, I've been lurking in on this one from time to time. Excellent workmanship and great details _________________ Would love to have time to finish but I have kids:
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Gary Davis
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Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 10:53 am Post subject: |
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Thank you Dave
sentsat71 wrote: | Oh YEAH!!
Another great build!!!!!!!!
Like the way you can take a "simple" kit and make it look real!
| Thanks ED...as you know...I usually don't build to many curbsides. This is the second one that I've ever done. The Next Capri will be a full detail build using one of the Monogram Mustang kits. I'd like to do the Jagermeister car(the one I thought I was going to do on this build). Of course...it's down the build list.. _________________ Short Track racing....Ya gotta love it.
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