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Ferrarinut Posted - 04/15/2016 : 07:54:38
Jacques just shared photos of a project he is doing for a client. This one takes "high detail" to yet another level and keep in mind, this is entirely scratch built. Leaves me speechless and "scratching" my head.







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SAMLAMBO Posted - 04/22/2016 : 07:42:59
This model build is mind blowing!
Ferrarinut Posted - 04/21/2016 : 07:03:28
Jacques is doing this model for a customer but he can also do a LeMans version of the 300SLR 1955, with full details and the very specific Wind brake... .( functional of course) with delivery early 2017.
Ferrarinut Posted - 04/21/2016 : 07:00:30
Jacques replied about the suspension...

Hello Mike,

The rear shocks body have been design for "vented" effect, as a result, it looks like a helicoïdal spring.
The front shock do not have the same, this is a more conventional cylinder. Front and rear suspensions have the same torsion bar spring system. Not visible, even on the real car!

Kind regards,

Jacques

PS : The 300SLR chassis, suspensions, engine are very similar to the F1 car of the period, very special!
Even the body was design as a coupe ( in mind was the Carrera Panamerican race) Only the very strong LeMans accident have stoppped the project, then, only two cars have been built...

Models123 Posted - 04/20/2016 : 06:50:13
Originally posted by Ferrarinut

This one takes "high detail" to yet another level. Leaves me speechless and "scratching" my head.

I completely agree with Mike, and will add that not only is this a fantastic piece of miniature art, but this is also one of the few super detailed models I have seen that I would truly love to add to my collection.



Marshall
Ferrarinut Posted - 04/18/2016 : 17:35:22
I am guessing he will replace those shocks with springs. Serge Divies scratch built a 250 GTO with functional suspension and full tube chassis. You could push down on the model and feel the suspension work. I nervously hand carried that model back from Retromobile one year and customs at the airport pulled it out and inspected it, it was hard to watch but the model survived. I promptly headed to the airport bar for a stiff drink.
burjdubai Posted - 04/18/2016 : 02:37:37
Being an owner of 10 J. Brauer's models I have to say this one is by far the best of his "little cars"......even though it is still not complete. Just curious how he is going to make the suspension functional.
Ferrarinut Posted - 04/15/2016 : 07:58:22
Jacques says everything is functional, the steering box, the steering arms even have the right ball joints to ensure soft and efficient movement as he put it.

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