Marvel's Hydra Coupe 1/12 scale full scratch build

[François]

And voilà the seats.

Seat adjustment rails

Backrest fold pivot

Airline Style seat support structure

and in place

 

[pebbleworm]

Dang, those look good! Did you make your own leather texture map? I know nothing of 3D printing...

 

[François]

No, it's actual leather glued to 3d printed forms.
Here's a picture showing the 3d printed forms with the leather pieces ready for glue up.

 

[GIG1810]

Hey François,
As always, your progress on the model is breathtaking. You already have my absolute respect. Your model is going to be great. You've done a great job with the leatherwork and your attention to detail is amazing. You're building at an extremely high level. Quick question, I hope the stains on the back of the seats are not from the glue and will go away? Because if they stayed, that would be terrible?

Best regards
Günther

 

[François]

Thank you Gunther, the stains are actually grease. I was able to clean the right seat (not perfect but better), as for the left seat, I had to replace the stained leather with a new piece. I'll slerp better tonight!!

With stains


And without

 

[François]

Now that the end is near, I'm starting to think about the display case. A few weeks ago, during walk, I came across a bridge with an interesting structure. I thought it might be fun to incorporate a few elements of this bridge in the display's structure. I'll also want to add so light fixtures of some sort.

Here are a few pictures of the bridge

to be continued...

 

[GIG1810]

Hey François,

I'm glad you managed to remove the stains. I wouldn't have been able to sleep either. The idea for the scaffolding is very cool. But how big will your display case be? After all, the model should be in the foreground, right? Quick question: Are you going to make a figure to go with it?
That would be amazing!

Best regards
Günther

 

[François]

I replace the Backrest fold pivot by folding lever. Looks more appropriate.

Old backrest fold pivot (don't like)



New backrest fold lever

 

[GIG1810]

Hello François,

what can I say, very good decision. The 1st seat lever looked far too dominant. Your new seat lever fits really well and is a visual highlight.

Cheers
Günther

 

[François]

Sneak peek, nothing is buffed of wxed yet.

 

[GIG1810]

Hey François,
oh my God, what a masterpiece. Respect and recognition. The madness

cheers
Günther

 

[François]

I'm slowly buffing every body pieces, it kinda nerve racking. One slip and I could ruin the part. So far, I've done both hood panels, both rear wheel covers and one fender. No slip up so far. I also installed the foot ladder and rubber mat on the one fender. And prepared the 4 rear light lenses.

 

[GIG1810]

Hey François,
realy greate......
cheers
Günther

 

[François]

I started to dress up the body. There are many parts to attach, the rear light lenses, the wiring, the blue cube thingy, the rear seat, doors and door handles, trunk lid with handles, and list goes on. Here's what been done so far.

Rear light lenses

Real light wiring

Bleu cube thingy

Rear seat

Test fit of antenna

I also black out the door skills lettering

and installed the handles on the rear wheels covers

 

[Chestcutter]

Fabulous Francois.
I love the octopus on the foot pedals. Your attention to detail is next level.
Congratulations.

 

[Rebus]

I am so enjoying watching this build. Incredible details and wonderfully done.

 

[bowwild]

The detail and attention to same is quite amazing. Your documentation of every step in the process is also enlightening. I think it is cool that as you move through your day you pick-up ideas (the bridge structure) to incorporate.

 

[Marquinius]

Really lovely. Your craftsmanship that is.

 

[GIG1810]

Hey François,

Your attention to detail is truly exceptional. That's really high craftsmanship. It makes you want to get in and drive off...

So I'd be there!

Cheers Günther

 

[François]

Thank you everyone for your positive feedback, it's always appreciated.
I am now at the last stage of this build (the car portion), so pretty much everything I do is final.

Here's what's been done today.

Installation of front body and hood, making sure fits are nice and hoods open and close freely.

Installation of door sills

Installation of door handles. Quick note about the handles. I 3d printed 6 handles, 2 per door and 2 for the trunk lid. They looked very nice but the chrome dulled right away during Installation. So I ended up make new once out of an aluminium rod. Once filed, curved and polished, they look better then the printed ones.

Dulled printed handle

Aluminium handle

Inside handle and door catch

Installed the doors on the body

Installed the 4 gages above the dashboard

And took a few general pictures cause it looks so nice!!

I also took proper pictures of the car without body parts on it. Here's a link to the album.

Hydra coupe final gallery