Mazda 787B cockpit
Man, this took ages...First I had to find some RL pics of Johnny Herbert's race overall...very difficult. I found them watching several vids (Youtube) to get the colors right. I also found some pics of the car's cockpit. It has changed over the years so I had to get the exact lay-out of the 1991 LeMans car.
About the build: the cockpit was painted matt black and when the paint was still wett, I pressed a fine mesh into the paint which gives it it's 'carbon' look (drybrushed it to highlight the structure). The instuments are made of home made decals (the original Tamiya decals are analog, very not suitable). The rest is painted according to the RL pics. I also added a movable visor which I connected with needles to the helmet. I'm pretty satisfied with the result.
If you liked those pictures, you should see these...
Mazda 787B exhaust
Comments
3-Speed
You have to look twice to see that it is no real person. Great modelling. Awesome!!!!!!
Tobbe70
ThereĀ“s only one word: Incredible! Oh yes, one more: Beautiful!
SMOKE-DOG
Nice work. This car is gonna be crazy when you're done.
zakspeed
WOW, real work of art.. we're seeing a true modeller at work here. The dash is amazing
ukzz4iroc
Fantastic Dee!
Sibrk
truely stunning, what an awesome piece of work this car wil be when its finished. Cant wait to see the finished pictures. Must be one of the most detailed and accurate cars on the site. Still lovin your work!!
tuff bug
Thats fantastic! love the detail.
Mad Ax
Awesome work. Your dedication and attention to detail never ceases to amaze. Keep it up!
twisty
Superb detail,great work.
relwyn
Man this is just great. Wonderful work!
Volksrod
Stunning work. Amazing!
thelegos
That's a masterpiece ! I'm not surprised it took ages. I took a double take at the first picture, very realistic.
RENKEN 2000
well Dennis ,...you di a great job. looks like work of a artist !
bt do you have so many spare time?dont you work?
lol
zulu69
Simply great job you did there,,,!!!
Monty
very very impressive work !!
Badboy
You've done it again!!! Awesome paint job!!!
carbonman
I'm impressed! great
Crash Cramer
Again, amazing work. If I had 1/10th the talent my cars would look ACE in my opinion. I can't wait to see the whole car layout photos.
fastpietje
He Dee, you must have lots of time over???
Really great paintjob.
swedishwiking
Looks amazing!
pwalthuis
'I'm pretty satisfied with the result. ' As you should He looks excellent dude!
That is simply amazing!!!!!!!!!! The realizm and attention to detail is simply amazing!
super gripper
That is fantastic, ive got some drivers need doing! I will send them to you yes - ha only kiding. just wish I had more of a steady hand.
dinodog
Stunning job! Attention to detail certainly pays off!
Black buckle edges are real eye candy!
Cheers Dee
Tamiyabigstuff
Wow, great paint job - as always !
Dare I ask how long it took ?
egandolfo
SUPER!!!!!!!!!
Lonestar
Looks like someone's gunning for RCCA's trophy next year Excellent job!!!
matisse
Dee, you are some sort of crazy genius!
incredible work!
Tamiya Monkey
wow, amazing detail, got to the best interior set ive seen.
If you and yourself are pretty satisfied with the result than it must be damm good, which I must agree with your thoughts and my own comment.
Cheers,
homerboi
A steady hand showing off your nice detail work.
Thanks for sharing!
supergreg
OMG!!!
_miga_
edition perfect!
Petrolhead
It's a stunner Dee, but that's what I'd expect
markmws
Disappointed you didn't manage get much detail in this Dee !!! Seriously though , that is fantastic - you must have a lot of patience. Don't suppose you fancy painting the driver for my NIB Black 934 build ??
scollins
You... my friend, moved up another notch in my book. Simply stunning!
ruffryder
Well worth all the work...it looks great!!
Jedi Master
Awesome work!!!
bfst24
very nice.wheres the cockpit from?
oldsterolli
WOOOOWWWWW ! I can learn from this ! GREAT JOB and Idea on the carbon-look !!!!! Do you use airbrush ?
Wyoming
wow dee but I can't figure out why your satisfied with it I wish I had that level of patience.
DImblum
This is too darn cool!! Awesome job Dee. Everything is picture perfect! Could not be better! I'm inspired to do more detail on my future projects.
Awesome job! The carbon look is sweet. Great interior all around.
The Hobbymaster
amazing workmanship, I'm looking forward to see it all come together. well done!! cheers Ian
3clipZ
Look at those details......stunning job. Keep it up.
technical.burP
This is of an amazing quality. Probably the best cockpit I have seen. Many thanks for sharing!
SaxoChris
Absolutely stunning, The face is amazing you've got to do a tutorial for this to help the WRC cockpit sets!
DeeMiller
Many, many thx for your support!!! Ok, I'll have to answer some questions. @Oldsteroli: no airbrush, only the helmet is spray painted, @bfst24: cockpit is a Tamiya cockpit (#50460), @Mark: no , @Tamiyabigstuff : about two weeks, @RENKEN 2000: yes, I work...when I have time... @ Lonestar: Indeed, that was the idea...I'll contact Paul when I have taken pics of the whole car. @All: I'll update when the weather allows me to take decent pics, it's still raining over here...
Tamland67
Dee yet another stuning job. Might be time for a career change? Tamiya Inc. might take you on??
DeeMiller
This may sound strange to you but I have a long way to go before I'm truly satisfied...it can be done even better...that's my goal. I've seen so much better work and I'm just starting so this is indeed another notch but I'm still not there (you have to have goals, right?). Thx for your neverending support, appreciate it very much!!!
flux density
Hi Dee, I think your 'art' will put a smile on Mr Headhocho Tamiya's face. I personally appreciate Tamiya's precision moldings moreso after U after touched it with your deft brush strokes ! Darn I love those racing gloves... LOL
Vin87
Is there a higher level then this? It looks awesome Dennis, you really put a lot of effort in it! Are the logos on the suit hand painted also?
DeeMiller
@Vin87: yes, they are. Thx for the compliment!
loaded
I remember seeing the pictures sent by Dee when this was in project. I never expected the result to be so amazing. I just wish I had sold my cockpit to be a part of this. Feel really guilty now.
DeeMiller
@loaded: thanks! Nice comment!
Road Burner
The best road car on TC, hands down. The cockpit is stunning!!
SHY69
Stunning work!
DeeMiller
Thx!
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