1987 IFMAR winning Masami CAT

[DanB4]

Not perfect and still work to be done but I'm happy :)

Thanks to J1mbo and Terry for help with reproducing the decals.

I have another 4 of the decal sheets and also sheets of red, blue or black vintage style Schumacher and HPI Japan logos. PM if interested :)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130216_193727_zps7c049495.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130216_193622_zpsb97e7903.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130216_193731_zps8b592f9d.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130216_193745_zpsbe76fc87.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130216_220404_zps8fbcb52c.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130216_220441_zps96dafa88.jpg

[HKS_TRD]

Wow thats awesome

I used to have a HPI Uno motor in my SE 20 years ago, I gave it away about 5 years ago (the motor) kicking my self but it wasn't in that great shape anyway but still.

I'd love to build up a CAT but they scare me in terms of difficulty to find parts

[traffman]

Thats an amazing model , my good friend still has his Hpi Uno motor .

The brushes are teeny!

[DanB4]

Thanks guys.

I have a yellow UNO which I might stick in the car. Better than it being in its box.....shame it doesn't have a blue label.

[lllyf]

this is HPI blue label motor can

[HKS_TRD]

WOW! Thats all I can say.
I'd love to have one of those motors for my SE for nostalgia but I think the CAT is a more worth recipient

Where do you get that from?

[DanB4]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130217_092409_zps87254b86.jpg

[DanB4]

this is HPI blue label motor can

Now THAT would look nice in my car!!

[Adam F]

They look awesome Dan!

[Naushad]

Very impressive Dan! Well done.

[terry.sc]

So did you get Willy to print off some more stickers, or have you had to get them reproduced yourself.
Now THAT would look nice in my car!!
But that can was produced after the world Champs, as you can tell by the wording on the label. I think the correct motor label is the one Masami used on the roof of the body. In the early days before homologation it wasn't too difficult to get motor stickers from your sponsors to rebadge another motor.;)

[DanB4]

So did you get Willy to print off some more stickers, or have you had to get them reproduced yourself.

But that can was produced after the world Champs, as you can tell by the wording on the label. I think the correct motor label is the one Masami used on the roof of the body. In the early days before homologation it wasn't too difficult to get motor stickers from your sponsors to rebadge another motor.;)

Ended up doing them myself together with the help of a friend in the UK Terry

[DanB4]

Very impressive Dan! Well done.

Thanks Naushad! :)

[Crashtest33]

Sweet!

[MHeadling]

Nice one Dan, looks great

[DanB4]

Nice one Dan, looks great

Thanks for the nice comments everyone

[DanB4]

Body off pic.....electrics not installed yet (obviously!)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130220_221317_zpsb92123ae.jpg

[DanB4]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130221_101609_zpsa29354da.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/Screenshot_2013-02-21-11-16-24_zps95e2d538.png

[DerbyDan]

Cool! Spotted this on F.B - (on Mr Hirosaka's profile) - Max Kudos for getting his comment back!:cool:

I've messaged him about by Yokomo - but have not had a reply :cry:

P.S; you CAT looks supurb out in the sunlight on the beach... lovely!

[DanB4]

Cool! Spotted this on F.B - (on Mr Hirosaka's profile) - Max Kudos for getting his comment back!:cool:

I've messaged him about by Yokomo - but have not had a reply :cry:

P.S; you CAT looks supurb out in the sunlight on the beach... lovely!

Cheers Dan I wanted to take more but the Mrs put her foot down :(

[DerbyDan]

Cheers Dan I wanted to take more but the Mrs put her foot down :(

Lol - my 'better half' is rather bemused at my hobby & why I would want to take pictures of my toys... worst of all the possibility of being caught out with me whilst i am in 'geek-mode':D

[sheriff]

Cheers Dan I wanted to take more but the Mrs put her foot down :(

Well, perhaps it's because on the beech you said 'how about a couple of pics with the top off' when you wanted to take a pic without the shell on?

Perhaps the Mrs misunderstood!:o

oh, and great to get a message from the man himself, brilliant!

[Oval/offroadracer43]

Ive seen this thread on other forums, mainly rctech.
But I cant help to wonder, is this guy actually have the car
that Hirosaka had? Or is he simply wanting to reproduce a replica kinda like
not having the original just the one that looks like the one that won that year.
I bet if he had the original it wouldnt be for sale anywhere.:drool:

[DanB4]

Ive seen this thread on other forums, mainly rctech.
But I cant help to wonder, is this guy actually have the car
that Hirosaka had? Or is he simply wanting to reproduce a replica kinda like
not having the original just the one that looks like the one that won that year.
I bet if he had the original it wouldnt be for sale anywhere.:drool:

Excellent! I'm impressed you think it could be the real thing!

I'm a regular here and put pics of the build on....it is definitely a replica....I still have yellow, red and black fingers to prove it! :)

Dan

[Naushad]

It's clearly a replica and an excellent one.

Yeah masami keeps all his cars I think. There are pics on the net with exhibitions of his (mostly very green) collection.

[DanB4]

The real one sits at Schumachers UK headquarters. ...just had an email from Robin actually saying he likes my car :)

[DanB4]

It's clearly a replica and an excellent one.

Yeah masami keeps all his cars I think. There are pics on the net with exhibitions of his (mostly very green) collection.

Thanks Naushad I wish someone thought some of my Kyoshos were the real deal box art ones....that would be the ultimate compliment!

[J1mbo]

Looks sweet Dan, glad I could help:thumbsup:

[DanB4]

Looks sweet Dan, glad I could help:thumbsup:

Thanks again.....yours looks better!

[DanB4]

Started installing the electrics last night

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130323_202709_zpsaffd5a3d.jpg

[DanB4]

July 2013 issue of Racer in shops today ;)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130605_122118_zpsaec58fad.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130605_122723_zps3baa03e2.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130605_122111_zpsdd6a862f.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130605_122055_zps627f8000.jpg

[Crashtest33]

Well done Dan!!! Great work pal. Gonna go buy a copy today.
(Great to see two of my rebuilds published!)

[vrooom]

That is very cool replica. I love the simpility of body shell design in those years. good job.

[optiman]

Dont get one, get two copies!!! That way you can cut and frame one of them.
Congrats!!!!!!!!:thumbsup:

[NeilD]

July 2013 issue of Racer in shops today ;)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130605_122118_zpsaec58fad.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130605_122723_zps3baa03e2.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130605_122111_zpsdd6a862f.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130605_122055_zps627f8000.jpg

You're officially a legend, skills mate. :thumbsup:

[DanB4]

Haha thanks! :)

[kek23k]

Dan! Dan! You da man! :D

Awesome, must be a great feeling to have compliments back from Masami and Mr.Schumacher and the article is a testament to all your hard work. Inspiring stuff in a weird way! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[DanB4]

Thanks I really enjoyed doing this car

[DanB4]

Last pic of the thread which I think closes it off nicely ;)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/SDRCC/20130612_222321_zpsdae8c146.jpg

[Welshy40]

Superb, you did say it may hit the mag but boy oh boy, i may hsve to report you for the pornographic picture of all those beauties on, including the ZX, ZXR, YZ10 and of course that cat. I cant believe i sold my one.

[optiman]

Dan,
The top left corner of the magazine says; "Help Required". Seriously do you need some storage room for the buggies...? I can help you, call me!!!!

[Welshy40]

Mmm i just realised something. Firstly hats off mate, you have my designed zxr dead centre in white. Also page 110 bottom left red towel next to the chaps is my ZXR-S. Then page 109 top right im the one on the left eating my bacon and eggs :thumbsup:

[DanB4]

Mmm i just realised something. Firstly hats off mate, you have my designed zxr dead centre in white. Also page 110 bottom left red towel next to the chaps is my ZXR-S. Then page 109 top right im the one on the left eating my bacon and eggs :thumbsup:

:) I need to get them to put an updated pic in the next issue! :p

[Crashtest33]

Mmm i just realised something. Firstly hats off mate, you have my designed zxr dead centre in white. Also page 110 bottom left red towel next to the chaps is my ZXR-S. Then page 109 top right im the one on the left eating my bacon and eggs :thumbsup:

Gonna have to find those now!

[HKS_TRD]

Just got my copy in the mail

Great stuff!

[Welshy40]

Just got my copy in the mail

Great stuff!

That meal was rather nice just in case you were wondering

[optiman]

Another great candidate for a stickie post!!