Pico Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 On the workbench: Modifying an Airtrax Ferrari 330 GTCÂ coupe to the magnificent Princess de Rethy 330 GTC Speciale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Look forward to watching this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pico Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 A comparison of the size of the two cars. I'll have to stretch the resin body, one way or another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) Might the Daytona (365 GTB) be a better starting point for the conversion? Edited June 19, 2019 by afx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Looking forward to this Pico. Please keep us posted on your progress. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 WoW .... you set your sights high ... anxiously watching! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deathgoblin Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 What about the rear end off a Dino? Would that be closer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 That's going to be quite a project, but I can't wait to see it, will be a one of a kind model, as it is in real! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pico Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, Deathgoblin said: What about the rear end off a Dino? Would that be closer? Not close enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflyer Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Pico said: A comparison of the size of the two cars. I'll have to stretch the resin body, one way or another. What I am seeing mostly (especially when you look at the nose) is a 365 California with a roofline similar to the Dino coupe. Unfortunately I dont recall there ever being a kit of the 365. Edited June 19, 2019 by djflyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pico Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 Check my drawing, which I've done in 1/24th to help visualize the model and dimension the parts I will replace. The roof and the rear of the model will be built of high density urethane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pico Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 1 minute ago, djflyer said: What I am seeing mostly (especially when you look at the nose) is a 365 California with a roofline similar to the Dino coupe. Unfortunately I dont recall there ever being a kit of the 365. The nose is easy, it's the rear that's hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflyer Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Pico said: The nose is easy, it's the rear that's hard. I know you already have the GTC kit, but would their 500 Superfast or 330 GT 2+2 get you closer to the rear bodywork? Â Edited June 19, 2019 by djflyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 (edited) Which ever way you start and what ever shell you start with this is going to be a great project to follow. Edited June 19, 2019 by Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pico Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 23 minutes ago, djflyer said: I know you already have the GTC kit, but would their 500 Superfast or 330 GT 2+2 get you closer to the rear bodywork? Â Maybe, maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pico Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 Four of these bodies were built; here is some info from coachbuilt.com: https://www.coachbuild.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1786 Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spex84 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 I look forward to following your progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 but: who was Princess De Rethy ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 2 minutes ago, absmiami said: but: who was Princess De Rethy ?? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilian,_Princess_of_Réthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pico Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 Implant surgery complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 I am glad to see our old school methods still exist Pico. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pico Posted June 20, 2019 Author Share Posted June 20, 2019 1 hour ago, Gramps46 said: I am glad to see our old school methods still exist Pico. Ha! If I had a cad file of this, I would print it and it would literally snap together. And I've done it - see my Fiat Supersonic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 this design is very interesting not an expert - but I think Pinnin proposed both front and rear engine designs to Ferrari - when? - in '67 ? this car carries design features from both the rear engine proto - the Dino - and the fr engine prototypes .... so it's a mutt but a very pretty one .... the coachbuild forum is devious - lots of rabbit holes to crawl down ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pico Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 Sometimes I use a jewelers file, sometimes a weed rasp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 I'll be watching with great interest. Good luck along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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