Dann Tier Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) Heres the kit that everyone loves to bash for the littlest reasons...mostly for the square rear end. I agree its not right, BUT it doesnt look UGLY either. Instead of fixing it, i decided to just call it a kit car, of which are actually a popular subject. I will do it curbside, as a fun, quick build. The body is ready for decals, and clear, and the interior/chassis assembly is now ready for paint! -Photo 2-4; This is all one mass of pre-assembly... Edited April 14, 2020 by Dann Tier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 I was able to put the decals on, and spray the final coat of clear....BUT, the doors need one more coat to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Nice work so far Dann. That's a good idea to represent this as a kit car. Some of those replica builds in the 1:1 world have many thousands invested in them (as a genuine GTO is so valuable). I've seen replica Ferraris with real Ferrari engines, so your model is totally feasible. The shape of the Protar body may not be 100% according to some, but the 1:1 bodies were all hand made and no two are identical. I really like this kit, and doesn't it have the most gorgeous wire wheels ever made in plastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 24, 2020 Author Share Posted April 24, 2020 6 hours ago, beeRS said: Nice work so far Dann. That's a good idea to represent this as a kit car. Some of those replica builds in the 1:1 world have many thousands invested in them (as a genuine GTO is so valuable). I've seen replica Ferraris with real Ferrari engines, so your model is totally feasible. The shape of the Protar body may not be 100% according to some, but the 1:1 bodies were all hand made and no two are identical. I really like this kit, and doesn't it have the most gorgeous wire wheels ever made in plastic! Thanks alot, Bud!....you are right on all accounts!!!......PE wires cant even compete with the wheels found in this kit!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 When I researched the 1:1 some years back when this Protar kit came out, the info available said that the car was wrecked and badly restored. Have not followed up further as it is not on the build horizon. Each of the 36 were hand built and there are variations in each. Great idea to do a "kit" car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Great idea Dann, really looking forward to this one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Love this subject! Look forward to your interpretation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Liking the blue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted April 24, 2020 Share Posted April 24, 2020 Paint looks good. You are one busy man. You have quite a assembly line going. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 Hey Dann, you must have 20 running projects now! Great colour choice and finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 18 hours ago, Exotics_Builder said: When I researched the 1:1 some years back when this Protar kit came out, the info available said that the car was wrecked and badly restored. Have not followed up further as it is not on the build horizon. Each of the 36 were hand built and there are variations in each. Great idea to do a "kit" car Thanks!...it was a funny idea that made sense to me, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 17 hours ago, ATHU said: Great idea Dann, really looking forward to this one!! Thanks, Bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 16 hours ago, 89AKurt said: Love this subject! Look forward to your interpretation. Thanks alot, Bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 12 hours ago, Belugawrx said: Liking the blue? Thanks, Bud!, its Duplicolors Regal Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Funkychiken said: Hey Dann, you must have 20 running projects now! Great colour choice and finish! Thanks, Bud!...i have 17 actively on the go, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 11 hours ago, cobraman said: Paint looks good. You are one busy man. You have quite a assembly line going. ? LOL....feels like it, Bud!....thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted April 25, 2020 Share Posted April 25, 2020 3 hours ago, Dann Tier said: Thanks, Bud!...i have 17 actively on the go, lol Keeps you from getting fixated and frustrated right? I only have 3 actively on the go. I would put together a Ferraralotogini if I had that many on the go because I couldn’t remember what parts go with what!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 On 4/25/2020 at 10:17 AM, NOBLNG said: Keeps you from getting fixated and frustrated right? I only have 3 actively on the go. I would put together a Ferraralotogini if I had that many on the go because I couldn’t remember what parts go with what!? Lol...maybe...I'm pretty sure my Military service taught me that skill, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 (edited) Hey watch this video on building a 250 replica. 250 GTO Edited April 28, 2020 by 935k3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 On 4/27/2020 at 11:45 PM, 935k3 said: Hey watch this video on building a 250 replica. 250 GTO Thanks, Bud!, i'll give it a look-see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Anxious to see more as you progress. Looking really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 9 hours ago, Gramps46 said: Anxious to see more as you progress. Looking really good. Thanks, Bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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