Ferrari purists look away

[m3fan]

This Ferrari 250GT Spyder California was a rebuild that I first completed 20 plus years ago. It was not a bad build but the orange peel in the paint was terrible.

When a couple of trim pieces fell off I decided to see how far I could take it apart and it seemed to cooperate.

I kept the overall look it had before but lowered the stance and added MG brand wire wheels and tires.they almost have a big and little kind of look.the paint was an experiment using Tamils mica red then clear red and finally red russet pearl in clearcoat. I also added some 3D badges from model factory hiro and replaced the kit seats for something I had in my parts bin.

Although not perfect I’m much happier with this on the shelf now.

thanks for looking.

[iamsuperdan]

I think it looks great!

[cobraman]

I will echo what Dan said.

[PappyD340]

Gorgeous!

[89AKurt]

Gorgeous!  Not familiar with MG wheels.  Very nice restoration, and considering how scarce the kits are, about all one can do.

[Spottedlaurel]

A very worthwhile restoration exercise, I think it looks great. The mica paintwork nicely brings out the shape.

[Pete75]

She's a real beauty!  Love the colour & gleaming chrome ?

[Gramps46]

Excellent rescue.  Thanks for sharing the photos.

[Claude Thibodeau]

Hi Russell!

Great rescue indeed. Bravo!

Now with the question: you mention pearl in the clear coat. Did-you mix and airbrush it? Or used Tamya's Pearl clear as an intercoat before the final clear? Just curious...

CT

[m3fan]

Thanks for all the replies!

Claude, to answer your question I picked up from a craft store years ago a whole assortment of pearl powders. I add some to my clear then airbrush as a mid coat then go over that with straight clear.

hope this helps.

[DrKerry]

Beautimus!!!!!!!

[BeakDoc]

Fan-dang-tastic! Purist or not, that is a beautiful restoration.

[Claude Thibodeau]

1 hour ago, m3fan said:

Thanks for all the replies!

Claude, to answer your question I picked up from a craft store years ago a whole assortment of pearl powders. I add some to my clear then airbrush as a mid coat then go over that with straight clear.

hope this helps.

HI!

Thanks for the reply.

I also have some of those, from MIchael's. In my case, the brand is Jacquard, if I remember correctly. Good product. I bought a quart of their powder directly from the factory two years ago, and used it with great results on a 1/1 car.

CT 

[Rich Chernosky]

Nothing wrong with this build. I think it looks great.  The wheels really make it.  (yah...and I like my Ferrari's too)

[Phildaupho]

Great restoration Russ. Really like your colour choice. As someone else mentioned - not familiar with MG wheels

[Dragonhawk1066]

The final color looks fantastic!

[Fish_65]

That turned out great Russell. Nice work ?

I was half expecting an LS engine in it judging by your title though ?

[Jonathan]

11 hours ago, Fish_65 said:

I was half expecting an LS engine in it judging by your title though ?

Same here - I think it is a great looking build.   By the title, I was anticipating a dragster or at least a scoop sticking through the hood. 

 

[m3fan]

LOL! Good point I chose the title based on the non factory colour and “ hot rod” stance but thanks for looking

39 minutes ago, Jonathan said:

Same here - I think it is a great looking build.   By the title, I was anticipating a dragster or at least a scoop sticking through the hood. 

 

 

[TransAmMike]

Beautiful Russell, love the paint?

[crazyjim]

Beautiful build and so SHINY ???.

[Oldcarfan27]

I have one of those kits. I've always had plans to make a Ferris Bueller replica from it. I know it wasn't a real Ferrari, but it was SUPPOSED to be one in the movie, so why not?

Yours shows how close it looks to the movie car!

[RDean58]

Super sweet!

[Demerovingian]

Excellent work! Great paint job and detail.

[Steve H]

Hi Russell, another beautiful paint job sir. I’m no purist, that paint colour looks amazing!  Shiny. I’m with the others, I was expecting tubs and a hood scoop!

Cheers, Steve