m3fan Posted January 24 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamsuperdan Posted January 24 I think it looks great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobraman Posted January 24 I will echo what Dan said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
89AKurt Posted January 25 Gorgeous! Not familiar with MG wheels. Very nice restoration, and considering how scarce the kits are, about all one can do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spottedlaurel Posted January 25 A very worthwhile restoration exercise, I think it looks great. The mica paintwork nicely brings out the shape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete75 Posted January 25 She's a real beauty! Love the colour & gleaming chrome ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gramps46 Posted January 25 Excellent rescue. Thanks for sharing the photos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 25 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m3fan Posted January 25 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeakDoc Posted January 25 Fan-dang-tastic! Purist or not, that is a beautiful restoration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claude Thibodeau Posted January 25 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Chernosky Posted January 25 Nothing wrong with this build. I think it looks great. The wheels really make it. (yah...and I like my Ferrari's too) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phildaupho Posted January 25 Great restoration Russ. Really like your colour choice. As someone else mentioned - not familiar with MG wheels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dragonhawk1066 Posted January 25 The final color looks fantastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fish_65 Posted January 26 That turned out great Russell. Nice work ? I was half expecting an LS engine in it judging by your title though ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Posted January 26 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m3fan Posted January 26 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TransAmMike Posted January 26 Beautiful Russell, love the paint? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyjim Posted January 26 Beautiful build and so SHINY ???. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oldcarfan27 Posted January 26 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Demerovingian Posted January 27 Excellent work! Great paint job and detail. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve H Posted January 27 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites