Chris Smith Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 This is the 1960 Ferrari 256F1 in 1/12 scale by Model Factory Hiro. Its almost a new year, time for a new build. I have been chomping at the bit to start this one. I do appreciate the positive feedback and constructive criticism. Thanks for checking this out Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 That should be a lengthy build. Well it would be for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 13 hours ago, drodg said: That should be a lengthy build. Well it would be for me. It should take a while. I enjoy the process, I’m sure there will be some swear words 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drodg Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 9 hours ago, Chris Smith said: It should take a while. I enjoy the process, I’m sure there will be some swear words 😉 Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 3, 2022 Author Share Posted January 3, 2022 Weather was a good enough to get some parts painted today. I did spend a bit of time pre drilling and test fitting before I got some color on the engine. The hose clamps where a bit tricky, but I am happy the way they came out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 A great start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew McD Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I'm looking forward to following your progress on this. I've never done a 1/12 scale but received the Tamiya Porsche 934 in 1/12 scale for Christmas. While I would like to get right at it I've promised myself I'll finish up a number of pending projects first. While I realize your kit is much different from my own it will be interesting to see how you handle the details of large scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 6 hours ago, Andrew McD said: I'm looking forward to following your progress on this. I've never done a 1/12 scale but received the Tamiya Porsche 934 in 1/12 scale for Christmas. While I would like to get right at it I've promised myself I'll finish up a number of pending projects first. While I realize your kit is much different from my own it will be interesting to see how you handle the details of large scale. That’s a nice kit for a Christmas present. I find the large scale gives me more room for more detail. But that being said any scale you could add as much as you would like. But my eyes don’t like such itty bitty parts😉🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Happy New Year. Chris! I'm looking forward to seeing more of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Art Laski said: Happy New Year. Chris! I'm looking forward to seeing more of this. Happy New Year to you Art! Thanks for taking the time to check in 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Look forward to watching this build! Why do they bother with the cylinder bores, they get covered. Same with the Revell Model A that I started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 13 hours ago, 89AKurt said: Look forward to watching this build! Why do they bother with the cylinder bores, they get covered. Same with the Revell Model A that I started. Thanks for checking in, I do appreciate it! I don’t know why either. I do know on some of there kits the make a full rotating assembly, it’s super cool but not necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 Last night I did a little weathering to add some depth to the engine, I’m happy with it. I will be using RB motions spark plugs and boots instead of the kit plugs. I like the look 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 Working on the cylinder heads. Getting there… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted January 9, 2022 Share Posted January 9, 2022 Wow, beautiful work. What products do you use for weathering the engine parts? It looks so realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 48 minutes ago, Pierre Rivard said: Wow, beautiful work. What products do you use for weathering the engine parts? It looks so realistic. Thank you! I use Tamiya brown panel liner and a cotton bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 11, 2022 Author Share Posted January 11, 2022 Webber carbs and linkage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timonator Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Looking like it's going to be great. Did you finish the 935 ? I have a vouple of hiro kits but I'm kind of intimidated by them. Any advice for the first one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Cool project. The engine is looking fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Timonator said: Looking like it's going to be great. Did you finish the 935 ? I have a vouple of hiro kits but I'm kind of intimidated by them. Any advice for the first one ? I am almost done with the 935, I broke one of the door hinges, so I am waiting on the replacement to arrive. I kind of just jumped in with two feet and never looked back. I do suggest a good set of metric drill bits .04mm-2.0mm a magnetic tumbler, makes cleaning and polishing the white metal easy, a good set of files. I will say a lot of patience and you have to think and prep multiple steps in advance and always dry fit multiple times to absolutely make sure it is correct before painting. There are a couple groups on Facebook that have super talented people who build Hiro kits, check them out😉 thanks for checking in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Bainford said: Cool project. The engine is looking fantastic. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showrods Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) Could you please tell us what brand and colour of paints that you're using as you show us each segment? Excellent work thus far! Edited January 12, 2022 by showrods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted January 12, 2022 Author Share Posted January 12, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, showrods said: Could you please tell us what brand and colour of paints that you're using as you show us each segment? Excellent work thus far! I’ll try😉 I am using Alclad aluminum over Tamiya grey primer the other paints are Tamiya red and semi gloss black I have been using Tamiya brown panel liner for a quick wash to give it depth. Okay, here is what I have completed so far. I still need to finish wiring the ignition, then I can move onto the frame Edited January 12, 2022 by Chris Smith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris Smith Posted January 14, 2022 Author Share Posted January 14, 2022 I’m on a roll😁 I did paint the fuel line with a Tamiya flat yellow and a few small drops of hull red, then a light wash of brown panel liner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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