Rich Chernosky Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Building two kits at once is an interesting challenge. You have to be organized and pay close attention to details. But the reward is some time saved. These two kits were very similar and shared may parts. This is time saved sorting parts, sub-assemlies and painting. Color on these two was Testors 2918 Guards red with Model Master clear. These were painted and polished about 9yrs ago. Besides the bodies, there were interior differences as well and were treated seperately. The Ferrari 599 chassis is the basis for both these cars and they also share the same drivetrain but are tuned just a little differently. The GTO is only slightly faster than the SA Aperta and both were the fastest Front engine Ferrari's produced. Detail notes on the construction under the picture captions. Thanks for looking. Finished models together. The SA Aperta (open top) have slightly different hoods and front end treatment. Rear view shows different diffusers and venting The GTO has a carbon fibre roof and panels. Those mirrors took 3 pieces of CF each to do. It was fussy work. The SA Aperta with its top off. The silver trim represents stainless steel and was painted with MR Color SM204 Super Stainless 2. This is unlike any silver I have airbrushed. Very very fine grain and a silky smooth finish. The SA Aperta with its top in. Interior on the Aperta. Very sharp. The red piping was decals provide in the kit. Applying them took some serious patience and they still had to be coated with clear flat. Engine detail on both cars was identical except for the one decal. This is the GTO engine. Fit and finish on both models was very good with only a few minor problems. Bodies went on the chassis smoothly (which is a relief) but only after I removed both radiators. They can't be seen anyway but it turns out I installed them wrong and they should have have more angle. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 nice to see that my Huayra build apparently made all these exotics come out in the light. Your two 599s look absolutely great in their matching red outfits. The Sa Aperta is basically a convertible GTO. That name by the way caused quite the stir when the car came out, as a lot of people disagreed with it and thought the car did not deserve it. Anyway...I am surprised how well that testors paint held up over the years. The interior of the Aperta turned out really nice too. I am in desperate need of those seats by the way, for an upcoming project. I have had a couple of 599 Ferraris from Revell, but butchered them and have never build one. I just recently picked up a 599GTO, which is still sealed. I was thinking about finding an Aperta model and doing basically what you did - build them side by side, except I would make them different colors. I know what you're saying bout building the two models side by side at the same time. It can get confusing and sometimes overwhelming, but I think it has more benefits than shortcomings. Either way, you got two great models of two truly amazing cars. Keep the exotics coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Great looking Ferraris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Super builds Rich as always. Your attention to detail is exemplary and your descriptions most useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 12 hours ago, mrm said: nice to see that my Huayra build apparently made all these exotics come out in the light. Your two 599s look absolutely great in their matching red outfits. The Sa Aperta is basically a convertible GTO. That name by the way caused quite the stir when the car came out, as a lot of people disagreed with it and thought the car did not deserve it. Anyway...I am surprised how well that testors paint held up over the years. The interior of the Aperta turned out really nice too. I am in desperate need of those seats by the way, for an upcoming project. I have had a couple of 599 Ferraris from Revell, but butchered them and have never build one. I just recently picked up a 599GTO, which is still sealed. I was thinking about finding an Aperta model and doing basically what you did - build them side by side, except I would make them different colors. I know what you're saying bout building the two models side by side at the same time. It can get confusing and sometimes overwhelming, but I think it has more benefits than shortcomings. Either way, you got two great models of two truly amazing cars. Keep the exotics coming! Michael..thank you for the lengthy reply. Saw your Huayra WIP....it was amazing. And thanks for the extra info and compliments. Most of my collection spanning some 50+ yrs is all exotics, sports cars and racing.....1000+ pieces. So you are in good company. Next up is that Aoshima Pagani Zonda C12S...but that may take awhile. 12 hours ago, Jim B said: Great looking Ferraris. Thank you 12 hours ago, Gramps46 said: Super builds Rich as always. Your attention to detail is exemplary and your descriptions most useful. Gary...thank you for the support...it keeps me going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 15 hours ago, Gramps46 said: Super builds Rich as always. Your attention to detail is exemplary and your descriptions most useful. x 2 - as Gary said, Rich: I especially like reading your comments and descriptions. I'm not sure if I had managed to apply the red interior piping decals - looks a bit intimidating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Yes yes yes!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Very nice. I like both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebavarian Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Great cars in a perfect red color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) Nice Italian horses, you did a great job on them on the inside and outside! Edited August 11, 2022 by Tommy124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 On 8/10/2022 at 10:14 AM, ChrisR said: Looks great! Thanks On 8/10/2022 at 12:55 PM, 1959scudetto said: x 2 - as Gary said, Rich: I especially like reading your comments and descriptions. I'm not sure if I had managed to apply the red interior piping decals - looks a bit intimidating! Thank you Helmut. Always a pleasure getting comments and compliments from you. If I hadn't put decals like this on before I would probably be intimidated too. To be honest they wern't near as bad as a couple of John Player Lotii (is that right) I did. On 8/10/2022 at 1:33 PM, Brudda said: Yes yes yes!!!! Bruce...thanks, thanks thanks 23 hours ago, unclescott58 said: Very nice. I like both of them. Thanks...glad you did. 22 hours ago, thebavarian said: Great cars in a perfect red color. Thank you, red has always been my favorite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Super nice Ferraris, well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Fine looking pair, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedpro Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Nice pair of ferraris. I like the interior on the Sa Aperta. The piping looks good on the seats. Speedpro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 14 hours ago, ATHU said: Super nice Ferraris, well done!! Thank you for the compliment 12 hours ago, PappyD340 said: Fine looking pair, well done! Thanks Larry 11 hours ago, Speedpro said: Nice pair of ferraris. I like the interior on the Sa Aperta. The piping looks good on the seats. Speedpro That interior is one of my favorites too...the piping is decal. Usually I use thin vinyl tape but the decals were included in the kit. Even though they were very fussy they turned out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVC500 Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Great work! I'm building the same two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 4 hours ago, BVC500 said: Great work! I'm building the same two. Thanks....just make sure the radiators are at a steep angle in the front otherwise the bodies won't fit. Would be interested to see your take on these two. Good luck on yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Beautiful Ferraris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Really fine work; both are very attractive models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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