galaxyg Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Background: I am of that generation where the 328 GTS is the answer to the question "What does a Ferrari look like?". That and it's similarity to to the 308 (Magnum's car), the 512 BB , 365 BB and the 288 GTO makes you wonder if Ferrari could've got stuck in the same groove as Porsche - making every car look basically the same. Fortunately not. I regard the 328 GTS as the ultimate development of the classic Ferrari shape. It's a beautiful car, a work of art. Pros: Great proportions, clean mouldings and little cleanup required. A full engine is included and the interior is nicely detailed as well. Also comes with a Photo-Etched fret for some of the more detailed parts and badges. The plated wheels look very good. Cons: Parts of it are fiddly to put together, especially the front and rear suspension and the exhaust system, the latter of which is a small 3D puzzle to get the parts into place. The instructions are only so-so, certain parts are not easy to follow and the assembly order isn't always logical. Some of the engine parts would have been easier to assemble if not plated. No Italian number plates included, only German ones which seems odd. The passenger side wiper does not conform to the shape of the windscreen at all, as it's entirely straight. Verdict: Very good. Builds into a beautiful model of the 328GTS. Build notes: I've added seatbelts and retainers, carpeting, plus quite a bit of extra detail to the engine bay by way of hoses, pipes and most noticeably, the oil filter on top. I also changed the rear number plate and swapped the useless passenger windscreen wiper for one from a Daihatsu Move CS kit. The side Ferrari shields are also aftermarket additions. Undercoated with Tamiya pink primer and painted in Tamiya TS-8 Italian red, with a TS-46 Light sand interior. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 A beautiful cleanly built model. The detailing and paint are excellent. Nice photographs also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 That looks great Michael, beautiful work and that engine......wow👌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrb124@sbcglobal.net Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Looking like a real automobile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 (edited) Excellent model of one of the last really good-looking (classic) Ferraris - fantastic details and photos of the engine! (I also have this in my stash) Edited August 20, 2022 by 1959scudetto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Looks great! This is still the era I first think of when someone mentions Ferrari. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Nicely done Ferrari, Michael and I have found Hasegawa kits to be of good quality. Having built their Suzuki Jimny, I might fancy building a Ferrari myself ! I agree that the 328 GTS is indeed a truly beautiful motor car. Your paint colour is just right, and the engine detail is excellent. The photography really works with the black background, and of course good lighting. You must be very proud of this build, and rightly so. David 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Very beautiful build. Great that you photographed the engine separately.😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Excellent build of a very nice kit. Really like the engine, nice job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulbo Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Super built and the engine details... cool👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizPorsche944 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 I have 3 of these in my stash, after seeing this I may have to build one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 That's a fine looking Ferrari, Michael. You've done some nice work here, and that engine is fantastic. As you mentioned, the 328 certainly didn't stray too far from the 308 recipe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted August 23, 2022 Author Share Posted August 23, 2022 Thanks to everyone for the comments - probably the most commented-upon car/build I've posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeakDoc Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Beautifully built! The detail you put into her is staggering. I suppose that I, too, am of the age that when someone says “Ferrari,” the 328 is the first mental image that arises. Outstanding rendition! And not for nothing, I enjoyed your well thought out and written synopsis of the kit, build, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Wow!! Fantastic build with excellent attention to detail!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer1984 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Beautiful work on this! For me the 308 remains the quintessential "Ferrari," but the 328 is the better car by pretty much any metric and I will never argue against your statement of it being a work of art. If nothing else, you've proven it such here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 This is a stunning Ferrari. I am surprised we don’t see more of these Hasagawa Ferraris on here. You have really made a great job of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Beautiful build, love the engine, looks real! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Rod Posted August 28, 2022 Share Posted August 28, 2022 Fantastic build! Great paint work and the attention to detail makes this an outstanding Ferrari! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Killer details! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Beautiful Ferrari! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 Awesome build👍🏻😎 I have one in the stash so at least know it has potential Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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