Jonathan Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 (edited) Well, this one took a minute. I bought this kit when it first came out, which I think was in 1991. It followed me around, unbuilt, until I started building it in 2002 or 2003. Then, life happened, and it got put away. I dug it out late last year (2022) with the intention of finishing it over Christmas break. No, make that finishing it by January 1st, 2023. Well, how about I finish it in March? Special thanks to Leroy Long for helping me along with a missing part. Painted Tamiya Light Gun Metal TS-42, with Tamiya Semi-Gloss Bright Gun Metal TS-100 for the interior. Polished out with Tamiya finishing compounds. I added Eduard photoetched seatbelts, and that's it. I think during final assembly, I got the rear of the cockpit tub a little low, as there is a small gap just behind the seats that I think shouldn't be there. But it's done now. WIP here: Edited March 15, 2023 by Jonathan 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Nicely done Jonathan! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 Well done model of a little known Ferrari. I don't imagine many of these were produced? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 8 hours ago, SpikeSchumacher said: Nicely done Jonathan! 👍 Thank you! 4 hours ago, bbowser said: Well done model of a little known Ferrari. I don't imagine many of these were produced? Thank you. As far as I know, there was only the one concept car built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Looks great, and a good color to highlight it's sculptural lines and curves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 4 hours ago, bbowser said: ...I don't imagine many of these were produced? Just FYI, it's a 512 TR underneath. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ybsluos Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Beautiful build Jonathan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Excellent, and the colour choice is definitely better than the default red. I did one years ago in solid, bright yellow with gunmetal wheels for the sake of doing something different. Not a small car either - certainly takes up a bit of space in the cabinet doesn't it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.K Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Looks darn nice to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 16 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Looks great, and a good color to highlight it's sculptural lines and curves. Thank you. I wanted to build it silver or gray from the start - all Ferrari's are red, right? 14 hours ago, ybsluos said: Beautiful build Jonathan! Thank you! 12 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: Excellent, and the colour choice is definitely better than the default red. I did one years ago in solid, bright yellow with gunmetal wheels for the sake of doing something different. Not a small car either - certainly takes up a bit of space in the cabinet doesn't it?! It is a wide car, for sure. Would love to see your yellow one - do you have pictures? 9 hours ago, ChrisR said: Very nice! thank you! 6 hours ago, H.A.K said: Very nice. Thank you! 3 hours ago, cobraman said: Looks darn nice to me. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Jonathan said: It is a wide car, for sure. Would love to see your yellow one - do you have pictures? If you're sure you dont mind..... Built in the early-mid '90s. I wouldn't do too much different now, just use clear red on the rear lights and attach the windscreen with something more appropriate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted March 12, 2023 Author Share Posted March 12, 2023 22 minutes ago, Spottedlaurel said: If you're sure you dont mind..... <--snip--> Built in the early-mid '90s. I wouldn't do too much different now, just use clear red on the rear lights and attach the windscreen with something more appropriate. That's awesome! The yellow really suites the car - every picture I've seen of the Mythos makes me think that surely Ferrari didn't have to use "Ferrari Red". 😄 I like the gunmetal treatment of the wheels - really emphasizes their character. Wish I'd thought of that, especially since I painted the car gray. I had trouble getting the metal scripts to stay - you can see that I lost the "Ferrari" on the rear between the bench and taking pictures in the kitchen. Do you recall having trouble getting the head light covers to properly sit? I see that you had more success than I did with getting the interior tub to sit properly with the body. Nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 Really nice job! I’ve seen these kits around and always been curious. I might have to snag one sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted March 12, 2023 Share Posted March 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Jonathan said: That's awesome! The yellow really suites the car - every picture I've seen of the Mythos makes me think that surely Ferrari didn't have to use "Ferrari Red". 😄 I like the gunmetal treatment of the wheels - really emphasizes their character. Wish I'd thought of that, especially since I painted the car gray. I had trouble getting the metal scripts to stay - you can see that I lost the "Ferrari" on the rear between the bench and taking pictures in the kitchen. Do you recall having trouble getting the head light covers to properly sit? I see that you had more success than I did with getting the interior tub to sit properly with the body. Nice build! Thanks Jonathan. It's circa 30 years ago, so I can't remember too much about the detail of the build process, but I guess that I didn't have too much trouble for it still to look like it does and not have been relegated to the parts box! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, atomicholiday said: Really nice job! I’ve seen these kits around and always been curious. I might have to snag one sometime. Thank you! I highly recommend you pick one up and build it! It's molded in red - so plan accordingly. Edited March 13, 2023 by Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 4 hours ago, Spottedlaurel said: Thanks Jonathan. It's circa 30 years ago, so I can't remember too much about the detail of the build process, but I guess that I didn't have too much trouble for it still to look like it does and not have been relegated to the parts box! I'd proudly display that build in my cabinet. I think it really stands out in yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Beautiful model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted March 16, 2023 Share Posted March 16, 2023 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/14/2023 at 1:22 PM, slusher said: Beautiful model! Thank you! 14 minutes ago, PappyD340 said: Very nice! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted March 16, 2023 Author Share Posted March 16, 2023 On 3/14/2023 at 1:22 PM, slusher said: Beautiful model! Thank you! 15 minutes ago, PappyD340 said: Very nice! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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