Phildaupho Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 FERRARI 599 GTO – self-done conversion [Hobby Design is releasing a curbside transkit for the Fujimi 599]. I have to admit, I really enjoy doing these conversions myself. Build description follows photos. Where as the original GTO was a homologation race version of a car that was essentially a road-car – the 250GT SWB, the new 599 GTO is a homologation street version of a racecar – the 599XX. The 599 GTO incorporates many of the aerodynamic and performance enhancements developed on the 599XX. Revell of Germany Ferrari 599 Fiorano BODY MODIFCATION - Enlarged existing side and front vents and openings, added vents behind rear wheels, added another row of vents on hood, reshaped rear valence and added extra fin to diffuser, fabricated new front splitter, enlarged trunk spoiler, re-contoured front valance and side sills. Once completed I realised I should have faired the flying buttresses to the roof line ENGINE – Fabricated new air-box, added some wiring but virtually hidden by air-box. Slightly modified air-cleaner boxes WHEELS, TIRES and SUSPENSION - Lowered, Aoshima wheels painted buffed Metalizer Exhaust with Pegasus tires, fabricated donuts over stock brakes INTERIOR - Reshaped the seats with photo-etched Studio 27 seat-belt hardware, used black with a bit of metallic gold to simulate carbon fiber on dash, seat backs, console. Seats sprayed with light coat of SMP Fauxfabric before matt black. Foot wells cover with dull-coated cigarette package foil to simulate metal floor coverings. “Opened†driver side door window to give a better view of interior. EXTERIOR – Although not an official paint for GTO’s I am sure if you wanted your GTO painted with the new Ferrari Formula One metallic red, your wish could be fulfilled for a price. I chose to use Tamiya TS-85 Bright Mica Red. It turned out to be more orange than I expected but is a similar shade to the available GTO Rosso Scuderia the color of the GTO that appeared in FORZA. The roof is Tamiya TS-6 Matt Black. Used some Acu.Stion photo-etch I had left over from another project and Hobby Design emblems. Ferrari 599 GTO website has a huge amount of information, photos and videos. It even permits me you to custom configure a GTO with color and materials. http://www.ferrari.com/English/GT_Sport%20Cars/CurrentRange/599-GTO/Pages/599GTO.aspx More photos of model and 1/1 GTO http://public.fotki.com/phildaupho/models_of_sports_cars/ferrari-599-gto/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Well, that's about as good as it gets. I'm virtually speechless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Nice work. I'm not ready to do something like this just yet. I'm hoping Revell or Fujimi bring us the GTO. Seeing yours makes me really want to build one. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnnyKaye Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Very aggressive looking and hella purty! Excellent job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Well Done Phil! As usual! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanedge Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Nice conversion, well done and built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ra7c7er Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 WOW, Awesome build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobH Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 soo sick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCat Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 That's a beautiful build. Great job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Nice conversion work I've considered doing a similar conversion, but I'm lazy and want a few more of you guys to do it, so that Revell eventually offers this kit to us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Nice conversion work I've considered doing a similar conversion, but I'm lazy and want a few more of you guys to do it, so that Revell eventually offers this kit to us Amen to that! I don't have the time to attempt a conversion at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Fantastic looking conversion,are you planning to bring it to the 2011 modelrama show in Vancouver in April?would love to see it in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Fantastic looking conversion,are you planning to bring it to the 2011 modelrama show in Vancouver in April?would love to see it in person. Yes I am definitely planning on entering the Vancouver Model Autorama April 2. See ya there Phil Edited February 17, 2011 by Phildaupho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Carsner Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Most excellent effort, sir! Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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