Pierre Rivard

So time to actually start this build. This is my first "date" with resin so no doubt I will learn a lot along the way. Any input from other builders will be more than welcome. I'll try stuff, make mistakes, you'll point me in the right direction and hopefully we'll have a few laughs along the way. Welcome to "Resin for dummies" First task is to get the major body pieces cleaned up and fitted. I got the 3 pieces to finally talk to each other, but some fitting will be required. First discovery is that the bonnet top is shorter left vs right at the front edge and some bending will be required. I have to figure out how to gently bend (some heat?) without breaking the part. Looks more brittle than the styrene I'm used to. I don't know what I'm doing...this is gonna be so much fun!

I'd say this is formidable... but it feels like an understatement! You keep pumping out these incredible 1/12 MFH builds and they always come out perfect.

Excellent input from all. we can all learn from each other. Reading Peter's comments about CRI which now helps me understand why lighting with 5000K fluorescent vs 5000K LED does not provide the same results. LED provides better rendition of the whole spectrum of color. My photo setup has 3000K LED but I have an adjacent window which provides additional daylight. So I guess just like Bill and his combo warm white and daylight LED bulbs I do end up with a bit of a combo. If I did not have that window I would move from a 3000k to a 4000K LED lighting. Russel and Peter both make an excellent point that color can also be adjusted digitally. I just use my iPhone for taking pictures and it is very easy to do a bit of post processing on the spot. I usually only add a bit of contrast but color temperature can also be easily altered. Pictures below show what can be done in a matter of seconds. Warm, neutral and cold

You do beautiful work Louis. The detailing, finishes and weathering on the engine provide a very realistic appearance. I would love to know more about the materials and methods used.

And that engine is glorious... as is the rest of the car. A splendid replica.

All looks really sharp JC. I love the delicate shifter, you scratch built that right?

Hi TJ, I went the same route as you about lighting until I got to understand lighting temperature and what I wanted to achieve. Temperatures for different sources of lighting 2700K - incandescent, 3000K - Halogen, 4000K - fluorescent, 2500K - sunrise/sunset, 5000K - noon sunlight, 6000K - daylight overcast In the end I did not go for daylight type lighting because all my interior house lighting is 3000K LED lighting and so is my display cabinet. So for photography I chose to go to with 3000K LED lighting and then formulate my paint mixes to achieve the color I like under that lighting. Of course if I take my model outside the color will look colder but that's not how I display them in my house. So in the end I match display and photography lighting temperatures. With LED lights you have many choices available, 3000K warm white, 4000K bright white, 6000K cool white etc. Hope I am not imposing too much but here are a few examples of photography with my LED setup

There is no better looking Darkside NASCAR than the big 63-64 Fords. You have absolutely nailed the look with that low to the ground ride and rich with detailing. Some day I need to learn to do hood pins like you do. What I am most impressed with is your mastering of brush painting a pearl finish. Sensational my friend! Always a joy to follow your builds sir!

Gorgeous build Justin. I love that color on a Ferrari. The 246 Dino is one of the best looking mid-engine Ferraris ever and your build pays hommage to that Nice to see it in company of your beautiful SWB in the final pic. So hard to find a decent SWB kit these days.

This is a stunning model. The level of detailing and finishes are amazing resulting in "through the roof" realism. Did you add a lot components to this model or is it all included in the MFH kit. Lots of very detailed elements on that beautiful replica.

Wondering if pink bleeds through like red. You might have to do a silver layer before the white. The headlamp screens are seriously good. Can't wait to see the engine come together with the detailing.

Beautiful work Paul. The engine/trans could be displayed by itself. It is spectacular. Very inspiring watching this build. I hope someday I can find the right kit to do a 1/24 version of this historic racer.

So many great kits out there but if I have to choose amongst the ones I actually built? Accurate Miniatures Corvette Grand Sport. Super challenging but the casting of the body is spectacular.

Welcome back David. That chrome needs a lot of TLC... but salvageable except the headlamps. You might want to get aftermarket units as these are so prominent on this car.

Amazing build. You have done extensive work with finishes and weathering and it makes the model look incredibly lifelike. Simply superb!

I missed that one when you first posted it. Another beautiful build from your bench and once again a beautiful way to display it. I always loved the Esprit. Classic, elegant lines compared to today's huge and busy mid-engine supercars.

Engine looks... real! The various tones of metal and washes gives it just the right look.

Well done!

How wonderful and imaginative. The weathering is very, very impressive.

Wonderful project Harald. I love what you have done with the 31 MM diorama and will follow this one with great interest. Just looking at these cars we can feel the danger of running them at these extreme speeds.

Never seen a limit and I've posted a bunch. What is great is posting directly (no hosting site required). I just set the large format (one down from real size) on my iPhone and voila!

A wonderful build of a unique car (one race only I think) when all F1 cars were unique and the momentum changed from race to race. A wonderful and exiting era.

Congrats Hanjo! This is one big, beautiful, not red Alfa. The finishes and detailing are so good it looks like a 1/1 car.

Thank you Philippe, Hanjo and Gary. I never thought about digging up for period artwork as reference. This Géo Ham drawing is great and I will look for more. This is so helpful.

This is formidable Andy. So if I get this right, same car that won Italy in 32 but as it was when it ran at Indy in 46 &47. Now the big question, will you do it as it would have been prepared for the race or current state as presented at Amelia Island i.e. full patina treatment. I vote for full patina. Start date for my build is scheduled October 1, hope we can build in parallel.