Phildaupho

Great NNL 2011 photo album. I enjoyed the selection of models featured. Your model really reminds me of the Li'l Deuce Coupe but with a difference.

Gorgeous job. You may not want to race your Ferrari but it would sure be fun to do some parade laps!!

Great job! This is one of my favorite Corvette racing liveries and has been on my want to build list for a long time.

I did the airbox by eye using images I downloaded from Google searches which are #38, 39 & 40 at http://public.fotki.com/phildaupho/models_of_sports_cars/ferrari-599-gto/. - Phil

Gerry, thanks for posting the details of this kit. It is kind of neat seeing the features of the GTO I modeled myself. Personally, I will be very surprised if Revell or Fujimi release a 599 GTO. At least I do not recommend anyone holding their breath!!

I notice that the '48 Ford Custom Coupe is not in the Revell 2011 cataloque. There were built up models at iHobby Expo 2010 last October which appear in Model Cars #44. Will this kit be released in 2011?

The paint is an orangish/yellow hue if I recall. I'm wondering what paint you will be using.Bob Actually this one will be Ford "Corporate Blue" which I may mix up using various shades of Testor's blue enamel. The '70 Trans-Am Mustang was school bus yellow. - Phil

Looks fantastic. This is the version I plan to build because of the more simple livery and hood. I find it very interesting that this car required no hood openings while all the other Grandsports had maybe the most elaborate assortment of hood venting ever used on a racecar.

Great to see the completed Challenger. You did a fantastic job and your build inspired me to buy and watch the movie. Do you plan to come up to Vancouver for the Model Autorama April 2?

More photos of ‘ 69 Mustang Gurney Trans-Am http://public.fotki.com/phildaupho/dan-gurney-scale-ra/1969-mustang/ BODY – Revell 1/25 ’69 Mustang Mach 1 -Flared wheel openings -Removed windshield wipers -In engine compartment removed battery and filled area between radiator grill. Radiator top reshaped. -Fabricated fuel filling door on trunk INTERIOR-Cut out inside door panels -Removed console and filled with half round styrene -Reshaped extensively rear seating area -Smoothed dash panels -Roll cage is modified unit from Plastic Performance Products -Seat from Revell ’71 Stars & Stripes Corvette CHASSIS-Lowered 3 scale inches front and back -Removed stock fuel tank to be replaced with fuel cell WHEELS & TIRES-Was not happy with first set of Daisy mag wheels and tires -Decided to use Daisy mag wheels from 1/24 Revell ’57 Corvette which are a little too big diameter but look much better. I will probably paint the outer rim black which should make them look just right -Tires are the bigger Goodyear Sports Car Specials with raised letters from an older Monogram Shelby GT-350R kit -Disc brakes from Revell ’32 Ford ENGINE-Engine block, heads, headers etc. from Revell ’32 Ford -Transmission is top-loader 4-speed from ’69 Mustang -Dual 4-barrel intake manifold from Replicas & Miniatures. Carbs are huge four barrels that must be from a Pro-Stock kit -Air-box fabricated from Evergreen styrene For more about Dan Gurney Scale Race cars check out the yahoo forum I started at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dangurneyscaleracecars/

I pulled my Daytona kit outlast night. Someday I plan to build mine as the Dan Gurney/Bob Bondurant 1964 Le Mans light blue version that finished first in GT and fourth over-all. I will certainly be needing some of those VRM decals. I heard that there were some wheelbase issues with the white-metal chassis. Can anyone comment on this?

Beautifully done. It sure is a nice kit.

Yes I am definitely planning on entering the Vancouver Model Autorama April 2. See ya there Phil

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/

I was pleasantly surprised how this paint looked after polishing out. It is still not what I would describe as Bright Mica Red but it now is a darker shade of orangie red and the fine metallic is visible. Over-all not what I expected but I like it.

Your model looks fantastic but I think this is the 1979 car in which Gilles captured the pole position, fastest lap and win at Long Beach. I was at the next race at Jarama Spain and was hoping Gilles would make it three in a row but the race was won by Patrick Depailler in a Ligier. As I was waiting for the bus back into Madrid Gilles walked by.I did wish him good luck in Monaco but have always regretted not asking for an autograph. He will always be missed.

Yesterday I decanted and airbrushed a model with Tamiya TS-85 Bright Mica Red which according to the can is "Perfect for 1/20 Ferrari F60 (Item 20059). Replicates the realistic metallic Finish". My results almost make me think the wrong paint was put in the can which I would describe as non-metallic orange. I have usually found that Tamiya does a pretty good job of color matching the paint inside with the spray can lid but something happened in this case. Furthermore the paint took far longer than normal to gas out and then dried extremely quickly to the extent that the paint exploded from my paint container and I had to keep cleaning my airbrush. Any comments?

FERRARI 599 GTO Conversion – Update January 6,2011 Up on its wheels. Underpinnings completed Since original post Wheels – Stayed with Aoshima wheels and Pegasus tires. Painted Buffed Metalizer Exhaust. Could not justify cost of authentic HobbyDesign wheels and tires Brakes – used stock 599 brakes but added fabricated brake donuts as utilized on GTO Engine – added some wiring but virtually hidden by airbox. Slightly modified air-cleaner boxes Interior – Used black with a bit of metallic gold to simulate carbon fiber on dash, seat backs, console. Seats sprayed with light coat of SMP Fauxfibric before matt black. Foot wells cover with dull coated cigarette package foil to simulate metal floor coverings. Studio 27 4-point safety belts Undertray – New front splitter mounted More photos added – of model and 1/1 GTO http://public.fotki.com/phildaupho/models_of_sports_cars/ferrari-599-gto/

I just checked Hobby Link Japan and see that Hobby Design does have Michelin Pilot tires in the correct sizes but the total price to have the exact wheel/tire combination is way more than I am willing to pay for authenticity. I am of the school that close counts and if it looks good then it is. - Phil

Thanks guys for all the suggestions regarding wheels and tires for the GTO. Looks like I will have to order a set of the Hobby Design wheels. My biggest concern with the wheel tire package is that the combination looks right in the wheel wells. The Michelin Pilot SuperSport tires on the real car were specifically developed for the GTO. The fronts are 285/30ZR-20's on 9.5 inch wide wheels. The rears are 315/35ZR-20's on 11.5 inch wide wheels. - Phil

Thanks for the info on the wheels. Too bad they do not come with tires as finding appropriate tires is often the biggest challenge. I know what you mean about doing a conversion and then finding out a kit is going to be available. It has happened to me a number of times. But I have to admit my favorite aspect of model car building is modifying,converting and customizing. - Phil

I have been trying to complete this Revell of Germany Ferrari 599 GTO conversion before the end of the year but I may have to move New Years Day to February 1. FERRARI 599 GTO 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. I have completed virtually all the modifications so just have body painting and assembly left. MODIFICATIONS - 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, Recontoured front valance and side sills, Fabricated new air-box, Wheels Aoshima GTC wheels with Pegasus tires [to get an appropriate profile], Fabricated wheel donuts for brakes, Reshaped the seats. PAINT Although not an official paint for GTOs 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, therefore I intend to use Tamiya TS-85 Bright Mica Red. The roof will be Tamiya TS-6 Matt Black. 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

Love these two-tone Chevies!

Great color combo. Good looking wheels. I like these Revell Ferrari kits.

Thanks for your interest. There are other photos posted in the gallery or you can go to my fotki site http://public.fotki.com/phildaupho/models_of_sports_cars/ferrari-612-custom/ - Phil