250 Testa Rossa

Got my preorder in for the convertible. Does anyone know when the hardtop is scheduled for release?

Can't wait to see this one finished!

Taking a break from doing the rear of the car and working on the engine bay. Took out the battery (R-Models had a trunk mounted battery), and replaced the area with styrene stock.

Looking good!

I'm doing the same thing with a build of CSX2259, which was the first of five FIA cars. That car ran at Daytona in '64 with Dan Gurney and Bob Johnson driving. The two drivers were paired up with the same car at Sebring in 1964. Bob Johnson crashed CSX2259 in the pits at Sebring when he hit an Alfa Romeo TZ that was running without lights.

Is this the '73 kit?

I bought a set of his wheels for my build of the Yeakel Plymouth AA/FD dragster that Tom McEwen drove. They are really nice!

I think I saw this one at the Spirit of Speed Contest a couple weeks ago.

The seat belts are 1/24th scale RB Productions belts. I am hoping to post more progress in the coming days.

I plan to replace the tires and wheels with items from Speed City Resin. You ought to check them out. My buddy Scott makes a good product!

Can't wait to see this one as well! I have the same kit and plan to use some aftermarket parts on it.

It's coming along!

New approach with the rear valence. Laid a piece of .020" over the original part, cut it to shape, and sanded it down until it was thin enough to my liking. Might need a bit more tweaking, and some more detailing bits.

I should be getting my order on Monday or Tuesday

I'm working on that right now as we speak!

I have an original with the correct interior pan, and it does have the Jeffries badge on it.

Decided to work on the left rear flare and shape it. Used Evergreen #107 styrene strip, sanded to shape, and Tamiya epoxy putty was used on top, and the shape was carved with a clay tool.

Looks great!

Wound up using a suitably sized half round to enhance the rear valence. Used Tamiya Polyester 2 Part Putty, and feathered out with a putty knife. Will be sanded smooth.

What did you do for the Yenko decals? I need to get some

This part

Well, I wasn't happy with the way the body was coming out, so I started over. We've all been there, and I'm sure you know the saying "s--- happens", and I ended up getting a new body and rear valence panel. I just need to know how to make the rear valence look like a two piece unit that is up to par with the real thing. I tried using that Tamiya 2 part epoxy putty and it actually separated from the panel, causing my part to not be flush. I will provide pics of the new body, and what I am trying to achieve before I put the license plate on. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Me with the car in May 2021.

Thanks. I will try that.

Yes! Those? Just need to know the best way to recreate these.