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I built this kit around 1971 when it first came out. This was one of my favorite pieces but time and age took its toll. Eventually the tires just caved in. I replaced the fronts with some extra's that I had in a Heller kit but it still didn't look right. There were other issues as well. Bear in mind this was the early 70's and a lot of the materials we have today didn't exist and my experience level was in its infancy. A big thank you has to go to Icon Automotive Miniatures who produce an accurate replacement set of tires for this car. Once the tires arrived the incentive was there. Was never happy with the driver figure and a few other details so it all got fixed. The rest of the details are under the pictures. Thanks for looking and feel free to comment. Completed project. I also bought the correct wheels. Getting the gold color right was a big deal. Campagnolo made the wheels for Ferrari and it was an exotic blend of metals that was both very light and strong. They were not painted gold but this is this actual color of the metal. Rear veiw and some of the age shows here. Clay Reggazoni got a nice face lift and new helmet which was painted very badly back then and not in the correct livery. Seats belts are Scale Motorsport and replaced the rubber cast thingies that came in the kit. Cowling was removed to show detail. I didn't know how to make these screen covers back in 1971. But I do now.