TC Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Modified italeri kit to match former James Coburn 1961 Ferrari 250 gt spider california Replicas and miniatures of Maryland engine, interior kit and wood steering wheel, fenders recontoured, exhaust modified from italeri Daytona kit, headlight covers from heated and molded clear plastic over polymer clay molds, headlight surrounds from hobby design HD02-0015 250gto detail kit, KA wire wheels, door handles from Gunze Sangyo Ferrari 250gt sub kit, wipers from Tamika jaguar mkII kit, trunk lit molded from renaissance kit, rear marker lights from italeri Porsche 993 kit. and some other parts taken from here and there, some made.... Paint: Tamiya black, spas six chrome Pictures taken w/ surface tablet My first post... building models as a hobby for 30yrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 That looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanof69 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 While I'm more of a fan of American muscle cars, I have to admit I really like this one. And the detailing looks awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Clutch Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Clutch Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 By the way, your model looks fantastic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Totally Gorgeous!! Any vintage Ferrari that uses Norm's engines, always makes the grade for me! His V-12's for that kit (and others) are top notch as I've used them in the past and have been very happy with 'em. They're not for beginners by any means-------the engine itself is literally a whole kit in itself. Absolutely beautiful car, and welcome to the forum! Edited August 8, 2016 by MrObsessive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoModGuy Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Excellent build, nice workmanship and details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Great model, those wire wheels really set it apart! Looking forward to more of your work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Very nice build , lots of great detail work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Welcome to the forum.A beautiful model. The 30 years experience is evident in every detail. And what a delight to see classic "kit bashing" applied to this subject - with such a stunning result. Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Wow! Now that's how you start a forum membership! Beautiful model and great photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Gorgeous !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerN Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Great Photos, Great Detailing and one heck of a Good Looking Prancing Pony. Thomas you do have a way with Introductions! Thank You for Sharing And a Very Hearty, Welcome to the Forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVC500 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Great job! It looks much better than out of the box. Tell me, did you re-contour the fenders to add the slight crease on top, or what did you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 What a way to enter a modeling forum!!!A great looking model of one of the most beautiful Italian sportscars ever showing your excellent craftsmanship! Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Beautiful!Is the Replicas and Miniatures interior kit still available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Very nice work taking a very average model that needs a lot of TLC and making it into a stunning replica! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Fantastic build! Great paint and detail work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 AWESOME! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 thank you all for the kind feedback. In terms of contouring the fenders I never liked the curve up over the wheels. The actual car tends to be flatter. Using blue painters tape I marked out what I thought was a better shape. then used a Drexel tool with a sanding barrel attached affixed to a drill press to serve as a belt sander. with the tool running I brought the model up to it and slowly sanded each fender down to the tape line. then fixed the curvature over the sides by hand with files and sand paper. modified the back as well. The interior kits are no longer available but if you contact R and M of Maryland he may make you a set. that is what I did in the past.... Sorry for typo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Gilkeson Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 a real beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apriliadan Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
om617 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Really nice Ferrari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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