F40 LM project

[LotusGuy238]

Hi all,

I am currently working on a tamiya F40 model kit. I am converting it to the LM or Competizione version. I have made everything I need so far but have discovered a problem... The wheels. No one seems to make the correct OZ wheels for this model. I have a 3D printer and have tried to make them but am unsatisfied with the results. I'm not the best at modeling but I was wondering if there was a mate in the community that would be willing to help me with the 3D modeling. I have the basic wheel but I need help converting it to an assembly such as a scale production wheel. Any help would be appreciated.

cheers,

Evans

P.S. I have included a picture of the wheels.

[afx]

The Fujimi kit includes the best version of these wheels I have found.

[LotusGuy238]

Would you have any idea where I could just purchase the wheels?

[afx]

If Fujimi offers them as just a wheel/tire set I have never seen them.  Wish they would though I would like to have a set myself.

[LotusGuy238]

I haven't seen them either. I may try to find on of those kits that has been started or has some parts missing. If not I'll just have to make them. If I can successfully make them I'll just make resin copies.

[aurfalien]

Hi,

Would you consider buying the Fujimi kit as it's listed on eBay for ~$22 which includes shipping.  Fujimi tire/wheel kits seem to run $10-$15 on avg.  So for ~$7 more you get everything you need.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fujimi-RS-114-1-24-Ferrari-F40-LM-Plastic-Model-Kit-F-S-from-Japan-/162593143391?epid=1869104781&hash=item25db4e7a5f:g:xAwAAOSwCU1YuMVv

I think that kit also has the cool little OZ decals that go on the wheels.

Although I think to have seen a Tamiya F40 Competizione kit as well.

 

[LotusGuy238]

Thanks for the info. That's a good price I'll check it out. I might have to become the owner of one of these kits.

[935k3]

I would consider using the Fujimi body. The nose is to long on the Tamiya if you look at the real car.

[aurfalien]

Hi,

I didn't know that the Tamiya kit was off but when I was evaluating which kit to buy, the Fujimi simply looked a lot better.

Although I will admit it's a bit quirky and I'm sure not as polished of a kit as the Tamiya which are usually perfect in fit and finish.