Princess de Rethy Ferrari 330 GTC Speciale

[Pico]

On the workbench: Modifying an Airtrax Ferrari 330 GTC  coupe to the magnificent Princess de Rethy 330 GTC Speciale.

[89AKurt]

Look forward to watching this!

[Pico]

A comparison of the size of the two cars. I'll have to stretch the resin body, one way or another.

[afx]

Might the Daytona (365 GTB) be a better starting point for the conversion?

Edited June 19, 2019 by afx

[Gramps46]

Looking forward to this Pico.  Please keep us posted on your progress.

Gary

[Foxer]

WoW  ....  you set your sights high ... anxiously watching!

[Deathgoblin]

What about the rear end off a Dino?  Would that be closer?

[dino246gt]

That's going to be quite a project, but I can't wait to see it, will be a one of a kind model, as it is in real!

[Pico]

3 minutes ago, Deathgoblin said:

What about the rear end off a Dino?  Would that be closer?

Not close enough.

[djflyer]

3 hours ago, Pico said:

A comparison of the size of the two cars. I'll have to stretch the resin body, one way or another.

What I am seeing mostly (especially when you look at the nose) is a 365 California with a roofline similar to the Dino coupe.  Unfortunately I dont recall there ever being a kit of the 365.

Edited June 19, 2019 by djflyer

[Pico]

Check my drawing, which I've done in 1/24th to help visualize the model and dimension the parts I will replace. The roof and the rear of the model will be built of high density urethane.

[Pico]

1 minute ago, djflyer said:

What I am seeing mostly (especially when you look at the nose) is a 365 California with a roofline similar to the Dino coupe.  Unfortunately I dont recall there ever being a kit of the 365.

The nose is easy, it's the rear that's hard.

[djflyer]

6 minutes ago, Pico said:

The nose is easy, it's the rear that's hard.

I know you already have the GTC kit, but would their 500 Superfast or 330 GT 2+2 get you closer to the rear bodywork?

 

Edited June 19, 2019 by djflyer

[Rider]

Which ever way you start and what ever shell you start with this is going to be a great project to follow. 

Edited June 19, 2019 by Rider

[Pico]

23 minutes ago, djflyer said:

I know you already have the GTC kit, but would their 500 Superfast or 330 GT 2+2 get you closer to the rear bodywork?

 

Maybe, maybe not.

[Pico]

Four of these bodies were built; here is some info from coachbuilt.com: https://www.coachbuild.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1786

 

[Spex84]

I look forward to following your progress!

[absmiami]

but:

who was Princess De Rethy  ??

[Rob Hall]

2 minutes ago, absmiami said:

but:

who was Princess De Rethy  ??

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilian,_Princess_of_Réthy

[Pico]

Implant surgery complete.

[Gramps46]

I am glad to see our old school methods still exist Pico.

[Pico]

1 hour ago, Gramps46 said:

I am glad to see our old school methods still exist Pico.

Ha! If I had a cad file of this, I would print it and it would literally snap together. And I've done it - see my Fiat Supersonic.

[absmiami]

this design is very interesting

not an expert - but I think Pinnin proposed both front and rear engine designs to Ferrari - when? - in '67 ?

this car carries design features from both the rear engine proto - the Dino - and the fr engine prototypes ....

so it's a mutt

but a very pretty one ....

the coachbuild forum is devious - lots of rabbit holes to crawl down ...

[Pico]

Sometimes I use a jewelers file, sometimes a weed rasp.

[Rider]

I'll be watching with great interest. Good luck along the way.