Rich Chernosky Posted August 25, 2020 Posted August 25, 2020 An unusual kit of an unusual car. The Scarabeo was produced in 1966 by Alfa Romeo. It used part of the Tipo 33 chassis and the engine was a 4cycl Alfa from the GTA model. It was mounted transversely in the rear. This was supposed to be an affordable two seat mid engine sports car but productions problems and other interests in the racing program prevented it from coming to production. Only two were built and a third prototype started but never completed. The kit is a fairly rare issue by Bandai and features working suspension front and rear, opening bonnet, engine cover and interior enclosure. Paint is Tamiya TS14 gloss black with 2K clear. The Scarab motif was made from an image sourced off the web and transferred onto a completely masked body. It was then carefully cut out and then sprayed with Splash paints Chameleon colors in both green and red. It was done to represent the irridescent colors of the Scarabs body. See below photos fro additionally information. This was a fun kit but not with out its problems as it was an early production kit. Here is the completed bodywork basking in the sun to cure. This is the best shot to show the graphics. Rather simple interior. Fitting the back into the center section required pinning it into place (not the gold pins) This forced it into position and caused problems later on. The center section had to be glued in place prior to painting and everything fit nicely at that time. The interior opening operates nice and smoothly now and fits surprisingly well after a few adjustments. Side view, I added several coats of smoke to the spokes of the wheels to calm down the chrome. Windshield wiper seems small but I suppose it would do the job. It it covered the entire winshield it would have obstructed the veiw. It does not appear on photos of the real car but I think it needed it. Rear veiw give you a good idea of the profile of the car. Note the unusual taillight arrangement. Top veiw of the car showing the compled model and its unusual graphics.
Spottedlaurel Posted August 25, 2020 Posted August 25, 2020 What an intriguing and unusual thing, well done for taking it on and the finished result looks excellent.
Rich Chernosky Posted August 25, 2020 Author Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Gramps46 said: Outstanding build of a very unusual subject. As always Gary, thanks for the compliment. I have had this kit in the stash for probably 25+yrs and always thought of doing this type of paint on it. Wanted to replicate the markings on the Scarab bug. Then I got some of the Splash Chameleon paints and just had to try it. It was fun and I am pleased with the result.
Modlbldr Posted August 25, 2020 Posted August 25, 2020 Very interesting and rare car. Reminds me a lot of the Shalako. Nice job on it. Later-
beeRS Posted August 26, 2020 Posted August 26, 2020 It’s not often I see a car I’ve never heard of. I didn’t even know of the existence of this kit either. lovely to see something so different. Well done. Amazing paint and finish.
espo Posted August 26, 2020 Posted August 26, 2020 This is something very unusual looking. The paint, both quality and the colors, is outstanding. The subject looks like anything but an inexpensive 2 seater.
Dann Tier Posted September 6, 2020 Posted September 6, 2020 SWEET!!!...looks like a really fun build too!!!
doorsovdoon Posted October 12, 2020 Posted October 12, 2020 Man, that looks nice! Shame it never went in to production.
BeakDoc Posted October 13, 2020 Posted October 13, 2020 Very cool subject matter. Awesome build as well. The rake, stance and gently rolling and rising horizon lines give this Alfa a very Tom Daniel feel. Very cool!
Rich Chernosky Posted October 14, 2020 Author Posted October 14, 2020 On 9/6/2020 at 1:34 AM, Dann Tier said: SWEET!!!...looks like a really fun build too!!! It sure was....thanks for the compliment On 9/6/2020 at 7:34 AM, PappyD340 said: Very nice! Thanks On 10/12/2020 at 12:30 AM, slusher said: Looks great! Thanks On 10/12/2020 at 1:10 PM, doorsovdoon said: Man, that looks nice! Shame it never went in to production. Yah it is..its a cool car On 10/13/2020 at 12:37 PM, BeakDoc said: Very cool subject matter. Awesome build as well. The rake, stance and gently rolling and rising horizon lines give this Alfa a very Tom Daniel feel. Very cool! Thanks for the compliment...and I agree with you
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