1964 Ferrari 250LM by Academy

[89AKurt]

WIP: Academy - Ferrari 250LM

This could be considered a race car, since it was designed for racing, Ferrari had 250 Le Mans Berlinetta in the sales brochure.  But some cars were (maybe still are for the brave) driven on the road, and that's what I wanted to represent.  I have been in a slump, wanted to start AND FINISH one more build this year, figured this curbside with no opening panels would be a safe bet.  The proportions appear very accurate, molding had zero flash.  Some drawbacks are the simple but accurate wire wheels, thick glass, photo-etch not worth the trouble, but other critical opinion is strictly my OCD.  Still is a nice kit.

Modifications:
Headlight and driving light vacuum-formed covers.
Aluminum tape headlight rings.
Photo-etch Replicas & Miniatures of MD front grill.
Photo-etch Profil24 latches.
Parts box door mirrors (I want to say Panasport style, but could no confirm).
Shirt pin shift lever, and wire linkage.
Added Modelers with Detail Master parts seatbelts.
Opened door panels, with the pull wire.
Relocated interior mirror.
Added model kit box on floor.
Shaved off door "handle", cleaned up and glued on after painting, rotated according to real car photos.
Door windows sheet plastic.
Opened fender intakes, black paper to block daylight.
Made license plate.
Exhaust tips are stainless steel tubing, tilted upward.
Scale Finishes - Ferrari 312 Rosso Barchetta paint.
Bare Metal foil.

Everyone have a Happy New Year! ?

Edited December 28, 2021 by 89AKurt

[Painted Black]

Just awesome!!

[Gramps46]

You nailed it Kurt.  Really well done and the model box on the floor is awesume.   The attention to detail really adds to a very simple model.  You did not mention the windshield wiper replacement but it is well done too.  The wheels have the best treatment I have seen on this kit.

[89AKurt]

17 minutes ago, Painted Black said:

Just awesome!!

Thanks!

4 minutes ago, Gramps46 said:

You nailed it Kurt.  Really well done and the model box on the floor is awesume.   The attention to detail really adds to a very simple model.  You did not mention the windshield wiper replacement but it is well done too.  The wheels have the best treatment I have seen on this kit.

That is the kit wiper, had to redo the mount pin is all.  Appreciate the comment.

Since you can't really see the interior, here is the best shot.

[1959scudetto]

Kurt, you turned a very simple, basic kit into a fantastic model - excellent job ! 

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Muncie]

Very well done - looks awesome.  Thank you for the great WIP posts  - lots of reference material.

[Kah puts]

IMHO this Ferrari is one of the most beautiful and powerful looking automobiles of all time and you have done an amazing job in representing this icon. Congratulations. 

[89AKurt]

6 hours ago, 1959scudetto said:

Kurt, you turned a very simple, basic kit into a fantastic model - excellent job ! 

Thank you!  I almost went into make-a-mountain-out-of-a-molehill.

4 hours ago, PappyD340 said:

Very nice!

Thanks!

3 hours ago, Muncie said:

Very well done - looks awesome.  Thank you for the great WIP posts  - lots of reference material.

Thanks.  Of course you're welcome, that's why I do this, hoping to inspire others in this hobby.  Better that others are the guinea pig, you know?  For example, the Aoshima Pagani has issues, so people better help us out.

 

Edited December 29, 2021 by 89AKurt

[89AKurt]

1 minute ago, Kah puts said:

IMHO this Ferrari is one of the most beautiful and powerful looking automobiles of all time and you have done an amazing job in representing this icon. Congratulations. 

I would have to argue with you about this ?, the 250 GTO is what I consider the ultimate, the later version with the similar roof line not quite IMO.  Close second is the Lusso.  But to be honest, whatever kit I'm working on is the best. ?  Thank you for the kind comment.

[grodudulle77]

Awesome details, very neat job !! ??

Edited December 29, 2021 by grodudulle77

[ATHU]

Very very impressive and inspiring build with excellent attention to detail. Bravo!!

[Tommy124]

39 minutes ago, ATHU said:

Very very impressive and inspiring build with excellent attention to detail. Bravo!!

I completely agree!

[ChrisR]

Very nice!

[89AKurt]

10 hours ago, grodudulle77 said:

Awesome details, very neat job !! ??

Thank you!

8 hours ago, ATHU said:

Very very impressive and inspiring build with excellent attention to detail. Bravo!!

Much appreciated.  I hope more of these kits get built.

7 hours ago, ChrisR said:

Very nice!

Thanks!

[happy grumpy]

Really beautiful rendition of one of my all time favorite Ferrari along side the 308. Great job on the mods.

[slusher]

Absolutely stunning!

[89AKurt]

On 12/29/2021 at 10:49 AM, happy grumpy said:

Really beautiful rendition of one of my all time favorite Ferrari along side the 308. Great job on the mods.

Appreciate it.  I like the 288 GTO, which evolved from the 308.

2 hours ago, slusher said:

Absolutely stunning!

Thanks! ?