1960 Ferrari 256F1

[Chris Smith]

This is the 1960 Ferrari 256F1 in 1/12 scale by Model Factory Hiro.

Its almost a new year, time for a new build. I have been chomping at the bit to start this one.

I do appreciate the positive feedback and constructive criticism.

Thanks for checking this out 

Chris

[drodg]

That should be a lengthy build.  Well it would be for me.  

[Chris Smith]

13 hours ago, drodg said:

That should be a lengthy build.  Well it would be for me.  

It should take a while.

I enjoy the process, I’m sure there will be some swear words ?

[drodg]

9 hours ago, Chris Smith said:

It should take a while.

I enjoy the process, I’m sure there will be some swear words ?

Lol

 

[Chris Smith]

Weather was a good enough to get some parts painted today. I did spend a bit of time pre drilling and test fitting before I got some color on the engine.

The hose clamps where a bit tricky, but I am happy the way they came out.

[kpnuts]

A great start.

[Andrew McD]

I'm looking forward to following your progress on this.  I've never done a 1/12 scale but received the Tamiya Porsche 934 in 1/12 scale for Christmas.  While I would like to get right at it I've promised myself I'll finish up a number of pending projects first.  While I realize your kit is much different from my own it will be interesting to see how you handle the details of large scale.

[Chris Smith]

6 hours ago, Andrew McD said:

I'm looking forward to following your progress on this.  I've never done a 1/12 scale but received the Tamiya Porsche 934 in 1/12 scale for Christmas.  While I would like to get right at it I've promised myself I'll finish up a number of pending projects first.  While I realize your kit is much different from my own it will be interesting to see how you handle the details of large scale.

That’s a nice kit for a Christmas present. I find the large scale gives me more room for more detail. But that being said any scale you could add as much as you would like. But my eyes don’t like such itty bitty parts???

[Art Laski]

Happy New Year. Chris! I'm looking forward to seeing more of this.

[Chris Smith]

2 hours ago, Art Laski said:

Happy New Year. Chris! I'm looking forward to seeing more of this.

Happy New Year to you Art! Thanks for taking the time to check in ?

[89AKurt]

Look forward to watching this build!  Why do they bother with the cylinder bores, they get covered.  Same with the Revell Model A that I started.

[Chris Smith]

13 hours ago, 89AKurt said:

Look forward to watching this build!  Why do they bother with the cylinder bores, they get covered.  Same with the Revell Model A that I started.

Thanks for checking in, I do appreciate it! 
I don’t know why either. I do know on some of there kits the make a full rotating assembly, it’s super cool but not necessary.

[Chris Smith]

Last night I did a little weathering to add some depth to the engine, I’m happy with it.

I will be using RB motions spark plugs and boots instead of the kit plugs. I like the look ?

[Chris Smith]

Working on the cylinder heads. Getting there…

[Pierre Rivard]

Wow, beautiful work. What products do you use for weathering the engine parts? It looks so realistic.

[Chris Smith]

48 minutes ago, Pierre Rivard said:

Wow, beautiful work. What products do you use for weathering the engine parts? It looks so realistic.

Thank you!

I use Tamiya brown panel liner and a cotton bud 

[Chris Smith]

Webber carbs and linkage 

[Timonator]

Looking like it's going to be great. Did you finish the 935 ? I have a vouple of hiro kits but I'm kind of intimidated by them. Any advice for the first one ?

[Bainford]

Cool project. The engine is looking fantastic. 

[Chris Smith]

1 hour ago, Timonator said:

Looking like it's going to be great. Did you finish the 935 ? I have a vouple of hiro kits but I'm kind of intimidated by them. Any advice for the first one ?

I am almost done with the 935, I broke one of the door hinges, so I am waiting on the replacement to arrive.

I kind of just jumped in with two feet and never looked back. 
I do suggest a good set of metric drill bits .04mm-2.0mm a magnetic tumbler, makes cleaning and polishing the white metal easy, a good set of files. I will say a lot of patience and you have to think and prep multiple steps in advance and always dry fit multiple times to absolutely make sure it is correct before painting.

There are a couple groups on Facebook that have super talented people who build Hiro kits, check them out?

thanks for checking in 

[Chris Smith]

1 hour ago, Bainford said:

Cool project. The engine is looking fantastic. 

Thank you 

[showrods]

Could you please tell us what brand and colour of paints that you're using as you show us each segment?

Excellent work thus far!

Edited January 12, 2022 by showrods

[Chris Smith]

6 hours ago, showrods said:

Could you please tell us what brand and colour of paints that you're using as you show us each segment?

Excellent work thus far!

I’ll try?

I am using Alclad aluminum over Tamiya grey primer 

the other paints are Tamiya red and semi gloss black 

I have been using Tamiya brown panel liner for a quick wash to give it depth.

 Okay,  here is what I have completed so far. I still need to finish wiring the ignition, then I can move onto the frame 

Edited January 12, 2022 by Chris Smith

[Chris Smith]

[Chris Smith]

I’m on a roll?

I did paint the fuel line with a Tamiya flat yellow and a few small drops of hull red, then a light wash of brown panel liner