1960 Ferrari 256F1

[Codi]

Hi Chris,  Engine is shaping up oh so nice on this one.  I hope that hinge comes in soon cause I really want to see the other one completed.  Both good builds and subjects!  cheers, tim

[Chris Smith]

On 1/22/2022 at 6:03 AM, Codi said:

Hi Chris,  Engine is shaping up oh so nice on this one.  I hope that hinge comes in soon cause I really want to see the other one completed.  Both good builds and subjects!  cheers, tim

Thanks Tim! I’m hoping the hinges get here soon too?

[Chris Smith]

Started assembling the tubular frame.

I put all the parts in the tumbler for some cleaning and polishing after a few evenings of drilling and dry fitting. 

My plan is to get most of it put together, then paint it alclad aluminum.

[Timonator]

What glue are you using on the tubular chassis?

[Chris Smith]

2 hours ago, Timonator said:

What glue are you using on the tubular chassis?

I’m using medium gell CA and 5 min epoxy 

[Chris Smith]

I finally finished the frame and painted it with alclad aluminum. I also built and painted the gear box/trans axle it’s done in semi gloss black 

[Chris Smith]

This set of photos is after I put a brown wash over it. I am trying to create some depth and make it look like it has been driven a lot 

[Timonator]

Looking good! Is that the driveshaft above the floorpan ?

[Chris Smith]

20 hours ago, Timonator said:

Looking good! Is that the driveshaft above the floorpan ?

Yes it is? and the engine sits at a severe angle 

[Timonator]

2 hours ago, Chris Smith said:

Yes it is? and the engine sits at a severe angle 

That is so weird.  I can't wait to see more of this.

[bisc63]

That engine is a display piece on its own!  Nicely done.

[Chris Smith]

12 hours ago, bisc63 said:

That engine is a display piece on its own!  Nicely done.

Thank you! 

[Chris Smith]

I would like to thank all the people checking in! It does give me a smile and a little motivation.

As you can see by the photos I got the engine nestled in between the frame rails and a couple more lines plumbed 

[Chris Smith]

More stuff for all of you looky loo’s ?

I spent the last week prepping a few parts. I think I got all the plumbing done.

Enjoy!

[Pierre Rivard]

God this baby looks good. It'll be a shame to wrap a body over this gorgeous chassis!

[Bainford]

That is coming along beautifully. The engine is gorgeous. Nice weathering. Everything is looking great.

[Chris Smith]

On 2/4/2022 at 7:52 PM, Pierre Rivard said:

God this baby looks good. It'll be a shame to wrap a body over this gorgeous chassis!

Thank you very much!

[Chris Smith]

On 2/5/2022 at 9:02 AM, Bainford said:

That is coming along beautifully. The engine is gorgeous. Nice weathering. Everything is looking great.

Thank you for the complement, I appreciate it ?

[Chris Smith]

I took this photo on Saturday, before I came down with a illness. 
I just don’t want anyone think that I’m a slacker ?

[Chris Smith]

I had a busy day. I painted  these over the weekend.

Some assembly required ?

Front suspension installed, as well as the steering gear.

shifter!

rear suspension..

hope you like.

chris.

Edited February 15, 2022 by Chris Smith

[Bainford]

Spectacular! Your work is very clean. 

[Chris Smith]

15 hours ago, Bainford said:

Spectacular! Your work is very clean. 

Thank you! Much appreciated.

 

[Chris Smith]

Another busy day….

[Rusty92]

Great progress so far. Just got caught up on everything. Looks like a nicely detailed kit. 

[Chris Smith]

2 hours ago, Rusty92 said:

Great progress so far. Just got caught up on everything. Looks like a nicely detailed kit. 

Thank you, it is nicely detailed, hopefully it won’t disappoint