jaymcminn Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Several years ago, I acquired this kit at my LHS when they bought a model collection. The 275GTB was only released twice in the early 90s, once by Italeri and once by Revell. These little Italeri Ferraris are nice kits with very good detail right out of the box. A few additions can really make them pop. I replaced the mediocre kit wheels with Fujimi Borranis and Michelin XWX tires from the Ferrari Daytona kit. Bumpers were dechromed, mold lines and sink marks removed, and then airbrushed with Molotow Chrome. Body color is Tamiya Light Gunmetal under TS13 Clear and the interior is XF8 Dark Blue. Some basic wiring was added under the hood as well. This was a great "wind down" project after my 1/12 Bugatti 35b and I'm really happy about how it turned out. A couple of the pics below are with the Italeri 275 Spyder I built several years ago. Enjoy the pics! 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Jason....followed your WIP.....this really turned out spectacular. Even though I am a kinda red Ferrari guy...I really like this color on this model. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Porter Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Genuinely love seeing how this turned out. The build is very tidy with thoughtful detailing. The pair together at the end definitely make for an enviable garage fantasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 One word: “Stunning” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdhog Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Wow. 😶 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Great colors on both, well done. Very good photography too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Stunning. Truly beautiful build. Great color combo with the blue interior, superb engine detail, gorgeous wheels, top shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Very nice work! I love the exterior and interior colors👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Great looking Ferrari. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Rod Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Great looking Ferrari! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 That looks fantastic 🇮🇹 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete75 Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Wow! Those things are beautiful... I'll take both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYHARRY Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 That is a beautiful looking Ferrari there Jason. I like how you have the drivers window wound half way down, it gives it that extra bit of realism. Well done. Cheers, David. 😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondo bill Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 sweet builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Wow. That is a beautiful job you’ve done. I could look at these pictures all day long. Looks fantastic posed with the Spyder too. This is what you call a ‘winding down’ project! I’d have to wind up to hit this standard of build. I have a couple of questions. Are those headlamp covers the kit parts? If so did you do something to make the glass look thinner. I always thought the blobby moulding of the covers let the kit down. Maybe it’s just the particular kit I have, or you have a special trick up your sleeve to make them look so good? Also, is that a chrome self-adhesive Ferrari script and logo on the boot lid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 That is a gorgeous Ferrari, superb job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted August 5, 2023 Author Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, beeRS said: Wow. That is a beautiful job you’ve done. I could look at these pictures all day long. Looks fantastic posed with the Spyder too. This is what you call a ‘winding down’ project! I’d have to wind up to hit this standard of build. I have a couple of questions. Are those headlamp covers the kit parts? If so did you do something to make the glass look thinner. I always thought the blobby moulding of the covers let the kit down. Maybe it’s just the particular kit I have, or you have a special trick up your sleeve to make them look so good? Also, is that a chrome self-adhesive Ferrari script and logo on the boot lid? Thanks everybody! Sonny, the only thing I did with the headlight covers was to foil the edge trim. I think they look worse on the sprue than when they're installed. They even fit really well. I did replace the terrible kit headlight units with some parts-box pieces with actual reflectors. The script and logo on the boot lid are self-adhesive Crazy Modeler pieces. Really beautiful but fragile. I burned through three of the scripts trying to get one to settle down without damage! Edited August 5, 2023 by jaymcminn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted August 5, 2023 Author Share Posted August 5, 2023 (edited) 14 hours ago, Rich Chernosky said: Jason....followed your WIP.....this really turned out spectacular. Even though I am a kinda red Ferrari guy...I really like this color on this model. Great job. Rich, I promise the next Ferrari will be red! 13 hours ago, bbowser said: Great colors on both, well done. Very good photography too! Thanks Bruce! My usual photo setup is an inexpensive ($50-ish) setup from Amazon with two lighting stands. I'll use either white poster board or, for large scale builds, white craft paper on a roll for the backdrop. Pics were taken with my Google Pixel 6 phone. The only manipulation was cropping and adjusting the color temperature a bit cooler. Sometimes I'll get fancy and bust out the DSLR but for website pics the phone is so much easier! Edited August 5, 2023 by jaymcminn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 That turned out really nice. Great color and the detail work is outstanding. I like the drivers side window half open, nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Absolutely gorgeous! 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Beautiful build of a stunning automobile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 Excellent build of this classic Ferrari, Jason - I followed your WIP - outstanding result (also the Spider NART) ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Beautiful looking paint and trim. The detailing of the interior as well the engine is outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mittagskind Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 Perfect👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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