simonr Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 (edited) This is the 1/24 Italeri Ferrari 250GT California Spyder. It's build took me around 7 months to build. The model it's called by me the "International", because, I got the model on yahoo auctions in Japan(you guys knows this is a hard to find), the steering wheel from Reinnasance in France, the Tecnomodel wheels in sweden, and the awesome Ferrari engine kit, the interior of the doors, windows cranks ans seats in U.S.A. by Replicas & Miniatures of Maryland. The model was painted with Tamiya TS-8 Italian Red with no clear. Besides the engine kit, I added some extra wiring and plumbing for the engine. The long time inside the box messed up some of the decals, so, I had to add a computer generated license plate decal and the front badge decal from a formula model. It's by far my succesfull model. It got on it's debut in the first local chapater IPMS show the director's pick award, something like the best in show. After that, I took the model to the 2003 T.A.M.S. show in Norfolk,VA, and it took there the first place in Factory Stock 60's-70's. Most people there told that the model was considered to the Best of Show Award as it can be read in the Model Cars Mag Feb/Mar 2005 pg.52 isuue. But the big award was ahead. In 2004 it doesn't just took a top 15 award in the important Birmingham Classc show, it also took the Best of Show, what was to me, the most unforgetable moment of my life as a modeler. That moment when the award was called it still running in my mind each time I see something related to the model. Latetly, I took the model to the 2005 GSL and was well looked there as made it several times to some of the model car publications as is Model Cars Mag. Last year it took 4th place in Factory Stock at the Heartland Nationals in Overland Park, Kansas. Here's are a couple of pictures of the model in detail. Simon Rivera Edited August 22, 2009 by simonr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxdude Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Wow very nice. I especially like th engine detail. The lay of the spark plug wire is very realistic and has just the right amount of scale weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Beautiful build of a classic Ferrari!! awsome detail work...B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoPed Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Very, very nice!!! I wish all those front engined Ferrari kits would see the light of day again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogs29 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Oh Yeah!!! Absolutely beautiful!!! The engine has some very nice detail in it, and that finish.....so smooth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I'm in love! Beautiful Ferrari! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukeaholic Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 nice build!!! It reminds me of the movie Bulers day off!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declet2006 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 wow :shock: :shock: :shock: sweet build!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 (edited) Thanks to all you guys for your kind comments and for take from your time and take a look to my model. Simon Rivera Edited August 22, 2009 by simonr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Johnston Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 THUD :-) That..... is spectacular !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 outstanding looking ferrari! amazing interior looks like real leather was used,congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Tester Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Very Very Nicely done. I have been gathering the parts for years to build the same car. Mine will be black with a tan interior. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Thanks again for your new comments. I had been tempted for some time to repaint this model with the same paint, but, this time using either white or pink primer. Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Simón, you amaze me with each new build. Everything is wonderful, of course, but I am particularly impressed by the reality of the seat texture. Another masterpiece that other Ferrari builders should take note of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 Hey my good friend Skip it's here! Thanks again to take from your time to see my models. It's always good to know that you're doing it and that an advise from a conoceur like you can arrive at any time. My respects to you. Keep on eye in this forum, I'll be finishing the 1/43 Profil 24 1987 Le Mans winner Rothmans Porsche 962C project very soon. Simon Rivera Simón, you amaze me with each new build. Everything is wonderful, of course, but I am particularly impressed by the reality of the seat texture. Another masterpiece that other Ferrari builders should take note of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave McFly Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 "The 1957 Ferrari 250 GT California. Less than a 100 were made, my father spent 3 years restoring this car, it is his love, it is his passion...." "It is his fault he didn't lock the garage." VERY nice model, I have always wanted to do a model of the 250GT 'California' but could never find a kit in that scale. I ALMOST bought the very nice 1/18 scale hot wheels die cast, but passed, i really want a glue kit of it. this is my ALL time favorite ferrari, next to the Testarossa . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted September 5, 2007 Author Share Posted September 5, 2007 (edited) Well Dave, I consider myself lucky enough to get one of this in Yahho Japan auctions. I think if you keep an eye on Ebay could find one, 'cause I had seen them there. If not, you can check with Island Collectibles or anyone else that sells the Tecnomodel or MG edition that Iknow made the car like 5 years ago. Tecnomodel it's the maker of the wheels my model has. They are little bit pricey, but, these are much fine models in resin and I think white metal parts. Good luck! Simon Rivera Edited August 22, 2009 by simonr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Absolutely stunning...top-notch work in all aspects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEKPETHO BCE Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Awesome detail of an awesome car. 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick W. Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Lets just make sure it doesnt go rolling out of a building, and off the ledge into some trees lol! Anyways that is one fine Ferrari, I love older ferraris to death! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funhouse1 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Beautiful, Beautiful car built about as well as one can build it. Congrats on all the awards, much deserved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funhouse1 Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 The Italieri kit was repopped by a company called Academy (known primarily for military stuff I believe) under the name "Classic European Sports Car" (to avoid licensing costs I would presume)and can be purchased on eBay for a very reasonable price. I have one on the way to me now so I can't speak to any issues it might have, but, as I said, it was so cheap it isn't much of a risk... Well Dave, I consider myself lucky enough to get one of this in Yahho Japan auctions. I think if you keep an eye on Ebay could find one, 'cause I had seen them there. If not, you can check with Island Collectibles or anyone else that sells the Tecnomodel or MG edition that Iknow made the car like 5 years ago. Tecnomodel it's the maker of the wheels my model has. They are little bit pricey, but, these are much fine models in resin and I think white metal parts. Good luck! Simon Rivera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Interesting info Jack! In fact, I wish I had known this a little earlier, because I could have saved some bucks on the 'Bay as I won an original Italeri kit a few days ago. I went ahead and also ordered another of Norm Veber's fantastic resin Ferrari engine kit for this car, as well as the interior bits and pieces. I should tell you that Norm's engine kit is NOT for the faint of heart! I've built two of these engines in the past, and it's definitely a model in of itself! If you're not used to tedious and really tiny parts.............well let's just say you've been warned! Nicely built, you can't beat this engine for detail and shear visual appeal. There's lots of info about this car on the 'net, as well as some engine shots................certainly a car well worth spending some time on as Simon has done. I got to see this car up close and personal when he had it at the Birmingham NNL in '05, and it's more beautiful in person than the pics shown here can justify! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I have one on the way to me now so I can't speak to any issues it might have, but, as I said, it was so cheap it isn't much of a risk... I want to add that I built one of these back in the '80's and I don't remember any big issues with how it went together. The interior they give you is not quite accurate as they use the same seats and door panels out of the 250 GTO........this is where Norm's resin replacement pieces will come in very handy. Also, I've never liked Italeri's knobby generic tires and wire wheels-----so a definite upgrade would be needed there as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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