chris4q Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Hi again! Here a build that Jairus and me are sorting out at the moment. The model is a 1/24 scale Testors Ferrari 250 GTO. Jairus went ahead and built up the interior to fit an amazing brass chassis old school style. We also wanted to open the hood to show the lovely v12 engine detail. A good place to read how Jairus did this chassis and the build up - http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=51817 When I got the car I decided to go all out and add a lot extra detail to the interior and motor. Lots of scratchbuilding was done in order to pull off the look. I also used an old Monogram driver from a 1/24 Chaparral 2D kit. I cut the head off and used a modified Cox head. Moreover, I modified the body to fit the cockpit and to be holding the gear stick. Needless to say, at lot will be hidden but if you go looking you'll find the detail. The photos are big and it a little rough but when the car is your hands it looks much better. Onto the body now. I'm thinking Ferrari red?
Scale-Master Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Very impressive. The driver looks like James Garner.
sportandmiah Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Jairus,Chris, and scale-master are some of the finest builders around in my opinion. Some time ago, Chris posted pictures of every car he built...I still have those saved on my computer. Great stuff.
cobraman Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Wow ! That is so nice. That driver looks determined to win.
Matt Bacon Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 ... I assume you've wired up the driver so he actually shifts gear at the right places? That's just beautiful. Awesome job. Don't break it at the first corner... bestest, M.
Badluck 13 Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Very impressive. The driver looks like James Garner. WOW,you are so right,it does look like James Garner!!!!............the car is just beautiful!!!
Lovefordgalaxie Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 I wouldn't have courage to actually put this model to race. It's so perfect.
LAone Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 AMAZING! (yes im yelling) i dont think i would have the cohones to put this on a track...
bondo bill Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 wow that's cool- the driver looks like James Garner from one of his race movies
Scuderia Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 you've done the prancing horse proud, smashing build.
bryan_m Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 wow!! nice work guys! its beautiful, great paint, and detailing. bryan m
Austin T Posted May 19, 2012 Posted May 19, 2012 I'd be to scared to put her on the track,So gorgeous.
chris4q Posted May 25, 2012 Author Posted May 25, 2012 thanks a lot guys... here's a short video of the car
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