Ferrari Expo-Strictly 43rd Revival 2010

We are pleased to announce the Ferrari Expo -Strictly 43rd Revival will again be held at Continental Autosport Ferrari on April 24th 2010.

We will be having our model contest for Lemans, Indy, F1, TransAm and sportscars. This is a high quality contest with some of the best builders from the USA, Mexico and Canada attending. Several NNL and IPMS Mexico winners will display models. Also many Ferrari/Maserati/Porsche automobiles will be on display.

In 2009 Continental Autosport gave rides in the then new Ferrari California for charity. They also had several rare vintage Ferrrari's on display. This is one show you will not want to miss, and its FREE!!

Here are several links from the 2009 Ferrari Expo:

http://www.kaz43.fotki.com/show/ferrariexpomodelcontest/2009/

http://public.fotki.com/AgaMo/modeling/eventos/ferrari-expo-2009/page3.html

The show is at Continental Autosports Ferrari/Maserati in Hinsdale, Illinois. It is 15 minutes from Chicago O'hare airport.

Hope some of you can make it again.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo -Strictly 43rd Revival 2010-Chicago April 24th 2010

Hi Tom,

I've marked my calendar. Definitely be there again this year! Looking forward to seeing more great models and of course, some really cool 1:1 cars too!

Mike

sounds good to me,see you guys on the 24th :)

Only 3 short months until the Ferrari Expo 2010-Strictly 43rd Revival model/photo contest. These contests are held in conjunction with the 29th annual Ferrari Expo Literature and Art show. It will be held on April 24th 2010 at Continental Autosport Ferrari/Maserati in Hindsdale, Illinois. :smile:


We have several top modelers from all over the USA planning on bringing models again this year. We also have several superb modelers flying in from Mexico, some of the best modelers I have ever seen. Ramon Garcia, a forum member will be helping organize this again. These models will be worth the trip by themselves!!

We will have a "new model kit table" and a "primer table" this year.


Hope some of you can make it again.:tongue:

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

will this be a import show only aka no non ferraris or second tier manufacturers

will this be a import show only aka no non ferraris or second tier manufacturers

You can enter non Ferrari sportscars/racecars in the model contest(Trans Am, road racing, Indy, F1, Lemans ect. ). They mainly have real Ferrari/Porsche/Maserati cars or vintage sportscars in the showroom.

One of the first Ferrari 458's in North America will be on display.

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Here are a few shots of my models from Ferrari Expo 2009. I only display my models at the show, an option all of you can use. I think Ramon Garcia and others would beat me with their superb models anyway, so by not entering I save my ego :) The Alfa 8C is 1/24th and based on the Welly diecast coupe. It really is a great diecast. All these models are 1/24th. I did enter several 1/43rd models also.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

I'd like to try and make this show. I'm curious if there will be any vendors selling 1/43rd kit's ans accessories???

Well last year we had M&M hobbies with several tables of 1/43rd models. Stradasports also had 2 tables. Ebay is killing good 1/43rd and larger scale resin kit swap meets I must admit. Strictly 43rd was really big before Ebay started to get big. Thats why we are turning this into more of a model contest and model display. We do have new resin model kits on display, brought in by manufactures but not as many private vendors. I think they already know bidding prices on ebay will beat any show sale price. There are alot more plastic kit vendors because there are alot more common plastic kits, but I know that's not what your looking for.
The group of modelers that are now coming to this event annually are very talented, so you will enjoy the company and the competition. We do have alot of book and high end art dealers at the show also. I am working on getting more of the old Strictly 43rd guys to show up again this year. I want to arm twist Don Anderson into judging if he will.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

Almost finished my first model for this years show. Its a Euro California in 1/24th scale. The kit is by Revell and the wheels/photoetch are Hobby Design. Nice kit that was easy to build. Windows fit like a glove


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Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

Nice California! So, did the HD wheels fit perfectly, or did you have to do some fiddling?

Nice California! So, did the HD wheels fit perfectly, or did you have to do some fiddling?


Those are the kit tires, but I did drop the suspension. The real car does not sit like that unless its on the low setting. The Revell ride height is the stock high setting.

The Revell kit is very nice. The windows mount from the outside, so they fit as good as I have seen on a plastic kit.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

I'm still hoping now to go Tom, I just started a new job and have been now working 6 days a week m-sat and so far I work until 2:30 on sat's. if the time comes, and we are still working those hours, I will try and get out early so I can make it

I'm still hoping now to go Tom, I just started a new job and have been now working 6 days a week m-sat and so far I work until 2:30 on sat's. if the time comes, and we are still working those hours, I will try and get out early so I can make it


You can always drop the model off the night before the show as we set up the tables then. We will lock it up tight with all the real Ferrari's, Maserati's, Porsche's ect.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

90 % done with my Fujimi 1/24th Dino 246 Lemans 1972 conversion model. The starting point was the wheels wich are available from a gentleman in Belgium who sells them with the Daytona seats.

Studio 27 did make a decal sheet for this car. The tires and body modifications I did myself. Photoetch is from Hobby Design and includes window frames.
If you want to see the finished Dino it will be at the Ferrari Expo along with many top quality builds from the USA, Mexico and Canada.

See you all at the Ferrari Expo 2010. I want to finish 4 models myself for the show.

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Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

Fantastic builds, Tom!

The event is getting better every year! I have been also working on something for awhile for the show, I hope to complete it soon.

Will see you there.

Regards,

Steve

Fantastic builds, Tom!

The event is getting better every year! I have been also working on something for awhile for the show, I hope to complete it soon.

Will see you there.

Regards,

Steve

Very cool. If its the car I am thinking of it will blow people away when they see it.

best,

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

By the way, the Dino 246 wheels are made by Ioan Tifrea, an AF member. If you need his email pm me. He will cast up a set for you. They are top quality!!

Tom Tanner /Scale Designs/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

I'm getting the feeling that we have caught up in our work right now, so OT is hopefully gonna come down and eliminate Sat's. if thats the case, I can't wait to be there.

but don't expect the Peugeot there :( I have not had the time to work on it. if its there, it will be a miracle :lol:

Less than 2 months to go. For the best in quality model building-Ferrari Expo. This years best of show model winner will walk away with a $200.00 model gift certificate from Strada Sports!! We will also have several new model kits and masters on display from Fisher,Scale Designs, HRM ect, many not shown at any other show in North America.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

Only 1 month to go!! This is going to be one hell of a model contest. Check out the threads showing models being done for the Ferrari Expo. Some fantastic quality models. Can't wait to see them in person.

We will have the latest kits from Hiro, Fisher, HRM, Scale Designs ect.

Hope many of you can make it. You will love this show, and its free.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

I have never built any 1/43 scale, but if I'm alive I'll be there :) Looks like a lot of fun. I remember when there were 1/24 shows in Hinsdale back when I got into the hobby again :(

I have never built any 1/43 scale, but if I'm alive I'll be there :) Looks like a lot of fun. I remember when there were 1/24 shows in Hinsdale back when I got into the hobby again :(


This show is open to all scales. We have a special class for high quality 1/43rd models. Bring your 1/24th models. We have a class for those also, as long as they are road racing/F1/Indy/FIA/Lemans/Sportscars and pre 1971 vintage stockcars.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

Would a box stock AMG Mercedes S600 coupe street car have a class? How about motorcycles? I do have some racing stuff I could enter but, was wondering about the about the class layout.


Mark

anything is allowed, but no NASCAR models

Would a box stock AMG Mercedes S600 coupe street car have a class? How about motorcycles? I do have some racing stuff I could enter but, was wondering about the about the class layout.


Mark

Hi Mark,

You can enter the AMG under sportcars and the motorcycle under its scale class as long as its not a custom or chopper(FIA race bikes or high performance bikes allowed). No Customs or Nascar. Road cars must be sportscars. A road Corvette, Porsche, Alfa, Aston Martin, Ferrari ect. is a sportscar, a Honda Civic is not. The venue is for sportscars/road racing/Lemans/F1/Indy/FIA/Trans Am/FIA touring cars/DTM ect, in all scales. Must be hand built by the person entering(you can enter for someone else if they can't make it but their model can). No prebuilts or diecasts allowed as this is a model building contest. We would prefer the models be on display between 10AM-3PM. We will judge them at 2PM.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

Thank you for the info! :smile:

Mark

"a Honda Civic is not. "


Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010


Awe... does that mean i cant bring my CRX?
or Toyota Celica?

Paul

Awe... does that mean i cant bring my CRX?
or Toyota Celica?

Paul


If it's really well built you can bring them, but they will not fit into the theme wich is for racecars/sportscars. We had a few models that were well built but did not fit into the theme just displayed last year.

If it has flames and candy apple red paint leave it home:).

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

Only 2 weeks until Ferrari Expo.

We will have a suprise very limited new Ferrari kit on display(not done by Scale Designs). I will only have 1 for sale. I have been told by the Manufacturer to not say what car it is. Only a few dealers will have it, none of them in the USA. It is not 1/43rd scale.

Don't forget, the best model of show winner will walk away with a $200.00 gift certificate from Strada Sports.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

well since I got laid off from my job yesterday, all my plans are officially on.

see ya there in 2 weeks Tom

well since I got laid off from my job yesterday, all my plans are officially on.

see ya there in 2 weeks Tom


Well thats not good, but atleast you can make it to the show. Im sure everything will work out as the economy seems to be picking up.

The Ferrari 458 will not be in attendance, but many other Ferrari's will be.
They have a 1955 Ferrari 500 Mondial, 250 GT 1955 speciale and 250 GTE Lusso 1964 in the showroom now, along with the more common stuff(599's ect.).

Who cares about all the real Ferrari's, its the models we go for:)!!

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

oh man, I was hoping to see the 458 too :(

oh man, I was hoping to see the 458 too :(


Well thats Ferrari of North America's fault. They delay introduction in America for most of their cars. Its now due to North American dealers in June.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

well since I got laid off from my job yesterday, all my plans are officially on.

see ya there in 2 weeks Tom

I am sorry to hear that, but at least you can come to the event...

Hope good opportunities come soon!

its all good Steve, the company I work for right now while still waiting on call back from Caterpillar is a panel & truss company and they dont have any orders for any buildings, they need to get a major order for whole complex so we would be good for 6 or more months :lol:

Only 6 days to go. Here are a few of the cars at the dealer today. They will have all the latest Ferrari and Maserati models on display along with many rare vintage sportscars.


275GTB
250 GTL Lusso
400 SA

Add tables of top quality hand built models and you have a very fun show.

Hope alot of you make it this year.


Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

At what time does the show open? And at which time do we bring our models?

Thanks

At what time does the show open? And at which time do we bring our models?

Thanks


Show is from 9AM-4PM. Models for contest should be at the show by around 10:30AM.


best,

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

ill be there i have a 575 and a 246 i feel odd about attending since both cars are custom

ill be there i have a 575 and a 246 i feel odd about attending since both cars are custom


If you just changed the wheels and added a body kit that is fine.

Alot of very good builders are bringing models this year. Come and enjoy.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

So excited for this, months of anticipation and were down to under a week

haha me too rx7, be sure to bring the bank account :lol: there is alot of great stuff for sale every year

again, like every year, be sure the have a umbrella handy.

weather channel is calling for a few showers and 30%, though a high of 70 :) last year was a few sprinkles and the event ended before a major downpour happened

again, like every year, be sure the have a umbrella handy.

weather channel is calling for a few showers and 30%, though a high of 70 :) last year was a few sprinkles and the event ended before a major downpour happened


Well we do need the rain as it has not rained for 2 weeks. To bad mother nature is planning it on Saturday!! It said partly/mostly cloudy, so it might not be a problem. It's indoor anyway.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

Well we do need the rain as it has not rained for 2 weeks. To bad mother nature is planning it on Saturday!! It said partly/mostly cloudy, so it might not be a problem. It's indoor anyway.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

yeah but there are alot of nice cars parked outside as well :)

weather.com bumped it up to 40% now. it is suppose to rain on Sunday and monday, it can wait until the show is done :D

For those of you looking for the Dino 246 chairs and flares wheels, you can get information about them from Ioan at ioan.tifrea@yahoo.com

I will have a extra set at Ferrari Expo for you all to look at, along with my 1/24th Dino 246 Lemans 1972 model. I also just finished my Cobra 289 Phill Hill 1964 Targa Florio model built from the very old Modelers 1/24th kit. We should have a truck load of good models in the contest this year.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

Hi Tommy!
I will go from Mexico City, happy to participate at Ferrari Expo.
Since buying my tickets months ago and I prepared my best models to enjoy a great weekend in Chicago.
I would like to make a suggestion if it´s possible.
Could you separate the categories of 1 / 20 from 1 / 24? I think that giving more life and variety to the event, more models of different sizes, especially F1, which I carry a F2001.
Thanks a lot and I hope we meet next saturday

heres what im bringing, ill be done friday night.
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Hi Tommy!
I will go from Mexico City, happy to participate at Ferrari Expo.
Since buying my tickets months ago and I prepared my best models to enjoy a great weekend in Chicago.
I would like to make a suggestion if it´s possible.
Could you separate the categories of 1 / 20 from 1 / 24? I think that giving more life and variety to the event, more models of different sizes, especially F1, which I carry a F2001.
Thanks a lot and I hope we meet next saturday

last year, we had 2 F1 models, one of mine and one from another person, if there was a major influx of 1/20 kits that showed up every year, I'd believe there would be a separate category.

cant wait to see you all there, FYI, weather.com has made Saturday now T-storms with a 60% of rain, its looking like a very wet weekend and the next few days here in the Chicagoland area

last year, we had 2 F1 models, one of mine and one from another person, if there was a major influx of 1/20 kits that showed up every year, I'd believe there would be a separate category.




I think we had 3 F1 in 1/20th scale last year. We had more F1 in 1/43rd, but if we do get a good amount of 1/20th models I will add another category. I know alot of great models are being made in 1/20th, so I hope we see alot more this year. Can't wait to see your model Charbel. We have some really great builders making the trip to this show now.


Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

Great! The more the merrier!

More categories sounds like a great idea! I also think that, if there are more classes, more people will be attracted to the show since the competitions grows, the classes are more even in terms of the detail the scale size allows and more people bring back home something!

As Charbel said, he is bringing one 1/20, I’m bringing one also and I think there is another coming from Mexico as well (wait to see that Revival)

See you tomorrow!

Hi guys! I want to show you mi F1, Ferrari F2001 Schumacher Monaco 2001.
Tamiya Kit, detail set of scale motorsport, rims Studio27.
I hope you like it!
See you tomorrow.
Regards.

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Hi guys! I want to show you mi F1, Ferrari F2001 Schumacher Monaco 2001.
Tamiya Kit, detail set of scale motorsport, rims Studio27.
I hope you like it!
See you tomorrow.
Regards.

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http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr185/Charbelp/DSC_0936.jpg


Great looking build. What I might do is add a 1/24th-1/20th F1 class next year. That would add 3 more awards.

I saw 8 real nice pre 1975 Ferrari's at Continental this morning along with lots of newer Ferrari's and Maserati's.

See you all tomorrow.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

I'm working on a 1/20 F1 car right now, and if all keeps going well, it'll make its appearance come next year :)

all set and ready tomorrow.

if anyone need some hobby supplies or paints, I'd suggest you guys go to Als hobby Shop in downtown Elmhurst. 121 Addison Ave. tell them Steve sent you :lol:

Fantastic build Charbel, cant wait to see it tomorrow

Hi - Looks like I can make it. Is there an admission fee for the event?

Hi - Looks like I can make it. Is there an admission fee for the event?


It is free. Starting next year we will have a small entry fee to enter the model contest. The model contest is open to sportscars, F1, Indy, Lemans, Trans Am, FIA and road racing models only. It is open to all automotive makes as long as they fit into the above theme.

Hope to see you.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

Some of the models and cars at Ferrari Expo. A very good turnout again. Ramon Garcia won best of show with the black Ferrari 599.
Steve Yuen took second in 1/24th with the C6R. Also the Ferrari F2001 by Charbel Perez Caram from Mexico was a great build by this new to Ferrari Expo model builder. He also did the fantastic Nissan 300ZX. We had 4 new builders join us this year, 2 from Mexico. It keeps growing every year. Check out the C9 that was on the primer table. The 1/43rd winner was John Tinay with his very nice Mclaren MP4/5 with driver figure.
Mike Klessig took best large scale with Porsche 910 1/12th Tamiya. It was also nice to see a built 1/12th MG Ferrari D50 in person. The model looks alot better in person.

Thanks to kaz, spike and all the rest who have made this part of their schedule!!

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Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

sucks that i caught the tail end of the show but health came first. ill be there next year, hopefully

Thanks again Tom for another fantastic event! This show keeps getting better every year. Congrats to Ramon for his very well deserved Best of Show win and all who participated. Great to see some of the builds I've been following here on the forum in person. You can be I'll be back next year.