Ferrari Expo 2011

[F1Tommy]

Its almost that time again. The Ferrari Expo 2011 will again be held near Chicago at Continental Autosports Ferrari/Maserati. We will be doing the regular high quality sportscar/racecar handbuilt model contest and photo contest. Added in 2011 will be a special Carrera Panamericana 1950-1954 model class for all scales. Due to popular demand we will add a 1/24th-1/20th open wheel class also. The date is not firm, but it looks like March 19th 2011 is a strong contender for the Expo. I will have a firm date in a few days. I will also post all the model classes when I get the date.

In 2010 we had several modelers come from as far away as Mexico and the west coast USA. I hope even more of you can make it in 2011.

Model Cars magazine should have a write up on the Ferrari Expo 2010 in the next issue.

Here is a link from 2010's model contest and the show overview:

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...rari+expo+2010

http://kaz43.fotki.com/show/ferrarie...model-contest/


Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2011-Chicago March 2011

[rx7king]

Wooo I'll be there again. Hopefully I'll actually finish a model to bring....although idk if it will qualify under "high quality" sports car

[Spike2933]

I'll be there with hopefully 3 models, I just ordered 2 kits that will hopefully be a steal of the show

I was hoping to buy a R15+ and have it done for the show, but its not gonna happen, I'll just buy one from you Tom still

[lemansnut]

I will definitely be there again also, this is one of the "not to be missed" events on my calendar each year. Can't wait to see what everyone has been working on. Maybe I can get my R15+ done (if it ever gets here).

Mike

[F1Tommy]

Good to hear from you all again. Here are the model classes for 2011:


Carrera Pan America cars will be the special theme in 2011 at Ferrari Expo.

Ferrari Expo 2011 model Classes:

Class 1 1/43rd road race/sportscar/Lemans/F1/Indy/FIA rally

Class 2 1/24th road race/sportscar/Lemans/FIA rally

Class 3 1/24th-1/25th-1/20th F1/Indy open wheel

Class 4 1/6th-1/18th road race/sportscar/Lemans/F1/Indy/FIA rally

Class 5 best model of show, all scales included( another nice reward for this model in 2011)

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2011-Chicago March 19th 2011

[Spike2933]

in just my honest opinion Tom.

I think the 1/24 should be split by Curbside and High Detail in category. just to make it more fair for everyone. there are great curbside kits that are there everyyear but get lots in the haze from the heavy detailing of engines and interiors with open doors and bonnets.

cheers,
Steve

[F1Tommy]

Originally Posted by Spike2933

in just my honest opinion Tom.

I think the 1/24 should be split by Curbside and High Detail in category. just to make it more fair for everyone. there are great curbside kits that are there everyyear but get lots in the haze from the heavy detailing of engines and interiors with open doors and bonnets.

cheers,
Steve

Thanks Steve for your idea. Not sure what I will do yet. The Carrera Panamericana theme will be combined into the different scale classes.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2011-March 19th 2011

[kaz43]

I'll be there as usual. Hopefully this time with finished model.

Kaz
http://shibuyas.com/43

[F1Tommy]

Some of the cars that should be at Ferrari Expo 2011 are starting to show up. Here is one that should be on display on March 19th 2011. It is the Ferrari GT class winning 250 TDF from Lemans 1959. The dealership always fills the showrooms with vintage and new Ferrari's every year. This event also brings in some top quality models from around North America.

See you at the Ferrari Expo. Event is free to get in. Refreshments will be served. You can enter the model or photo contest, but we do have rules regarding the theme content of the entries as this is a racer/sportscar Expo.

New model releases will be on display from several model companies, along with "NEW" decals from Scale Designs.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2011-Chicago March 19th 2011

[F1Tommy]

More cars showing up. Here is a brand new 599 GTO and a 458 with light red special F1 colors. I am working on a bunch of models for the show. I will also have atleast 1 new decal from Scale Designs

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Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2011-Chicago March 19th 2011

[cjsbosox]

I am so there Tommy. I hope to finish my modena spider and Revell california which I have not even started :O

[F1Tommy]

Here are a few photos of my Ferrari 250 Breadvan in 1/12th scale that I am building for Ferrari Expo 2011. It is based on a Revell GTO diecast and the APM body kit. I had to do the following to the body so far:

Reshape all vents on the nose, add lower scoop and cutback headlights.
Make new engine cover so that it replicates the car as raced at Lemans in 1962.
Change location of vents on the side of both rear and front fenders.
Change location of vents on breadvan section behind doors.
Reshape roof to flatten and make less rounded.
Square out tail on sides.
Relocate rear wheel well back around 1/2 an inch.
Add corrected flares to rear fenders.
Remove flaring from front fenders.
Resize front wheel wells.
Open up vent behind front wheel on top.
Rescribe doors to move then up and make them slightly forward.

Lots more to do, but the body is close. The handlaced wire wheels can be found on Ebay.
The rears are for a GTO and are offered by Scale Details. They do require drilling out the centers so that they will let the spinner sit correctly. I also am redoing the cockpit to replicate the Breadvan's. Only the rear parts and door panels are included in the APM transkit(door panels are wrong). The Revell motor is a mess. I might add an engine at a later date, but the kit will be done as a curbside for the Expo.

Looks like another big group of modelers will be coming in for the show in March. Can't wait to meet you again. I am also doing several Carrera Panamericana cars for the event and Scale Designs is doing a few decal sheets for the PAN AM Porsches to debute at the Expo.

Tom Tanner/Ferrari Expo 2011-Chicago March 19th 2011

[alvarol]

Hi f1tommy. It is an impressive work you've done with that breadvan, practically a whole new model I would say!

I would like to see it when finished, and I would also like to see your panamericana Porsches.

I'm currently "reworking" the bodywork on the Profil24 model, wich really disappointed me.

I am also looking forward to build some 550 spiders, preferably also Panamericana versions, but I have had no luck in finding decals for these, please let us know when Scale designs is ready to market their own.

And how about decals for the early 356 models that also raced in the Panamericana? could it be that there will be any decals for these?

[F1Tommy]

Originally Posted by alvarol

Hi f1tommy. It is an impressive work you've done with that breadvan, practically a whole new model I would say!

I would like to see it when finished, and I would also like to see your panamericana Porsches.

I'm currently "reworking" the bodywork on the Profil24 model, wich really disappointed me.

I am also looking forward to build some 550 spiders, preferably also Panamericana versions, but I have had no luck in finding decals for these, please let us know when Scale designs is ready to market their own.

And how about decals for the early 356 models that also raced in the Panamericana? could it be that there will be any decals for these?

I think you will be happy with the new Pan Am sheets. I have been waiting for these cars to be done in 1/24th scale for years. I hope no one else rushes around and does the same cars now that I am doing them(The model industry is like that). I will be doing 2 or 3 decal sheets for several marques. None have been done before in 1/24th scale and several have never been done in any scale. I might also do a kit for another Pan Am car in the future.

I am suprised at how inaccurate some of the 1/43rd model kit decals are with BBR/Project 43 coming to mind. What a mess they made of several of the old Porsche's.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2011-Chicago March 19th 2011

[Martini Man]

Hey Tom looking forward to the show.
do you have event times?
i'm going to put the event in the AMG club newsletter.
thanks
Paul Johnston