Tecnomodel 1/24 Ferrari 575 GTC Lm 2004

[Robi J]

Hi to all, I’d like to share with you some pictures of the latest release from Tecnomodel, hope you’ll enjoy it.
In the silver box there’s all what you need to replicate cars no. 61 or 62 which were entered by Barron Connor at Le Mans 2004.
I never bought before a Tecnomodel kit and what is clearly evident at a first sight is the high engineering level, probably due to the fact that it’s a manufacturer of factory-built models more than kits.
It’s easy to start test fitting all the components without looking at the instructions, among other things really clear. All the parts, both resin and white metal, are molded flawlessly. The perfectly replicated body is symmetrical and aligned, no air bubbles, no shrinkage so minimum cleaning will be required. Laser-clean engraving. Interiors feature molded in cables for the electronic and other minor details (it’s a pitty); the tunnel with its toggle switches is molded separately as well as the electronic boxes, the front splitter has the correct shape which is different from the Fia GT version.
Wheels seem the real thing: O.Z.’s shape and diameter (0.86 inch / 21.85 mm) are perfectly captured, very little cleaning is necessary. Rubber tires with different width front/rear and turned parts complete di wheels assembly. The wheels axis features a smart system of machined recesses which allow the modeler obtaining the brake discs aligned and a perfect stance of the car in one step only. Wheels locking nuts are four machined jewel, as well as the antennas.
The rollcage has been accurately reproduced and will be enhanced with the included photo-etched stiffening plates. Rear wing is too wide, but Tecnomodel put a note on the instructions to reduce its width.
Unfortunately the taillights have been molded in solid red resin and they lack of realism.
In the kit two different type of photo-etched parts are provided, the thin one carries many details while the thick one carries brake discs, wing drifts and towing hooks.
Glass parts and headlight covers are provided in perfect pre-cut and pre-tinted form. For sure, the assembly between window frames and clear parts will be not so easy.
Two microscopic vacuformed parts allow to replicate the air duct located on the rear windows of the car no. 62. The beautifully printed decals (by Zanchetti) carry the Barron Connor Le Mans livery and many other details like carbon fiber/kevlar patterns and technical sponsors. A pre-cut seat belts pattern made of red adhesive is also included. Instructions, as said, very well done. No clones or copied parts. The kit is Ferrari officially licensed.
The price, less than popular, in Italy is Euro 180.00 at the same level of Studio27 1/24.

Bye: Roberto

[ales]

That looks like it's a superb kit. Thank you for the review.

[americas911]

I have been itching to get my hands on this kit, but it makes me nervous looking at the window etch etc....., keep us updated! I will be watching this build just so I can learn....

[sportracer02]

Hi Robi,

super kitreview !!

Model looks great and accurate, resin parts are clean, measures look correct, very very nice

[Vric]

That look better than the Scale Production kit, but sadly not less expensive

I still wish someone could make a Transkit for the Fujimi kit for cheaper.. well..

[lotus_man]

Nice looking kit. It looks like a BBR kit, just bigger! Can't wait to see what you make of it.

I have the Technomodel '72 312PB in my pile to do. It's a 1:43 full detail kit and it also looks excellent.

[AstroRide44]

how much did it cost?

[sportracer02]

Originally Posted by AstroRide44

how much did it cost?

Did you read the text or just look for the pics??

[sportracer02]

Originally Posted by Vric

That look better than the Scale Production kit

Hi Vric,

did Scale Production ever make a 575? Did I miss something?

[Vric]

Originally Posted by sportracer02

Hi Vric,

did Scale Production ever make a 575? Did I miss something?

They made the 550 GT I think. (550 and 575 are so close looking, I just remember seeing it) It's now hard to find (sold out), but was selling for 120$us.

[gionc]

Thanks a lot, Robi, great rewiew for a cool project, can't wait to see you at work on it.

Just a curiousity: rims are casted in white metal or turned/milled? The quality seem abit over the S27 standard, for quantity of PE and casting precision (awesome, one of the best resin stuff I saw) so I think the price could be adequate to the quality. On the other hand machined parts from S27 seem better to me than those.

PS: 430 here thanks mate.

[sportracer02]

Hi Vric,

hmmmm big differences: 575 has enormous vents on the hood and angular side skirts, fender´s top has a different shape, front air inlet are different..., just to mention few, 2 totaly different cars

[Robi J]

Gionc, wheels are white metal cast.

Roberto

[D_LaMz]

wow lots of detail!

[rx7king]

man i wish i could spend $215 on a model