36 cylinders

[gionc]

" Here’s a little calculation for anyone who says MFH kits are expensive...

166MM: $288 / 382 parts = $0.75 per part
Enzo: $50 / 100 parts = $0.50 per part

So as you can see, Model Factory Hiro kits only cost 25 cents more than a Tamiya kit "

Little macaco an enzo maybe cost a bit more than 50 bucks but for sure have almost the double of 100 piece

BTW: with MFH you buy iron, at least, insthead mere plastic....

I'm tuned, and happy you give life to our thread, bravo!!!

PS, I never count 166's parts....... 382.... unbeliveable....

[klutz_100]

Gio, that's the whole point of statistical analysis and guesstimating - the ability to prove any thesis you want

[MPWR]

Of course I can cut a $10 Tamiya 7 into hundreds of parts, too! (Then again, once you factor in the cost of machine tooling, my way really isn't cheaper....)

Looking forward to that Aston, too!

[Dan66460]

Great to see movement on this WIP! Very interesting car and kit. Excellant start guys!

[gionc]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

Gio, that's the whole point of statistical analysis and guesstimating - the ability to prove any thesis you want

Also Steve we done 3 stars rating in two LOL Now we have to wait Alex to push up a bit LOL

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by gionc

Also Steve we done 3 stars rating in two LOL Now we have to wait Alex to push up a bit LOL

I bet Andy didn't vote for us yet

[sportracer02]

Hi you "Trio Infernale",

This isn´t a calculating forum - we want to see models !!!!!!!!!!

I must admit, I prefer modern cars, so THIS 1:1 Ferrari isn´t a real favourite of mine.
Nevertheless it is interesting to see what you make of the kit and what you improve (like Veyron said: improving a 200+ Euro kit seems to be a little bit at first sight, but looking at what you have done so far it is worth the effort).

Looks very interesting so far, hope to see more soon opcorn:

[klutz_100]

So far the only major issue with bad fitment I have come across is the front grille. The set up uses a p/e “egg crate” grille which is fitted into a white metal surround which in turn is inserted into the front of the resin body. Surprisingly the white metal frame is about 1,5 mm smaller then the hole in the resin body and leaves a very bad gap.

I fixed this by using c/a glue to attach a thin strip of styrene around the part and then sanded everything smooth and flat.



Right now I think it may be too tight and after painting may not fit so I will paint the surround gloss black and polished aluminum and then test again with the primed body. If necessary, I can slightly sand again to reduce the thickness.




I used light curing putty to close the locating holes for the second set of windscreens which were not fitted to s/n 0010M. I also used this putty on the white metal hood to close up a locating hole for a driving light which needs to be re-located.

[360spider]

Looks nice! You need to sand white metal to get rid of the pitting. No other way around this!
I need to get cranking on my kit. I have some things done, no pics yet though.

[davesans]

This is great stuff and will be cool to follow along.

[kanedge]

Looking excellent guys, I like your reasoning on price Klutz.
Now we just have to wait for Alex to start.

[robrex]

I'm lost for words! These projects will be great to watch!

[924_CarreraGTS]

Hmm, those white metal parts look *less than satisfactory*. I'm sure you guys will do a number with them but I would certainly not care to try. Looking good so far!

Alex

[klutz_100]

Coated the parts with Zero Metal Etch primer and then 2 coats of Cobra Colors Moon Mud (light sanding between each coat) and it seems to have worked!

it still obviously needs some shaping work, but its getting there...

[360spider]

Wow, looks much better! Good job Steven.