Dual Ferrari Builds 250 GTO & 250TR TestaRossa

viperofoz

08-17-2008, 02:19 AM

viperofoz

08-17-2008, 02:28 AM

Dreamwork

08-17-2008, 11:43 PM

Very nice.

Porsnatic

08-18-2008, 12:51 AM

klutz_100

08-18-2008, 02:30 AM

Cool double build :thumbsup:

Progress is looking first class and I am looking forward to seeing what comes next :)

viperofoz

08-18-2008, 02:44 AM

Do this steering wheel comes with one of these models?...if not, which PE set comes with? Great job so far on both!

Thanks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/Ferrari%20250TR/trdashstwheel.jpg

Steering wheel rim is from the Hasegawa kit with the plastic spokes cut away.
The spokes are from the Hobby Design P/E set, and the horn button was turned on my dremel using various sizes of aluminium tubing and topped of with the kit supplied decal.

Regards, Dan

godfather23

08-18-2008, 06:10 AM

That steering wheel looks awesome. I´m starting to regret that I didn´t explore any of these PE-sets. Copying Klutz to say that I look forward to the rest of the build. You don´t seem to have faced any problems with that "body panel"-line?

Robert

robrex

08-18-2008, 07:08 AM

Great looking builds. I'm anxiously waiting for the 250 GTO with the DX parts by KA models to be released. Those Hobby design PE sets really do look nice! I may not wait any longer?

viperofoz

08-28-2008, 09:48 AM

I have managed to get the TR's paint polished and added decals and lights etc. Still have to wax yet.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/Ferrari%20250TR/trpolishedrear.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/Ferrari%20250TR/trpolishedside.jpg

I couldnt resist a mock up on the chassis.... I just love those wheels.

I almost added the racing numbers but decided against it at the last minute.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/Ferrari%20250TR/trpolishedmockup.jpg

Regards, Dan

klutz_100

08-28-2008, 01:00 PM

viperofoz

08-28-2008, 10:24 PM

Looks very nice!

I have the impression that you are compressing your photos too much (47k is very small) which is resulting in poor quality of images (and that doesn't do your work justice ). BUt maybe it's just my monitor.....?

I think you might be right Klutz.

I'll see if this is any better:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/Ferrari%20250TR/DSCN2376.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/Ferrari%20250TR/DSCN2379.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/Ferrari%20250TR/DSCN2377.jpg

Regards, Dan

klutz_100

08-28-2008, 11:57 PM

Bingo! :) :thumbsup:

jano11

08-29-2008, 07:13 AM

Much better pictures. The paint looks very good! :thumbsup:

viperofoz

10-05-2008, 07:48 AM

Progress has been really slow on these two... It seems I get too easily distracted by other builds...... but I'm sure I'm not the only one with this problem???

Anyway, here is a very minor update just to show that I do occasionally spend some time on them.

The TestaRossa engine has received its plug leads, distributors, fuel rail and turned intakes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/Ferrari%20250TR/TRupdateengine.jpg

An overall view now that the body has been completed, polished and waxed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/Ferrari%20250TR/TRupdateoverall.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/Ferrari%20250TR/TRupdateoverall2.jpg

I haven't forgotten the GTO either.
I have decided to build it as the Penske/Pabst car from Sebring 1963.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/Ferrari%20250TR/Sebring63_Bluemel-Pourret-250GTO_P7.jpg

I have cut the extra vents into the front gaurds accordingly.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/Ferrari%20250TR/GTOUpdateoverall.jpg

The car has been reprimed and painted in Tamiya white, once this has cured I will mask off the white areas and apply the metallic blue.

I'm using the Decals from the Revell/Protar 250GTO for sponsors and roundels/numbers...... Its really about all that is usable from this kit.

I also received my Hobby Design Detail set recently and can't wait to use some of these cool turned and etched parts for a bit of extra realism.

Questions and comments welcomed.

Regards, Dan

tonioseven

10-05-2008, 12:00 PM

The progress is terrific so far!! :sunglasse

viperofoz

11-01-2008, 08:54 AM

Just to prove that I'm still working on this one, here is another minor update.

Seat piping was added using small white beading wire and CA cement.

seatbelt buckles are from the Hobby Design set and belt material courtesy of a Fujimi GT40 kit.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/OTB%2001%2011%2008/250TRseats.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/OTB%2001%2011%2008/250TRinterior.jpg

Regards, Dan

viperofoz

11-03-2008, 01:24 AM

I'ts almost finished now.
I just need to add lots of little details, such as fuel lines, door hinges, wiper etc, then a final touch up and polish.

Here are a couple of sneak pics in the mean time.

Hopefully I'll post some pics in the completed section in the next few days........ then I can get back to the 250 GTO.

Regards, Dan

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/Ferrari%20250TR/TRalmostfinishedtop.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/Ferrari%20250TR/TRalmostfinishedfront.jpg

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klutz_100

11-03-2008, 02:38 AM

Looks very nice :thumbsup:

jano11

11-03-2008, 08:05 AM

Looks great! Those seats look like the real ones! :thumbsup:

viperofoz

11-07-2008, 10:11 PM

The 250 TR is now completed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v67/obscurepizza/Ferrari%20250TR/DSCN2596.jpg

Heres a link to the completed thread with more pics.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=5854572#post5854572

Regards, Dan

jtwisconsin

11-07-2008, 10:41 PM

Looks fantastic! :thumbsup:

Every time I see one of these kits, I tell myself I need to get one!