Ferrari Expo 2011

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/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=971007&page=5&highlight=ferrari+expo+2010

http://kaz43.fotki.com/show/ferrariexpomodelcontest/2010/model-contest/


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

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 :uhoh:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kaz
http://shibuyas.com/43

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.

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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

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

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

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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?:smokin:

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?:smokin:

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

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

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


Will be the same as last year from 9AM to 4PM. You can get in early if you need to. Should have alot of new stuff on display this year.

"NEW" Scale Designs SD38 1952-1953 Carrera Panamericana Porsche 356 Pre A decals will be available at the show.

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

Tom, do you know if Strada Sports or any other major vendors will be there this year, last year was very vacant, hopefully alot of people come to the event this year

did not saw Tom's breadvan GTO till today. :eek7::eek7:

It is simply impressive.Too nice work, as usual from u.
Davvero Bravo.

Tom, do you know if Strada Sports or any other major vendors will be there this year, last year was very vacant, hopefully alot of people come to the event this year


I doubt if Strada will come as he only does NNL's and shows in his area. I should be getting all the latest kits from him and another person to sell on consignment. I will also have some hard to find new kits for sale and a few new decals from Scale Designs. I have to say this show is more about the built models and real Ferrari's than vendors(some of the nicest built ups and Ferrari's you will find anywhere). I still manage to get some of the latest kits that nobody has in the USA for sale at the Expo:)

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

did not saw Tom's breadvan GTO till today. :eek7::eek7:

It is simply impressive.Too nice work, as usual from u.
Davvero Bravo.


Thanks...I try. Should be done in a few weeks.

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

yeah its an awesome event with the coolest venue. though last year I didnt know anyone there and was basically entertaining myself looking at the builds and ferraris

Just a little over a month until the Expo. I will post a few more photos of the 1/12th scale Ferrari Breadvan this week along with a few other models I am working on.

The first Scale Designs Carrera Panamericana decal is done. It is ref. SD38 and will be for the Porsche 356 Pre A cars in 1/24th scale. The cars on the first sheet are car #151 Canada Shoes Pan Am 1953, car #162 Guatemala Pan Am 1953 and car #11, the dark blue cabriolet from Pan Am 1952. These decals will fit on the Fujimi 1/24th scale 356 A kits with small modifications. They we be available starting on March 19th 2011 at the Expo. These decals are printed by Cartograf of Italy.

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

Im glad you posted the reminder, I thought it was in april!

Just a little over a month until the Expo. I will post a few more photos of the 1/12th scale Ferrari Breadvan this week along with a few other models I am working on.


I can´t wait for that!...are you working on the 550 coupé from Profil24? if so, I'd like to see a little of your work on it.

As for the decals, you have a client here!

It would be nice if you could show us here some pictures of the original cars that can be built based on the new decals, assuming you don't want to reveal their final aspect yet, and surprise everyone in March!:grinno:

I can´t wait for that!...are you working on the 550 coupé from Profil24? if so, I'd like to see a little of your work on it.

As for the decals, you have a client here!

It would be nice if you could show us here some pictures of the original cars that can be built based on the new decals, assuming you don't want to reveal their final aspect yet, and surprise everyone in March!:grinno:


Here is a link with photos of the cars I am doing. No announcement on models yet, just the decals. This link is free to sign up for.

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37433&page=7

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

Almost done with the first 2 Pan Am cars. The Fujimi 356 is in 1/24th scale and uses the Scale Designs SD38 decals printed by Cartograf, the 550 is 1/43rd using an old Starter kit modified.
I am also finishing the Breadvan and 2 or 3 other Pan am cars.


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

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They look absolutely great Tom! and I'm really happy that we can now have proper decals for these cars.

As an admirer of the great Panamericana, I happen to have both these kits, and will obviously consider building them in this livery.

Would you consider a practical "how-to" building process on the improvements you have included in the early spider? I would have an interest in it, and I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one.

I will be looking forward to more of your future builds, since we happen to have quite similar likes when it comes to vintage Motorsports. And of course, will be waiting for a nice photo-review of this year's Ferrari Expo.( pretty please?)...:naughty:

Loved the idea for both decals on the future moebius Hudson, and Quattroruote Alfa as well!

My best regards, and please keep up the good work.

They look absolutely great Tom! and I'm really happy that we can now have proper decals for these cars.

As an admirer of the great Panamericana, I happen to have both these kits, and will obviously consider building them in this livery.

Would you consider a practical "how-to" building process on the improvements you have included in the early spider? I would have an interest in it, and I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one.

I will be looking forward to more of your future builds, since we happen to have quite similar likes when it comes to vintage Motorsports. And of course, will be waiting for a nice photo-review of this year's Ferrari Expo.( pretty please?)...:naughty:

Loved the idea for both decals on the future moebius Hudson, and Quattroruote Alfa as well!

My best regards, and please keep up the good work.

Thanks...I think you will love these Pan Am decals. The artwork and printing are as nice as you can find.

On the 550 I changed the lights and wheels. The body had to be lifted in the rear and under the door sills it had to be sanded at a slight angle. I also drilled out all the vents and grill.

I do not plan on making the Hudson Canada as the kit is for the wrong year. I am doing the Alfa 1900 Pan Am 1954 now(for Quattroruote diecast) and will do more 356's on sheet 3 including the Peron car. We also have a few other cars we are working on.

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

Tom, do you have a Audi R15+ Profil24 kit for me :D

Tom, do you have a Audi R15+ Profil24 kit for me :D

Hi,

I should be able to get one from Strada for the show. They are sending me a bunch of the new kits to sell so I will make sure they send an R15.

Here is a photo of the 1/12th scale Ferrari 250 Breadvan. Still alot of things to do on it.

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

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Sweet!!! Those decals came out awesome!!! Nice job with that Starter 550 too... I usually prefer the BBR 550's because I like their shape better. Your body work made a great improvement and has me taking a 2nd look at the Starter 550's I have. Hope to see you at the expo:wink:

Almost done with the first 2 Pan Am cars. The Fujimi 356 is in 1/24th scale and uses the Scale Designs SD38 decals printed by Cartograf, the 550 is 1/43rd using an old Starter kit modified.
I am also finishing the Breadvan and 2 or 3 other Pan am cars.


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

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The Starter kit does have some problems but can be worked over to look good. I hope you make it Joe. Your models will be great to see in person.

More updates coming this week. Its only a few weeks away. I hope you all are getting your projects completed:)

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

Here is a photo of the Carrera Panamericana cars I am doing in 1/43rd and 1/24th scale. The 356's are from the Scale Designs SD38 sheet. I should have 1 more Pan Am car done for the show for a total of 4.


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

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Congratulations again Tom. They look great! :biggrin:

Now...what could there be in "the oven" as number 4 subject? :confused:

Congratulations again Tom. They look great! :biggrin:

Now...what could there be in "the oven" as number 4 subject? :confused:


That you for your kind words. The 4th is a Ferrari.



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

I love that blue cab. I have pics of that car with both blue and white engine lids. Did they run that car 2 years or was that a mid race swap???
I'm working on a Bosica 356 that I removed the roof and added a split window windshield... It would look awesome in that livery:iceslolan

BTW What are the hours of the show??

I love that blue cab. I have pics of that car with both blue and white engine lids. Did they run that car 2 years or was that a mid race swap???
I'm working on a Bosica 356 that I removed the roof and added a split window windshield... It would look awesome in that livery:iceslolan

BTW What are the hours of the show??


Hi Joe,

As far as I can tell they tested the car before the race with the Mercedes Benz team without the car completely painted. During the race it ran as shown with white engine cover. That chassis only ran in 1952 and is the only Porsche 356 cabriolet to run in the Pan Am.

The show hours are 9AM-4PM. You can come in early as they open the doors around 8AM. Hope you bring some of your great models next Saturday. I would love to see them in person. They look amazing.

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

I finished the 1/12th APM Ferrari 250 Breadvan. The base model was a Revell GTO with the APM body kit. Lets just say APM do great kits now but were still learning when they did this kit.

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




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I finished the 1/12th APM Ferrari 250 Breadvan. The base model was a Revell GTO with the APM body kit. Lets just say APM do great kits now but were still learning when they did this kit.



I had never even heard of APM before, please let us know if you do find out more about the story on this manufacturer.

As to your model, it just looks great! :smooch:

You should not have told us it is a scale-model!...you would have fooled many of us!

That is the "magic" of such large scales, when many little things such as clear parts (glasing) wire wheels, chrome trimming and other, are naturally "brought down" to proper scale in harmony with the whole model. It just makes the models much more realistic!

The only disadvantage is, their size!:banghead:

I'd really like to try and build something like this one day, it looks real!

Best to you Tom. Please keep up the good work.

weather looks perfect tomorrow

weather looks perfect tomorrow


Yes it does. We should have some amazing models coming in for the event. I am looking forward to seeing 914joe's 550 and 356 1/43rd models in person!!

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2011(maybe Porsche Expo this year??)-Chicago March 19th 2011

I had never even heard of APM before, please let us know if you do find out more about the story on this manufacturer.

As to your model, it just looks great! :smooch:

You should not have told us it is a scale-model!...you would have fooled many of us!

That is the "magic" of such large scales, when many little things such as clear parts (glasing) wire wheels, chrome trimming and other, are naturally "brought down" to proper scale in harmony with the whole model. It just makes the models much more realistic!

The only disadvantage is, their size!:banghead:

I'd really like to try and build something like this one day, it looks real!

Best to you Tom. Please keep up the good work.

I have just rec'd the APM 1/18 Ferrari599xx in kit form and the Gemballa Mig in 1/24 kit form.

Very good piece of casting in my opinion.

I rec'd an e-mail from them saying they may do a 1/24 kit of the Ferrari 599xx and the Zonda.

The website is http://www.autoplacemodel.com/main.html

regards


Jon

Very nice event. Really enjoyed the time I spent there, event though I had to smake a 1 1/2 round trip back home because I forgot a small detail. MY MODELS! :banghead:

Nice to meet you Tom. Great job on this show! 'Til next year

Here is a link to some photos. Great models and great real Ferrari's. Hope you all had a good time.Weather was nice. Here is the best of show 1/43rd Bosica based Porsche 356 and the 1st place 1/12th and 1/20th scale models:



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Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2012?? Until next year!!

Ok, so how do we get one of those decal sheets now that you have them available?
Nic

awesome, more photo please!

What a great show!!! I have'nt been to a good gathering since the computer came along. Very cool to check out some awesome builds in person and meet their builders. There was a good vendor turn out who were all friendly and fun to say Hi too... A few had some kit's, Tom had a bunch of good kit's in all scales, lot's of Ferrari books & lit. On top of that this was at the best model venue I've been to. The staff at this place were super!!! I loved being able to roam the garage of this place where the cars were displayed. I was also honored and thrilled to receive some awards for my model. Looking forward to next year and I'll plan better:grinyes:

Here's my pics:

http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x37/914joe/Ferrari%20Expo/ (http://s185.photobucket.com/albums/x37/914joe/Ferrari%20Expo/)

smell it:naughty:
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Thanks Joe. I think everybody had a good time. The weather was good and they had plenty of exotic real cars to look at along with all the great models. Your model was stunning and deserved "Best of show" as much as any model I have ever seen!! The show is all about quality not quantity. I hope we have even more builders from Mexico again next year.
They add fresh top talent not seen in this country very often. It also was great to see some new young builders enter the contest for the first time.
Their models would make anyone proud!!

Here are the winners from the Ferrari Expo 2011 model contest:

1/43rd

1st Porsche 356 by Joe Blanche (914joe)
2nd Ferrari 312B by John Tinay
3rd Ferrari F2007 by Steve Paryl (spike2933)

1/20th -124th

1st Lotus 99T by Rosendo Castanedo
2nd Ferrari California by Carlos Martinez(cjsbosox)
3rd Ferrari California by Rosendo Castanedo

1/12th scale

1st Williams FW14B by Rosendo Castanedo
2nd Lola T70 Air Team by Mike Klessig(lemansnut)

Best of show 2011 Porsche 356 Bosica by Joe Blanche(914joe)

Thank you all again for entering some great models.

Now its time to decide what next years model contest special theme will be. Maybe Targa Florio/Mille Miglia??

Until next year,

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2012-Chicago March 2012

Awsome models - great pics and it sound like a fantastic event - many thanks for posting - really enjoyable stuff,
Cheers,
Paul

I have just rec'd the APM 1/18 Ferrari599xx in kit form and the Gemballa Mig in 1/24 kit form.

Very good piece of casting in my opinion.

I rec'd an e-mail from them saying they may do a 1/24 kit of the Ferrari 599xx and the Zonda.

The website is http://www.autoplacemodel.com/main.html



Hi,

I saw the Enzo MIG recently, the kit looks good, well done.
The mastermodel must have been good but I have seen better resinparts.
At the chassis at lots of areas some holes (?) were repaired with automotive putty and sanded very rough.

BBS wheels look great but need lots of cleaning. The tires are just slicks (made of resin), no street tires in the box.

All parts seem to fit well, so for Ferrari-tuning enthusiasts for sure a must have.

I e-mailed APM and they said 1/24th 599xx kit will be out in April for $200 inc. shipping

I have just rec'd the APM 1/18 Ferrari599xx in kit form and the Gemballa Mig in 1/24 kit form.

Very good piece of casting in my opinion.

I rec'd an e-mail from them saying they may do a 1/24 kit of the Ferrari 599xx and the Zonda.

The website is http://www.autoplacemodel.com/main.html

regards


Jon



sounds good. Chow from APM asked me for new supercars that are not Ferrari. I told him a Zonda might be interesting or.....?




Mike

Zonda would be a great idea what about a koenigsegg ccxr or something along those lines

Here is the link Kaz did from kaz43. He should be updating his blog in Japanese soon.

http://kaz43.fotki.com/show/ferrariexpomodelcontest/2011/

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2012-Chicago March 2012

What's a Lotus 192? ;)

That was a GREAT show. I should stab myself for not being able to attend. I'm getting my builds started for next year.

What's a Lotus 192? ;)


My bad...I fixed it. That was done by Rosendo Castanedo who flew all the way from Mexico. Some amazing top quality builders down there!!

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2012-Chicago March 2012

Finally I've finished adding comments to the pictures on my album. Here's the link again just in case.

http://public.fotki.com/Kaz43/show/ferrariexpomodelcontest/2011/model-contest/

Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone for bringing their great models. I'm looking forward seeing you next year!

Kaz from Seattle

With all the new books/videos and decals coming out for the original Carrera
Panamericana I have decided to continue the Carrera Panamericana Ferrari Expo
model contest theme for 2012. Hopefully some of the models that were not
finished this year can be in the contest in 2012. I am working on the 1952 and
1954 winners in 1/24th scale and I know Kaz is still doing the 1954 250 Monza
Hotel Prado car in 1/43rd. By then I hope to have 2 more decal sheets for the
PAN AM done. Fisher should also have his 750 Monza kit done with PAN AM decals
:) Joe Blanche(914joe) the amazing 1/43rd Bosica builder from New Jersey is also working on a
PAN AM Porsche(I hope:).

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2012-Chicago March 2012

Coming in mid March 2012 is Ferrari Expo 2012. Date TBA.

Start making your sportscar/racecar models now!! The event will again be held at Continental Autosport Ferrari/Maserati. This years model theme will be Carrera Panamerica along with Targa Florio/Mille Miglia and endurance road racing. We will also have a special F1 model class. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO ALL SPORTSCAR MANUFACTURES, NOT JUST FERRARI'S.

Top quality model builders from as far away as central Mexico and from New Jersey to Washington state came in for the event last year.

Hope some of you can make it again this year. This is a very high quality event with several real vintage Ferrari's always on display. Last year we had the 1959 250 TDF Lemans 1959 GT winner and Alfa TZ1 competitione as the featured display cars. Some might have also liked the 599 GTO and the other pre 1975 Ferrari's on display.


Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo March 2012-Chicago USA