Ferrari 312F1, Chris Amon, Monaco 1967. MFH,1/12.

Hi ,
It’s been a long time since my last post...
A new Formula 1, from 1967 (Great year!)
Here are few pics of the engine.https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02316.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02315.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02314.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02311.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02312.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02313.jpg[brhttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02317.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02320.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02321.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02322.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02319.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02318.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02323.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02324.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02327.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02328.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02325.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02326.jpg

I was not that happy with the kit throttle linkage... So I decided to build new ones with machined parts from RBMotion.
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/img_3211.jpg
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It was also necessary to show a bit of interest regarding the exhaust and prepare the white metal parts of the Spaghetti:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/img_2610.jpg
To prime and paint them:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/img_9018.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/img_9017.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/2524d710.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/a22c5f10.jpg
Other parts are just treated to be left with a natural metal finish:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/1e1bf810.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/6b627f10.jpg
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I prefer to solder them instead of gluing for evident reasons:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/dsc02412.jpg
I played a bit with the iron in order to replicate weld seams :
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/dsc02413.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/dsc02410.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/dsc02411.jpg
The engine connected to the gear box and vice versa, and install for test fit in its compartment:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/img_3614.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/img_3615.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/img_3613.jpg
Next to the small 1/20 sister :
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/img_3611.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/img_3616.jpg
Rear brake discs before assembly on the gear box:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/img_3610.jpg
... and few accessories:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02413.jpg
Modification of the rear hubs in order to adapt machined parts:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/82eea810.jpg
Time for primer:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/img_9013.jpg
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The body is drilled in order to be riveted with MFH aluminium rivet:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/dsc02412.jpg
The engine is... big. Almost the size of the 1/20 kit:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/dsc02310.jpg
Rosso Corsa GC and Semi Gloss Black ZP on the rear shocks and the steering wheel.
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/aff22110.jpg
Dull Aluminium (Alclad) on the rear hubs
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/4d981010.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/d53d6310.jpg
Test fit of the front end:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/img_3912.jpg
Heat shield adjusted and drilled for the roll cage:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/img_3918.jpg
Titanium White GC:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/rken1310.jpg
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/rpbj6810.jpg
Not very happy with the Dull Alu, so black Alclad is sprayed:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/xyky7610.jpg
Tubes installed in the radiator and started to work on the rear suspension components:
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Front brakes scoops are painted white:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/bxoq9310.jpg
test fitting of the bathtub:
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Weld seams on the 3in1 exhaust parts:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/edim5810.jpg
I really apologize for the poor quality of the pictures...
Alclad White Alu and Klear Kote.
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/9e896010.jpg
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Paint family picture:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/5a26ae10.jpg
Wheels prep & paint session:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/366d4710.jpg
Primer:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/fe4bfa10.jpg
Alclad Black:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/fe947410.jpg
Pale Gold Alclad:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/dsc03010.jpg
Masking off:
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/56f61b10.jpg
Time for oils:
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Test fit of anti roll bar, gearbox and half side transmission.
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/89338210.jpg
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I’ve modified the throttle linkage.
The White Metal original ones were not that good, so I replaced them with machined parts.
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[img]https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/bcbe0310.jpg
The mesh over the stacks is now done, and I must admit it was pretty fun to form and install: I’m mot unhappy with the result.
Oils have also been applied on the heat shield as well as a portion of aluminium tape on both external sides.
I really like the view of the trumpets through the mesh.
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/3427ab10.jpg
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The rear stab bar has been remade with 1mm ø brass, which was later chemically burnished.
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Now working on the connection rods.
One started compared to raw white metal original part.
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/a5979910.jpg

Voilà.

More soon.
Pascal

Pascal, wonderful work. The engine looks real.
Terrific scratch additions as well - I bet drilling for those individual rivets was a pain!
How are you going to polish the paint after with all these rivets?

Fantastic work. Thanks for sharing

Good evening,

Thank you very much Mates!

I must admit that there were few holes to drill...
But adding rivets is a great enhancement and I’m used to do it on all my models, mainly on 1/20th.
Regarding the clear coat, this is not really a problem as I never polish my models

I worked a bit on the small metal tanks and others parts that need to be cleaned and polished.[br]Fuel filter/distributor and water expansion tank.
I also made a quick test of the pedals on the front bulkhead.https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/487e0210.jpghttps://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/2b6d2410.jpghttps://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/c4da4e10.jpghttps://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/9304d710.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/3c3ade10.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/5cd36310.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/28671510.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/e3594010.jpg

Test fit of the rear structure and tank of the Red Roaring Beauty.
Battery and coils prepaired, masked and primed.
Starting to connecting brakes and fuel pipes.
Engine pan scratched.https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/23213310.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/4fa70210.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/ceb4d510.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/da059010.jpg
Alfa Rosso ZP on the coils:https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/fc0ac610.jpg
... And white (Titanium White GC) for the battery
https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/b2e56410.jpg

Machined bolting and washers have been installed on the wheels.
An old « T » connector is modified and used to complete the front wheels brakes master cylinder.

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/4716d010.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/5b8c4310.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/edfb5510.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/06899010.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/7ee18610.jpg

Tanks and tubes installed on the roll bar with serflex & Ty-Raps:https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/adbf2e10.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/c5d44410.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/cf689a10.jpg

Wires ready and waiting for the battery:[br][br]

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Started to work on the coils:https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/1550b310.jpghttps://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/566ca710.jpghttps://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/d5fe2b10.jpg

Hi,[br][br]Thanks a lot Mate![br][br]Sanding, welding, riveting...[br]https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/12cf0510.jpg[br]https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/2b3e6810.jpg[br]https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/a613a110.jpg[br]https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/da149310.jpg[br]https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/da1ad410.jpg[br]https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/ec206810.jpg[br]https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/e0cb3e10.jpg[br]https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/4bf6e310.jpg[br][br]Few

And, at least, progress in the “office” area:
Paint session, dashboard session and gear lever/selector.
I was not that happy with the instruments, so I turned new ones and made brackets from aluminium foil.
Then test fitting.

https://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/97344210.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/0ae9cc10.jpghttps://i.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/6a721410.jpg
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Oils and screws added on the steering wheel and, of course, the Cavallino Rampante!https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/12/38/43/52/e5265010.jpg

Voilà.
More soon.

Pascal

Phenomenal work as usual!

One thing that always makes your work a real stand out for me is the quality of the black wash; it's just so perfect. Mine will never lay perfectly in the crevices like yours. Can you tell me what paint and thinner you use to create it and perhaps say a little about your technique?

Thanks, and looking forward to more,

ianc

Fantastic work Pascal!
How do you do the weld lines on the tanks?
Etched aftermarket ones or custom made?

Nicely done and nice pictures, shading makes it even more interesting, love those 60’s F1 cars

Holy moly.

Phenomenal work as usual!

One thing that always makes your work a real stand out for me is the quality of the black wash; it's just so perfect. Mine will never lay perfectly in the crevices like yours. Can you tell me what paint and thinner you use to create it and perhaps say a little about your technique?

Thanks, and looking forward to more,

ianc

Hi,
Thanks a lot Ianc ;)
I use fine and extra fine artists oils, mainly from W&N, Rembrandt, Sennelier.
Zippo or BP lighter fluid is my favorite thinner, but any brand should (must!) work.
Dilution depends on the density/thickness,fluidity I need or the effect I want (I’d liked...) to reach.
The more diluted and fluid the mix is, the more smooth and easy the flow is and/but the less dense the color is... Hi fluidity = transparency.
You can also play with the type of “wash”: Heavy one like a “lavis/filter” or more to extremely precise one.
The first one can modify the color, even if it’s a slight modification, and let a deposit in engraved parts and at the back of parts in relief.
The other method is to use veeeery thin paintbrush and extremely fluid oil mix and apply it at a precise area with the tip of your paintbrush.
It will flow very easily on smooth, gloss or clear coated surfaces.
I hope it will be of some help and that my explanation are sufficient...
As I often say, sorry for my poor English as it’s not my native language.

Pascal

Fantastic work Pascal!
How do you do the weld lines on the tanks?
Etched aftermarket ones or custom made?

Hi Jaykay!
So glad to read from you!
Weld seams on the big front tank are “home made” with iron and low temp solder.
Those you can see on the small expansion tank are from Top Studio, 1/20-1/24 Scale. The exhaust 3in1 weld seams are Top Studio 1/12.

Pascal

@sjelic and 360Spider: thank you very much Mates! ;)

Pascal

Zippo or BP lighter fluid is my favorite thinner, but any brand should (must!) work

Thanks Pascal, that's very interesting! I've never heard of using lighter fluid before. I do use artist's oils, and have tried thinning them with turpentine (too smelly and toxic) and mineral spirits. The wash seems to flow well when I put it on, but tends to clump up in little blobs as it dries, which ruins the effect.

I'll have to give light fluid a whirl; thanks for the tip!

ianc

Good evening,

Few progress on the Red Roaring Beauty!
Riveting the bathtub and the bulkhead is now done.
The wooden shifter knob is clear coated and test fitting is mandatory for the engine/cockpit/body subassembly.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/344f6110.jpg

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Nothing more for today.
More soon ;)

Pascal

Spectacular job!!

Hi,

Thank you! ;)

It’s been quite a long time since my last post...Sorry.
Aircraft can’t wait!!

Still progressing on the Chris Amon Ferrari.
The fitting holes and the front Ferrari logo area are masked.
I had a little « spot » on the Red, so I sanded it and made a touch up.
The dampers looked to simple for my taste.
I used modified F1 Specialties brass electronic connectors and chemically burnished them, then put a center adjustment screw and finally install the knob on the damper.
A Koni decal add a nice looking detail.
Aaaaannd, there is a new kid in town!
0.3 flat pattern: tested today and happy with the result😉

voilà.
More soon.

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Voilà.
Pascal :ml:

Superb!!!!

Hi,

Thanks for kind comments!

A last sanding session on the metal body, then:
- Primer,
- Giallo Modena,
- Rosso Corsa.

Also started to spray primer on the first 200 metal rivets.
400 left to do... before GM&RC.
Few of them will be White.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/fc3eba10.jpg

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https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/a6845510.jpg

Voilà.
La suite bientôt!

Pascal

Hi,

Decals session
Once dry they are cleaned as well as the surrounding area.
Then holes are done in the decals.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/fe4d1a10.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/8bbff410.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/bb09de10.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/7dd63e10.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/b31b5610.jpg

More soon.

Pascal

Hi,

Just for fun:
DFV Cosworth piston and rod.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/0d0a2710.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/27dc3610.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/5b26fa10.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/d94f3510.jpg

Voilà.

Pascal

Looks great!

What an adventure in model making. I truly enjoyed going through each picture with your amazing skill and attention to details. What a work of art.

Hi Mates,

The envy gradually returns...

Preparation of the front parts.
Difference between parts done and TBD.
Tanks temporarily installed:

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/7e288d10.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/a6040d10.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/d3068410.jpg

A bit closer

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/e986f210.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/50cfeb10.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/2a55e010.jpg

Coils and ignition system done:

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/1e2f8310.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/2056d010.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/3a444910.jpg

Exhaust Test fit:

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/d214f810.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/729c2e10.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/3be64e10.jpg

Pascal*

Wow, another fantastic update! Your work is top notch.

Hi,

Thanks a lot for the kind comments.

Small progress ...

Preparation and installation of the hose and the serflexes on the pipes of the cooling system.
The tightening of the collar is simulated using aluminum foil and a piece of welding wire.

Same preparation for the 2 cooling scoops.
Test and alignment of the 1/2 rear axles and rods of the anti-roll bar.

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/b15a9f10.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/0f79f610.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/b9ca7110.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/c33aed10.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/e4ca3010.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/76838310.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/7a618f10.jpg


Pascal

Hi,

Few progress and improvements.
I wanted to rebuild the anti roll bar with brass, but the original is good and almost hidden behind the tank...
The grills are installed on the radiator and the simulated inside tubing is still visible.
A new Sandow will replace the white metal part.

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/14354b10.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/1a2b9710.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/527c3110.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/b213aa10.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/f021b410.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/340b5f10.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/72643410.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/635a1010.jpg

Pascal

Hi,

Still progression both on the rear and front.
Difference between before and after work on white metal parts.
The small bucket doesn’t belong to the 312F1...but to a Tipo 500.
I wanted to install thin aluminum sheet on the structure.

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/4ae81910.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/35bcac10.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/5e22eb10.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/dfb39110.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/239e7c10.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/43253d10.jpg

Pascal

WOW!!! I have not visited this forum in a couple of years, and when I do return, my jaw almost breaks as it hits the desk! Wonderful work and attention to detail. Chapeau!

Later,
Lee

This is amazing. What a joy viewing the pictures.

Hi,

Thank you very much for comments Mates!

I finally managed to finish the ignition coils system, after a last modification.

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/6224ad10.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/ngsm8010.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/rqjo9910.jpg


Small brass bridges of 0.5 were installed on each side of the water / oil tank to hold the "bungee cord" in place after having stretched it.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/cgjz2910.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/oyub9410.jpg

There was a problem with the length of the radiator supports, I redid them in brass of 0.8 which I brazed with silver solder.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/qlqc2810.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/gvsz0411.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/bzno4610.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/shof3210.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/skgr9210.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/svos1910.jpg

It was also time to paint the radiator(s): No more beautiful polished metal appearance and place for brass.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/hveu9610.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/xdbq9110.jpg

... And decided to represent the welded appearance of brass radiators.
Metalcote Alu, oils ...

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/gkby1310.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/xpxf6110.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/pinr5110.jpg

A blank assembly of the various components of the rear axle and the exhausts to confirm that we are going in the right direction

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/agjz9710.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/cgkw2810.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/tury8110.jpg

It only remains to connect the lines to the master cylinder of the front brakes, this is done for the clutch and the rear.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/nlxb9410.jpg

Just have to finalize the assembly of the elements

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/asqj5111.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/vhcw1510.jpg

I touched up the varnish and painted the underside of the hull.
https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/dsfj5710.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/epnc4910.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/f9e37910.jpg

Voili voilou.

More soon.

Pascal 8)

Hi


I decided to make the fuel cells connection faucet. It's made of white metal and a spare / modified distributor.

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/evnl3510.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/jagg9010.jpg

Working on the dashboard.

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/mycu6610.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/nhgz4610.jpg

installed

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/mgwc8510.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/ntdu1910.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/nief7610.jpg

the lower body part is now done and weathered

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/eywf6510.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/oywx6810.jpg

All the body parts are now fully dry. White dust is coming from the varnish dust while reopening the rivet holes.
The CAVALLINO is installed on the nose and the original decal is replaced by an "enamelled" badge from an old MFH reference.

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/ndsf3610.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/mdne4510.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/uvlg3910.jpg

Fit test of the front area.

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/jkss3810.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/sfpv6910.jpg

Starting the riveting process...

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/iube6110.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/mndo1210.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/svmq1110.jpg

Ainsi que sur les platines d'ancrage des tirants de suspension:

https://i.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/iwhp5310.jpg

More soon!

Pascal

Hi,


Decisive assembly if any, the engine is assembled with the chassis.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/mwew7810.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/bhje3610.jpg

Assy is done with Loctite 401 and reinforced, as usual, with screws, washers and bolts.

The inside of the bathtub is done, the seat is finally installed as the side water pipe and the gear selector.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/gpec3210.jpg

The fuel valve is installed.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/jnkk2810.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/nrsm3210.jpg

More soon.

Pascal

Brilliant work!

Hi,

Thank you ;)

I made and temporary installed the soft fuel cell. We call it Bladder for aircrafts...
It was not modeled by MFH and, even if the polished metal part is nice, the front end was too empty for my taste.
The fuel cell fills the both sides and the front body above the pilot legs.
I made it from self amalgamating tape which depicts pretty well the rubber bladder.

Then, rivets..
I finally installed about 300 and need around 300 more.
So I primed, painted and varnished those ...300 rivets.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/wepg4110.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/brri7810.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/svmq1111.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/aonz3710.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/hhfj7410.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/stwq9910.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/rewa1910.jpg

Wheels done and Balancing weights installed, made of... Lead.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/esbh6610.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/esbh6610.jpg

More soon.

Pascal

Hi,



First of all, the right picture a the previous post

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/btid8311.jpg

Well, the last 2 days have been productive!
The front is finished, the back is finished, the middle ... also ...
Some touch-ups and Dzus to install, a clean up and PAF!: It smells of stable!

Here are some pictures for which I apologize in advance for the cleanliness of the model.
But it is heavy and the last assemblies require full hand handling.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/ccrk9010.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/dktr9810.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/ggqx8910.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/frbf1210.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/kqrh1610.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/vybb1410.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/aoep3710.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/kvcq5010.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/mreq4210.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/lmbm5310.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/njzp6410.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/akjy4610.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/uzse3810.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/qvto1110.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/dcgt3410.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/gjya3410.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/hjvb4210.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/qoxq6310.jpg

Et une avec la petite soeur quand même

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/hwpn5810.jpg

The end soon...

Pascal

Looks incredible! Your attention to all the details really puts it a step above.

Mike

Pascal, your work is truly inspirational. Thanks for this.

Good evening Mates,

A sincere big thank you to everyone for your patience, your interest in this WIP and your comments.
I'm glad you liked this montage.

That's it, the last touch-ups are done, the last parts installed and the last minute adjustments made.
So I redid the wedges that support the Belle with a slightly increased "ground clearance".
They are turned in a 10mm aluminum log for more solidity and stability, the Baby is doing well: 1.4kg
... and decorated with Cavallino.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/qhhu3010.jpg

I connected the last tube and made a little oil to inject it inside.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/rbys2510.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/tzbl2710.jpg

Here are some images of the finished model.
I will certainly do more later.

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/tpxc4510.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/sfps0010.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/rbjc1510.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/tsje3410.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/twbh2710.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/uqnv7010.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/gpmz6010.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/qadg6510.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/vmcf1510.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/csos9110.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/cwvv5810.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/foom0610.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/blji5310.jpg

https://i12.servimg.com/u/f12/12/38/43/52/crzd2010.jpg



Pascal:runaround:

What a great joy this is.

Really lovely detailwork on this Ferrari, Pgarat! Fantastic job!!!:smile:

Hi,

Thanks a lot guys!

Pascal