Airtrax 1/24 FERRARI 330 GTC
360spider
05-11-2020, 01:34 PM
After building a few nearly box-stock Tamiya kits to remember how its done, hone some techniques, and feel the airbrush again, I decided it was time to do another serious, all-out, old-school, superdetail project. Long time ago I have purchased an Airtrax transkit to build a car that I consider one of the most beautiful Ferraris of the late 60’s – the gorgeous 330 GTC.
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Traditional 2-seater coupe 330 GTC (Gran Turismo Coupe) was unveiled at 1966 Geneva autoshow as an additional model to the Ferrari lineup and sloted between 275 GTB (on which chassis it is built) and more upscale 330 GT 2+2. The body was designed and built by Pininfarina.
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Over the 2-year period through the end of 1968, Ferrari made a total of 598 cars (both RHD and LHD). 330 GTC was considered by many to be the most elegant model in the Ferrari lineup. Beautiful body lines were complimented well by the powerful 12-cylinder engine and nicely appointed luxury cabin with spacious trunk. The car was no slouch and handled great too.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871500293_9869efb1b7_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871492708_02521c2bc3_b.jpg
Transkit is very simple, and contains a body, few interior pieces, some external bits, and a fret of photoetched parts. Disclaimer: I’m in no way trying to bash people who made the trasnkit in my following descriptions of the parts and the quality overall – I’m thankful it exists and somebody made it.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871889921_1bfda6c9d6_b.jpg
The resin castings are pretty horrible, but overall correct as far as proportions go.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871358118_3a5d7d66ae_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871890356_514fd48506_b.jpg
Quality of resin casting is pretty bad. Lots of bubbles, uneven and partially lost panel lines, parts that are not completely (fully) cast, and body shell thicker than my finger. Poop.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871357978_b6a6bcdd45_b.jpg
But, nobody did anything better since this was released, so we have what we have. There will be a lot of work to make this look worthy of calling a replica, like fixing bent parts like this:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49872199952_4877f70bb4_b.jpg
The glass vacuuforms are very vague, the front does not fit.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49872199882_e6f2cb749f_b.jpg
Other parts are not much better, some are just wrong. Just look at the seats….
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49872199727_770e843105_b.jpg
Luckily, photoetch is of great quality, and will be very useful:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871889961_3427e2806b_b.jpg
That’s all for now. As a base for the model, I will use Italeri 275 GTS kit.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871889846_3d0cc2b422_b.jpg
There will be obviously any other things and sets used, like wheels, etc. Not decided 100% on the color as of right now. Wish me luck.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49872283552_71d69bdb72_b.jpg
Traditional 2-seater coupe 330 GTC (Gran Turismo Coupe) was unveiled at 1966 Geneva autoshow as an additional model to the Ferrari lineup and sloted between 275 GTB (on which chassis it is built) and more upscale 330 GT 2+2. The body was designed and built by Pininfarina.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871442918_8558945320_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871972971_e9f3dc8b8f_b.jpg
Over the 2-year period through the end of 1968, Ferrari made a total of 598 cars (both RHD and LHD). 330 GTC was considered by many to be the most elegant model in the Ferrari lineup. Beautiful body lines were complimented well by the powerful 12-cylinder engine and nicely appointed luxury cabin with spacious trunk. The car was no slouch and handled great too.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871500293_9869efb1b7_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871492708_02521c2bc3_b.jpg
Transkit is very simple, and contains a body, few interior pieces, some external bits, and a fret of photoetched parts. Disclaimer: I’m in no way trying to bash people who made the trasnkit in my following descriptions of the parts and the quality overall – I’m thankful it exists and somebody made it.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871889921_1bfda6c9d6_b.jpg
The resin castings are pretty horrible, but overall correct as far as proportions go.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871358118_3a5d7d66ae_b.jpg
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871890356_514fd48506_b.jpg
Quality of resin casting is pretty bad. Lots of bubbles, uneven and partially lost panel lines, parts that are not completely (fully) cast, and body shell thicker than my finger. Poop.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871357978_b6a6bcdd45_b.jpg
But, nobody did anything better since this was released, so we have what we have. There will be a lot of work to make this look worthy of calling a replica, like fixing bent parts like this:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49872199952_4877f70bb4_b.jpg
The glass vacuuforms are very vague, the front does not fit.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49872199882_e6f2cb749f_b.jpg
Other parts are not much better, some are just wrong. Just look at the seats….
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49872199727_770e843105_b.jpg
Luckily, photoetch is of great quality, and will be very useful:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871889961_3427e2806b_b.jpg
That’s all for now. As a base for the model, I will use Italeri 275 GTS kit.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49871889846_3d0cc2b422_b.jpg
There will be obviously any other things and sets used, like wheels, etc. Not decided 100% on the color as of right now. Wish me luck.
Kjenjak
05-12-2020, 04:04 AM
I will watch this one with great interest.
I can remember very well when I built mine, it was a true PITA.
But it is worth the effort, it will be a beauty when you make it to the end.
I can remember very well when I built mine, it was a true PITA.
But it is worth the effort, it will be a beauty when you make it to the end.
360spider
05-12-2020, 09:05 AM
I will watch this one with great interest.
I can remember very well when I built mine, i was a true PITA.
But it is worth the effort, it will be a beauty when you make it to the end.
Thank you! I didn't know you built this - any pictures of the finished model? I'm having a hard time to find anything or anybody who built this kit! George's model is the only one as far as I know.
I can remember very well when I built mine, i was a true PITA.
But it is worth the effort, it will be a beauty when you make it to the end.
Thank you! I didn't know you built this - any pictures of the finished model? I'm having a hard time to find anything or anybody who built this kit! George's model is the only one as far as I know.
nniemi
05-13-2020, 02:46 AM
I built one long time ago... ;)
Sorry for the inconvenience and no offence taken. After all i did not cast them. Great to see that you have decided to take this as your next project.
Edit:
Some pics here: https://s20.photobucket.com/user/nniemi/library/gtc?sort=3&page=1
-Niko
Sorry for the inconvenience and no offence taken. After all i did not cast them. Great to see that you have decided to take this as your next project.
Edit:
Some pics here: https://s20.photobucket.com/user/nniemi/library/gtc?sort=3&page=1
-Niko
Kjenjak
05-13-2020, 06:23 AM
Thank you! I didn't know you built this - any pictures of the finished model? I'm having a hard time to find anything or anybody who built this kit! George's model is the only one as far as I know.
I didn't take any back then.
Took just 2 quick ones from my showcase.
Paint is Zero's Oro Chiaro.
If you decide to go full detail I recommend to change the head lights for some different ones. The clear resin isn't "clear" at all.
I didn't take any back then.
Took just 2 quick ones from my showcase.
Paint is Zero's Oro Chiaro.
If you decide to go full detail I recommend to change the head lights for some different ones. The clear resin isn't "clear" at all.
360spider
05-13-2020, 08:01 AM
I didn't take any back then.
Took just 2 quick ones from my showcase.
Paint is Zero's Oro Chiaro.
If you decide to go full detail I recommend to change the head lights for some different ones. The clear resin isn't "clear" at all.
That looks great! Fitting color.
Did yours come with those wheels? Mine came without any wheels! I'm still contemplating whether to use wires for an early version, or find and cast some Compagnolos. And yes, the lights are junk and will be replaced. Along with many other things!
Took just 2 quick ones from my showcase.
Paint is Zero's Oro Chiaro.
If you decide to go full detail I recommend to change the head lights for some different ones. The clear resin isn't "clear" at all.
That looks great! Fitting color.
Did yours come with those wheels? Mine came without any wheels! I'm still contemplating whether to use wires for an early version, or find and cast some Compagnolos. And yes, the lights are junk and will be replaced. Along with many other things!
360spider
05-13-2020, 08:06 AM
I built one long time ago... ;)
Sorry for the inconvenience and no offence taken. After all i did not cast them. Great to see that you have decided to take this as your next project.
Edit:
Some pics here: https://s20.photobucket.com/user/nniemi/library/gtc?sort=3&page=1
-Niko
Niko, I know you did not cast it, no apologies needed! You did great job with the master, like I said, the proportions almost spot on! I think I might have gotten a late copy, the molds must have started to deteriorate on this one. But it will get done and will be a good looking lady :)
Thanks for the pictures, the car looks great built! Now that you mentioned it, I do remember seeing your build back then.
Sorry for the inconvenience and no offence taken. After all i did not cast them. Great to see that you have decided to take this as your next project.
Edit:
Some pics here: https://s20.photobucket.com/user/nniemi/library/gtc?sort=3&page=1
-Niko
Niko, I know you did not cast it, no apologies needed! You did great job with the master, like I said, the proportions almost spot on! I think I might have gotten a late copy, the molds must have started to deteriorate on this one. But it will get done and will be a good looking lady :)
Thanks for the pictures, the car looks great built! Now that you mentioned it, I do remember seeing your build back then.
afxracing
05-13-2020, 08:35 AM
Look forward to see this come together. A beautiful Ferrari but aren't they all (at least most of them).
360spider
05-13-2020, 09:24 AM
Look forward to see this come together. A beautiful Ferrari but aren't they all (at least most of them).
Haha, so true - old Ferraris are all beautiful!
As it happens, I’m very enthusiastic about the project for a few days, so this is the time to accomplish a lot if you want to advance in the build beyond “I’m burned out on this” stage 😊 The body was cleaned up, all bubbles filled, panel lines corrected and re-scribed, body block-sanded, smoothed, corrected in spots, and overall made ready for test fitting the rest of the components:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881469102_d0ec0ed809_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyVm)IMG_1479 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyVm) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881469057_d92fea92b0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyUz)IMG_1480 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyUz) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881158066_78e4fe20d8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYsE)IMG_1481 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYsE) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881469027_5a5c1b9768_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyU4)IMG_1482 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyU4) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
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There is still a lot of work on the body, but at least I can start working with other bits knowing general proportions and shapes.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881467842_7dfa6e0988_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyxC)IMG_1486 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyxC) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
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A 12-cylinder Ferrari should have a motor! And what is the point in putting a motor in a model, if you can’t see it, right?
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881468247_7859e823c4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyEB)IMG_1464 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyEB) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
The new hood will be made out of .010 brass. The overall shape was done by beating the brass into shape (like Pininfarina in the 60-s!)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49880632703_c317d7c77b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhhF)IMG_1466 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhhF) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
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Got the overall shape right:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881468142_f45725865d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyCN)IMG_1465 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyCN) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
In this process it is imperative not to rush and check your work often:
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881158281_c3caac63cc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYwn)IMG_1470 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYwn) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
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Then I spent some time re-shaping and perfecting the curve:
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After the general shape was right, I cut the resin hood out:
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The thickness of the casting is crazy!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49880633283_24efbab86b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhsF)IMG_1492 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhsF) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
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Test fit to make sure the curve is right:
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Then I ground the resin from the back side to make the opening appear like sheet metal – more or less. It will be thinned some more later on.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49880632333_40d05dc23a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhbi)IMG_1502 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhbi) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
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Then I cut the brass piece to fit the newly reshaped opening:
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Then spent some time making sure all the gaps are right and tight, and the shape of the hood is correct. Preliminary coat of metal etch and gray primer to see the result:
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Texas chainsaw massacre! More soon!
Haha, so true - old Ferraris are all beautiful!
As it happens, I’m very enthusiastic about the project for a few days, so this is the time to accomplish a lot if you want to advance in the build beyond “I’m burned out on this” stage 😊 The body was cleaned up, all bubbles filled, panel lines corrected and re-scribed, body block-sanded, smoothed, corrected in spots, and overall made ready for test fitting the rest of the components:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881469102_d0ec0ed809_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyVm)IMG_1479 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyVm) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881469057_d92fea92b0_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyUz)IMG_1480 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyUz) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
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There is still a lot of work on the body, but at least I can start working with other bits knowing general proportions and shapes.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881467842_7dfa6e0988_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyxC)IMG_1486 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyxC) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
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A 12-cylinder Ferrari should have a motor! And what is the point in putting a motor in a model, if you can’t see it, right?
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881468247_7859e823c4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyEB)IMG_1464 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyEB) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
The new hood will be made out of .010 brass. The overall shape was done by beating the brass into shape (like Pininfarina in the 60-s!)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49880632703_c317d7c77b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhhF)IMG_1466 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhhF) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881156926_e73bebac3d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPY81)IMG_1467 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPY81) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Got the overall shape right:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881468142_f45725865d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyCN)IMG_1465 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyCN) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
In this process it is imperative not to rush and check your work often:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881158371_cf4cd8b48b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYxV)IMG_1468 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYxV) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881158281_c3caac63cc_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYwn)IMG_1470 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYwn) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881158321_1f51ec5663_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYx4)IMG_1469 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYx4) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Then I spent some time re-shaping and perfecting the curve:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881158236_8520c8f9c2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYvA)IMG_1474 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYvA) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
After the general shape was right, I cut the resin hood out:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49880633353_03cfa1fb65_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhtT)IMG_1490 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhtT) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
The thickness of the casting is crazy!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49880633283_24efbab86b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhsF)IMG_1492 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhsF) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881157636_90cc16446d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYkf)IMG_1493 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYkf) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flick
Test fit to make sure the curve is right:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881468617_53386a92fb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyLZ)IMG_1494 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyLZ) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Then I ground the resin from the back side to make the opening appear like sheet metal – more or less. It will be thinned some more later on.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49880632333_40d05dc23a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhbi)IMG_1502 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhbi) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49880632298_8422eea68f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhaG)IMG_1503 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhaG) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Then I cut the brass piece to fit the newly reshaped opening:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881468547_ba6fcc13f1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyKM)IMG_1506 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyKM) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49880633058_34138d52cf_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhoN)IMG_1507 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhoN) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Then spent some time making sure all the gaps are right and tight, and the shape of the hood is correct. Preliminary coat of metal etch and gray primer to see the result:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49880633008_b3fcda4662_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhnW)IMG_1527 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMhnW) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881468387_4e4e38af03_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyH2)IMG_1529 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZRyH2) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49880632243_9e98b096b3_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMh9K)IMG_1530 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMh9K) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49881157306_28b94331c7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYey)IMG_1532 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZPYey) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49880632178_726ff7a929_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMh8C)IMG_1533 (https://flic.kr/p/2iZMh8C) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Texas chainsaw massacre! More soon!
Kjenjak
05-14-2020, 01:41 AM
Great progress!
Seeing this feels so good, just like the good old days! :)
That looks great! Fitting color.
Did yours come with those wheels? Mine came without any wheels! I'm still contemplating whether to use wires for an early version, or find and cast some Compagnolos. And yes, the lights are junk and will be replaced. Along with many other things!
Yes, mine came with these wheels. Borranis would look good as well, but all my other cars from that area have wire wheels, so I liked to have something different for a change.
Seeing this feels so good, just like the good old days! :)
That looks great! Fitting color.
Did yours come with those wheels? Mine came without any wheels! I'm still contemplating whether to use wires for an early version, or find and cast some Compagnolos. And yes, the lights are junk and will be replaced. Along with many other things!
Yes, mine came with these wheels. Borranis would look good as well, but all my other cars from that area have wire wheels, so I liked to have something different for a change.
360spider
05-15-2020, 09:09 AM
Great progress!
Seeing this feels so good, just like the good old days! :)
Yeah, it does, doesn't it? Now we just need everybody to start building and posting again! Sadly, AF feels like a shell of former self these days. Thank you!
Yes, mine came with these wheels. Borranis would look good as well, but all my other cars from that area have wire wheels, so I liked to have something different for a change.
Weird, I wonder why I didn't get the wheels! :rolleyes:
Seeing this feels so good, just like the good old days! :)
Yeah, it does, doesn't it? Now we just need everybody to start building and posting again! Sadly, AF feels like a shell of former self these days. Thank you!
Yes, mine came with these wheels. Borranis would look good as well, but all my other cars from that area have wire wheels, so I liked to have something different for a change.
Weird, I wonder why I didn't get the wheels! :rolleyes:
360spider
05-15-2020, 10:37 AM
One of the reasons I made the hood out of brass is the fact that you can solder stuff to it! That comes handy when you need to solder a hinge to the hood :)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49893195797_e420784576_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TERK)IMG_1576 (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TERK) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Cleaned up the solder a bit, will still do more before painting:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49893195787_713904c4e8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TERz)IMG_1577 (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TERz) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49892369313_f827fb36e4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j1Prb2)IMG_1578 (https://flic.kr/p/2j1Prb2) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49893195707_ac50302c75_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TEQc)IMG_1579 (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TEQc) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Refined the hinge saddle inside:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49892886041_02c54f8ce2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j1S5M8)IMG_1580 (https://flic.kr/p/2j1S5M8) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49892885986_77035b9279_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j1S5Lb)IMG_1581 (https://flic.kr/p/2j1S5Lb) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Checked the clearance - all looks good!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49893195662_c39c929cc7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TEPq)IMG_1583 (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TEPq) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Next is the chassis mod to fit the body!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49893195797_e420784576_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TERK)IMG_1576 (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TERK) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Cleaned up the solder a bit, will still do more before painting:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49893195787_713904c4e8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TERz)IMG_1577 (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TERz) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49892369313_f827fb36e4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j1Prb2)IMG_1578 (https://flic.kr/p/2j1Prb2) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49893195707_ac50302c75_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TEQc)IMG_1579 (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TEQc) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Refined the hinge saddle inside:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49892886041_02c54f8ce2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j1S5M8)IMG_1580 (https://flic.kr/p/2j1S5M8) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49892885986_77035b9279_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j1S5Lb)IMG_1581 (https://flic.kr/p/2j1S5Lb) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Checked the clearance - all looks good!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49893195662_c39c929cc7_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TEPq)IMG_1583 (https://flic.kr/p/2j1TEPq) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Next is the chassis mod to fit the body!
nniemi
05-15-2020, 12:11 PM
Great looking progress!
Weird, I wonder why I didn't get the wheels! :rolleyes:
I might still have some sets. Too bad i have no idea how to access my Shapeways account after six years...
-Niko
Weird, I wonder why I didn't get the wheels! :rolleyes:
I might still have some sets. Too bad i have no idea how to access my Shapeways account after six years...
-Niko
360spider
05-15-2020, 02:14 PM
Great looking progress!
I might still have some sets. Too bad i have no idea how to access my Shapeways account after six years...
-Niko
Haha, its ok Niko, I was half-joking anyway. I think I have settled on building an early version with some photoetched wire wheels to set it off.
I might still have some sets. Too bad i have no idea how to access my Shapeways account after six years...
-Niko
Haha, its ok Niko, I was half-joking anyway. I think I have settled on building an early version with some photoetched wire wheels to set it off.
quadzero
05-17-2020, 12:11 AM
Metal work is amazing. Looking forward to more of this.
Captain Mark
05-18-2020, 12:29 AM
You know I have no idea how you're going to bend and coax that resin back into shape, but you're doing an awesome job on the rest of it, keep it up!!
360spider
05-18-2020, 12:56 PM
Metal work is amazing. Looking forward to more of this.
Thank you! Update soon.
You know I have no idea how you're going to bend and coax that resin back into shape, but you're doing an awesome job on the rest of it, keep it up!!
I have a trick! Thanks!
Thank you! Update soon.
You know I have no idea how you're going to bend and coax that resin back into shape, but you're doing an awesome job on the rest of it, keep it up!!
I have a trick! Thanks!
360spider
05-20-2020, 09:32 AM
Next we are moving to cutting the chassis to fir the body. It wasn’t really bad, but some changes had to be made – this is what it looked like before I started – obviously it does not fit:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49911029827_3039d9b965_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5i2)IMG_1511 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5i2) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910732876_a10ed70444_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry2b)IMG_1512 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry2b) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49911029747_bfe72fdc29_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5gD)IMG_1513 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5gD) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flick
Removed all marked by ovals, and split the chassis where rectangular mark is, then measured the correct wheel base and reattached all together:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910214163_eea2018d41_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3oTPR)IMG_1514 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3oTPR) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Still some work to do with fine adjustments, but the basic shape is there and I can work with fitting engine bay and interior.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910733261_fcdcb066f1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry8P)IMG_1515 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry8P) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49911030102_bcc4af0d59_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5nL)IMG_1516 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5nL) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Engine bay still missing the firewall and I still need to move inner fenders, but the axle is sitting straight and dead center in the arches – which is good!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910733216_c586f3998f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry83)IMG_1517 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry83) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910733186_134d7b6998_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry7w)IMG_1519 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry7w) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
In the rear I made sure arches fit the fenders and there is enough room for the interior and rear package shelf:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910733111_95cc4f823b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry6e)IMG_1520 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry6e) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Chassis plate as it is right now:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49911029647_fe2c17c257_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5eV)IMG_1521 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5eV) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910214488_21a7bc496d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3oTVs)IMG_1522 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3oTVs) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49911029587_6bb0e8fcf4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5dT)IMG_1523 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5dT) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Did a light coat of primer just to see what needs to be cleaned up on the plate – lots of work still to do to make this look presentable
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910732996_a573f312b6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry4f)IMG_1524 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry4f) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910732521_a577a00e0c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3rxV4)IMG_1525 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3rxV4) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49911029827_3039d9b965_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5i2)IMG_1511 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5i2) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910732876_a10ed70444_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry2b)IMG_1512 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry2b) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49911029747_bfe72fdc29_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5gD)IMG_1513 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5gD) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flick
Removed all marked by ovals, and split the chassis where rectangular mark is, then measured the correct wheel base and reattached all together:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910214163_eea2018d41_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3oTPR)IMG_1514 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3oTPR) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Still some work to do with fine adjustments, but the basic shape is there and I can work with fitting engine bay and interior.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910733261_fcdcb066f1_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry8P)IMG_1515 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry8P) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49911030102_bcc4af0d59_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5nL)IMG_1516 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5nL) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Engine bay still missing the firewall and I still need to move inner fenders, but the axle is sitting straight and dead center in the arches – which is good!
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910733216_c586f3998f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry83)IMG_1517 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry83) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910733186_134d7b6998_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry7w)IMG_1519 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry7w) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
In the rear I made sure arches fit the fenders and there is enough room for the interior and rear package shelf:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910733111_95cc4f823b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry6e)IMG_1520 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry6e) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Chassis plate as it is right now:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49911029647_fe2c17c257_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5eV)IMG_1521 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5eV) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910214488_21a7bc496d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3oTVs)IMG_1522 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3oTVs) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49911029587_6bb0e8fcf4_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5dT)IMG_1523 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3t5dT) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Did a light coat of primer just to see what needs to be cleaned up on the plate – lots of work still to do to make this look presentable
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910732996_a573f312b6_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry4f)IMG_1524 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3ry4f) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49910732521_a577a00e0c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j3rxV4)IMG_1525 (https://flic.kr/p/2j3rxV4) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
360spider
05-25-2020, 10:04 AM
I don't even know if I should continue with this here as it doesn't seem to garner much interest, but here is next update.
Next phase was making sure interior parts fit the body and the chassis. Made the interior piece straight by boiling it in water:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934473446_2dd82bc015_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xegm)IMG_1570 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xegm) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Also bent the front body piece to correct curve:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934473506_faaca24aef_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xeho)IMG_1569 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xeho) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Fixed the chassis to the body, I started fitting interior elements:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934778712_fa192d40d2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5yN1y)IMG_1564 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5yN1y) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934473636_815e97864e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xejC)IMG_1565 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xejC) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Dashboard is not poured all the way, and had a huge hole in it.*
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934473586_59cd9b619e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xeiL)IMG_1567 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xeiL) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
You think this will be noticeable on the completed model? Really Airtrax?
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49933959248_f39e737713_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5uApS)IMG_1563 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5uApS) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Or maybe this gap in the back? How can you make a kit where parts don't fit to each other THAT bad?
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934473826_3314d71da5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xenU)IMG_1562 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xenU) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Filled the gap with some putty:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934778427_2be8d0f1ce_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5yMVD)IMG_1571 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5yMVD) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Before I could fill the dash, decided to fit the firewall - used modified piece from Italeri kit.*
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49933958793_5f651a9a2d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5uAh2)IMG_1574 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5uAh2) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934778362_529cc8dffb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5yMUw)IMG_1573 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5yMUw) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Still lots to do before I can even call this a kit!
Next phase was making sure interior parts fit the body and the chassis. Made the interior piece straight by boiling it in water:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934473446_2dd82bc015_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xegm)IMG_1570 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xegm) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Also bent the front body piece to correct curve:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934473506_faaca24aef_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xeho)IMG_1569 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xeho) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Fixed the chassis to the body, I started fitting interior elements:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934778712_fa192d40d2_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5yN1y)IMG_1564 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5yN1y) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934473636_815e97864e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xejC)IMG_1565 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xejC) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Dashboard is not poured all the way, and had a huge hole in it.*
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934473586_59cd9b619e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xeiL)IMG_1567 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xeiL) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
You think this will be noticeable on the completed model? Really Airtrax?
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49933959248_f39e737713_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5uApS)IMG_1563 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5uApS) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Or maybe this gap in the back? How can you make a kit where parts don't fit to each other THAT bad?
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934473826_3314d71da5_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xenU)IMG_1562 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5xenU) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Filled the gap with some putty:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934778427_2be8d0f1ce_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5yMVD)IMG_1571 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5yMVD) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Before I could fill the dash, decided to fit the firewall - used modified piece from Italeri kit.*
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49933958793_5f651a9a2d_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5uAh2)IMG_1574 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5uAh2) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49934778362_529cc8dffb_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2j5yMUw)IMG_1573 (https://flic.kr/p/2j5yMUw) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Still lots to do before I can even call this a kit!
lemansnut
05-25-2020, 10:35 AM
Great work so far Alex. A friend gave me an Airtrax Alfa 2600 that he wants me to build for him and the castings are at least as bad if not worse than this. He said he didn't care how long I took so needless to say it's not high on the build list. You've at least given me some ideas for when I finally build up the ambition to try and tackle it.
Mike
Mike
quadzero
05-25-2020, 08:56 PM
I don't know why this isn't getting much interest. This is modeling to the max. I doubt many could overcome the severe problems with this model. Keep going, please.
Kjenjak
05-26-2020, 01:39 AM
Great progress! Your issue of the 330 really seems to be… challenging...
360spider
05-26-2020, 10:15 PM
Great work so far Alex. A friend gave me an Airtrax Alfa 2600 that he wants me to build for him and the castings are at least as bad if not worse than this. He said he didn't care how long I took so needless to say it's not high on the build list. You've at least given me some ideas for when I finally build up the ambition to try and tackle it.
Mike
Mike, I think I might have seen these Alfa kits, and while great subject, they are a lot of work. Probably more than this one here. Too bad, this had a lot of promise.
I don't know why this isn't getting much interest. This is modeling to the max. I doubt many could overcome the severe problems with this model. Keep going, please.
Yup, keeping myself honest here. Thanks!
Great progress! Your issue of the 330 really seems to be… challenging...
That is a good way to put it. Maybe I just got a kit from a bad batch...or something. :)
Mike
Mike, I think I might have seen these Alfa kits, and while great subject, they are a lot of work. Probably more than this one here. Too bad, this had a lot of promise.
I don't know why this isn't getting much interest. This is modeling to the max. I doubt many could overcome the severe problems with this model. Keep going, please.
Yup, keeping myself honest here. Thanks!
Great progress! Your issue of the 330 really seems to be… challenging...
That is a good way to put it. Maybe I just got a kit from a bad batch...or something. :)
Philip King
06-28-2020, 04:11 PM
Alex, thank you so much for showing us this build. I have the Airtrax Aston Martin DBS kit and like yours there is a huge amount of work, so much so I haven't touched it for 6 years.
Watching your build is showing me the light. Please keep sharing your progress, I am really looking forward to seeing the final result.
Can I please ask what you used to fill the holes and what putty would you recommend?
Many thanks
Philip
Watching your build is showing me the light. Please keep sharing your progress, I am really looking forward to seeing the final result.
Can I please ask what you used to fill the holes and what putty would you recommend?
Many thanks
Philip
360spider
06-28-2020, 07:11 PM
Alex, thank you so much for showing us this build. I have the Airtrax Aston Martin DBS kit and like yours there is a huge amount of work, so much so I haven't touched it for 6 years.
Watching your build is showing me the light. Please keep sharing your progress, I am really looking forward to seeing the final result.
Can I please ask what you used to fill the holes and what putty would you recommend?
Many thanks
Philip
Thanks Philip - will post some updates soon.
I use mostly Milliput 2-part, or Tamiya epoxy putties.
Watching your build is showing me the light. Please keep sharing your progress, I am really looking forward to seeing the final result.
Can I please ask what you used to fill the holes and what putty would you recommend?
Many thanks
Philip
Thanks Philip - will post some updates soon.
I use mostly Milliput 2-part, or Tamiya epoxy putties.
sky1911
06-29-2020, 10:04 AM
Wellll on the not getting much interest - just check the view numbers of this versus your other threads. This one is well ahead of them and those threads, or rather the resulting cars, were a pleasure to watch.
With this I'm just sitting back and asking myself the same questions you do. How can something like this be released with a fit that bad. Is there no trial fit after creating the prototypes? Boggles the mind really. It'll be interesting if you can salvage it and pull of a result like the RX-7.
With this I'm just sitting back and asking myself the same questions you do. How can something like this be released with a fit that bad. Is there no trial fit after creating the prototypes? Boggles the mind really. It'll be interesting if you can salvage it and pull of a result like the RX-7.
LeeABC
07-02-2020, 06:40 AM
Good to see you back Alex, you've been away for longer than me! I haven't posted since my epic MFH 250lm build and that was over two years ago.
I'm really enjoying watching a kit as poor as this being transformed it's very satisfying to do and to watch.
I hope to be back with a build myself soon if I can find a good free photo host...
best of luck with the build.
I'm really enjoying watching a kit as poor as this being transformed it's very satisfying to do and to watch.
I hope to be back with a build myself soon if I can find a good free photo host...
best of luck with the build.
kaho
07-02-2020, 09:38 AM
I only come online once every few months or so since I've long stopped building. Every time I come in and see your work it's an inspiration/invitation to get back to it!
Keep up the amazing work!
Keep up the amazing work!
360spider
07-02-2020, 01:55 PM
Wellll on the not getting much interest - just check the view numbers of this versus your other threads. This one is well ahead of them and those threads, or rather the resulting cars, were a pleasure to watch.
With this I'm just sitting back and asking myself the same questions you do. How can something like this be released with a fit that bad. Is there no trial fit after creating the prototypes? Boggles the mind really. It'll be interesting if you can salvage it and pull of a result like the RX-7.
This kit is quite a work!
Good to see you back Alex, you've been away for longer than me! I haven't posted since my epic MFH 250lm build and that was over two years ago.
I'm really enjoying watching a kit as poor as this being transformed it's very satisfying to do and to watch.
I hope to be back with a build myself soon if I can find a good free photo host...
best of luck with the build.
Hopefully this will turn out better than it started!
I use Flickr, but I heard good things about Imgur.
I only come online once every few months or so since I've long stopped building. Every time I come in and see your work it's an inspiration/invitation to get back to it!
Keep up the amazing work!
Thank you!
With this I'm just sitting back and asking myself the same questions you do. How can something like this be released with a fit that bad. Is there no trial fit after creating the prototypes? Boggles the mind really. It'll be interesting if you can salvage it and pull of a result like the RX-7.
This kit is quite a work!
Good to see you back Alex, you've been away for longer than me! I haven't posted since my epic MFH 250lm build and that was over two years ago.
I'm really enjoying watching a kit as poor as this being transformed it's very satisfying to do and to watch.
I hope to be back with a build myself soon if I can find a good free photo host...
best of luck with the build.
Hopefully this will turn out better than it started!
I use Flickr, but I heard good things about Imgur.
I only come online once every few months or so since I've long stopped building. Every time I come in and see your work it's an inspiration/invitation to get back to it!
Keep up the amazing work!
Thank you!
Philip King
09-07-2020, 02:56 PM
Hi Alex
How is the build coming along? I am very eager to see more please
Kind regards
Philip
How is the build coming along? I am very eager to see more please
Kind regards
Philip
DasWiesel
01-02-2021, 09:51 PM
Looking at your work with that hood, you really must be out of your mind! Amazing! :eek:
And it´s so nice to see a real WIP from a real AF-member between all that covert-advertising of Alpha-models. :smile:
And it´s so nice to see a real WIP from a real AF-member between all that covert-advertising of Alpha-models. :smile:
360spider
02-18-2021, 03:21 PM
Hi Alex
How is the build coming along? I am very eager to see more please
Kind regards
Philip
I'll be honest, I have not touched it since last update, too much work lately, plus have been working on my 1:1 projects more than on my 1:24 scale. but I do have a small update below.
Looking at your work with that hood, you really must be out of your mind! Amazing! :eek:
And it´s so nice to see a real WIP from a real AF-member between all that covert-advertising of Alpha-models. :smile:
Haha, thanks.
Ok, all these posts above made me get this out of the box and fiddle with it a bit over the weekend - that s until we lost power and almost froze to death here in Texas. Aaaaanyway...
Got most of the interior parts to fit together, more or less:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50957383587_702df6da8b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCVUP6)IMG_7710 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCVUP6) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50956577683_a07f2624e8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRMfc)IMG_7711 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRMfc) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Not only that - but also worked a bit on making everything fit nicely inside the body as well:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50957383402_2b15ef9156_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCVUKU)IMG_7713 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCVUKU) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50956577488_029c0917c8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRMbQ)IMG_7714 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRMbQ) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50957383292_fedbfcef98_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCVUJ1)IMG_7715 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCVUJ1) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50956577418_32f50e6d23_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRMaC)IMG_7716 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRMaC) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Everything lines up nicely now, which is good. Still need to adjust the chassis relative to the body a bit - my axles are not entirely centered in the arches.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50956577373_3c9e1aee0c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRM9R)IMG_7719 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRM9R) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50956577338_d5bb021f6a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRM9f)IMG_7721 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRM9f) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50956577258_841c7e0c6f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRM7S)IMG_7722 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRM7S) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Small steps!
How is the build coming along? I am very eager to see more please
Kind regards
Philip
I'll be honest, I have not touched it since last update, too much work lately, plus have been working on my 1:1 projects more than on my 1:24 scale. but I do have a small update below.
Looking at your work with that hood, you really must be out of your mind! Amazing! :eek:
And it´s so nice to see a real WIP from a real AF-member between all that covert-advertising of Alpha-models. :smile:
Haha, thanks.
Ok, all these posts above made me get this out of the box and fiddle with it a bit over the weekend - that s until we lost power and almost froze to death here in Texas. Aaaaanyway...
Got most of the interior parts to fit together, more or less:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50957383587_702df6da8b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCVUP6)IMG_7710 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCVUP6) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50956577683_a07f2624e8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRMfc)IMG_7711 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRMfc) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Not only that - but also worked a bit on making everything fit nicely inside the body as well:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50957383402_2b15ef9156_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCVUKU)IMG_7713 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCVUKU) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50956577488_029c0917c8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRMbQ)IMG_7714 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRMbQ) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50957383292_fedbfcef98_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCVUJ1)IMG_7715 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCVUJ1) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50956577418_32f50e6d23_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRMaC)IMG_7716 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRMaC) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Everything lines up nicely now, which is good. Still need to adjust the chassis relative to the body a bit - my axles are not entirely centered in the arches.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50956577373_3c9e1aee0c_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRM9R)IMG_7719 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRM9R) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50956577338_d5bb021f6a_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRM9f)IMG_7721 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRM9f) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50956577258_841c7e0c6f_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRM7S)IMG_7722 (https://flic.kr/p/2kCRM7S) by Italian Horses (https://www.flickr.com/photos/110335038@N06/), on Flickr
Small steps!
Chinamalc
03-03-2021, 07:09 AM
Fantastic work going on here, having done a few rough resin kits (not MFH or S27), I know the work you are putting in on this!
Please keep posting, looking forward to seeing the first paint going on.
M.
Please keep posting, looking forward to seeing the first paint going on.
M.
freakray
03-03-2021, 09:40 PM
Nice project there Alex, great to see you tackling one of these builds again.
michel1973
03-04-2021, 01:54 PM
Starts too look like a ferrari, nice work
Serioga
03-12-2021, 04:25 AM
Well done, Alex!
We are keeping fists for this build! ��
We are keeping fists for this build! ��
ctesla
03-12-2021, 10:18 AM
very impressive..
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