Ferrari 550 Maranello race car

Hi all

I'm planning a scratchbuild in 1/24 of this car, probably in the Prodrive color scheme.
Having Google-ed the web extensively, it appears that there is not a great deal of reference material available, particularly regarding the cockpit detail (nor even overall detail of the le Mans cars, particularly the GTS class winner of 2004).

Has anyone seen any sites with good "walk around" pictures?

Also, I saw a Revell 1:12 F40 at the local hobby store. Anyone have an opinion on the quality/accuracy of this kit?

Thanks
Graham

Hi,

before you do a tremendous job check this

http://www.scaleproduction.de/ --> Motorsport

there you find 2 transkits for this car.

Concerning the F40 I think it is a reissue of the Monogram-Kit

Micha

there you find 2 transkits for this car.


Just to correct this, It's Full Resin Kit, not transkit.

Also, I saw a Revell 1:12 F40 at the local hobby store. Anyone have an opinion on the quality/accuracy of this kit?



The revell car is , from what I ve seen of it, really crappy, proportionally wrong front, rear hatch fitment problems, not posable steering...

Don't get it ! even for the cheap price of it.

Oli

Just to correct this, It's Full Resin Kit, not transkit.


Hi Vric,

of course you are right, these a complete kits. The 355 offered by Scaleproduction is a transkit.

Micha

Gidday,
I have a friend who works as the chief mechanic for this car, which is the Coopers Ferrari 550 Maranello from Australia. It is a professionally built car although not 100% if it is a Prodrive version. This was the winning car so have a look at the photo and if you would like I could probably get some detailed in-car shots of the cockpit.

heres a link of the car in action:
http://www.gtfestival.com/gallerypic.php?key=22

http://www.gtfestival.com/gallerypic.php?key=77

http://www.gtfestival.com/gallerypic.php?key=71
If you want me to investigate some photos for you please let me know.

Regards
WRCfan

Gidday,
I have a friend who works as the chief mechanic for this car, which is the Coopers Ferrari 550 Maranello from Australia. It is a professionally built car although not 100% if it is a Prodrive version. This was the winning car so have a look at the photo and if you would like I could probably get some detailed in-car shots of the cockpit.

heres a link of the car in action:
http://www.gtfestival.com/gallerypic.php?key=22

http://www.gtfestival.com/gallerypic.php?key=77

http://www.gtfestival.com/gallerypic.php?key=71
If you want me to investigate some photos for you please let me know.

Regards
WRCfan


That's a very good looking car! The graphics are much more interesting than the ProDrive car.
If it's not too much trouble some pics (interior, underside of car and around rear diffuser, and front grille area, as well as external shots that give us some idea of bodywork changes like wheel arch extension) would be really appreciated.
Regards
Graham

Here are a few links I have found, hope these may help.....

http://www.stradasports.com/petit_lemans_2003.htm (http://www.stradasports.com/petit_lemans_2003.htm)
(check out the shot of the motor sitting out of the 550!!)

http://www.stradasports.com/grand_prix_of_atlanta.htm

Also, if you browse through http://motorsportvortex.com/ , they have some nice galleries with all the different series of sportscar racing.

Later
IZ

Here are a few links I have found, hope these may help.....

http://www.stradasports.com/petit_lemans_2003.htm (http://www.stradasports.com/petit_lemans_2003.htm)
(check out the shot of the motor sitting out of the 550!!)

http://www.stradasports.com/grand_prix_of_atlanta.htm

Also, if you browse through http://motorsportvortex.com/ , they have some nice galleries with all the different series of sportscar racing.

Later
IZ

These are excellent, thanks!

Gidday,
email is out to my mechanic friend so will see what he can flick back to me.

Will post again as soon as i hear anything.

Regards
WRCfan

Gidday,
email is out to my mechanic friend so will see what he can flick back to me.

Will post again as soon as i hear anything.

Regards
WRCfan


Thanks very much. Also a big thank you to all who have replied. Great to have your help.

Regards
Graham