FINISHED: Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta
360spider
03-18-2005, 08:05 PM
Started one year ago as a curbside! Now - one of the most detailed models I've ever built. Hope you guys like.
http://italianhorses.net/lusso.htm
Alex
http://italianhorses.net/lusso.htm
Alex
675datsun
03-18-2005, 08:20 PM
Wow. Stunning, just plain gorgeous...I'm sorry but is there a build-up thread. What scale is this?
Man I love chrome!
Man I love chrome!
73superduty
03-18-2005, 09:06 PM
WOW Alex! absolutely stunning!
RSTuningFactory
03-18-2005, 09:08 PM
nice paint.
you use air brush or can spray????
you use air brush or can spray????
subyfanatic
03-18-2005, 09:15 PM
OMG!! That engine....
Cobra Colors
03-18-2005, 09:24 PM
Fabulous! I love that deep maroon finish, and the engine bay is simply stunning. Which kit was it based on?
I need to find a way to get some genuine Ferrari paint flowing through your airbrush! :biggrin:
I need to find a way to get some genuine Ferrari paint flowing through your airbrush! :biggrin:
MidMazar
03-18-2005, 09:42 PM
wow the engine is just stunning, great work.
Porsche Carrera
03-18-2005, 10:21 PM
i'm in awe! beautifully perfect!
Merkava
03-18-2005, 10:35 PM
*still sitting in complete stunned silence*
Feint Motion
03-18-2005, 10:36 PM
Gorgeous! Simply Astonishing!
Eric Cole
03-18-2005, 10:58 PM
It's amazing enough that it started life as a curbside but on top of that it's just gorgeous!!!
Thanks for sharing it.
Thanks for sharing it.
mikemechanic
03-18-2005, 11:08 PM
As always Alex, your stuff never ceases to amaze me.
tardster
03-18-2005, 11:20 PM
A complete masterpiece, i've never seen something as flawless as this. Great work man...
Hyperkinetic
03-19-2005, 02:04 AM
Stunning! What a masterpiece!
You really chose a lovely colour for this car.
You really chose a lovely colour for this car.
Bas Carwash
03-19-2005, 02:15 AM
Outstanding job. I always love your paintjobs. And that engine just makes me fall of my chair of amazement!
snk33y
03-19-2005, 03:38 AM
Damn that paint is just brilliant,everytime i see one of your builds i get inspired.
Your models are always the complete package,paint,engine,interior its all beautifuly executed and flawless. Well done for another beautiful work of art!
Your models are always the complete package,paint,engine,interior its all beautifuly executed and flawless. Well done for another beautiful work of art!
klutz_100
03-19-2005, 05:15 AM
Outstanding.
Thank God for internet so that I can see it at all, but I would most like to see your work in real-time.
Congratulations and thank you for sharing your work and your techniques.
steven
Thank God for internet so that I can see it at all, but I would most like to see your work in real-time.
Congratulations and thank you for sharing your work and your techniques.
steven
mike united
03-19-2005, 08:02 AM
Really sweet looking classic, paint looks so smooth & the engine bay is very realistic looking.
Mike.
Mike.
flyonthewall
03-19-2005, 08:20 AM
Another museum quality masterpiece there Alex.
Murray Kish
03-19-2005, 09:18 AM
:grinyes: :grinyes:
Now that's about as good as it gets....
Thanks
Murray
Now that's about as good as it gets....
Thanks
Murray
360spider
03-19-2005, 09:29 AM
Thanks guys!
Model is based on Scale Kraft kit, 1/24 scale, painted with mix of Tamiya lacquers (Maroon and Bright red) through the airbrush. Leon, I would love to try some of hte authentic Ferrari lacquers. I need to take a look what you have there....
THere are no in-progress thread, but there will be detailed buildup diary on my site in few days.
Thanks again,
Alex
Model is based on Scale Kraft kit, 1/24 scale, painted with mix of Tamiya lacquers (Maroon and Bright red) through the airbrush. Leon, I would love to try some of hte authentic Ferrari lacquers. I need to take a look what you have there....
THere are no in-progress thread, but there will be detailed buildup diary on my site in few days.
Thanks again,
Alex
CADguy
03-19-2005, 09:37 AM
Fantastic build Alex!
The color is gorgeous, and that engine bay is awesome.
I can't wait to see your next 'year long' build. :)
The color is gorgeous, and that engine bay is awesome.
I can't wait to see your next 'year long' build. :)
Alfa 147
03-19-2005, 11:00 AM
Amanzingly beautiful work, the engine detail it's awesome and the paint just flawless, i looove it ;)
willimo
03-19-2005, 11:32 AM
Just awesome! I can't think of anything to say about it that would do it justice. Perfect work.
GvEman
03-19-2005, 02:03 PM
Thats Awesome! love the details!!!
kunta
03-19-2005, 06:17 PM
Gorgeous!
another perfect masterpiece from you.
your models always inspire me. :smile:
another perfect masterpiece from you.
your models always inspire me. :smile:
M4tt83
03-20-2005, 05:18 AM
I'm not so keen about seeing that colour on any car to be honest, but on a Ferrari?... No complaints about that finish though and I'm happy you gave it a heart too. A Ferrari is not a Ferrari without an engine. Fantastic.
RallyRaider
03-20-2005, 05:40 AM
Pure art. :worshippy
360spider
03-20-2005, 01:15 PM
I'm not so keen about seeing that colour on any car to be honest, but on a Ferrari?...
Would you rather see it in boring red? :-) This color is very similar to Rosso Rubino that was very popular for 60's Ferraris, and I think it looks great and suits the car's long flowing lines really well.
Thanks for all the comments, I appreciate it.
Alex
Would you rather see it in boring red? :-) This color is very similar to Rosso Rubino that was very popular for 60's Ferraris, and I think it looks great and suits the car's long flowing lines really well.
Thanks for all the comments, I appreciate it.
Alex
ImolaEK
03-20-2005, 01:34 PM
Great job! That paint came out beautiful! The engine is soooo nice! You ARE AF's Ferrari Model man:)< :lol: :thumbsup:
Forhod
03-20-2005, 01:37 PM
Beautiful! I love the engine work.
nniemi
03-21-2005, 01:15 AM
That is great Alex, i have been waiting for you to finish this one, and the completed model is really worth waiting for.
Wheelin75r
03-21-2005, 05:04 AM
:worshippy
sjelic
03-21-2005, 05:46 AM
Business as usuall for you Alex ;) I admire such clean and flawless builds. I can't find anything to complain about, simply amazing.
deedlit
03-21-2005, 06:19 AM
Perfection :sunglasse
p9o1r1sche
03-21-2005, 01:39 PM
Brilliant!
Love the color, and the engine detail.
Love the color, and the engine detail.
DukeMan
03-21-2005, 02:44 PM
:worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy - in other words, I totally agree with everyone else :p
OrangeR
03-21-2005, 04:46 PM
Man, your work makes me want to buy models... FOR YOU!
Any adress? :icon16:
Not that I'll do it you know... I'm just a little :screwy: after seeing beauty so close.
Any adress? :icon16:
Not that I'll do it you know... I'm just a little :screwy: after seeing beauty so close.
bigfrit
03-22-2005, 06:50 AM
one of the best models ever, it's insane how I m lost for words; I ve checked the insane progress, and have to conclude that you are criminally insane!
Oli
Oli
tonioseven
03-22-2005, 09:41 AM
Another museum quality masterpiece there Alex.
:iceslolan :sunglasse
:iceslolan :sunglasse
hrmodeler
03-22-2005, 09:52 AM
Master model from master builder!
360spider
03-22-2005, 09:54 AM
Thanks guys! Compliments from great builders like you mean a lot!
I also wanted to let you know that the car got few awards this last weekend on Showdown 2005 here in TX - 1st in Class and two Master Awards. Good start!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/42824awards_lusso1.jpg
I also wanted to let you know that the car got few awards this last weekend on Showdown 2005 here in TX - 1st in Class and two Master Awards. Good start!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/42824awards_lusso1.jpg
kunta
03-22-2005, 10:13 AM
Wow! Congratulations!!! :cheers:
You sure deserve it!
You sure deserve it!
OrangeR
03-22-2005, 02:11 PM
Bravo!
360spider
03-22-2005, 07:36 PM
Thanks!
chaos
03-24-2005, 01:19 AM
Wow!!!!
Layla's Keeper
03-24-2005, 02:33 AM
As if I haven't already loved everything you've built. :)
Really though, Alex, this is a phenomeonal Ferrari. It looks entirely perfect in color, stance, and detail.
What I'd really like to see you tackle, though, is replicating all three cars out of this picture.
http://www.maranello.cc/All.Ferraris/images/0452/maserati-mis-28.jpg
I think this just about represents the height of Italian motoring in the 60's (all right, all right, the Maserati should be a Ghibli, but who's keeping track?)
Really though, Alex, this is a phenomeonal Ferrari. It looks entirely perfect in color, stance, and detail.
What I'd really like to see you tackle, though, is replicating all three cars out of this picture.
http://www.maranello.cc/All.Ferraris/images/0452/maserati-mis-28.jpg
I think this just about represents the height of Italian motoring in the 60's (all right, all right, the Maserati should be a Ghibli, but who's keeping track?)
campenr.1
03-24-2005, 03:22 AM
As always a great built.
Looking foreward to seeing the progress pics on your site.
Looking foreward to seeing the progress pics on your site.
360spider
03-24-2005, 12:28 PM
Full buildup diary is now posted:
http://italianhorses.net/Gallery/Resin/SKLusso/lusso.htm
http://italianhorses.net/Gallery/Resin/SKLusso/lusso.htm
druid_99
03-24-2005, 07:54 PM
Really awesome work Alex. I totally admire your modelling skills. A few questions though, in your site you said that you use Last Detail Treatment model wax for the body, what company is it from? How long does the polishing take for you to get the shine? I'm using Gunze 1000 Rubbing Compound and Autosol Deep Shine Polish for my black Skyline and Ferrari 250 LM models but the shine is not even close like yours.
One more question, do you have any idea on where can I get a Ferrari 250 LM aftermarket engine? I have 2 of the GTO engine but it has been assembled and painted and I really don't want to mess it up only to cast an engine for the LM. Thanks.
One more question, do you have any idea on where can I get a Ferrari 250 LM aftermarket engine? I have 2 of the GTO engine but it has been assembled and painted and I really don't want to mess it up only to cast an engine for the LM. Thanks.
360spider
03-25-2005, 10:16 AM
Thanks.
The was is made by Last Detail, name of the wax is The Treatment. Time to polish really depends on the final paint surface.
As for the 250 LM engine, you can use pretty much any 250 V12 3 liter - our of 250 GTO for ex. You'll need 6 Weber carbs.
The was is made by Last Detail, name of the wax is The Treatment. Time to polish really depends on the final paint surface.
As for the 250 LM engine, you can use pretty much any 250 V12 3 liter - our of 250 GTO for ex. You'll need 6 Weber carbs.
druid_99
03-27-2005, 06:56 PM
Thanks for the tips Alex.
blubaja
03-27-2005, 07:10 PM
Hey,
Great build man!!!! I thought that interior looked familiar...You're from Scale Auto mag. Dam! Keep up the awsome work!
Frank X.
Great build man!!!! I thought that interior looked familiar...You're from Scale Auto mag. Dam! Keep up the awsome work!
Frank X.
mickbench
03-27-2005, 08:00 PM
Don't know how I missed this, I didn't know you had posted the completed build on here.
I've read the buildup the other day on your website and I was in total awe. In all my life I've never seen such attention to detail.. You, are just a total "master" at building superb detail and perfect finished models. I just can't wait to see what your next "long" term project will be lilke. How you can better this is beyond me, however wouldn't surprise me if you do..!!
I've read the buildup the other day on your website and I was in total awe. In all my life I've never seen such attention to detail.. You, are just a total "master" at building superb detail and perfect finished models. I just can't wait to see what your next "long" term project will be lilke. How you can better this is beyond me, however wouldn't surprise me if you do..!!
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