Progress - Tamiya Ferrari 312T3

I've had this kit for a long time and finally got the motivation to build it.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/boxart.jpg

First a BIG THANKYOU to jaykay640 for sending me all his reference pictures. 200 or so and they are excellent!! thanks Joachim! I hope you enjoy this build!

I have decided to do this progress thread following the order of the Tamiya instructions, therefore Step 1 is the basic engine. I replaced most of the original parts like the coil etc. with machined pieces. I also added all the fuel lines.

STEP 1
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/enginestep1.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/enginestep1a.jpg

Next Step 2.....

Nice kit, but man you built that engine fast.. Do you do anything other then build models..!! Great start, been looking for one of these kits to add to my increasing pile of F1 cars to be built.. In the year - 2060... :lol2:

Cool, Reuteman (or Villeneuve Snr) gets the Robrex treatment! :) How are the decals? Tamiya kits of this era were notorius for translucent whites. If S27/Cartograf printed a replacement decal sheet it might be worth looking for.

Slurp:naughty:
good start so far
buy we get used to great stuff with your built, robrex:smile:

man this is looking real!

Ludicrous engine, Rob! (Sorry, but we've exhausted all the other adjectives on your Yamaha build... :iceslolan )

I'm happy to watch you build anything....

This will be another masterpiece from you !!!

Hi,

looks very real so far.

2 questions: What material did you use for fuel lines?

Did you add some screws (?) or nuts above the holes, where those chrome air intakes are added or is it a very well painted kitpart? ?

Here we go again, grab something (so you don't drop out of your chair) and enjoy the ride :D
Great start Rob!

Here we go again, grab something (so you don't drop out of your chair) and enjoy the ride :D
Great start Rob!

:iagree: :rofl:

Good grief, that engine looks real!

Hi,

looks very real so far.

2 questions: What material did you use for fuel lines?

Did you add some screws (?) or nuts above the holes, where those chrome air intakes are added or is it a very well painted kitpart? ?

the fuel lines are made from clear bead & jewellery thread that I found in a craft store. I then made a mixture of Tamiya clear orange 20%, XF57 Buff 40% and the rest X22 clear. I dipped the clear line in this mixture and removed it to dry.

The bolts you see are Sakatsu items.

Thanks for the comments!

I´m sorry, but I´m starting to hate you - just a little.

I need to start to check all your threads and make notes for my upcoming builts. Very inspiring, yet again!

robrex

Your engine IS real.... I will follow this thread.
Thanks very much for the tip about the fuel lines.

Could i ask something? Could your send me Joachim pics? My email is [email protected].

Thanks very much in advance.

João

STEP 2

The next job was the gear box and rear brakes. I cut the calipers off the gear box and drilled out the attaching bolts to be replaced by Sakatsu items. I made the brake discs by machining the plates then cutting small pieces of plastic for the cooling fins. The pictures will show some other details I added.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/brakes1.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/brakes.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/gearbox.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/gearbox1.jpg

STEP 3

Next up was the instalation of the Gear Box to the Engine and also the Fuel Injection plate. 12 intake trumpets take a long time to make so I had a production line going.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/intake.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/intake1.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/intake2.jpg

I have never liked the metal filters that most company's offer, in fact I ordered the Acustion set but decided to make my own.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/intake3.jpg

Does anyone want a how-to on these?

Next STEP's 4,5,6 & 7

I have never liked the metal filters that most company's offer, in fact I ordered the Acustion set but decided to make my own.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/intake3.jpg

Does anyone want a how-to on these?



Yes of course, I am interested (and I guess I am not the only one ;-) )

Naah!
Never did care much learning new techniques.
Just kidding :naughty: of course I'd like to know how you did them!
Great job so far and I expect no less as the build moves on.

Niclas

You work really fast!, engine looks amazing so far

can't wait to see more progress :sunglasse

Guys I've seen this build thus far in real life, and it's nothing short of amazing - and I'm sure you're in for some detailing treats yet!

Great work Robrex!

Looking schweet Rob! Let me know if you need any more close-up reference pics.

Excellent work, I would love a how-to on the trumpets and the screens. Got a Cosworth in 1/12 scale to detail up, but I dont have a lathe like you :(

thats amazing, simply amazing

That's some nice work!!

Since i live in Quebec:) , i really wish you are building Villeneuve's car

Well done Rob, somehow with this car we will really see your creative juices flowing.
We have not see your best yet, so many things on this car for you to detail.

Blind us again,

Rod.

Rob, speaking for myself, I long ago exhausted my vocabulary of compliments to post on your amazing builds. :)

Rob, speaking for myself, I long ago exhausted my vocabulary of compliments to post on your amazing builds. :)

so true :grinno:

*Gasp*

I just found this today...

One of my favorite builders.... building one of my favorite cars!

Looking amazing (as usual). Love to see how you did those intake screens!

Murray

I'm sure this one will be another amazing model.
Great work Robrex!!

get that tutorial posted Rob, They mesh bulbs will fit perfect on any RC211V build!
/Joel
(Crazy build by the way but it goes without saying nowadays)

Steps 4,5,6 & 7
Sorry for the long break between updates..

Replaced the kit shocks & springs
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/rearsprings.jpg

I forgot to take update photo's so I'll post what pictures I have.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/enginegearbox.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/enginegearbox2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/enginegearbox3.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/exhaust.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/exhaust2.jpg

Here's a little peek at the wheels and tyres almost completed
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/wheelstyres.jpg

I know this update is lacking a bit of explanation for work completed so if you have any questions just ask?

Thanks again!

Nice going Rob! Looking forward to more updates.

that is some truly awsome work you have done there. it looks absolutly real.

i hope i can say a word...

Just one question - Can I move into your workshop for a bit to watch and learn? I'll sweep the floor, bring you coffee, walk the dog..... :biggrin:

Cosmic level (again) :worshippy

With the amount of work you are doing and the accuracy that is apparent, I think the only way I will be disappointed is if it doesn't start at the end. Rob you are amazing.

Just one question - Can I move into your workshop for a bit to watch and learn? I'll sweep the floor, bring you coffee, walk the dog..... :biggrin:
:lol: Yes that could be very helpful....but wait, what would my wife do then?...only joking...I hope she doesn't read that last remark!:nono:

ooooo.. you chicken? :iceslolan
no, honey.... wait! It was a joke....... :nono: ...... nooo AHHH!!! (Slap! Slap!)
(Pum! Crash! Pum! Ouch!):confused:
I'll see if the hospital has internet in the rooms... see you when I get better.... :icon16:

STEP 4 (sorry I forgot the rear brake ducts)
I drilled the kit items out and thinned them to better replicate the fibre-glass originals. Next they were sprayed with 'thick' white laquer to get a rough stringy finish, then I washed them with a brown ink.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/airducts.jpg http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/airducts1.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/airducts2.jpg

You really do have a creative mind you know that - those brake ducts look fantastic!

Holy shnikes!

So how heavy is that engine block? I've never lifted a real one...

Awesome work Rob! It really looks like the real one to me! I can’t understand how you have the time and patience to make everything so detailed. Keep it up!

So how heavy is that engine block? I've never lifted a real one...

Good one... :grinyes:

Wow!! Another great work from Robrex...

Awesome work !!!

ayecarumba! holy catfish! wow, and i thought i was in a model forum but it seems im looking at a real car here. truly fantastic work. with amazing talent like that, how do you deal with all the model groupies?

Incredible.

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/1297/litlescream1he.jpg

Ahhhhhhhhhh! How do you DO that!!
:worshippy

OK, I have a question?
What colour Tamiya Spray should I do the car in?
TS8 Italian Red or TS49 Bright Red???

I'm leaning towards TS8 over a white base??

Thanks

OK, I have a question?
What colour Tamiya Spray should I do the car in?
TS8 Italian Red or TS49 Bright Red???

I'm leaning towards TS8 over a white base??

Thanks

My understanding is that TS49 is for the modern Ferrari F1 stuff so I would say TS8 also.

Yeah, I think ts-49 is for 1997 and onwards, so ts-8 would be the best choice.
The car is coming along really well. But then, that's to be expected isn't it.

Yeah, I think ts-49 is for 1997 and onwards, so ts-8 would be the best choice.
The car is coming along really well. But then, that's to be expected isn't it.

Hi Rob,
yes the TS8 is the errari red recommended for early cars. TS49 is for lots of modern cars/bikes as its a more flero / tv friendly colour.

Rod.

How did I miss this one?! Great work so far :thumbsup:

Have you seen the IndyCals decal sheet for this car? A vast improvement over Tamiya's offering: http://www.indycals.com/Decals/78Ferrari312T3.html

How did I miss this one?! Great work so far :thumbsup:

Have you seen the IndyCals decal sheet for this car? A vast improvement over Tamiya's offering: http://www.indycals.com/Decals/78Ferrari312T3.html

Yes thanks. I've already purchased a set for this. They are good decals, especially considering I will have to paint the white on the side and the IndyCals set comes with the red stripes seperately.

Master Robrex,
1st time for me on this forum to follow your amazing build.
For sure, most of what you're doing is far too advanced for my skills but i'm very eager to know how you're making those mesh air intake covers.
Maybe i could get some inspiration from your lessons and hopefully improve my models.
So please...

truly truly inspiring love's job ;)

some little question:
-1 wheels nuts: milled or electronic switch nuts? I try purchase some but is too bigger.
-2 vel. stacks grill (how to? :) it's warformed styrene grid? awesome.

all the weork is awesome too, each time i move my eyes I discover new sweets!
fantastic

truly truly inspiring love's job ;)

some little question:
-1 wheels nuts: milled or electronic switch nuts? I try purchase some but is too bigger.
-2 vel. stacks grill (how to? :) it's warformed styrene grid? awesome.

all the work is awesome too, each time i move my eyes I discover new sweets!
fantastic

-1 The wheel nuts I made myself by drilling out some brass hex rod then tapping the thread. I then turned the entire hub assembly so the wheels nuts work. I now need to make a tool so I can fit the wheel nuts once the wheels are on (deep dish wheels !)
-2 I will make a 'how to' on the intake mesh....soon, I promise!

I'm driving myself crazy trying to replicate the rivets on the chassis at the moment....3rd time in the paint stripper!!!!
thankyou everyone for the encouragment and nice comments!

That is very good stuff robrex.....again :-)
I'm happy to see your putting the photos to good use!

For the tool to mount the wheelnuts: Take a plastic rod and drill it out to the wrench width size of your hex rod in the lathe. Then put the hex rod in the drill chuck and drive it into the plastic rod. That will make a nice internal hex shape and you have a plastic tool that doesn't scratch your wheel nut:-)

Keep it on! In addition to the mesh cover tutorial i'd like to see one for the trumpets as well btw!!! Haven't figured out how best to make those yet:-)

I know this update is lacking a bit of explanation for work completed so if you have any questions just ask?


Great work. I too am interested in a how too regarding the intake trumpets, and also what you are using for the small scale exhaust pipe and clutch springs?

Thanks

That is very good stuff robrex.....again :-)
I'm happy to see your putting the photos to good use!

For the tool to mount the wheelnuts: Take a plastic rod and drill it out to the wrench width size of your hex rod in the lathe. Then put the hex rod in the drill chuck and drive it into the plastic rod. That will make a nice internal hex shape and you have a plastic tool that doesn't scratch your wheel nut:-)

Great! I'll use that idea for the wheel nut tool! Thanks jaykay640

Keep it on! In addition to the mesh cover tutorial i'd like to see one for the trumpets as well btw!!! Haven't figured out how best to make those yet:-)

Great work. I too am interested in a how too regarding the intake trumpets, and also what you are using for the small scale exhaust pipe and clutch springs?

Thanks

Ok, here is the method I use.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/intake.jpg
I just use the centre bit which has a nice bevel already perfect for the trumpets. Once done I made another tool with the correct curve and part each one off.
I hope that helps?

Moving on to the build update. The chassis was a real pain trying to get the right effect of both polished aluminium and also the rivets. First though, I seperated the side skirts from the chassis.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/chassisstep9.jpghttp://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/chassis3.jpg

Next I primed the chassis and drilled the location holes for the numerous rivets!! (this was very time consuming!). I then individually glued glitter pieces in each location which was a great tip given to me by a local club member! He uses this technique to fantastic effect on military models!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/chassis1.jpghttp://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/chassis2.jpg

Finally I cut apart all the suspension components then started putting it all back together. The front brakes were given the treatment like the rear ones.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/frontAarms.jpghttp://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/frontbrakes.jpg

I covered the seat in MFH adhesive leather and put in the PP seat belts.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/seat.jpghttp://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/seat2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/chassis4.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b246/robrex/Ferrari%20312T3/chassis5.jpg

That's all for now
Thanks

Rob, everytime you post another update I think 'unbelievable it can not get better than this" then you go and post an even better one. You could stop right now with the car posed as if being built in the workshop and it would be incredible.