Finished: Custom Ferrari 612 Scaglietti

Finally finished :iceslolan

Progress thread:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=438921

http://images16.fotki.com/v273/photos/1/10258/17860/Front1-vi.jpg
http://images16.fotki.com/v271/photos/1/10258/17860/Front2-vi.jpg
http://images16.fotki.com/v286/photos/1/10258/17860/Front3-vi.jpg
http://images16.fotki.com/v281/photos/1/10258/17860/Side1-vi.jpg
http://images16.fotki.com/v280/photos/1/10258/17860/Rear1-vi.jpg
http://images14.fotki.com/v221/photos/1/10258/17860/Rear2-vi.jpg
http://images16.fotki.com/v270/photos/1/10258/17860/Rear3-vi.jpg

Final assembly wasn’t easy; though all sub-assemblies were. There was a problem w/the chassis being somewhat warped from the rear axle area back, and it took me awhile to figure how to get the chassis glued in place w/o resorting to using some giant clamp. This didn’t surface until the interior was assembled and glued in place, test-fits didn’t have the problem.

I really like the outcome, though I’d say I rushed a few areas that could have been a bit better. The interior color is okay but I could have toned it down more, though these pics show the blue being much brighter than it is on the model. The hood still shows a small area where I had to repair a recurrent blister. The screen mesh (brass) is nearly impossible to paint w/o still showing some brass; too much paint will flood the screen and fill it all in.

It was certainly fun to build. I’m happy w/the modified coachwork-the revised “C” pillar, the additional side vents, the Viper hood w/vents, the larger vents in the front fascia, replacing the stock grille w/mesh. The hood could fit a bit more flush, but that would have been a nightmare to actually accomplish. This car certainly does satisfy my vision of a Scaglietti that Ferrari should have built.

No WAI!!!! That looks KILLER Bob!!!! The FX wheels look just perfect on it!!!!!!!..Love it!

Brilliant work!

Not sure about that hood Bob, are you sure you're done? (Inside joke with ACME Members.)

Looks great Bob. Finally finished after how many years? and how much paint?

Nice work on the hood, and the body looks good too.

Bob! You did it! It looks fantastic! Glad you stuck it out and kept your vision alive. By far the best looking Scaglietti I've seen.
Chris

wow this car is nice! i love the rich tone of the blue seats..

great job. love the colour and the hood. those wheels are quite nice as well. they really make me thiunk of an Aston Martin though....not sure why

wow that looks great!

It has a really nice GT look to it. Wheels suit it. The interior blue really pops out in these pics. I'm looking forward to seeing it.

Two thumbs up. Great execution.

that is absolutely jaw dropping, great work

You've taken it from panzy to badass and it looks amazing! The wheels are a perfect fit for that car. All the mods are awesomely executed - major changes that still look subtle. Fantastic work from your shop, keep it up (we know you will!)

Turned out great. Love the interior (and everything else!)

Nice work.

Murray

Im just blown away with the execution of this model.All aspects of the customisation of this subject ties in quite seamlesly,anyone who dont doesnt know this car would definately think that it was a design from Ferrari.. You are right this is the Scag that Ferrari should have built..

Another masterpiece! 10/10

Great stuff, the wheels work exceptionaly well. Big improvement on the basic styling.

Absolutely stunning design, the mods fit the scaglietti like a glove, hats down to you, sir!

Oli

Wondefull Work!!

Ferrari should've built it this way from the beginning!! :sunglasse Absloutely perfect!! Oh, You know I'm gonna steal that interior/exterior color combination don't you?!:evillol:

Ferrari should've built it this way from the beginning!! :sunglasse Absloutely perfect!! Oh, You know I'm gonna steal that interior/exterior color combination don't you?!:evillol:

Thanks Tonio :)

Steal away :naughty:

Actually I stole the color scheme from myself-my Boxster GT3:

http://images2.fotki.com/v15/photos/1/10258/17860/Boxster7-vi.jpg

In '99 my Mom ordered a 2000 BMW Z3 in silver. For the 2000 refresh they offered a blue interior as well as red, and on her silver car it looks really good. No contest that we both like the blue option better than the red :wink:

Very nice!

The wheels make me think modern Jag or Aston, not a bad thing...

Very cool model! Those wheels fit the car really well, I like that satin color! Great job, this is much more of a sports car than the original Scaglietti!

Came out very well, clean execution, good choice of colours

I like it. The wheels and the interior colours work quite well. what's up with the cavallino on the fron grille though?

I like it. The wheels and the interior colours work quite well. what's up with the cavallino on the fron grille though?

Thanks; the Cavallino is still a bit thick-it was cut away from the stock Skag grille. Needs a black wash and some touchup. I had intended it for the decklid but it was too thick for that spot and the silver decal for the decklid did show up against the gray paint. Guess I could invest in some decent photoetched Cavallinos, but even they aren't great since they have no real dimension.

WOW! that thing looks stunning! it kinda has that bentley CGT feel to it.

Wow what a great model. WOW

I definitely love it, doesn't seem a Revell. Fantastic wheels !!

Roberto

Now that's sexy, they should have made it this way...

Looks really great Bob!

Gerry

The custom touches are nicely styled and well executed. The blue interior works, and the finish is excellent as always.

Thanks for all the comments :)

I've now torn into three new projects since the Skag's completion.

One secret hopefully ready for NNL East, and the other two will have some pics soon...Revell Porsche 914 and Scale Kraft BMW 2.8/3.0 CS resin kit w/Monogram guts. Still hard to get my head around cars I remember new like the 914 and BMW being full-blown antiques now :uhoh: :icon16:

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