BBR 1/43 models?

I tried to search, but it seems like if you have less the 4 letters, it doesn't recognize anything.. ugh..

So I was browsing some bbr ferrari kits on ebay and wondering what the quality is like on these? It looks like some yellowish plastic/resin for most of it. Anybody have one or any info?

I have never seen one, but want a couple of them.

I know their built kits go for hundreds of dollars, so I am assuming they are top quality.

Here is their site.

http://www.bbrmodels.it/indexuk.htm

I have built them, nice stuff. Pricey, but good quality. They have a knack for capturing the bodies of Ferrari's. Here's a couple, the 355 was built straight out of the box... - Mark
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v92/Scale-Master/Scale-Master%20Models/DSC09965.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y1/DoctorJones/DSC00037.jpg

I just picked up their 1/43 F360 GT, and all I can say is WOW. The resin is hard, but not brittle, the wheels are goregeous, brakes are made from a number of photoetch parts. Top that with a well cast engine and lovely sharp panel lines and you get a winner. The decals also look great, but I may just build mine up as a privateer/ex racer, I am not sure yet.

If you have the chance, pull the trigger. I paid $70 (Cdn) for mine, and I am looking at getting more.

I haven't in 1/43 but I have few in "big" series, 1/24: I thing good, they aren't perfect but show really passion, with some smart solution, they give self-adv. masks for paintjob, great PE, some turned parts, and the cost is right, less than japan products (that I love too :evillol:) . Pretty sure that Roberto@Icaro can find what you search, I found a very helpful guy in him and at least a gentleman.

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/360.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c159/gionc/333.jpg

Hi you all out there! I'm new here and in modelling too. I have read a lot of threads in this forum and learned a lot from your posts.

Now I'm glad that I maybe could help one of the "old" guys :grinyes:

My second model after a short 20-year-Break of modelling is a 1:43 Porsche GT3 RSR "Peterson Motorsport" from Provence Miniatures wich is nearly finished. I have also a Ferrari F360 N-GT from BBR in 1:43 in my stock. In my opinion the quality of the BBR Parts is slightly better. Espacially the PE-Parts of BBR are real cute.

I made a few pictures of the parts of the Ferrari and hope they will help you.

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Best regards

Thomas

My second model after a short 20-year-Break of modelling is a 1:43 Porsche GT3 RSR "Peterson Motorsport" from Provence Miniatures wich is nearly finished. I have also a Ferrari F360 N-GT from BBR in 1:43 in my stock. In my opinion the quality of the BBR Parts is slightly better. Espacially the PE-Parts of BBR are real cute.


That is the same one I mentioned earlier, except mine is the Ferrari of Washington version. I was blown away by the quality of the product, and would not hesitate for a second to buy another BBR kit. Like I said, the casting is so clean, it's almost like an injection molded offering. If you haven't picked one up yet, do yourself a favour and get it done!

Awesome! Thanks for all the info. Those kits look amazing.

I've only built one BBR kit so far (Nissan R391 from LeMans '99) and it was one sweet little kit! I wouldn't have any hesitation to buy another and have been considering taking the plunge on the 1/24 Ferrari 360GT-LM even tho I have the Renaissance transkit already.

Mike

For me, the best 1/43 non-ultra high detail all aeound resin models.

This is my Ferrari 250LM-1965 Le Mans Winner

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/Porsnatic/gsl05_00326.jpg

How do you guys glue the plastic-like wind screen? Can't be cement right?

Hi 5ynergyx,

dont use c/a-glue because the windows will get foggy! I tried to glue them with white glue and clear-coat from Tamiya. The clear Tamiya (I think it's X22) works fine for me.

Thomas

Hi 5ynergyx,

dont use c/a-glue because the windows will get foggy! I tried to glue them with white glue and clear-coat from Tamiya. The clear Tamiya (I think it's X22) works fine for me.

Thomas

Thank you so much for your answer Thomas :)