Tiny Ferrari!
lotus_man
02-09-2003, 08:15 AM
Sennake's wonderful Rosso Ferrari got me thinking, so I decided to post some pics of the F2000 Ferrari I'm working on at the moment. It's a little smaller than his, as it's a 1:43 by Tameo. It's still a wonderful kit however. If anyone has been thinking about building one of these, I can full recommend them. They are quite a challenge due to their size, but I think they look really nice when done. Anyway, let me know what you think.
http://freespace.virgin.net/johnc.freeride/images/Img_0677.jpg
Rear suspension lowers in place, need to finish the rear brakes, hubs and drive shafts before the uppers can go on.
http://freespace.virgin.net/johnc.freeride/images/Img_0678.jpg
Front suspension done bar carbon-fibre decals, completed brakes and hubs. Still some small etched parts to add under the front wing.
http://freespace.virgin.net/johnc.freeride/images/Img_0679.jpg
Next to a Tamiya spray can to compare the sizes.
http://freespace.virgin.net/johnc.freeride/images/Img_0677.jpg
Rear suspension lowers in place, need to finish the rear brakes, hubs and drive shafts before the uppers can go on.
http://freespace.virgin.net/johnc.freeride/images/Img_0678.jpg
Front suspension done bar carbon-fibre decals, completed brakes and hubs. Still some small etched parts to add under the front wing.
http://freespace.virgin.net/johnc.freeride/images/Img_0679.jpg
Next to a Tamiya spray can to compare the sizes.
Sennake
02-09-2003, 09:38 AM
Looks like that is going to be a very beautiful model!
Keep up the good work!
Keep up the good work!
Integra06
02-09-2003, 11:33 AM
The front wing looks a little crooked but other than that its a great model.
fatboyslim
02-09-2003, 03:33 PM
WOW how small!!
Looks very nice though!!
Couldn't build one myself 'cos I got sausage fingers!!
Looks very nice though!!
Couldn't build one myself 'cos I got sausage fingers!!
primera man
02-09-2003, 03:38 PM
I have enough problems with 1:24's let alone how small these are :eek:
Looks great...keep us updated:)
Looks great...keep us updated:)
Sennake
02-09-2003, 04:20 PM
Originally posted by primera man
I have enough problems with 1:24's let alone how small these are :eek:
Looks great...keep us updated:)
Heh heh... you think that's small huh? ;)
How about these 2 kits I put together a few years ago?
http://www.misteryracing.com/sennake/tiny/tiny_01.jpg
http://www.misteryracing.com/sennake/tiny/tiny_02.jpg
http://www.misteryracing.com/sennake/tiny/tiny_03.jpg
I have enough problems with 1:24's let alone how small these are :eek:
Looks great...keep us updated:)
Heh heh... you think that's small huh? ;)
How about these 2 kits I put together a few years ago?
http://www.misteryracing.com/sennake/tiny/tiny_01.jpg
http://www.misteryracing.com/sennake/tiny/tiny_02.jpg
http://www.misteryracing.com/sennake/tiny/tiny_03.jpg
fatboyslim
02-09-2003, 06:06 PM
Oh my god!! How small? What scale are they 1/72nd ?
bvia
02-09-2003, 08:22 PM
Le Mans Miniatures makes a line of 1:87the scale (H/O IIRC) Le Mans racers...makes 1:43rd look big and 1:24th look HUGE...;-)>
hth,
Bill
:bandit:
hth,
Bill
:bandit:
Focus2000
02-10-2003, 04:08 AM
Nice looking Ferrari! I read good reviews about this Tameo kit and it looks like it's coming together well.
How fiddly are these 1/43 kits? I've been thinking of trying a kit this size but I'm worried my fumble-fingers would make a mess of such small pieces :o
How fiddly are these 1/43 kits? I've been thinking of trying a kit this size but I'm worried my fumble-fingers would make a mess of such small pieces :o
lotus_man
02-10-2003, 11:35 AM
I won't lie, 1:43 is fiddley... especially the brakes, hubs and suspension. But they are great fun, and the Tameo kits are every bit as good at going together smoothly as Tamiya's 1:24 offerings. You should see the late 70's McLaren by bro is doing. Full engine, wiring and plumbing in 1:43. Way cool.
Sennake - love the Ferraris. I saw the 333 race at Le Mans in '96 and it's still the best sounding race car I've ever heard. That V12 at full chat out on the Mulssanne is amazing.
More pics soon, I'm just carbon fibering the suspension arms at the moment :D
Sennake - love the Ferraris. I saw the 333 race at Le Mans in '96 and it's still the best sounding race car I've ever heard. That V12 at full chat out on the Mulssanne is amazing.
More pics soon, I'm just carbon fibering the suspension arms at the moment :D
clatescivicr
02-10-2003, 11:53 AM
What do they use fishing line for the wiring? :confused: :D
lotus_man
02-10-2003, 01:35 PM
A few more pics for those that are interested
http://freespace.virgin.net/johnc.freeride/images/Img_0681.jpg
Rear end is now finished, and most of the suspension arms are decalled with carbon fibre and the gold foil heat protection for the exhausts. All the brakes and hubs are also in place.
http://freespace.virgin.net/johnc.freeride/images/Img_0683.jpg
Interior is pretty much done. The etched belts were a doddle to work with. Need to get the stearing wheel done next, which is a model in it's own right!
Oh, and for those that thought the front wing was crocked, it's not actually glued on:D
http://freespace.virgin.net/johnc.freeride/images/Img_0681.jpg
Rear end is now finished, and most of the suspension arms are decalled with carbon fibre and the gold foil heat protection for the exhausts. All the brakes and hubs are also in place.
http://freespace.virgin.net/johnc.freeride/images/Img_0683.jpg
Interior is pretty much done. The etched belts were a doddle to work with. Need to get the stearing wheel done next, which is a model in it's own right!
Oh, and for those that thought the front wing was crocked, it's not actually glued on:D
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