Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Street Competizione

Hello all!

I have been a member here for a long time now, but never posted before. I was very intimidated from all the glorious builds you guys are putting out of your shops.

Built this model as a tribute to 60 red years. Finished it in November, but sadly my camera got broken (CCD chip) so I had to borrow one from a friend.

About the model: It's a Revell kit which I bought to get the wire wheels for my diecast 250 GTO. Then I started to build it OOB. I really don't like the shape of a street Daytona and wanted to build a Competizione version for the street.

Luckily a forum buddy contacted me and we made a swap. He gave me the front end of the Italeri Daytona Competizione. I was so happy. :cool:

I had to find new wheels for this kit so I used wheels from a Revell 300E AMG kit and made dishes from a plastic tube. Had to buy about 10 feet (3 meters) and used only about an inch (2,5 cm).:loser:
Added a lot of addons like: MFH and Crazy modeler emblems and wires + tubing, Detail master wiper, Mr. Model mesh for the front air vents...

I'm not gonna bore you to death with all the details.

The pictures

First the reference: Series 1 Daytona Competizione
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/mitjaslavec/160-2.jpg

Just some pictures to get you up to speed as the interior is not well shown in the finished pictures.

Competizione front end, I widened the rear wheel arches, engine and underside.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/mitjaslavec/Raznocopy.jpg

Interior:
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/mitjaslavec/Razvit7_resize.jpg

It's painted with TS08 and clear coated with Zero 2K clear. Window trim is BMF.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/mitjaslavec/IMG_0230_resize.jpg
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/mitjaslavec/IMG_0146_resize.jpg
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/mitjaslavec/IMG_0226_resize.jpg
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/mitjaslavec/IMG_0144_resize.jpg
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/mitjaslavec/IMG_0197_resize.jpg

I scratchbuilt some parts for the engine.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/mitjaslavec/IMG_0152_resize.jpg
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/mitjaslavec/IMG_0201_resize.jpg

And some with the black backround.
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/mitjaslavec/IMG_0297_resize.jpg
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/mitjaslavec/IMG_0256_resize.jpg
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/mitjaslavec/IMG_0286.jpg
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/mitjaslavec/IMG_0264_resize.jpg
http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa158/mitjaslavec/IMG_0275.jpg

Biggest issue are the light lenses, they are too thick. Well some other fitment issues are present as well. :iceslolan

I hope you don't mind all the pictures. I must thank to all of you for the skills you shared and still share of course on this forum.

My English is a little rusty, so I do apologize for any errors in the text.

Hope you like it.:)

Great job my neighbour, considering the kit, outstanding job. Just I'm a classic maniac and don't like those huge wheels but I guess you'll find lot of people that love it here :D

Looks great to me. Nice work!

Excellent job throughout. Detail is good, paint is smooth, and style is great!

P.S. Your English is better than some native speakers on this forum! :lol:

Looks great :thumbsup:

Excellent detailing.

I don't know why the heck you were hiding?!?!? We can learn from YOU :)

That's gorgeous! I agree with everyone else, you should have posted sooner! We certainly could take some tips from you.

Beautiful paint and the car looks the part. I really like it.
Chris

Nice work, you have no reason to hide undercover anymore! :sunglasse

Especially nice as it's not the Fujimi kit :thumbsup:

It's excellent!

That reminds of a kit I started and didn´t quite finish, yet. Yours looks fantastic amazing. What kit did you use the base? So congrats and welcome to AF. I like to see more of your work. What is next?

Dayyyyyyyuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!

Wow!! great kit, and awesome idea...very similar to what i'm building out of a fujimi kit...great execution, paint, wheels...it all works well, please continue to share your builds with us

Gray

Thank you guys. You are all so kind. :cool:

As soon as I get my camera back from service, I'll try to regulary post progress of my builds.:wink:

godfather23: It is a Revell kit (prepacked Italeri) with the Italeri Competizione front end. (Italeri used to make a Competezione version of this car as you may already know).
Whats next? Well I have 5 WIP's but I have to finish a Ford 32' Roadster for a local forum contest. Next will be a Fiat 131 Abarth also in a street version.:biggrin:

stryfe101: Do you have a link to a thread where I could see your progress?
Really interested, in godfather23's as well.

Looks fantastic

I love the whole car, its fantastic. My favorite part is the engine bay, absolutely beautiful. Nice job!

Cheers,

Rick

Nice job, looks very nice. Excellent paint job.

I just love that car, wheels are....yumie.

Superb looking model.

Nice work! :sunglasse

Very well done, lovely engine bay and nice photos !!!

Robi

Looks superb, I don't know why you were intimidated, the paintwork is fabulous as are the engine details. You may be interested to know that Fujimi Campagnolo Ferrari style wheels are available from HLJ: http://www.hlj.com/product/FUJ19292, they are pretty good too.