Ferrari 599 Hamann

Ramon..

Superb build!!

Agreed with others.. there could be no more detailing..
but who knows.. sky is the limit

just wondering..
how much did you spent for entire built?

Im dying to know what your plans are for your next build?

Im dying to know what your plans are for your next build?
Mona Liza! :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
Or nothing similar to his talent...
Gongats again and again

AMAZING!!!! Rivets in the wheels, detail, stunning increbile building!!!

wowowowowowowowowow. I have no words to describe this.

Ramon brought a Sauber C9 Lemans 1989 winner to the Ferrari Expo partly finished. He won the best of show for this 599 Ferrari model.

http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd85/F1tommy/Ferrari%20Expo%202010/?action=view&current=FerrariExpo2010046.jpg


Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2011-Chicago April 2011

simply breathtaking.

It really is amazing
Production of construction method you gave me a lot of inspiration
Currently working to learning...:tongue:

omg... im stunned and speechless.

ur a real modeller... super modeller.. no no.. Mighty Modeller!!!!!

Detailing chassis and body…

And well, after a long pause I’m back with the last installment of this build, but first, thank you Entau, Stuart, bri g, Tom, Bill, 91p10nizmo, Stevenski, Justin, Roberto, Emil, Olivier, Dadimix, rollin80s, sbvwfanatic, cjsbosox, Cesar, Chuck, Dennis, joegtr, ben_gsr2s, gtziaf, Ashley, stevetam, lim., Style Model 27 and Kamil for your very nice words!!

And a big Thank You! for showing us mere mortal modelers what can be done, when you really know what you want and have the skill to do it!Thank you!! But more than that, PATIENCE is what you really need; to do things as many times as you need until they result as they should, the rest comes along…
Believe me, after trying something more than 5 times, you really learn something…

I hope you don't mind, I want to share your thread w/some model builders/fans over in the vwvortex site. Thanks for inspiring me to build this weekend...No problem, and I’m glad I helped.

Hola Ramon, espero que todo te fue bien con el vuelo.
It was a pleasure to meet you Ramon and hope to see more of your worlk in the future.Thank you! Everything was great, this was one of those trips where everything goes perfect!! The only thing I regret is that I didn’t have enough time to take enough pics and chat with everybody, I’ll be there earlier next year!

just wondering..
how much did you spent for entire built?I really don’t know, I started this car more than 2 years ago, but since then a lot of things happened, I moved from the US to Mexico, started another kit, stopped building for awhile, etc, may be 11 to 12 months effective work. I build very slowly anyway.

Im dying to know what your plans are for your next build?Ferrari 430 Challenge cup (quick build out of the box, at least I’ll try) and then a detailed Ferrari 430 Scuderia.

Ramon brought a Sauber C9 Lemans 1989 winner to the Ferrari Expo partly finished. He won the best of show for this 599 Ferrari model.
Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2011-Chicago April 2011Thank you Tom, I hope to finish that one someday, and thank you again for everything!

And onto the works...

Back to the chassis the next parts to machine are exhaust tips that have to be replaced because Hamann equips their versions with 90 mm diam tips, aluminum tube is used here...
http://images24.fotki.com/v874/photos/8/113398/7448438/100223Ferrari59904-vi.jpg

Some polishing…
http://images19.fotki.com/v286/photos/8/113398/7448438/100223Ferrari59905-vi.jpg

To cut the 4 machined parts at the same angle, the Dremel is mounted at an angle in the work station to be used as a drill pres ...
http://images9.fotki.com/v450/photos/8/113398/7448438/100223Ferrari59906-vi.jpg

Machined plastic rod to mount the exhaust tips to the rear silencers...
http://images9.fotki.com/v447/photos/8/113398/7448438/100223Ferrari59908-vi.jpg

Assembled in place …
http://images17.fotki.com/v4/photos/8/113398/7448438/100223Ferrari59909-vi.jpg

Before assembling the body to the chassis, the last details are added to the interior trimming, as reading lamps, buttons etc...
http://images9.fotki.com/v447/photos/8/113398/7448438/100223Ferrari59910-vi.jpg

Round bezels are made with fine wire for the turn signals at the fenders...
http://images9.fotki.com/v450/photos/8/113398/7448438/100224Ferrari59901-vi.jpg

At the front, grill, mesh and the "Cavallino Rampante" are added...
http://images110.fotki.com/v565/photos/8/113398/7448438/100224Ferrari59902-vi.jpg

Mesh for the side air intakes…
http://images9.fotki.com/v450/photos/8/113398/7448438/100224Ferrari59903-vi.jpg

Rear upper wing...
http://images51.fotki.com/v177/photos/8/113398/7448438/100224Ferrari59904-vi.jpg

And the body is assembled to the chassis...
http://images112.fotki.com/v173/photos/8/113398/7448438/100224Ferrari59905-vi.jpg

Ride height is verified to ensure everything is correct and that the four wheels touch the floor at the same time...
http://images112.fotki.com/v173/photos/8/113398/7448438/100224Ferrari59906-vi.jpg
http://images9.fotki.com/v448/photos/8/113398/7448438/100224Ferrari59907-vi.jpg

Details are added to the engine bay covers, the VIN number plate is made with tin sheet and the decal from the Revell kit...
http://images12.fotki.com/v252/photos/8/113398/7448438/100224Ferrari59908-vi.jpg

The "599" emblem is provided by the "CM" detail set...
http://images38.fotki.com/v266/photos/8/113398/7448438/100224Ferrari59909-vi.jpg

The "599" without the Hamann aerodynamic elements...
http://images9.fotki.com/v449/photos/8/113398/7448438/100224Ferrari59910-vi.jpg

And with the Hamann aerodynamics mounted...
http://images9.fotki.com/v448/photos/8/113398/7448438/100224Ferrari59911-vi.jpg

The rear diffuser requires adjust links which are made with AcuStion Anchor Hook set, hypodermic needle and aluminum wire...
http://images18.fotki.com/v458/photos/8/113398/7448438/100224Ferrari59913-vi.jpg
http://images9.fotki.com/v449/photos/8/113398/7448438/100224Ferrari59914-vi.jpg
http://images9.fotki.com/v448/photos/8/113398/7448438/100226Ferrari59901-vi.jpg
http://images112.fotki.com/v184/photos/8/113398/7448438/100226Ferrari59902-vi.jpg

The rear diffuser assembled to the body...
http://images9.fotki.com/v450/photos/8/113398/7448438/100226Ferrari59903-vi.jpg

Then is turn for the rear wing which will be made out of plastic sheet, to start, a pattern is created with cardboard...
http://images56.fotki.com/v1601/photos/8/113398/7448438/100410Ferrari59901-vi.jpg

Plastic strips of 0.33 and 0.59 mm thickness are cut and bent to shape; the thin strip in the middle of the picture will make the rear lip of the wing...
http://images18.fotki.com/v375/photos/8/113398/7448438/100410Ferrari59902-vi.jpg

Everything is glued with liquid cement…
http://images53.fotki.com/v1609/photos/8/113398/7448438/100410Ferrari59903-vi.jpg

The supports to fix the wing to the body…
http://images20.fotki.com/v368/photos/8/113398/7448438/100414Ferrari59901-vi.jpg

Rounded borders and sanding to shape...
http://images18.fotki.com/v375/photos/8/113398/7448438/100414Ferrari59902-vi.jpg

Test fit of the completed rear wing...
http://images53.fotki.com/v1610/photos/8/113398/7448438/100415Ferrari59901-vi.jpg

Then the wing goes to the painting process, the carbon fiber decaling and clear lacquer…
http://images18.fotki.com/v329/photos/8/113398/7448438/100417Ferrari59901-vi.jpg
http://images12.fotki.com/v540/photos/8/113398/7448438/100417Ferrari59902-vi.jpg

While the clear coats of the rear wing cure, it is turn of the engine hood detailing, so, mesh, hinges and latch are added…
http://images56.fotki.com/v1599/photos/8/113398/7448438/100420Ferrari59901-vi.jpg
http://images116.fotki.com/v1595/photos/8/113398/7448438/100420Ferrari59902-vi.jpg
http://images18.fotki.com/v329/photos/8/113398/7448438/100420Ferrari59903-vi.jpg

Once the engine covers are mounted, the last paint details are done and the car is only waiting for the Hood to be in place…
http://images56.fotki.com/v1599/photos/8/113398/7448438/100421Ferrari59901-vi.jpg

And the Ferrari 599 Hamann is complete!...
http://images17.fotki.com/v529/photos/8/113398/7448438/100421Ferrari59902-vi.jpg
http://images54.fotki.com/v202/photos/8/113398/7448438/100421Ferrari59903-vi.jpg

Well my friends this is it, I’m very happy to finally bring this model to an end, I’m very satisfied with the results, and finally, I want to thank you all for taking the time to watch this WIP and specially to those who also took the time to put some comments, they are highly appreciated, you are all very nice and I really hope to be up to the level of audience we have here, YOU ARE GREAT GUYS! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

Until the next WIP!

Perfect!!!
Respect!!!

YOU ARE A GREAT GREAT MODELER, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!! :lol2:

Insane! Fantastic build. Thanks for the awesome journey.

Ramon, it is a BRILLIANT work! Thank you for sharing your tips.

Amazing gob !
Very inspiring and helpful !!!!:thumbsup:

If I move down to Puebla can I be your apprentice?!?

Shocking build. One of the most amazing wip ever! I do have one question. Given the amount of time and effort going into this build, why not open the doors?
Saludos hermano desde Los Angeles.

This is the best 599 ive ever seen build. The only thing i dont like is the rear wing. But evan that was perfectly crafted! looking forward to the next Wip.

definitely one of the best customised models i have ever seen!

Very nice 599!! Thank's again for bringing it to the Ferrari Expo last month, Ramon. It looked even better in person!! Can't wait to see what you build for next years Expo!!

I love the engine best. Amazing work.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2011 model contest-Chicago late April 2011

That is just jaw droppingly amazing! Truly inspirational stuff, and your explanations etc are very well described and photographed. Really enjoyed reading this thread - thank you for the effort that has gone into writing it up.

Amazing Build, the spoiler looks werid & ruins the apperance but thats just me.
Incredible build to follow, very professionally done. Cant wait till your next build!

Hello Ramon

I followed this thread from the beginning and i must say that this is not a regular build, of course that you have many tools but this is not enough if you don´t know how to use these tools and you definetely know how to use.. it´s a leasson on how to build an AMAZING model.

Congratulations and thank you for sharing all your knowledge i learned a lot.

AMAZING! Truly mindblowing work!

´nuff said!

Cheers!

Emil

Thank you very much for fantastic voyage.

Ramon that is the build of the year in my opinion!!! Super instructive!!!

Hand made bodykit, hand made rims and wheels, hand made a lot of mods... plus clean and smooth paint job!!!

I'm a parts gluer!!! You are Master!!! Thanks to share us!!!

Keep us posted your next ride!!!

Cesar Bossolani

VERY! VERY! Impressive:bigthumb: Truly a masterpiece

Thank you all for you very nice coments!

Now that the model is finished I finally had the time to take the "Finished Model" pictures, here they are...

Ferrari 599 Hamann Finished Pictures... (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=6799166#post6799166)

Thanks for watching!

incredibly nice Ramon.

Really good work, I had the chance to see it in person, in Zacatecas Mexico, and you cant believe the details, also a Skyline that was in display there.
Que bien verte por aqui Ramon, soy qel que llevo las otras motos 1/12.

wow, it's been a while since i commented on this fantastic build.
i was out sick after my last reply and well now i feel sick again. just cause this build is soooo intoxicating. can't believe how it has turned out. amazing, simply put.

This is just crazy perfect detail! Thanks for the detail updates!