Progress - Tamiya Ferrari 312T3

[robrex]

I've had this kit for a long time and finally got the motivation to build it.


First a BIG THANKYOU to jaykay640 for sending me all his reference pictures. 200 or so and they are excellent!! thanks Joachim! I hope you enjoy this build!

I have decided to do this progress thread following the order of the Tamiya instructions, therefore Step 1 is the basic engine. I replaced most of the original parts like the coil etc. with machined pieces. I also added all the fuel lines.

STEP 1




Next Step 2.....

[mickbench]

Nice kit, but man you built that engine fast.. Do you do anything other then build models..!! Great start, been looking for one of these kits to add to my increasing pile of F1 cars to be built.. In the year - 2060...

[RallyRaider]

Cool, Reuteman (or Villeneuve Snr) gets the Robrex treatment! How are the decals? Tamiya kits of this era were notorius for translucent whites. If S27/Cartograf printed a replacement decal sheet it might be worth looking for.

[gionc]

Slurp
good start so far
buy we get used to great stuff with your built, robrex

[D_LaMz]

man this is looking real!

[Merkava]

Ludicrous engine, Rob! (Sorry, but we've exhausted all the other adjectives on your Yamaha build... )

[Eric Cole]

I'm happy to watch you build anything....

This will be another masterpiece from you !!!

[sportracer02]

Hi,

looks very real so far.

2 questions: What material did you use for fuel lines?

Did you add some screws (?) or nuts above the holes, where those chrome air intakes are added or is it a very well painted kitpart? ?

[sjelic]

Here we go again, grab something (so you don't drop out of your chair) and enjoy the ride
Great start Rob!

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by sjelic

Here we go again, grab something (so you don't drop out of your chair) and enjoy the ride
Great start Rob!

Good grief, that engine looks real!

[robrex]

Originally Posted by sportracer02

Hi,

looks very real so far.

2 questions: What material did you use for fuel lines?

Did you add some screws (?) or nuts above the holes, where those chrome air intakes are added or is it a very well painted kitpart? ?

the fuel lines are made from clear bead & jewellery thread that I found in a craft store. I then made a mixture of Tamiya clear orange 20%, XF57 Buff 40% and the rest X22 clear. I dipped the clear line in this mixture and removed it to dry.

The bolts you see are Sakatsu items.

Thanks for the comments!

[godfather23]

I´m sorry, but I´m starting to hate you - just a little.

I need to start to check all your threads and make notes for my upcoming builts. Very inspiring, yet again!

[jmcarc1]

robrex

Your engine IS real.... I will follow this thread.
Thanks very much for the tip about the fuel lines.

Could i ask something? Could your send me Joachim pics? My email is [email protected].

Thanks very much in advance.

João

[robrex]

STEP 2

The next job was the gear box and rear brakes. I cut the calipers off the gear box and drilled out the attaching bolts to be replaced by Sakatsu items. I made the brake discs by machining the plates then cutting small pieces of plastic for the cooling fins. The pictures will show some other details I added.






STEP 3

Next up was the instalation of the Gear Box to the Engine and also the Fuel Injection plate. 12 intake trumpets take a long time to make so I had a production line going.




I have never liked the metal filters that most company's offer, in fact I ordered the Acustion set but decided to make my own.


Does anyone want a how-to on these?

Next STEP's 4,5,6 & 7

[sportracer02]

Originally Posted by robrex

I have never liked the metal filters that most company's offer, in fact I ordered the Acustion set but decided to make my own.


Does anyone want a how-to on these?

Yes of course, I am interested (and I guess I am not the only one ;-) )