MFH Ferrari 250 TRI '61 WIP & Review

[nniemi]

Rear subframe is now complete. I have to say that i like the details in this kit, three piece shocks, turned aluminium brake disks etc. But one thing that i'm not too impressed is the screw attachment of some of the parts. It doesn't look realistic at all. Well, i promised my self that i'll build this one straight out of box.









-Niko

[Enzoenvy1]

Shame those screws show so much, but like you said, OOB.

Not to be rude, but how much is this kit? I'm not really into the classic Ferraris, but this is an impressive kit.

[klutz_100]

It'll still look great - screws and all

[nniemi]

Originally Posted by Enzoenvy1

Not to be rude, but how much is this kit? I'm not really into the classic Ferraris, but this is an impressive kit.

The kit costs 27000 yen at HLJ. Exchance rates are so good for us europeans at the moment that actual price of MFH kits for me fell down ~30 percent from their first releases!

-Niko

[nniemi]

The engine is now almost finished, only breather tubes and front fuel line missing. Carbs were a real pain in the butt to assemble. Main problem were the venturi tubes inside the velocity stacks. Cutting them from one stainless steel tube and drilling the ends open took about an hour. Otherwise building the engine was quite straightforward.









-Niko

[klutz_100]

Beautiful little jewel of an engine

[Jamme]

Nice........,
I got this kit in my collection.........(Le mans Winners) I know what you're gonna say........One more guy talking about his collection........ NO!

I will made a little wash on the engine, but it is my idea, so............

Cheers,

Jamme

[Martin S]

Carbs and distgributors look really realitic. Nice and thin ignition cables aswell!

[nniemi]

Another update: Fuel tank is ready. It is built from 6 white metal pieces and two PE-pieces. I didn't paint the tank because looking at the pictures of Ferrari fuel tanks of the this perioid this sanded white metal look is quite close to actual.





Tubular frame in the front of the car and front suspension finished. Some cleaning of the parts was required, but nothing severe. I painted parts with several different blacks to add some visual interest to otherwise so dull engine room.







Front end is still missing some small parts, radiator and oil cooler. After those it is time to start working on the interior parts.

-Niko

[robrex]

Wow! That engine is a little gem! It looks great!

[Jamme]

Really nice work so far...!
Cheers,

Jamme

[Decs0105]

WOW that is one sweet looking engine!! And I agree on the fuel tank it looks spot on like this.

[klutz_100]

Fantasic!

She looks just phenomenal

[auw12]

WOW that engine looks superb Niko~~~ And you're really working fast!! Come on keep it up!!

[bvia]

Be sure to coat the bare metal gas tank or be aware that it may begin to corrode(turn white) over time.

So far a great job on a great model. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work!