1/12 Ferrari 312 T

[robrex]

Originally Posted by jaykay640

Robrex.....keep in mind that most F1M'ers are reading this forum too ( like me for example )....so why post messages in both ( if one is posting replies... ).
Anyway...keep them updates coming. Great work....as always:-)

Yeah, That's what I thought as well. Now, speaking of updates, I'll have another on the weekend.... but what about your MP4/4 ???

[mikemechanic]

Originally Posted by robrex

Mike, I post for selfish reasons... to motivate me to build more. Every time I read comments from you guys it makes me feel like building more and posting more updates. I got NO comments over at F1m so I deleted the thread Sorry....

I think we all post for selfish reasons. I started my first wip here with my Enzo and about 1/2 hour later I was checking to see if anyone posted a comment. I guess that is human nature. Too bad that nobody commented, I think there are a few members there that don't visit here that would really enjoy this build. It's builds like these that motivate me to do better and I appreciatte you posting.

Mike.

[mikemechanic]

Originally Posted by robrex

Now, speaking of updates, I'll have another on the weekend.... but what about your MP4/4 ???

Yes please, that MP4/4 build needs to be updated. Every month or so I reread the whole thing just to see what can be done.

Mike.

[jaykay640]

Yeah i will....but don't count the hours:-) I've been busy with something else that is again taking longer than expected....
I have bought and read a book about the MP4/4 ( Technical Appraisal by Ian Bamsey ) in the mean time.....gave me new ideas :-)
But back to the 312T.....i don't wanna hijack this thread with my stuff!

Jaykay

[robrex]

Another update
I started working on the rear brakes and realized that the brake disc assembly goes into the gearbox before you attach the calipers.
I thought about dismantling the parts but what the heck, I've got a lathe! I'll just make new parts.
I normally replace kit brakes without even thinking but the Tamiya discs look pretty good painted. So I used a razor saw and removed the hub details from the parts. Here are my inside hub machined parts with nuts and bolts added, compared to the kit pieces.



I then secured the discs in position and made the outside hub on the lathe and fit it all together



I actually thought while making the inside hubs that you would never see the detail anyway but I was wrong. Check out the nuts and bolts



I have had quite a few people ask about machined parts so I had better mention that I am making an extra set of all the machined parts described. Expressions of interest are welcomed?

Thanks again for the comments

[sjelic]

This look to real, not only details on brakes but texture on gearbox and complete assembly, amazing.

[Schnitzermann]

This thread is a pleasure to follow!! Very nice! Could be taken for the real thing!!

[mikemechanic]

Looks great Rob.

Are the nuts and bolts ones that you have made or are they the ones you listed earlier in the thread?

Mike.

[quadzero]

Originally Posted by Schnitzermann

This thread is a pleasure to follow!! Very nice! Could be taken for the real thing!!

Amazing workmanship, love the level of realism.

[bhop73]

That last photo is just too realistic..

[auw12]

I hate you Rob! You made me want to give up modeling lol!!!!

[robrex]

I've done a little bit more on the engine and gearbox







Questions? Fire away?

[freakmech]

Looking fantastic Rob! I see in the background you have some other oil lines thats have been made to look "oiled". Unhappy with the look or what? Are these MFH oil lines BTW? Keep it up!

Oh the weld seams look great too!

[deltableh]

The whole thing looks like someone took a shrink-ray to a Ferrari!

[robrex]

Originally Posted by freakmech

I see in the background you have some other oil lines thats have been made to look "oiled". Unhappy with the look or what? Are these MFH oil lines BTW?

Chad, I tried .7mm fishing line but that was too stiff for my liking, next the Modelers 0.9mm clear oil tube but that seemed a bit too thick (and too stiff). So I visited the local Spotlight store (craft shop) and found this stuff



It's very flexible and comes in a variety of thicknesses. It's the same as I used on my 1/20 312T3 but in 0.8mm so it looks perfect. Just put a drop of liquid cement on it and it clouds up giving it a realistic look.