converting a Jota $5 kit

[garnet_garnet]

well, it's been many years since i last did any model work, but came across a $5 Jota model (airfix)
not the greatest quality kit, but the body seems correct in contours, a closed motorized intended kit, and also Jota
one of my all time favorites has been the Miura SV, and so i had originally planned to simply make this a closed curb-side Miura SV converted, but my inner detailer has gotten the better of me LOL
having to scratch build the chassis (exposed) and the engine + transaxle, the valve covers and carbs i molded/cast from a tamiya countach kit
colors will be rosso corsa red over blue leather interior
definitely WIP
enjoy

[Ferrari TR]

Welcome to AF. That looks like quite a project.

[garnet_garnet]

thanks, glad to finally have a reason to make a thread
i've seen a lot of great modelers threads on this site, really incredible work!
inspired me to do one or two models for my office, not done any for many years
i'll try and post some better pics with next update

[rollin80s]

welcome and wow! for it being a while for you, it sure doesn't seem like it. keep up the great work. ill be tuned in for sure.

[garnet_garnet]

Originally Posted by rollin80s

welcome and wow! for it being a while for you, it sure doesn't seem like it. keep up the great work. ill be tuned in for sure.

hey, thanks man
a bit more ambitious then i had originally intended, lots to scratch-build, since the car came so basic, no engine or transmission, only a basic interior, no chassis or suspension at all
LOL i just need better pics!
lots of body work needed next, to ready for paint
tried a different camera, so hope these are better
ciao!

[quadzero]

The effort you are putting into this is amazing. What a grand entrance you made in your return to modelling. Interior is fantastic, keep up the great work.

[jano11]

Nothing short of impressive!
Looking forward to see more.

[CrateCruncher]

I agree. This is some impressive scratch-work. It just goes to show how far skills can take a crappy kit! But I simply can't fathom why you spent this much effort on an Airfix kit when you could have started with the Hasegawa for $20 more and had a Best of Show winner with half as much effort.

[garnet_garnet]

thanks guys
the chassis & engine/trans are entirely scratch built
i used a resin casting kit (for first time) to duplicate a few small parts (like valve covers) from a countach kit
the interior uses just the dash and seats, both very modified, the rest is scratch built too

i sure like the "make own PE parts" thread, hmm, i'm going to have to try that out at some point!

i never planned on this but it was on a $5 table at local hobby store clearance...so why not!?

i picked up another italian kit on the go too

[drogo]

well in my point of view, it doesn't matter if it's a $5, $500 or even for a free kit...
what's important is the kit now lies in the hands of a master grade builder, and that's you bro.

i'm also inclined to builds like this too, never want to build a car model that looked just like the same one as the guy next door...

novelty work here!
keep it up.

[garnet_garnet]

i'm with you brother, and thanks for your generous comments

i've never made a model for contest, just built them for myself, same with this one, it's not going to be "perfect", but nice enough for me to enjoy looking at

cheers!

Originally Posted by drogo

well in my point of view, it doesn't matter if it's a $5, $500 or even for a free kit...
what's important is the kit now lies in the hands of a master grade builder, and that's you bro.

i'm also inclined to builds like this too, never want to build a car model that looked just like the same one as the guy next door...

novelty work here!
keep it up.

[garnet_garnet]

couple of update pics

going to re-do a few things, will detail those later

inner rear wheel wells and bracing for engine lid



re-work front bumper to SV spec, was early spec


after cutting out windscreen, used some of clear left-over to make new signal lamp covers for frt bumper



begin scratch making brake rotors, and calipers, then suspension+hubs after that

[CrateCruncher]

I hope I didn't come across as a stick-in-the-mud Garnet. I love what your doing here and am finding your thread quite a thrill to follow. Build whatever and however you want! Keep those updates coming!

[garnet_garnet]

Originally Posted by CrateCruncher

I hope I didn't come across as a stick-in-the-mud Garnet. I love what your doing here and am finding your thread quite a thrill to follow. Build whatever and however you want! Keep those updates coming!

no, no worries...like i said, it was just sitting there on the clearance table, so i thought "why not"

maybe it's my cheapo nature, i can't justify a $140 kit, like the profil24 jag LD coupe

this build is admittedly low tech, no PE, starting with a very basic kit really, but i hope to redeem some virtue from it with a decent finished result


more pics
changing chassis and underbody details, rid of rivet seams, make smooth, triangulated front and rear subframes, add grill plates to door frame, redo upper door panel detail, add inner door handles

[klutz_100]

great project

will be following with interest!