brityank Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Hi again! Here a build that Jairus and me are sorting out at the moment. The model is a 1/24 scale Testors Ferrari 250 GTO. Jairus went ahead and built up the interior to fit an amazing brass chassis old school style. We also wanted to open the hood to show the lovely v12 engine detail. A good place to read how Jairus did this chassis and the build up - http://www.modelcars...showtopic=51817 When I got the car I decided to go all out and add a lot extra detail to the interior and motor. Lots of scratchbuilding was done in order to pull off the look. I also used an old Monogram driver from a 1/24 Chaparral 2D kit. I cut the head off and used a modified Cox head. Moreover, I modified the body to fit the cockpit and to be holding the gear stick. Needless to say, at lot will be hidden but if you go looking you'll find the detail. The photos are big and it's a little rough but when the car is in your hands it looks much better. Onto the body now. I'm thinking Ferrari red? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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brityank Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 In order to open the hood I needed to make the pins to open and to be moved to the side. I also did the straps and cut them at the grove line of the hood. All of this is not glued in yet. I'll be gluing all this at the end. Thanks everyone for the kind comments on the car so far... Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brityank Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Ferrari red was the order in this build along with some tasteful fantasy livery. Clear coat next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brityank Posted October 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 another project over. The wipers are not glued in because I will be posting this soon. It always gets messed up in the post. I did the hood with a magnet up front as well has the back. I kept the pins for the hood stable rather than moving because I wanted hands off for the chrome. The car looks much better in person so don't be too hard me. I enjoyed this project but it was tough. Anyway, I hope you like it.... Cheers guys here's a short video of the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 i've a slight case of dejavu on this one, but I don't care. It's gorgeous in ways only you two can do. Jairus' chassis are every bit as beautiful as your paint jobs. Embs Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slotbaker Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Love the steering wheel. Good to see it again. Nice job boys. Quote Steve K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Another car that makes me weep. Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammi Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 I would give my left nut.... Quote 1x Australian National Champion PhD/Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering for Slot Car Tyres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohawkk Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 just stunning. Love it Quote Love, Kai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmi Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Beautful car ,love the chassis work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Inspirational, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggy Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 Brilliant piece of engineering and artwork!!!! Quote * Avatar used with permission Normal people worry me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slo Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 What a work of art ! Thanks for showing it here on Auslot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul NZ Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 that is sick, how many hours went into the build....great looking car! Quote Paul NZ - Scale with Detail! Narangba Club Local Gold Coast Raceway 09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Miller Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Man......all those Webbers to tune ...wow ! Quote ...............Take it easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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