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Post by old23 on Mar 17, 2014 20:44:53 GMT -5
As my entry for the GPd2014, I thought I should finish the car that was my aborted 2013 entry! I'll be going with the #20 Chris Amon car rather than the ill-fated Bandini entry. As it arrived, the Betta Classic shell needed some cleanup and filling of holes. A quite simple, unarticulated chassis will serve, for now at least. The body has now been trimmed, filled and primered to better view the remaining defects. Lots more work to be done but a start has been made... I have yet to decide whether to leave the molded exhaust "bundle of snakes" or attempt a better solution. The risk is making a mess of the whole thing. Old23
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Post by f143 on Mar 17, 2014 22:58:46 GMT -5
Good start Old23, looking forward to see how this progresses, especially the exhausts. I have to do the same for one of my bodies and I am hesitating! Cheers Nigel
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Post by David Lawson on Mar 18, 2014 2:25:20 GMT -5
Stewart
A lot of progress shown there in those pictures with all the groundwork now done and just the painting/detailing and setting up to do.
It's your choice about the exhausts but in my opinion this 312 is one of Charlie Fitzpatrick's nicest carvings and his cast detailing of the exhausts responds extremely well to careful painting and looks very realistic.
David
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Post by Mark Huber on Mar 18, 2014 18:08:17 GMT -5
Stewart, Let's swap Ferraris. Only partly kidding.
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Post by old23 on Mar 24, 2014 16:54:16 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouragement, gentlemen. I think I will first attempt to detail paint the existing engine-exhaust-gearbox as David has suggested. Only if that is an abject failure will I start bending styrene rod into bundles of snakes, for that path will lead to madness, I'm sure
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Post by Taffy on Jul 18, 2014 15:15:39 GMT -5
Hi, Stewart,
long time ago, this type of Ferrari was one of my specials in the old racing game "Grand Prix Legends". Is there any progress, that you could show us?
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Post by old23 on Jul 26, 2014 8:37:03 GMT -5
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Post by Mark Huber on Jul 26, 2014 10:02:20 GMT -5
Another red car to join the fray!
Looking good Stewart. Enjoy your holiday!
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Post by old23 on Jul 30, 2014 10:02:06 GMT -5
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Post by David Mitcham on Jul 30, 2014 13:16:16 GMT -5
Hi Stewart
Looks terrific! Excellent detailing.
Best Regards
David
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Post by Mark Huber on Jul 30, 2014 19:43:57 GMT -5
I should have used Italian Red! Wow, that's a pretty finish Stewart. Pete Aron (sorry, Chris Amon) look ready to tramp down on the gas pedal!
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Post by f143 on Jul 30, 2014 20:06:48 GMT -5
Another lovely rendition Stewart. Nigel
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Post by Aurora on Aug 14, 2014 4:22:49 GMT -5
Why do I get the impression that this will be a front running car. This looks really quick. Very nice work, especially the rear end. Inboard brakes - really nicely done. And the rear uprights have a great shape - how did you make those?
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Post by old23 on Aug 15, 2014 22:36:25 GMT -5
Thank you gentlemen for your kind praise. All I can say is that it better be quick 'cause it's not going to win anything on Concours points when compared to a lot of the other fantastic examples of modeling art and craft on evidence in this proxy race. I am completely blown away at the quality of work on display here.
Stewart
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Post by slo on Aug 16, 2014 7:13:09 GMT -5
I always enjoy your contributions Stewart! They are clean and neat and fast.
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