[Dr. Bob]

I read there are a lot of model-collectors here, but are there any model-builders here? I build 1:24 scale myself, but I want to make conversions to special editions, so I'm looking for some information/advice here.

 

[Ferrari118]

Hi Dr Bob! i'm a model-collector, but only 1/18! I build some models my self, at the moment i'm working a 250TR 59' about a 250TR 58' basis from Bburago! I have created some stickers, 3 F555 challenge, one from Ferrari Francorchamps, one from Kroyman, one from Ferrari UK!

 

[Stradale]

I am the worse type. I bought so many models but have not taken the trouble to assemble them. I collect unassembled models. :lol:

I love the big models and I have 2 F40 in 1/12s (Protar and Fujimi), 1 F40 in 1/8 (Pocher) and oddly enough a Tamiya F50 in 1/12 preassemled. And a lot more of Tamiyas in 1/24 that's waiting in their boxes. I will have all the time to assemble them when I retire. :lol:

 

[Marcel Brossi]

Hi All,

Me too, I collect kits not assembled in 1:43 scale (white metal or resin from BBR, AMR and Provence Moulage). Like Stradale, I dream of having plenty of time... Maybe one day!


Marcel Brossi.

 

['75 308 GT4 (Peter)]

For years I have collected die-cast 1:18 models and only recently have gotten back into building plastic models. The last one I did was a Tamiya 1:12 Caterham Super Seven and currently, I'm involved in a Monogram 1:24 Bugatti Type 35B.

 

['75 308 GT4 (Peter)]

I had problems posting this message and now it cut off one of the descriptions for the picture (124Bugatti3.jpg), which should read:

"Bugatti engine which I added copper 'oil pipes' for extra detail (not included with the kit)."

 

[Dj Dirk]

the super seven's are very cool cars, another one that isn't available in the US i believe?
and Peter, defenitly post a pic of the Type 35B when your done, i just love Bugs

I would love to start builidng 1/43 resin kits, but those little things don't look very easy

 

['75 308 GT4 (Peter)]

Yes, the Super Seven's are not available here. What I had considered before buying the Ferrari, was to make one from scratch... I had the plans/book, plus, I bought a welding machine, to weld the frame and other parts together. Its weird that I could make one and it would be perfectly legal, yet the real thing isn't... Strange laws...

I'm not finished the T35 yet. I'll be applying a second coat of paint to the body, then wet-sanding, then polish and wax. Then final assembly. I'll post more pics. The one of the dashboard, I cut the hole out in the middle so I could install the magnetto ignition system.

I'm intimidated with the small size of 1/43 as well. If I practice more with these 1/24, maybe I'll be able to do a good 1/43...

 

[Andrew]

Peter,
I can't imagine trying a 1/43. I tried a 1:18 of an F16 when I was in high school, will certainly teach you a few things about how patient you are. Lets just say I wasn't very patient. Your model looks awesome. I love the copper touch.

Speaking for the super7. You could get this as a kit car for around $13,000 I think. Check the back of a R&T I use to see them here.

 

[Dr. Bob]

I hate 1:43 kits, they're too small, too little details, and too little pieces to paint it well. 1:24 is THE scale to build cars. Or bigger, but that's too expensive for me. I'd love to build a 1:8 or even better, a 1:4

 

[Dj Dirk]

apparantly for a lot of people it isn't too small and they can get amazing details on them (http://www.amazing43.com/)
but i do wonder how many kits they messed up before they where able to do that fine detail :wink:

 

[Pete04222]

Not a car, but I do want to finish it at some point. It has been a few years since I last worked on it.

 

[Dr. Bob]

Pete, is that completely self-built? or a kit? My father builds ships in schale out of the blue. They are extremely detailed. I can post some pictures if you want. They are not the same type as your boat, but he has a trimaran (however that spelling is), a racer (sailing), and now he's busy on a boat for "cruising". Let me know if you're interested, I'll make some photo's.

 

[Pete04222]

It was a kit, but a very good one. Someday I am going to set up a modelling bench in the basement and finish it.

Go ahead and post the pics of the boats your Dad has built. I wouldn't mind taking a peek.

Does he do R/C? I have a scale model of a Wellcraft "cigarette" boat that does about 25 mph.

 

[Dr. Bob]

Yes, it's R/C, I'll see when I'll be home again. My dad is much more into sailing than motering. But if you have a problem with a construction, just ask, with maybe a picture, my dad figured out an awful lot with problematic constuctions, because he builds everything by himself. I'm quite sure he wants to help.

 

[mchferrari]

I love to put together model cars. I prefer the metal kind and the prepainted kind. I have about 40 model cars.

 

[Simon_Gibson]

i 3d model ferrari's
I'm still working on that testarossa, nearly finished now

 

[Dr. Bob]

I would LOVE to see that result.
And I'm sure you're going to share the final product with us
maybe when you got some you can make a sort of a 3d race

 

[jelmer]

I read there are a lot of model-collectors here, but are there any model-builders here? I build 1:24 scale myself, but I want to make conversions to special editions, so I'm looking for some information/advice here.

I've found a really great site for you...

http://italianhorses.net/

you can learn a lot from it!!! :up:

 

[Dr. Bob]

I saw it in an other thread. I don't think I will ever have that much time...