ferrari 250 gto realising a dream
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Ive gone off, the stage by stage method of building as its starting to come closer to completion.
I want to let anyone know who builds this model of what i think solves a issue with the kit. Its nothing serious but i saved my self a awfull lot of time.I hope this thread helps anyone out.
The beauty rings for the headlight covers, window frames are punched out of 1.2mm solid alluminium, so they have to be filed/dremeld into a radius and thin enough to look to scale, approx 0.4mm at its thickest.You can buy a thin template and solder onto it at extra expense.Not my cup of tea.The main reason to do this was if i made a mistake shaping the ones provided i would have had to order new ones at extra cost from MFH to try again. Heres my way to do it.
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So i cut 0.5mm thick mirror finished ally and stuck it with watered dowm PVA onto the rings which are now acting as a template.Then clamped together
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Trimmed of the excess and filed around the outside with jewellers file till i just touched the outside frame.
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Drilled 0.5mm holes at the corner of the lugs to break into later, then drilled a row of 2mm holes around the inside,then broke through them with a dremel mill (doesnt take long).Carefull with your fingers.
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Finally cleaned up with a tapered to point dremal bit on the inside and draw filed around the outside,rough filed the radius edges, some rotary micro sanding wheels, and polishing pads finished the job.
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Some warm water softens the glue and free,s off my new thinner beauty ring, gives me back the template for another project in the future.
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Just needs forming around the headlight cover, at only 0.4mm at its thickest will be a easy job to do. Final fitting & Four rivets to go in.
Looks great and saved a lot of time. If this helps anyone or gives anyone a idea for a future projects then im happy. Cheers
I want to let anyone know who builds this model of what i think solves a issue with the kit. Its nothing serious but i saved my self a awfull lot of time.I hope this thread helps anyone out.
The beauty rings for the headlight covers, window frames are punched out of 1.2mm solid alluminium, so they have to be filed/dremeld into a radius and thin enough to look to scale, approx 0.4mm at its thickest.You can buy a thin template and solder onto it at extra expense.Not my cup of tea.The main reason to do this was if i made a mistake shaping the ones provided i would have had to order new ones at extra cost from MFH to try again. Heres my way to do it.
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So i cut 0.5mm thick mirror finished ally and stuck it with watered dowm PVA onto the rings which are now acting as a template.Then clamped together
.
.
Trimmed of the excess and filed around the outside with jewellers file till i just touched the outside frame.
.
.
Drilled 0.5mm holes at the corner of the lugs to break into later, then drilled a row of 2mm holes around the inside,then broke through them with a dremel mill (doesnt take long).Carefull with your fingers.
.
.
Finally cleaned up with a tapered to point dremal bit on the inside and draw filed around the outside,rough filed the radius edges, some rotary micro sanding wheels, and polishing pads finished the job.
.
Some warm water softens the glue and free,s off my new thinner beauty ring, gives me back the template for another project in the future.
.
.
.
Just needs forming around the headlight cover, at only 0.4mm at its thickest will be a easy job to do. Final fitting & Four rivets to go in.
Looks great and saved a lot of time. If this helps anyone or gives anyone a idea for a future projects then im happy. Cheers
Edited by henryk001 on Thursday 6th December 20:44
Edited by henryk001 on Friday 7th December 13:35
Edited by henryk001 on Friday 7th December 13:39
Hi. Yes the rings and windscreen frames are supplied pre made cut to size and shaped but not formed to scale on the radius( see previous photos), need finishing. An awful lot of metal removal So here’s the worry which I mentioned. If a mistake is made forming them then that’s it “san fairy Ann”. I used the parts supplied as a pattern to make my own out of thinner aluminium (half the thickness and more scalable), so if I did make a mistake shaping or bending , I could do another one. The one in the picture took about 2 hours and fits nicely over the lens cover , was easy to form and bend. I’m going to do the same with the windscreen and rear window as well. I trust this explains what I’ve done. Cheers
NDA said:
It does explain - thanks.
It's a huge amount of work and quite fascinating to watch the progress.
.It's a huge amount of work and quite fascinating to watch the progress.
Its really coming together now, cant stop staring at it. Will post more photos as and when.Sounds like you may like to get into this hobby. Tamiya 1/12th scale is a very good start,much lower in cost and very fine detail without any rework, mostly plastic,there are super detailing kits available to add to. Cheers
CanAm said:
With the price that MFH charge, I'd be very miffed at having to replace parts that could so easily ruin the whole appearance of the model.
.I would totally agree, if i was new to this hobby. Its definitely not for the faint hearted and needs a lot of thought and patience.
I prefer reworking and adding,using my own judgment and methodology. its "just my bag" . The big difference in comparison to others, is the MFH kits use a lot of white metal, nickel silver, machined metal parts, ally & stainless and loads of photo etched parts makes it all the more challenging for me.The price point is high compared to the all plastic kits, but considering the varying amount of materials supplied and development costs that would have had to be factored in, seems fair to me. Cheers for now
henryk001 said:
CanAm said:
With the price that MFH charge, I'd be very miffed at having to replace parts that could so easily ruin the whole appearance of the model.
.I would totally agree, if i was new to this hobby. Its definitely not for the faint hearted and needs a lot of thought and patience.
I prefer reworking and adding,using my own judgment and methodology. its "just my bag" . The big difference in comparison to others, is the MFH kits use a lot of white metal, nickel silver, machined metal parts, ally & stainless and loads of photo etched parts makes it all the more challenging for me.The price point is high compared to the all plastic kits, but considering the varying amount of materials supplied and development costs that would have had to be factored in, seems fair to me. Cheers for now
henryk001 said:
Its really coming together now, cant stop staring at it. Will post more photos as and when.Sounds like you may like to get into this hobby. Tamiya 1/12th scale is a very good start,much lower in cost and very fine detail without any rework, mostly plastic,there are super detailing kits available to add to. Cheers
I'd like to, but I am not sure I'd have the patience. Also I am that bloke that tightens that bolt a quarter turn more than it needs - I lack the deft touch required to create something other than a total bodge. NDA said:
I'd like to, but I am not sure I'd have the patience. Also I am that bloke that tightens that bolt a quarter turn more than it needs - I lack the deft touch required to create something other than a total bodge.
.I totally understand, however I haven’t got the smallest hands in the world either.I used to work in the factory plant installation and maintenance dept when I was younger. So I would say if your as you say “unsure” tells me your thinking about it,why not give it a go. You can pm me if you need any advise. Cheers
henryk001 said:
So I would say if your as you say “unsure” tells me your thinking about it,why not give it a go. You can pm me if you need any advise. Cheers
I can hear the voices in my head calling me .... but I am resisting! I would far rather enjoy the work of others - this level of model making would be beyond me.
Hi! There now that ive finished both light covers and rings im back to the stages of building, few words and more photos.
Head Lights
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Grill made of 5 parts
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Side lights, fog and indicators.
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Rear lights, number plate lights.Lenses were painted with clear
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Mesh fitted to rear ducts and mesh fitted to front wing ducts and rear pillar air vents not standard
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All thats left are 1 light cover,bonnet bits and pieces, leather straps etc, windows and frames,wipers, ferrari logo on the wings and license plates, them im all done.
I will post the final outcome on a rotary table when ive finished.Thankyou to all for the encouraging comments,i really did greatly appreciate them, spurred me on a bit as well.
Merry Xmas and a Happier New year to all from us and the boyos
Head Lights
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Grill made of 5 parts
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Side lights, fog and indicators.
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Rear lights, number plate lights.Lenses were painted with clear
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Mesh fitted to rear ducts and mesh fitted to front wing ducts and rear pillar air vents not standard
.
All thats left are 1 light cover,bonnet bits and pieces, leather straps etc, windows and frames,wipers, ferrari logo on the wings and license plates, them im all done.
I will post the final outcome on a rotary table when ive finished.Thankyou to all for the encouraging comments,i really did greatly appreciate them, spurred me on a bit as well.
Merry Xmas and a Happier New year to all from us and the boyos
Edited by henryk001 on Thursday 13th December 17:58
NDA said:
Fab! Well done.
Some high def pictures with the bonnet open and interior would be very welcome when you have time.
Where are you going to have it in the house?
.Some high def pictures with the bonnet open and interior would be very welcome when you have time.
Where are you going to have it in the house?
I,ll do my best. I have a rotary table to put it on for some photos.
Its going up to my son when im finished, as its too much of a distraction and i want to go on to another project. It will be great to see it from time to time.
I think i will appreciate it better that way.Cheers
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