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312P '69 berlinetta in 1/18 scale!

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  1. bigodino

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    #1 bigodino, May 22, 2009
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    Yes! I just bought this model on Ebay. :)
    It's my favorite Ferrari (When I visited Bardinon's collection ten years ago I just stood there admiring its shape).

    I haven't found anything about the model itself or its manufacturer. The seller says it's a one-off (At least I think he does, I don't know Italian). I'll post more pictures as soon as it arrives. Meanwhile here are a few the seller e-mailed me.

    It will be in great company when I add the GMP 412P and 312P '72 later on (as well as the Hot Wheels 512S).
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    #2 galli, May 22, 2009
    Fantastic! How much? :)
     
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    #3 moriaan1, May 22, 2009
    looks great!
     
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    #4 GTE, May 22, 2009
    Wow, great find. I didn´t know there was a 1/18 312P.
     
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    #5 bigodino, May 22, 2009
    I didn't know it either! The seller also has a 1/18 275 NART spider and a 1/43 Rossa on Ebay. I paid 322 euro including shipment. I know it can't compete with GMP, CMC or Exoto when it comes to detail but I just had to get this model.
     
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    #6 moriaan1, May 22, 2009
    Its one of those things you need to have. You don't know if or when another one passes by.
    Could be built on the chassis of a diecast.
    Very curious how you rate it..

    very interesting car! I have seen this car done by patrice de Conto in 1:10 for 10x the amount you paid!
     
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    #7 DMC308, May 22, 2009
    Is it plastic? I think i have seen one before, but I don't remember it being diecast?
     
  8. bigodino

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    #8 bigodino, May 22, 2009
    I think it's resin, maybe based on a Jouef/Eagle/Universal Hobbies 412P? Although the wheels look better than the Jouef's. As soon as it arrives I'll post more details and pictures. Could take a while though because Paypal wasn't excepted.
     
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    #9 F1tommy, May 22, 2009
    It almost looks like the Fisher models 1/24th kit built up.


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    #10 DMC308, May 22, 2009
    Thanks, I look forward to the photos!
     
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    #11 ItalianHorses, May 24, 2009
    My thoughts exactly. Are you sure it is 1/18?
     
  12. bigodino

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    #12 bigodino, May 25, 2009
    It's advertised as 1/18 and when I compare pictures of other models that are on Ebay by the same vendor I noticed that the piece of paper with his name on it is the same size everywhere. From that I'm sure it's 1/18.
     
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    #13 Forexpreneur, May 25, 2009
    The 312 P is an absolutely beautiful car. Nice model and nice find. Congrats.
     
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    #14 bigodino, Jun 3, 2009
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    Today the 312P arrived in the mail!

    There's no box and no name on the bottom so I still don't know who the manufacturer is. It doesn't seem to be based on a Jouef 330P unless it's heavily modified.

    It's a heavy model, almost feels like it's metal instead of resin but I doubt it. The paint is very good although there are some small faults when you look real close. But nothing disturbing. There are photo etched details like the windscreen wiper and the latches for the bonnet and seat belts. The interior doesn't seem to be from a Jouef model either. Appearently this model was built from scratch.

    There are a few minor points that need attention. The clear cover of the left hand headlight pod is loose and too big. Some cutting and glue should fix that. The rear lights (which are very nice as well as the headlights) aren't lined up very well. I'll take them from the body which also allows me to paint the rear light pods flat black. The inside of the exhausts should also get some black paint as well as the insides of the wheel wells.

    Other than that I'm very happy and satisfied with this rare find! :)

    The overall shape is really nice and like I said before the 312P '69 is my alltime favorite Ferrari so I couldn't miss out on this model.

    Best regards, Peter
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    #15 moriaan1, Jun 3, 2009
    Congratulations Peter,
    thats a really nice model to have!
    It looks much better than the first pics!
    The "mystery" of the maker makes it really special.
     
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    #16 GTE, Jun 3, 2009
    Yes, it really is a very decent model. It captures the sleek lines of the 312 very well. Great item for any Ferrari modelcollection.
     
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    #17 Georges, Jun 4, 2009

    If it is in resin, may be a MG models (was Hobby Tecnica before).
    http://www.mgmodelplus.eu/news_ita.htm
    They made resins models at the 1/18 scale.

    But very nice model. It's one of the most beautiful sport car made by Ferrari.
     

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