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1:12 250GTO upgrade: Borranis!

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  1. Greg G

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    #1 Greg G, Oct 1, 2005
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    I admit it... I have a wheel fetish. You may recall I customized my Kyosho F40 wheels last spring. Well now I just upgraded my Revell 1:12 GTO with new handbuilt wheels and the results are stunning! Not exactly Brianza quality, but overall looks more like a handmade custom model than a mass-produced Revell. Also installed machined aluminum SNAP exhaust tips. Special thanks to Stephane from ScaleDetails for hooking me up properly.

    some before and after pix:
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  2. GTE

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    #2 GTE, Oct 1, 2005
    The model itself is very good, and this upgrades really gives it that 'quality' edge. Very nice.
     
  3. bigodino

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    #3 bigodino, Oct 3, 2005
    Very nice upgrade but I would lose the chrome. It's a competition car after all and when the wheels get too shiny they loose detail. Just MHO but again very nice wheels.

    Ciao, Peter
     
  4. patpong

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    #4 patpong, Oct 3, 2005
    Very nice. Did you repaint it? Stephane from ScaleDetails should make some more metal parts for this Revell GTO 1:12.........
     
  5. FarmerDave

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    #5 FarmerDave, Oct 3, 2005
    Yes!
     
  6. slk99

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    #6 slk99, Oct 3, 2005
    How much did you pay for it?
     
  7. Greg G

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    #7 Greg G, Oct 3, 2005
    Thanks for the compliments guys!

    I tend to agree Peter, but Im not brave enough to try and paint em. Im just happy that they're a big improvement over the plastic wheels.


    nope... just buffed it up with rubbing compound when I first got it. Infact it was full of fingerprints when I took these pix.

    I have some history with Stephane, and Im not sure he charged me the full price. If you are sincerely interested in a set for yourself, I'd rather you ask him directly:

    http://www.scaledetails.com/
     
  8. slk99

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    #8 slk99, Oct 3, 2005
    Thanks, really want to grab one & built , then place besides my 1/12 F50 GT, that's probably a good looking picture...
     
  9. R33

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    #9 R33, Oct 3, 2005
    I have a 1/12 GTO just like that, and i must say, even on screen, those new wheels do look a big improvement. Congrats on the good work.
     
  10. DieCast MotorSports

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    #10 DieCast MotorSports, Oct 4, 2005
    Gregg,

    Those wheels look great. Did you build the model yourself or buy it already assembled? If you built it, great job. I have seen those kits in the past, but haven't seen one in awhile. I would like to build one someday. What do the kits go for these days?
     
  11. Greg G

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    #11 Greg G, Oct 4, 2005
    Thanks for the compliment!

    The model is a factory-built Revell diecast in 1:12 scale. I bought it on ebay about 4-5 years ago for $110. I believe its was at least a few years old when I got it. It was mounted to a real wooden base whereas the new ones have plastic bases I believe. I still see them on ebay ranging from 75-150 USD.

    I wasnt aware a kit form was also available.
     
  12. slk99

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    #12 slk99, Oct 4, 2005
    The Autograph Model did released a transkit for the 1/12 250GTO:

    like the wheel set, it sell for 194EUR, wheel set with tire for 210 EUR
    http://www.autographmodel.com/Englisch/E-m1-12/Autograph/Borrani-Radsatz/E_Borrani-Radsatz_1-12.htm

    Also, there is a transkit for 1/12 250GTO engine,
    http://www.autographmodel.com/Englisch/E-m1-12/Autograph/GTO-Motorsatz/E_GTO-Motorsatz.htm
     
  13. Greg G

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    #13 Greg G, Oct 4, 2005
    SLK - those autograph wheels are flawless, much nicer than mine. But they are more expensive AND YOU HAVE TO ASSEMBLE THEM YOURSELF. I consider myself a pretty good modeller, but looking at the raw parts, I find that project way too overwhelming.

    Stephane's wheels are pre-assembled and perfect for my needs. I just had to reuse the knockoffs which came with the car.
     
  14. borsari

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    #14 borsari, Oct 5, 2005
    Trully remarkable !

    great work !!
     
  15. slk99

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    #15 slk99, Oct 6, 2005
    What is your comment for these rim sets for 1/12 Enzo and F50?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Aluminium-Wheels-Rims-Ferrari-1-12-F50-Enzo-Lamborghini_W0QQitemZ6979153527QQcategoryZ223QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
     
  16. Greg G

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    #16 Greg G, Oct 6, 2005
  17. slk99

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    #17 slk99, Oct 6, 2005
    I am considering about these rims set, but it seems after shipping cost, it looks a little bit high.

    How about this kit?

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/carzseller/F50GTebayde02.jpg
     

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