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  1. WOLFMAN

    WOLFMAN Formula 3

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    #1 WOLFMAN, Dec 6, 2007
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  2. SSNISTR

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    #2 SSNISTR, Dec 6, 2007
    Nice!
     
  3. 1_can_dream

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    #3 1_can_dream, Dec 6, 2007
    Is he not running the front wheel brake covers in testing?
     
  4. alfred tiegler

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    #4 alfred tiegler, Dec 6, 2007
    He did it! By George, he did it! Some people say that the modern F1 cars are ugly and long for the looks of days past. But i gotta say- that is one swanky looking car! Good on Wolfgang!
     
  5. alfred tiegler

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    #5 alfred tiegler, Dec 6, 2007
    No moss growing on Wolfgang.
     
  6. rodolfo

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    #6 rodolfo, Dec 6, 2007
    Great looking model...how about a figurine of Michael?
     
  7. WOLFMAN

    WOLFMAN Formula 3

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    #7 WOLFMAN, Dec 6, 2007
    Thanks guys,

    Yes, Schumi was testing with front wheel covers.
    That model was scratch built and so far I did not make these FW covers.
    Actually, the look ugly to me!

    The second version I built, will be from the latest Tameo kit (China version)
    On that model, I may have front wheel covers.
    I will also have the original Schumi Helmet with HANS and his new design he was using during testing.
    No Schumi figure available.

    Wolfgang
     
  8. desire308

    desire308 Formula 3

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    #8 desire308, Dec 6, 2007
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    The front wheel covers are not covers...they are air intakes and remain staitionary when the car is rolling. I am in the process of completeing a series of the car and here are my modifications prior to paint. The shark wings in front of the cockpit are also splayed back quite a bit. The "slots" on the side pods are actually bent in on the real car to direct air. In this case I had to fabricate them out of brass sheet.The "bump" forward of the antenna is also void. These are going to customers so I can't rush the process...everything has to be as close as possible, including the ugly front air intakes ;)[machined from aluminum]. The rear covers, as well as front intakes will have BBS wheel stencils overlayed.

    I like what you did BTW... especially the steering wheel out, it really shows off the detail. I just wanted to point out the changes. I have to do this for a living and trust me...if it ain't right, I don't eat.
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  9. JohnMinor07

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    #9 JohnMinor07, Dec 6, 2007
    Wow, that is some serious detail. Nice work.
     
  10. brettly

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    #10 brettly, Dec 6, 2007
    wolfman...very nice! ..and desire, cant wait for that F1 to come along, you exude talent dude .cheers.
     
  11. Ferrari250GTO

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    #11 Ferrari250GTO, Dec 6, 2007
    Beautiful!
     
  12. desire308

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  13. brettly

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    #13 brettly, Dec 8, 2007
    nice color match..
     
  14. WOLFMAN

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    #14 WOLFMAN, Dec 8, 2007
    Very nice paint job, did you use Candy-Apple red? What type of clear coat are you using?
    The clear red I was using did not match to well to the real car.
    I just ordered some Candy-Apple red, so I will dry it on my next version.
    I suppose you’re placing the very fragile mirrors on, when the model is completed.
     
  15. desire308

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    #15 desire308, Dec 8, 2007
    I used a fine aluminum over a grey primer and Tamiya clear red thinned with laquer thinners, built up slowly 2-3 coats. Yes, the mirrors and wings will go on during assembly, they caused me a real headache the first time when I had them in place during paint. I use a knock off clear coat similar to Dupont Chroma Clear [like Glasurit] but thinner.
     
  16. WOLFMAN

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    #16 WOLFMAN, Dec 9, 2007
    The new Tameo China version, has all the modifications including the front air intake covers. As for the red paint, I have to dry the same your doing, by thinning the paint and use 2-3 light codes. Keep posting photos as you move along!
     
  17. jelpspeed

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    #17 jelpspeed, Dec 9, 2007
    Congratulations! great models!!!

    are you going to sell them?
     
  18. desire308

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    #18 desire308, Dec 9, 2007
    Already sold.
     
  19. brettly

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    #19 brettly, Dec 10, 2007
    :(
     
  20. WOLFMAN

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  21. desire308

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    #21 desire308, Dec 15, 2007
    Well done! I had to "stencil" mine with paint and had no BBS decals. How did you do yours?
     
  22. WOLFMAN

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    #22 WOLFMAN, Dec 15, 2007
    I used the decals from the Tameo China kit.
     
  23. desire308

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    #23 desire308, Dec 15, 2007
    Ahhh...I suspected that ;) They are accurate but look a little "stark" on the car at that scale. Mine did too so I did a light black overspray to tone them down a bit.
     
  24. WOLFMAN

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    #24 WOLFMAN, Dec 16, 2007
    Actually, they look more like the wheels from 1/87 "MATCHBOX" play toy. Hope Ferrari goes back to the standard wheels next season!
     
  25. desire308

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    #25 desire308, Dec 16, 2007
    That's why I toned them down...so they don't attract too much attention ;)
     
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