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1:24 Ferrari F40 GTE IGOL 1996 built from Model Factory Hiro kit

Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by ItalianHorses, Jan 4, 2009.

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  1. ItalianHorses

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  5. s2ktaxi

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    #5 s2ktaxi, Jan 4, 2009
    Simply AMAZING! I wish I had the skill and patience! How long did it take you to complete the two? Probably more efficient since they are similar, you can use an assembly line approach to reduce set up time for each individually.
     
  6. 2006vancoillie

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    #6 2006vancoillie, Jan 4, 2009
    simply perfect and amazing. I had followed the build on another webside till you had your accident. good to see you are doing fine.
    thanks for sharing by the way how is the 166 mm going?

    congratz again.

    friendly greetings from Norway
     
  7. ItalianHorses

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    #7 ItalianHorses, Jan 4, 2009
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    Thanks, yeah, it is easier to build two. It took me about 14 months.

    Yeah, I'm mostly recovered. Working on that 166MM right now. But it is still very early in the process.
    Here are some detail pics:
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  10. AustinMartin

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    #10 AustinMartin, Jan 4, 2009
    Saw this on AF, and has to be one of my favorite builds. Are you going to enter in in AFMOTY???
     
  11. SSNISTR

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    #11 SSNISTR, Jan 4, 2009
    BEAUTIFUL work man!


    I almost bought one of those, I just felt the nose looked to "high" or something, like it was too high from the bottom to the area above the headlamps....
     
  12. the_stig

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    #12 the_stig, Jan 4, 2009
    Brilliant!
     
  13. Ferrari TR

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    #13 Ferrari TR, Jan 4, 2009
    Simply beautiful.
    It's nice to see this here.
     
  14. Carsleuth

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    #14 Carsleuth, Jan 4, 2009
    Great work man!
     
  15. F1tommy

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    #15 F1tommy, Jan 5, 2009
    Great work as usual. I enjoyed seeing your WIP on automotive forums.


    Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2009 model contest and photography/art display-Chicago April 25th 2009
     
  16. ItalianHorses

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    #16 ItalianHorses, Jan 5, 2009
    It might be the pictures, it looks fine to me.. Although, I haven't measured it to confirm how accurate it is.

    Thank you all, your comments are much appreciated.
    Alex
     
  17. ItalianHorses

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    #17 ItalianHorses, Jan 5, 2009
    Most likely yes. Thanks!
     
  18. desire308

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  20. Camoradi

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    #20 Camoradi, Jan 6, 2009
    I think the overall shape looks pretty good. Perhaps the front splitter could be closer to the ground, but the height may be artificailly exaggerated by the photo, or indeed the green i.d. colour on the nose. This isn't the best colour scheme to judge the lines of the car on.

    Steve
     
  21. tomgt

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    #21 tomgt, Jan 6, 2009
    IMHO I think the overall F40 GTE shape is wrong of this model. But you can't change that, only the manufacturer can.
     
  22. ItalianHorses

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    #22 ItalianHorses, Jan 6, 2009
    Steve,

    Front splitter is parallel to the ground, but you are right, these are not the best pictures/angles to judge. Thanks!

    Could you elaborate please what is wrong with the shape of this model?

    Alex
     
  23. tomgt

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    #23 tomgt, Jan 6, 2009
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    Take a good look at the shape of the F40 GTE (many photos here on ferrarichat), roofline for example. Nose should be lower.
    Take an Eidolon F40 than you'll see what is should be (oke it is 1/43 but still)

    Tom
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  24. GTE

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    #24 GTE, Jan 6, 2009
    The kit leaves much to be desired but it seems to be very nicely built!
     
  25. F1tommy

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    #25 F1tommy, Jan 6, 2009
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    I think part of the problem is the opening body panels are not sitting properly(i.e. the nose section sits to high above wheels and windshield). It probably just needs to be pushed down a little in the front and back.


    I have the Hiro FCI 1995 F40GTE and the body shape is very good. The roof
    looks strange in the photos(wide angle??), but look fine on my Hiro kit. The
    roof section on my Hiro kit looks like the Tamiya F40 roof. I doubt any diecast or resin company can beat Tamiya on measurements.

    Tom Tanner/Ferrari Expo 2009 model contest-Chicago April 25th 2009
     
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