Bought a 1:8 Rosso 643. Have a question.

Oh my god that is awesome!!

 

Yes, they did make a detail upgrade kit, but very rare and hard to find. Not sure if there are or were any suitable driver figures.

 

Congrats, I have this model as well, but it was assembled by the previous owner, sans the decals.

The factory upgrade kit did include a driver figure as I recall, including decals for the helmet.

 

Woah cool!!

 

il leone?

 

No, Alesi or Prost

 

Try this Eric:

1/8 Scale WRX Rosso Ferrari 643 F1 Decal sheet + Upgrade Decal Kits ultra rare | eBay

1 8 Replacement Driver Helmet Decal for Rosso Ferrari F643 Alesi Prost | eBay

only decals, but the best i could find

 

Look up Autograph models in Germany. At one point they sold detail sets and decals for this model.

-F

 

Thundervalleyf1.com are just producing super brake upgrade kits for this kit. More to come for the engine and wheels. Have a look at their website, it's great. It would be a nice Christmas present for you!

Happy shopping.

Mark.

 

Wow! Awesome model man!!

 

If i was you..i would try to find a skilled modeller and ask him to do the conversion.

 

I have the same model - that I built. you can find the upgrad kits on ebay - usually around $800 ...and they come with the driver ( seated ) .... but i like it without personally

you can also find the detailed decal sheets on ebay from a guy in Japan - they are very good, but require some trimming about $80.

the model is very nice but does have some quirks....I love the case you have - where did you get that?
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Following this thread I have started to seriously think about taking on the task of building my 1/12 RE20 model myself. I have the build sheet with all the paint codes and a model shop right across the street. Can take it in steps as time is not a issue and it could be good therapy.

 

Well done Tom. I do have a question though...where did you get your display cases from? I really like the 100% transparency and would like to get my small collection out of the closet and display them.

Thanks.

 

I go to the Container store and get the cases say they are for "dolls"

 

I found them, thanks.

 

they will take a 1/12 scale model pretty easy... I use the clear plastic 1/18 model cases as risers so i can fit two 1/12 models in one case.

I've used clear packing tape to keep them sealed tightly.. they will come apart after a while & w. vibrations.

 

Wow.

 

Rosso 1/8 Ferrari 643 Grade Up Parts Set 80101

detail set is pricey and hard to find.

 

I have one of the unbuilt Rosso Ferrari 643 kits, going to sell soon. Belongs to a friend. We just have to determine price.

 

That is a very cool idea Eric. Do you know how it is mounted to the base and if it is removable? I think it would be cool to have the choice if you got the urge to rearrange the room layout and display concept/view.

 

The model comes with mounting screws you can use to secure it to a base. a wall mount would be different but I think this model is best as a show piece on its own - counter or shelf... to each his own. if you do mount on the wall - make sure the body is securly screwed down ... its a heavy shell - made from pot metal so it would crack badly if dropped hard.