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  1. ItalianHorses

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    #1 ItalianHorses, Mar 18, 2005
    Ferrari 250 GT Lusso Berlinetta
    Scale Kraft kit was used as a base, and RM of MD kit for the engine. Most of the model was scratchbuilt, with real leather interior, engine bay, etc.

    http://italianhorses.net/lusso.htm

    One of my favorite Ferraris, and I tried my best to do it justice. Hope I achieved it. Alex
     
  2. Perfusion

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    #2 Perfusion, Mar 18, 2005
    Are you kidding me???? You built that?!

    All I can say is WOW. *Very* nice work...
     
  3. snj5

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    #3 snj5, Mar 18, 2005
    Outstanding work!!
    Beautiful!
     
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    #4 dretceterini, Mar 18, 2005
    Superb work Alex....
     
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    #5 jsa330, Mar 18, 2005
    Completely awesome, especially in 1/24 scale. Your paint work is unequaled.

    Is Scalecraft a resin kit maker?
     
  6. ItalianHorses

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    #6 ItalianHorses, Mar 18, 2005
    Thanks!
    Yes, Scale Kraft is a resin kit maker.
    Btw, I see you are in Dallas TX, so you have a chance to see this model in person tomorrow (March 19th, 2005) in Irving at Showdown 2005 (its a model car show). Google it for directions or email me if interested.
     
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    #7 Perfusion, Mar 19, 2005
    If you don't get "Best in Show".....
     
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    #8 Gramps, Mar 19, 2005
    Beautiful work as always Alex. You certainly have done Guido and Norm proud. Your leather work is especially outstanding for this scale.

    Best wishes with the contest.

    Gary
     
  9. ItalianHorses

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    #9 ItalianHorses, Mar 21, 2005
    Thanks!
    It was great meeting you Scott.
     
  10. jsa330

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    #10 jsa330, Mar 22, 2005
    Alex: Likewise. How did the show turn out for you?

    I've got three Ferrari model projects going right now and plan to bring them to a local event like last Saturday when done--I'll stay in touch and email you some pics.
     
  11. JOEV

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    #11 JOEV, Mar 22, 2005
    That's unreal Alex - you're in a league of your own. Looks like you could start it up!
     
  12. ItalianHorses

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    #12 ItalianHorses, Mar 22, 2005
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    The show was great, I took home 8 awards, 3 of them for Lusso.
    Keep in touch.

    Thanks again guys!
    Alex
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    #13 Perfusion, Mar 22, 2005
    Congrats - the awards were *VERY* well deserved! You even inspired me to get out my half-finished Tamiya 1/24 F50 (Yellow Version). Unfortunatley, I quickly stalled out as the wet weather in NorCal put a damper on my spraypainting (outdoors).
     
  14. jsa330

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    #14 jsa330, Mar 22, 2005
    Alex:

    Congrats, but not unexpectedly.

    For you other admirers, I saw the Lusso, and several other of Alex's models at a show last Saturday--all the same quality as the Lusso, down to the last detail.
     
  15. FarmerDave

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    #15 FarmerDave, Mar 22, 2005
    Is there a link to a website that lists model shows in DFW?

    I would liked to have gone... I hope they have one coming up soon.
     
  16. ItalianHorses

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    #18 jsa330, Mar 24, 2005
    Alex:

    Thanks for putting up these links.

    Your assembly diary is impressive, to say the least. Looks like you are to models what Tom Yang is to fullsize Ferrari restoration.
     
  19. Eric W

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    #19 Eric W, Mar 25, 2005
    I am speechless. Your skills are simply amazing!
     
  20. RP

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    #20 RP, Mar 25, 2005
    Damn!! I meant to say DAMN!!! I have a friend who is three times national model car building champ, this is as good of quality. Damn!!!!!

    Can I be in your will?
     
  21. ItalianHorses

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    #21 ItalianHorses, Mar 25, 2005
    Thanks guys! Great to know you are enjoying the buildup!
     
  22. ronzalfa

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    #22 ronzalfa, Mar 26, 2005
    Very generous of Alex to share the build process on this car. He may be too modest to mention this, but there is a great article on the leather interior in the April issue of Scale Auto magazine. Nice work !!!!
     
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    #23 model builder, Mar 27, 2005
    Not only is Alex one of the best builder out there, but he is also a great guy. I employ several builders who do custom builts for my business and I can vouch for the fact that Alex has done one of the best builts I have ever ordered. Alex built the red 1/24 Enzo by Tamiya for me using detail parts from Sakatsu and Studio27. His paint and detail are as good as it gets.

    Thank you Alex for bringing model building to a whole new level, especially with the Lusso. That model kit is a little rough around the edges. Truly impressive.

    Sincerely,
    Ed
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  24. N24RE

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    #24 N24RE, Mar 28, 2005
    Great Job!!!

    Alex...you are killing me with all these details!!!!!

    Take care

    Steve
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  25. ItalianHorses

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    #25 ItalianHorses, Mar 29, 2005
    Hey guys! Good to see you here too Ed, Steve.
    Thanks again for the comps, I apprecaite it.
    Alex
     
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