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  1. ferraridriver

    ferraridriver F1 Rookie

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    #1 ferraridriver, Mar 9, 2009
    I just got a 550 Maranello so now I need a 18th scale model. I will want to repaint it Grigio Ingrid / Sabia.

    Any thought on which brand and where I can get paint?

    I did some searching and it looks like UT or Maisto are well thought of.

    Any other thoughts are appreciated.

    Dave
     
  2. AustinMartin

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    #2 AustinMartin, Mar 9, 2009
    Why not just pay someone to do a 1/24 scale model? Most good builders can match the exact color and interior of your car.
     
  3. ferraridriver

    ferraridriver F1 Rookie

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    #3 ferraridriver, Mar 9, 2009
    I have 18th models of every sports/high performance car I have owned and I like to do things myself, that's part of the fun for me.

    I am aware that I could have it done professionally, that's not what I'm asking advice for.
     
  4. Vito

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    #4 Vito, Mar 10, 2009
    Wy not just buy a Hot Wheels model & then dismantle it & repaint it the why you wnat it? I've done that with a few cars & have had good luck with the outcome.
     
  5. 285ferrari

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    #5 285ferrari, Mar 11, 2009
    In 1/18th scale, the UT is the best model you can get for the 550 model. They are getting more scarce by the day and because of that I wouldn't paint it. The HW version would be a good choice to repaint----I think I have an extra Hot Wheels version if you want me to look...
     
  6. bigodino

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    #6 bigodino, Mar 11, 2009
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    Isn't the HW a 575 instead of a 550?

    p.s. the UT version is the one to go for. Please note that the earlier ones didn't have small details like brake callipers.
     
  7. DMC308

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    #7 DMC308, Mar 11, 2009
    +1
     
  8. lil squid

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    #8 lil squid, Mar 11, 2009
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