Latest information from Model Factory Hiro. March 711 1/20th kit photos and Porsche 917LH 1/24th master. Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Frame photos of the Hiro 917LH and finished photos of the Fisher P2's, all in 1/24th scale: Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
A Can Am link from GPMA with some nice vintage stuff: http://www.ronlaymon.com/portfolios/protfolios.html Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago april 24th 2010
Revell will be doing 3 new F1 kits in 1/24th this year, the 2010 Ferrari, Mercedes and Mclaren!! Long live 1/24th F1!!!! MFH will also be doing the Lotus 98T and Brabham BT45B in 1/20th. Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010
All this great plastic kit news!! I guess kit building is alive and well. Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010
This ones been out for a few weeks, but is really cool. The Ferrari 312B3 Spazzaneve press version in 1/43rd by Tameo. Nice looking kit!! Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I just received my three 365P2 (Filippinetti, Maranello Conc., and Franchorchamps) kits from Fisher and they do look great as usual. Same high quality castings and very close to perfect shapes as can be expected from them. Highly recommended, if you are not one of those who need engine parts to make kit a high quality one. -Niko
Experienced modelers can make a very detailed 365 P2 using chassis and suspension components from a Fujimi 330 P4 and an engine/suspension kit from Historic racing miniatures (Harold Bradford), altough it is necessary to modify a little bit the fuel induction components. I have done it with Ed Cervo (Island Collectibles) 330 P3 Spyder and will surely do it again with Paul Fisher excellent 365 P2.
This info on the coming Academy Daytona Coupe is from a reliable source, Ed Sexton, who is a long time model company insider. "The model will not be the Superperformance version. It was just a picture we could use for the catalog. The model will be patterned off of the 1965 cars. They will be a complete kit with full engine and chassis detail. Parts breakdown similar to an all new Revell Monogram kit The final price has not been set, but hopefully it will only be a little higher than an all new Revell kit. This is the target. It is being researched and designed here in the USA. We are also in contact with Pete Brock to answer questions."
I hope they get it right!! Ed was smart enough to always research and ask for information and help when doing kits at Monogram/Revell. More photos of the Hiro Porsche 917LH 1/24th kit: Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
More photos from Hiro. http://www.modelfactoryhiro.com/shop/index.html HRM should have their Ferrari 250 TDF 1/24th kit done in a few weeks. I will have one at the Ferrari Expo on display. Harrold Bradford from HRM will not be at the NNL east this year. I will also have several other announcements from both HRM and Fisher at the Ferrari Expo. I have their approval to show photos and release information on their new future plans. Several new 1/24th kits are coming from them!! Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010
I just want to share with you the message I received yesterday from Harold Bradford (Historic racing minitures) : " Gilles: Just wanted you to know that the TDF is ready whenever you would want one. The price is $110.00. I appreciate your support of my products over the years.Best regards. Brad " I have no photo of this model, but I am sure Tom Tanner will show us one. Gilles Lachance Québec City
I will post them soon. Also a suprise new Ferrari kit will be at the Ferrari Expo. It was not done by me and is very limited. I will only have a couple to sell. Here is a photo of the Tamiya Lotus 79 in 1/20th scale coming soon!! Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010 Image Unavailable, Please Login
I just saw that, and noticed they have the SLS coming too! http://www.revell.de/en/products/model_kits/model_kits/products/?id=210&KGKANR=0&KGKOGP=10&KGSCHL=41&L=1&page=1&sort=0&nc=&searchactive=&q=&SWO=&ARMAS4=&PHPSESSID=a059376a1cee91dfb82c78d22ad93225&KZSLPG=&offset=7&cmd=show&ARARTN=07100&sp=1
Model Factory Hiro Alfa 159 and Brabham BT45 in 1/20th scale coming soon. Only 2 weeks until Ferrari Expo 2010. Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Model Factory Hiro Lotus 98T in 1/20th and MFH Porsche 917LH full detail in 1/24th. I like the fiberglass like resin castings on the wheelwells. Tom Tanner/ScaleDesigns/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
"Also a suprise new Ferrari kit will be at the Ferrari Expo. It was not done by me and is very limited. I will only have a couple to sell." Hi Tom, Any hint as to this surprise kit??? I'd be interested. Thanks
I have been asked by the model maker to not say. I will have one at the Ferrari Expo 2010 for sale. It is $$expensive$$ and very good quality. Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010
Unfortunately I can't make the Expo. Can you at least say what scale? 1/43, 1/24, larger? If the kit is available after the Expo is done I'd still be interested. Thanks!
The new HRM 250 1957 TDF winner in 1/24th. Not bad at all, but no photoetch or decals. The wheels are 15 inch but should be 16 inch. I like the Englebert tires. They are molded in hard black resin and are not soft. Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
To be honest, I don't see how this is any better than Model Cars kit which is this kit modeled after. Maybe few things corrected on the body, few new details for the interior, ok, but other than that....The only positive thing is that this kit is finally available again.
If I understand well, Steve Devaux (Vintage racing miniatures) will offer decals for this model separately. Considering the usual very high quality of VRM decals, it will be possible to build a very satisfying model adding a set of Model Factory Hiro wheels.