1/8 scratch Ferrari 250 GTO

[Guest]

I actaully started this one long, long ago but shelved it for no particular reason.


After finishing the Cunningham E Type I thought I'd dig it out of the dust and get on with it.


The body was cast in resin from a mould and buck I did ages ago.


My only foray into large resin castings as it's a filthy, messy nightmare.


Well, it is for me.


All my newer stuff is vac form.


Anyway - the shell was cleaned up, the panels sawn and scribed out, a temporary wood floor screwed in and a wood firewall added to support all the engine frame etc in the future.


Lots of sanding, filling, priming, and finally, a first coat of red...


Only another 4-5 coats of paint to go, and then lots and lots of polishing.


Eventually, full interior, boot innards, chassis and engine, as well as a stand-alone engine to go next to it.


Roy.

[Guest]

Worth watching... one of the most beautiful cars of all time.

[Ian M]

Very possibly the only Ferrari I would ever consider owning (if I had the money that is).


I will be watching this one come together.

[Marc Stock]

Looking good. Watching this one as my next build is a 250 gto and i might nick some ideas off you if that's ok.

[Guest]

Apologies for the lack of updates over the past few weeks.


The car is now silver...


I've moved forwards quite a way with the engine and front end and will shortly be starting on the suspension etc.


Some bits of the interior are underway and the doors are now fitted.


Any questions - please ask.


Roy.

[Gwyn]

Lovely looking model, I like the paint job, I will be watching progress closely. 

[Guest]

Now that is very cool and bloody big too, a true master at work.


scott

[Guest]

Wow, that is stupendous work!

[Gwyn]

Just a question, why spray red then change to silver, was this just a change of mind or was there a technical reason for this?

[Guest]

I've changed to silver as TBH, I have a buyer for the model and he wants it to replicate the car he used to race.


So it's now silver with 2 'gills' instead of 3.


Roy.

[Snowman]

WOW........WOW.......


A beast of beauty!!

[Guest]

Another Roy masterpiece to watch

[Guest]

Thanks you guys.


I've moved forwards a little bit.


Two front wheels now almost finished. The tyres, hubs and rims are cast in resin and then hand wired.
Each wheel takes me around an hour. They are only 'placed' under the body just to get an impression of the look.
The rear wheels will be much 'fatter'.


None are fitted yes as I need them to calculate and plan the front linkages/suspension/uprights and brakes etc so that the wheels end up in the right place!
The front frame etc is next so the wheels can be fitted when they are finished.


Also, the rear screen is now in. It was vac formed from the same master the body was cast from so it fits a treat.


Hope to start on the rear end before long...


Roy.

[Guest]

Excellent job mate, love the subject. The engine and wheels look superb

[Marc Stock]

Should make a lot of money on this. 1/8 scale of £38 million £4.75 million