Alpha Model Ferrari 812 Superfast

[Madhatter]

Hey everyone

I have been taking a break from the SD to do something different. In this case it's the all resin 1/24 Ferrari 812 Superfast kit from Alpha Model (AKA Hobby Design)

Good kit, a bit pricey for the lack of parts, but lots of PE and really nice detailing - especially on the interior. Of course, I didn't take any photos of that before I sealed it up but I was really happy with how it came out. I'm not so happy with the overall finish though but it'll do. It was originally this beautiful almost Mazda Soul Red before it was black but I screwed up the paint work twice and this is the fourth and final iteration. Black was my second choice at the start

Scale Solutions CF decals used

The 20" BBS rims are from Aoshima which took quite a lot of fettling to get on but I really love how they look

I am waiting on the Alpha Model McLaren P1 GTR to arrive in the mail any day now and will be starting it once it's here. Given how shoddy I am with car modelling, no WIP. I have to keep some integrity you know. I can take some pictures of the kit though for anyone who maybe interested in it

 

Excuse the dust particles that decided to join in the photo shoot

Anyways, it was a nice break from Sci-Fi

Thanks for looking

[PappyD340]

Looks great!

[Madhatter]

Thanks Larry

TBH, this is definitely not my best work. The original paint scheme was way better but I ruined it by accidentally spraying the font of it with a glob of flat clear and couldn't repair it

I just hope the P1 comes out better

[Brudda]

Looks super! I wish there is a wip on this. Is there a lot of cleanup that you need to do on the resin? Since you bought another one , I’m guessing you liked the build. I looked at their site and haven’t pulled the trigger on one. Just might have to after seeing your fantastic build. Good job. 

[BVC500]

I think it still turned out really well, and like any Ferrari where you can order different color mirror caps, you were able to maintain the Soul Red.  These kits are expensive, but worth it since other manufacturers aren't producing the cars we want.  I haven't built any of my AM kits yet - did the photoetch all fit well?  I do find that AM has a problem with undersize wheels and tires and I've repeatedly told them that.

[Madhatter]

thanks guys - you're very kind

No, I didn't really have any issues with the kit - not serious ones anyway - although the bottom plate is too small to cover the space it needs to. The PE was fiddly and in some places, probably unnecessary to requirements. The best thing about this kit was there was no clean up to do. Its all very nicely molded. There are pour stumps to sand off but that's also why I find resin to be better than plastic in a way. Sanding is easier - albeit more hazardous to ones health, but it's quite quick.

The wheels are still in their packaging. I was never going to use them as I favoured the BBS rims more. I did have to really modify the wheels to be able to get them on as the fitment is very different to the AM one

You're quite right Bernard - they are expensive. Probably costs more than my talent deserves really, but I had some back pay from work so decided to splurge a little

Edited June 23, 2021 by Madhatter

[SickBoy]

Looks great Simon, the BBS wheels are a nice touch, they look great. I have been eyeballing Alphas 911 Porsche by Singer, kinda scared of the 1/43 scale, my eyes already strain.

[Madhatter]

Thanks Josh! I didn't realise that 911 was 1/43. Bit of an odd scale

[David G.]

It looks good Simon.

I can just make out a bit of the interior busi-ness on the console through the side window.

The red that remains on the mirrors and the grille area are great accents giving the whole car a subtle flair, like understated ostentation.

David G.

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[Madhatter]

thanks for the kind posts guys

I'll admit, the grille was a last minute item. I hadn't repainted the mirrors so I thought I have better balance them out slightly with the grille, otherwise it'd be a bit odd

[slusher]

Great looking Ferrari..    

[AlbertD]

I really like your build. It's a beautiful car too. Im on a bit of a Ferrari kick right now. I can see from the view through the windows that the interior looks fantastic. There are some nice resin kits of cars that are not available in plastic. I may get up the nerve to try one someday.

[ATHU]

Looks great!! 

[Madhatter]

On 6/29/2021 at 7:33 AM, AlbertD said:

I really like your build. It's a beautiful car too. Im on a bit of a Ferrari kick right now. I can see from the view through the windows that the interior looks fantastic. There are some nice resin kits of cars that are not available in plastic. I may get up the nerve to try one someday.

 I think because it's resin people tend to think it'll be more challenging etc, but the reality is, this is no Anigrand resin kit and it pretty much falls together. This one is actually quite straight forward really although the instructions can be a tad vague in places but it doesn't take much brain power to work out what goes where

The 812 is one of my favourite Ferrari models. I would have liked the Mansory Stallone version but I don't think AM have the license for them. If they did, wow - that would be something else and my bank account would be so empty.