Ferrari 308GTB restomod

[dino246gt]

I've just placed the air boxes on for the picture, can't glue them on until the body is finished and "married" to the chassis.

It helps to fill in that area, plus I'll be adding hoses and stuff.

Next up are the scratch built fuel tanks and hoses, hopefully soon!

[beeRS]

The engine bay is looking great ?? 

[dino246gt]

I decided to see what I can do with the kit interior.

Here's the dash, those door hinges look ridiculous, but let's see if they're really all that bad.

First I removed the instrument panel, not sure what I'll do with it but it's out now!

The seat cusions look too long, so I cut a section out of them, on the bottom piece you can see just how much shorter I made them.

Edited August 9, 2023 by dino246gt

[dino246gt]

I cut the headrests from the seatbacks and drilled them for stainless rod.

There were some serious mold release sink holes, but they're filled now.

I added some dry transfer "Horsies" to the headrests and once painted, they are supposed to look like they're embossed into the leather.

They fold forward to reveal the removable panel for the 360 engine service!

[afx]

Impressive work on this conversion.

[jaymcminn]

This keeps getting better and better. Great idea using the chrome transfers for the headrest cavallinos!

[adamelvis]

Lots of amazing work so far, but it will sure be worth it in the end. Can't wait to see the final build. 

TCB,

Adam

[dino246gt]

I started making seat belt receptacles,

AND................seat belts.

Installed them and detail painted the console.

[NOBLNG]

Terrific work Dennis! ? I really like the engine, and the body modifications! Interior looks great too.?

[dino246gt]

I added heat shield from Model Factory Hero behind seats and on the removable panel in the middle.

I started making fuel tanks.

I made fuel gauge sending unit, electric fuel pump, canister type fuel filter, crossover pipes and installed it all, with lines and fittings.

You can't see much of it, but it was just fun doing it.

The red lines point to the pump and filter from the bottom.

Edited August 20, 2023 by dino246gt

[dino246gt]

Oh, and I downsized a UFI oil filter image as small as I could and printed it on paper, then just glued it onto the oil filter.

It's mounted way down in the engine bay so it won't be noticed, but again, it was fun!

[dino246gt]

I drilled some .050 styrene sheet for pedals, and basically I've shifted my focus to the bodywork, so that could take some time!

Hope to be posting on this project again soon.

[Dann Tier]

On 8/3/2023 at 9:26 AM, dino246gt said:

Hey Dann, you know with this kind of build the progress pictures will show some rather sloppy work as it keeps getting re-engineered and re-worked but in the end I will clean up and touch up anything that shows.

The build is so much fun, in the end it has to look good, but during, it might not look so nice.

Anyway, thank you for your kind words, Ciao!

For sure, and its looking great!!

[dino246gt]

Onto the dashboard.

I cut out the gauge cluster so I could detail it easier.

I made the fuse block cover that was missing in the kit.

I wrapped some curved styrene with .010 wire, then painted it "rubber black" and installed those "ducts" from the A/C unit to the dash vents.

[dino246gt]

Here's how the dashboard and door panels turned out.

The Zero Paints "Cuoio" painted speaked grilles were given a wash with Tamiya light grey panel line,

Dash is a mix of flat black, semi-gloss black, black, rubber black, and nato black.

NOTE: On the real car, the window buttons are on the center console and the door openers are tucked up under the arm rests, so the door cards are uncluttered.

 

Edited September 6, 2023 by dino246gt

[dino246gt]

I got the Zero paints "Fly Yellow" on with Mr. Hobby clear and polished.

Just a mock up with my hinged engine cover.

Still making the doors fit is very challenging due to the unusual hinges, attached to the (still not glued on) dashboard!

[Justin Porter]

Genuinely coming together now!

[camaro69]

This one will turn out really nice. I like the color combo and all the detail work you´re doing with it.

[dino246gt]

Paint is smooth, the LED ring light makes it look like massive orange peel!

 

[jaftygas]

WOW Dennis! I’m really loving this build. I’m looking forward to seeing it under glass. Now that everyone knows the work that went into it. 

[dino246gt]

Okay, now I'm just kinda goofing around.

The headlights do not pop up as on the real car, but I made some in the closed position that may never be seen behind the bumper and grille.

I made a radiator which will also not be seen, the bottom of the car is completely enclosed, so maybe it'll show through the grille, we'll see, likely won't show.

I did manage to get all the glass in and the body glued to the chassis.

The doors are still a WIP themselves!

Cheers!

 

 

Edited September 7, 2023 by dino246gt

[afx]

I like yellow on a Ferrari, nice work.

[dino246gt]

Did more work on the front end and as suspected..................can't see the headlights or rad.

They're there though and I had fun doing them.

[NOBLNG]

That is really looking great Dennis!? I can’t wait to see it in person one day.?

[Rattlecan Dan]

That's a beautiful build. I think the 308 is becoming one of the most recognizable Ferrari body styles of all time. Looks Fantastico!