Ferrari Testarossa in 1/8

[Ferrarifan]

After more than 2 years of built time it a pleasure to present the pics of the finished 1/8 Ferrari Testarossa.

The car is based on the kit which was release from Pocher more than 30 years ago. I used several Transkit( Transkit Modelcar, AMG, Tremonia,…) and a lot of parts from Top Studios, Autograph, Scaledetails,…

I spent hundreds of hours just studying the technical documentation of Ferrari and viewing pics available on internet to make the car as realistic as possible and I added even the smallest detail. A lot of these changes were built from scratch. 
Just to mention a view of the changes:

- realistic side fins and air inlet
- realistic hood open and locking mechanism
- super detailed engine with a detailed injection unit, all additional units, waterpipes, oil pipes, air pipes, wiring harness
- fuel tank with fuel pumps, filters and lines
- entire interior covered with leather
- super detailed displays and center console 
- glove compartment, radio cover and center compartment  to be opened
- sun visors
- realistic underbody
- suspension and brakes with all brake lines
- realistic front air intake and rear air outlet 
- Horn and windshield washer container 
- Brake fluid reservoir, batterie and main fuse box

Further I added fully functioning lighting with automatic pop up lights, a sound module with realistic sound, remote control and the complete toolset and luggage.

To increase the realism even more, I aged and weathered the underbody with the suspension and the lower engine section.

For those who are interested. I have also made a video.

Looking forward to your replies!

best regards

Ferraifan

 

 

Edited May 3, 2024 by Ferrarifan
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[iamsuperdan]

Wow. Just...wow.

The level of detail is off the charts.

 

[Hard_2_Handle_454]

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[Ragtop Man]

Feel free to put up pictures of the model any time.  Oh, wait... 

Stunning detail - my jaw is on the table. Fantastic build. 

Any in progress shots to show what you were doing to get to this point? It is incredible. 

Edited May 3, 2024 by Ragtop Man

[o-man]

This is just absolutely amazing!

[Roger U]

Amazing detailing! beautiful paint, a beautiful model.

[Ferrarifan]

2 hours ago, Ragtop Man said:

Feel free to put up pictures of the model any time.  Oh, wait... 

Stunning detail - my jaw is on the table. Fantastic build. 

Any in progress shots to show what you were doing to get to this point? It is incredible. 

I have built report, but it’s in German.
Use the translate website function of the browser to translate to your language.

https://www.wettringer-modellbauforum.de/forum/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=72841

[speedy5963]

Wow!!!  Beautiful work 

[karbuildr]

No fair posting photos of a real car. ? I find it difficult to come up with enough superlatives to compliment your build. This belongs in a museum. Truly amazing.

[Jim B]

Beautiful Ferrari!  Very well done.

[Yeah Nah]

Beyond superb Thomas. The model, video production and photos. 

[Kah puts]

Holy moly that’s outstanding, words aren’t enough ?

[Chuckyg1]

Speechless.

[drippingoil]

This is only one of many on this forum that are just INCREDIBLE !

[Chinacar]

Truly amazing!

 

[Brudda]

This is fantastic. The research alone had to be very time consuming. I have this kit and you have made a racehorse out of a donkey. The kit needs sooo much attention to everything. For a pocher kit it is very sparse. To get this model to the level you built it had to be tough. And the lights! Very cool! Man , you did a lot of work on this kit. Totally incredible. Great job on this build. Amazing just amazing! The leatherwork is incredible. Paintwork fantastic, details very realistic. Cannot say enough. Is there a wip article? I have a lot to learn.

[PappyD340]

Truly incredible, a museum piece if I ever saw one!!

[Rattlecan Dan]

Wow! Tons of realism. Super detailing. Great looking build. Thanks for posting.

[John B.]

Incredible work of art, sir. Extraordinary in every aspect!

[slusher]

Absolutely Stunning!

[riverart]

Your oil filter is leaking.

[happy grumpy]

Now that's what we call dedication. Amazing model and details.

[Phildaupho]

Utterly magnificent. BRAVO !!

[Dragline]

Just, WOW...

[ea0863]

Museum quality build and wonderful presentation. Thank you for sharing!