1964 Ferrari 250 GTO 1/12

[lappdogg]

hi fellows! Im not new to building models by no means. Been to many shows all over the country. Mostly ones down here in the south. my Name is Andy Lowery. I know more faces than I do names.. ! have been building sense i was old enough to hold a tube of glue.. I'm 49 now. love all kinds of cars...customs hot rods funny cars and old race cars.

Now it brings me to this! when model Factory Hiro announced they would be doing a Ferrari in 1/12 scale i was in...and even Better My Favorite one of All! a 250 GTO!!!!! been waiting for it sense....well the wait is over!!! its here and MAN WHAT A LOT OF PARTS!!!!!! IT WAS NOT CHEAP!!! either

i got it from Hobby Link Japan. took 5 days to get here Ounce they had it.

Model Factory Hiro Makes some Unbelievable kits! there not cheap but worth every penny. i have built several of there kits and have a couple not built yet.

well want to see some pictures???? well Do ya???

OK.....

I put all the parts that where bagged into plastic storage boxes so i can find what I need when I need it.

Edited October 7, 2014 by lappdogg

[lappdogg]

learning how this posting works is a job in itself!!! anyways on to the good stuff.


instructions are ok...not for a beginner.. you have to figure out what to paint and when and what can be painted as a assembly. they castings are very nice, they do require a little clean up. most of the metal parts will stay this way. Engine is very detailed! lots of parts.

now one cool thing about this kit is the Internal workings, piston rods crank all work! but it being together it will be almost impossible to see. so i have ordered some parts to make a display engine.. and will use them in it.

to parts make up the block, just a little filing to get them together..

3 parts make up the oil pan

heads have vale springs rocker arms and cam shaft, but again hard to see when assembled. will save it for second engine. heads and valve covers.

valve covers have separated bolts to add on after painting. timing cover has a lot of detail!

[cobraman]

Wow ! What a kit. More than I would want to tackle. Good luck with this project.

[Jaguar man 21]

That's one incredable model can't wait to see progress

[Chillyb1]

I dream of building this sort of thing one day. But it'd be biting off way more than I could chew. I'm really looking forward to your build as will be many others once they get a whiff of this! Good luck.

[ferrariscale]

Unbelievable kit. And will surely be following your progress. I'm just (attempting) to start a 1/12 Ferrari Tamiya 312T4 and could use a few hints

[Twokidsnosleep]

Have seen a few of these posted as finished kits, but never from right out of the box like this.

I appreciate you taking time to detail it for us and see what is involved in making a MH model.

Tons of parts! Are you kidding me, rods and pistons! Unreal detail level.

I would love to get my mitts on one of these kits; MH has refocused manufacture on larger kits, so my favored 1/20 scale is rare

Best of luck with your build, will be following along for sure

Scott

[gordon]

Great looking kit, looks like an apprenticeship may be required. Enjoy.

Cheers Eh!

[Jeremy Jon]

Tons of detailed parts in those MFH kits, but for the price there should be!

[lappdogg]

got more together last night. got oil pan together and pre fit all parts to block.

next was transmission it has 6 parts = plus shifter assy....you well see it later

I tried a few different things to get a nice look to the metal parts...one that worked best was a metal wash, when it was dry I went back over it with a scotch brite pad...looks very realistic...then I went over the bolt heads with a emry board and made them really shine! looks good!!!!

Edited October 8, 2014 by lappdogg

[DonW]

So if you use all the engine internals, does it need the timing set like a real engine?

Fantastic work.

[DrKerry]

I'm drooling already .......... Please, build on!!!!!!!!

[lappdogg]

So if you use all the engine internals, does it need the timing set like a real engine?

Fantastic work.

yes it has the timing gears...just cant see them. I got a email from Model Factory Hiro about getting some extra engine parts to make a separate engine to display....they will be offering the engine in a kit by its self!

I'm drooling already .......... Please, build on!!!!!!!!

I did that already!......need new decals...

sorry guys about a long over due update...just been busy with a real job...and what little time I have is building on this machine!!!

but the update is long!!!!!

got some more done to the engine. black wash and the the scotch bright, man they look so real!! got valve covers painted and they cleaned the lettering off...this was my preference as most 1:1 I saw where all black.

did a mock up in the chassis...SEE BOLTS HOLING IN ENGINE! they came in kit.

starter detailed and painted and the are holes for wiring. got it mounted on engine.

[Nitro Neil]

Wicked pissa!

I am literally sitting here with a bowl of popcorn watching this build. More please.

[lappdogg]

now it is time to get started on the Chassis..i love models with lots and lots and lots of parts...and this kit does not disappoint!

chassis was cleaned of a very light mold line. as was all parts. with a flexi file, file sanding stick sand paper...what ever worked best for each part.

then a test fit of the floor. and then the firewall was glued to the floor pan. parts fit together with out any fuss. then a complete mock up of all major parts of the chassis and roll cage.

front cross member and suspension mount, and then was glued to chassis. the front suspension parts mocked up. I used some small bolts as the kit had some pins.( didn't look right to me)

to fit chassis in body some parts had to be glued in. inner body panels fit with out any fuss also. and it was all mocked up again.

chassis fits like a glove. chassis was primed sanded and primed again. then the chassis was painted with Tamiya Semi Gloss Black.

[lappdogg]

sorry guy got a little carried away and forgot to take pictures,

the rear axle was 10 parts alone!!! was glued together and black washed and scotch bright. leaf springs was done the same.

[Nacho Z]

Wow!! Looks like an outstanding model kit. Thanks for taking the time to photograph, write and post this. I will be checking in on this one until it is in the Under Glass section. Did I say Wow yet?!?!

[mrm]

This is really great.

If you don't mind me asking, where can I get one of these kits and what do they go for?

[lappdogg]

now the wheels in this kit can not be describe in words!! I give my 2 cents worth but look at pictures!!!

the center section has some holes to be drilled for a layer of spokes.

wheels are assembled in layers of wires!!! 6 layers 96 SPOKES to each wheel. the center hub and outer wheel is 10 parts alone, plus a valve stem!

total parts for one wheel is......drum roll please...107 parts for JUST ONE WHEEL!

took about 2.5 hours for each wheel! did one wheel a night when I had that much time. it was a real challenge! but work every second of enjoyment!

then started on the brakes!!! this is the details I really like here! I put the rotors in a drill and turn them and polished the surfaces, and detail paint the center hubs. and polished the bolts heads. did this on all 4 of them.

the calipers are just as detailed! and they even say DUNLOP

Edited November 6, 2014 by lappdogg

[sjordan2]

You can get the kit from Model factory Hiro for about 75,000 Yen (about $652 US dollars). It is the 250 GTO LM with the LeMans roofline.

http://www.modelfactoryhiro.com/new/en/archives/13228

[lappdogg]

the wheels steer on this, parts was black washed and detailed painted.

the front suspension parts, got the black wash treatment also

then it was all put on the chassis and then hooked up the steering...

chassis shot says it all and will get some real nice ones to shoe more details.

[lappdogg]

Little update. Got the calipers together and painted.

Them mounted all calipers to the brakets. The Brakes look so real! Still have a small brake line that goes on each caliper, and the emergency brake cables on the rear.

[Roncla]

This one is looking so good it almost seems a shame to put the body on it.

[Pizzwizz24]

Wow! this truly does look like an amazing kit. Good luck!!! I'm sure it needs an incredible amount of patience and thought.

[ferrari87]

wow. what a project. good luck and looking fantastic so far!