Post by LM24HRS on Jan 5, 2023 13:08:10 GMT -5
Back on our old site I'm sure I started a thread for my model kit building efforts. Well, over the Christmas holiday break I managed to find time to get back into a project I started around the summer of 2021.
But first a reminder of where I got to back on our old site
FERRARI 246T - Tasman Series
When you think back (before my involvement) model building was the backbone of this hobby of ours. No manufacturer at the time were producing pre-builds in the quantity or quality to speak of and the only way to obtain a model was to purchase a kit.
It is perhaps the “purist” side of our hobby, which one day I promised myself I would try and make an effort to join. What is about to follow is my first diecast but second 1:43rd kit build, my first was in resin.
Why a Ferrari Dino 246T I hear you say? It is a single seater and primarily as you know by now I tend to focus on sportscars. Well, the intention behind this build is to add to my existing Derek Bell collection and to build this kit was the only way I could add this model. Not to be confused with the Ferrari F2 166, the 246 had a larger capacity engine and was campaigned by Chris Amon initially in the 1968 Tasman Series. In 1969 Derek Bell joined Chris and together they ran the beautifully shaped little Dino to great success.
First off, I started with this collection of exceedingly small pieces and some rudimentary instructions.
It was obvious from the beginning-coloured reference material was essential so went about exploring the www to find the above pictures, print off and blue tack to the wall just above my desk.
First job was to clear up all the diecast parts and remove any moulding lines, stick them on cocktail sticks and then paint as required. Plus, drill and enlarge and holes required like the rear axle through the gearbox
Then perform a first “dry” fit.
Wheel painting…………
Yes NISSAN red was used in this production!
All ONE piece! Rear suspension bulkhead, dampers and springs painted. I had to hold my breath quite a lot! Don’t wobble.
Seat, dashboard steering wheel and front suspension in position within the finished bodywork.
Next came the marriage of engine to bodywork.
Not forgetting the inlet trumpets.
Engine and gearbox completed ready for assembly into the rear of the chassis.
The place where it all happens…………………………….
Rear wing and suspension in position. The rear radius arms where very delicate and fiddly to get into the right position. It was one of those jobs you had to revisit on numerous occasions with copious amounts of patience.
They did not explain this bit in the instructions! There are cockpit rim coloured decals in the kit but not the colour I required for this Tasman example so I had to improvise and mask up for some gold paint.
Wheels on ready for decals.
And I’m finished……..
The real one with its driver. New Zealand 1969.
Below is Chris Amon and Derek Bell making ready for the start of the New Zealand GP, at Pukekohe 4th January 1969
As I say that is as far as I got back in the summer of 2021.
Since then I had the idea to use this model in a Tasman diorama which you can view within the diorama thread. I have made a start of the Chris Amon Ferrari which is obviously the same as above but will add just a few pics later. If you are interested these two kit builds will now feature in my diorama thread. Enjoy.....
But first a reminder of where I got to back on our old site
FERRARI 246T - Tasman Series
When you think back (before my involvement) model building was the backbone of this hobby of ours. No manufacturer at the time were producing pre-builds in the quantity or quality to speak of and the only way to obtain a model was to purchase a kit.
It is perhaps the “purist” side of our hobby, which one day I promised myself I would try and make an effort to join. What is about to follow is my first diecast but second 1:43rd kit build, my first was in resin.
Why a Ferrari Dino 246T I hear you say? It is a single seater and primarily as you know by now I tend to focus on sportscars. Well, the intention behind this build is to add to my existing Derek Bell collection and to build this kit was the only way I could add this model. Not to be confused with the Ferrari F2 166, the 246 had a larger capacity engine and was campaigned by Chris Amon initially in the 1968 Tasman Series. In 1969 Derek Bell joined Chris and together they ran the beautifully shaped little Dino to great success.
First off, I started with this collection of exceedingly small pieces and some rudimentary instructions.
It was obvious from the beginning-coloured reference material was essential so went about exploring the www to find the above pictures, print off and blue tack to the wall just above my desk.
First job was to clear up all the diecast parts and remove any moulding lines, stick them on cocktail sticks and then paint as required. Plus, drill and enlarge and holes required like the rear axle through the gearbox
Then perform a first “dry” fit.
Wheel painting…………
Yes NISSAN red was used in this production!
All ONE piece! Rear suspension bulkhead, dampers and springs painted. I had to hold my breath quite a lot! Don’t wobble.
Seat, dashboard steering wheel and front suspension in position within the finished bodywork.
Next came the marriage of engine to bodywork.
Not forgetting the inlet trumpets.
Engine and gearbox completed ready for assembly into the rear of the chassis.
The place where it all happens…………………………….
Rear wing and suspension in position. The rear radius arms where very delicate and fiddly to get into the right position. It was one of those jobs you had to revisit on numerous occasions with copious amounts of patience.
They did not explain this bit in the instructions! There are cockpit rim coloured decals in the kit but not the colour I required for this Tasman example so I had to improvise and mask up for some gold paint.
Wheels on ready for decals.
And I’m finished……..
The real one with its driver. New Zealand 1969.
Below is Chris Amon and Derek Bell making ready for the start of the New Zealand GP, at Pukekohe 4th January 1969
As I say that is as far as I got back in the summer of 2021.
Since then I had the idea to use this model in a Tasman diorama which you can view within the diorama thread. I have made a start of the Chris Amon Ferrari which is obviously the same as above but will add just a few pics later. If you are interested these two kit builds will now feature in my diorama thread. Enjoy.....
