Finished the Ferrari 643

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 25, 2005 3:45 PM

, wow! thought it was the real thing 4 a minute! Bow [bow]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:46 AM

Geoffmcm - It'll go out tonight.

Andy.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 4:44 PM

Hi Andy,

Thanks so much, that would be fantastic...! Not only are you a great modeller, but a great person as well !

In your e-mail to me, let me know your mail address and I will send you a small gift as a thank you... My e-mail address is as listed above.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 8:34 AM

Geoffmcm - Sorry for the delayed response.

I'd be happy to make a copy of the instruction book and send you the .PDF via email. As long as you don't use dial-up, you should be able to down load it without any trouble.

No charge.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 21, 2005 6:51 AM

Wow - fantastic job !

I have a Rosso 643 in bits, bought it that way a few years back. I now have the time to build it, but can't find my instruction book. Would you consider either selling yours, or maybe copying it and selling me a copy...?

email address - enzo_4_ever@hotmail.com

Yes.... I am a crazy fan of Enzo Ferrari and all the magic that has came out of his factory over the years...

Regards
Geoff

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 28, 2005 3:00 PM

Thank you Double D.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 28, 2005 1:54 PM

awe·some (ôsm)
adj.
Inspiring awe: an awesome thunderstorm.
Expressing awe: stood in awesome silence before the ancient ruins.
Slang. Remarkable; outstanding:

SUCH GREAT DETAIL!!!!!! WOW!!!!TEN MONTHS WELL SPENT!!!!
AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT WAS 1:1 SCALE!!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 6:49 PM

Thank you Zokissima. I'm hoping I can do justice to the next one - the 1982 Ferrari 126 C2.

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zokissima

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From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 6:26 AM

OH.....MY....GOSH! That is absolutely phenomenal work. Wait, give me a minute to pick up my jaw off the floor. Absolutely incredible. I can't say enough. The amount of work and dedication really shows. Spectacular!!!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 18, 2005 5:11 PM

Nope Audio - I don't work for Ferrari. Their logo is just very easy to reproduce and it scales well.

Rad - I thought about keeping it, but don't have anywhere to put it. It's going to be displayed at a friend's house. He loves F1 cars. I'll go pick it up when I'm preparing for a show.

Thanks TJ and Yard. I'm glad you like it.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 18, 2005 12:47 PM

I don't even know what to say ... I just got into modeling cars about a month ago, after doing aircraft for a long time. And I thought I was pretty good at my planes, too! Your project blew me away ... the impeccable attention to detail really brings it to life. Makes for something really fun to look at, if nothing else.
Wow.

Oh yeah, I saw the Ferrari logos everywhere and wondered if you work for Ferrari or something. Just curious.

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RadMax8

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February 2005
From: Cleveland, OH

Posted by RadMax8 on Sunday, July 17, 2005 11:31 PM

You know, Ferrari might want top dollar for that bad boy! Shoot with craftsmanship like that, though, I'd want to keep it to rub into everyone's faces!

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yardbird78

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January 2003
From: 40 klicks east of the Gateway

Posted by yardbird78 on Saturday, July 16, 2005 1:34 PM

There just are not words in the dictionary to describe the quality of your Ferrari. It certainly does look realistic. The diorama is phenomenal in detail and quality of work. It looks more like a 10 YEAR project than 10 months.

Darwin, O.F. Alien [alien]

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The B-52 and me, we have grown old, gray and overweight together.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 16, 2005 11:00 AM

I don't usually look through the auto threads as I'm an aviation guy. Come on, tell the truth, those are photo's of the real thing, right? I've been staring at it and I just can't believe it's a model! Simply amazing! Andy, you are the man! Cool [8D]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 8:30 PM

Not sure if this breaks any rules, but some may find it usefull, just delete and accept my appologies if it does.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5985702366&category=2583&ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 4:50 PM

Yes vapo - that is the Rosso kit. And if you can get one on eBay for $500, I'd do it immediately. In fact, anything under $1,000 is a pretty good deal.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 4:08 PM

that rosso kit, is it the metal one? I see it on Eb@y for about $500 wow

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 12:39 PM

Niclas - you are too kind and I'm sorry to hear about your chin and computer desk.

Next up is a 1:8 scale 1982 Ferrari 126 C2. Should be a real monster. As I built the 643 to look like a runner (all scuffed and scratched), the 126 C2 is going to be built to look like a museum piece (all shiny and polished). Should be a lot of fun and quite interesting as this kit has no plastic on it whatsoever. The entire project will be done in metal (aluminum , cast stainless and brass), carbon fiber and fiberglas. I'll be posting pics on my web site as work progresses.

Andy.

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proosen

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December 2002
From: Falun, Sweden

Posted by proosen on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 11:13 AM

Well, what can I say? Just about nothing that will do this amazing build justice. I took a look at your site and browsed through the building process. As of today I need some plastic surgery to my chin and a new computer desk. The old one got smashed up by my constantly dropping jaws.
Enough of this rambling, this is way over my ability and I'm just amazed what can be done with the right knowledge.
What's next? Doesn't matter! It will be just as amazing as the Ferrari.

Thank's for sharing!
Niclas

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 12:55 AM

Holy crap I thought that was a real car when I first looked at it. Phenominal job!!!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 11:49 PM

Ha, i found a mistake..no wait, it's a spot on the screen, damm it, it looks like it is perfect!
I am simply stunned at that, it just astounds me!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 11:29 PM

Simon - I used BASF automotive paint (with LOTS of airbrush thinner)) and finished it with a two-component clearcoat. I highly recommend the BASF. It went on well, cleaned up easy and responded beautifully to a final buff and polish.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 11:23 PM

You mean you did all that in 10 months! Phenomenol work - quality through and through. I don't quite know how you achieve such a perfect finish but I do know I couldn't even come close. The workshop setting is also phenomenol and I just love the chalked rotation notation on the tyres. You blew me away!! Bow [bow]

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Anonymous

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Finished the Ferrari 643

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 10:45 PM

It took ten months, but I got the 643 done. Here are a few shots, there are more available at

http://www.collectionatcarriagehouse.com/Journal_643/Ferrari643Final/index.html