pg265 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) Hi everyone, It's been a while since I am registered on the forum, but this is my first post So I propose to show you the build of the MFH kit of the 1952 Ferrari 500F2... This is my "reading" of the car: 2 more pics of the engine: Small progress on the chassis... Prep, primer, paint (before "patine") and test fit.... Few pics: Primer: prep of rear wheel axle: Primer: Paint: Gray is Grayish Blue, FS 35237, Gunze, Semi Gloss. I hope you like it as much as me... Don't hesitate if you have any questions. I'll try to reply the best I can. Thanks for reading. Pascal Edited September 23, 2012 by pg265 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmonk Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Hi Pascal, Welcome to the forum, it's good to have another car builder on board. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do, everyone is friendly and willing to give advice and constructive criticism. As for your first build on here, what a subject and what a kit! The MFH kits are fantastic and you have made a great start. Watching with interest. Cheers, Warren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 This looks tasty! Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Fontaine Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 (edited) This looks tasty!Mac Mac, You're tempted aren't you after the Lotus?! Hi Pascal and welcome! This looks to be a lovely kit to build. I'll be watching this with interest! Good luck! Edited July 15, 2012 by Frank Fontaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macgregor Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Mac, You're tempted aren't you after the Lotus?! Don't tempt me Frank! I think I will just enjoy Pascals build! Mac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hi Pascal I caught this over on F1M, nice to see it here too. As Madmonk has already said, this is a great forum, lots of great modelling here with lots of helpful advice, although I don't think you need that much help judging by the photos Happy modelling Ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 Hi, Small update on the wonderful 500F2: Trying to add few details using machined nuts and bolts, castle nuts. First part treated: front end of the car. Rear wil come soon... Few pics: With the pin: Suspension & steering: Test fitting global view : Hope you like it. Atb, Pascal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Nice work, hope to see more of the wonderful project. Sincerely Pascal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 What? no wings. omg! wtf IS it? Seriously though I agree, nice to se a quality car kit. I'll be watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted September 18, 2012 Author Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hi, Thanks a lot for kind comments! For Pascal: Pascal?... From France I suppose... For Noeyedears: don't worry about planes... I work on planes, for aircraft manufacturer, also pilot and... make a lot of aircraft kits. I'm waiting for the great 1/32 Skyray from Paul Fisher. Thanks once again. Kind regards, Pascal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edi956 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hi Pascal, nice to meet you too and, as usual, wonderful job. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr B Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Wow that engine looks like someone has taken a shrinking ray to the real thing......... nice work rgds mr b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 5 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 fantastic looking build , details look superb . Red 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) Hi, Thanks for comments!! Small progress on the Red Bullet. Front and rear axles with hubs are now in place. Wheels just need the valves and have their "Bibendum socks". Few pics: Hope you like it... Atb, Pascal Edited October 2, 2012 by pg265 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted October 7, 2012 Author Share Posted October 7, 2012 (edited) Hi,Thanks a lot for all the kind comments!!! Here are the few (small...) progress done on the "Red Bullet"...Balance weights and valves added on the wheels...Fuel tank ready for riveting work around the filler...Gear box without the tanks this time...A wide view...Castle nuts will soon be in place on the rear axleHoping you still like it...Pascal Edited October 5, 2013 by pg265 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pte1643 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 There's some seriously skilled work on show here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 This is a little work of art. Just gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) Hi everyone,Thanks so much once again for all your kind comments and your patience!! Few progress on the little red bullet from Maranello.Still working into the cockpit.Test fitting of the dash board and the bulkhead or firewall(?) ...Pedals have been quickly textured, even if they are pretty well hidden...Just need to paint them with aluminum."Arrival" and "departure" have been added on the mid fuel pump to reach the backward fuel tank. Same thing was done on the engine and I will "just" :roll: have to join the engine fuel pump to the mid fuel pump (the one near the seat, driven by the drive shaft)... and then the fuel circuit will be OK :wink: The parts who depict the link between the carbs linkage and the accelerator pedal will be added later... when the engine will be kindly installed in the chassis!Hope you still like it...Pascal Edited October 5, 2013 by pg265 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Going really well, great build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 That detail is just astounding, nuts with split pins fer chris' sakes. And this is 1/25??? My god. If I had the money I'd be buying these kits by the truckload. Seriously though, you're doing an outstanding job, keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) Hi,And thanks a lot for nice comments Well, ridiculous progress was done I just "painted" the pedals buy dry brushing them with Humbrol Metal Cote Mat Alu and still have to give them a sheen.I also realized that the brakes and the throttle pedals were inverted...So I made a new slot of 1.5mm width using my Tiger saw on the left side of the right foot location...Then I put the part of WM which was cut off and put it in the former slot and weld it in place.The throttle pedal then found the right place on the right.The two following pics will surely be a better explanation than what I wrote above...Wide view with a test fit of the meters on the dash board. I now have to "chrome" the bezels."Inside" the cockpit:Sorry for this really small update...Hope you still like the Red Bullet WIP...Pascal Edited October 5, 2013 by pg265 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fu_manchu Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 This looks great so far, keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pg265 Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hi, Thanks fu_manchu. Pretty small progress once again… too much work and not enough time for modeling. I've “chromed” the external part of the instruments and then put the dials decals inside. I still have to make the glass and wonder if I will use epoxy or punched acetate/rhodoïd… I've also worked on the seat, trying to make it more real: with a metal seat covered with fabric. A pretty important part of resin has to be removed to materialize the metallic part of the seat and a demarcation with fabric. I also still have some work to do on the way the seat is fastened on the chassis… The last progress of the day was some work done on the wheel. All the parts were assembled. A small thick MFH Caballino was installed on the hub which was just lightly polished. The rim was first painted with acrylic flat earth, then received Burnt Sienna and then Raw Umber, both from W&N. Once again, there is still work to be done on the wheel… Hope you still enjoy the WIP… Pascal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Stunningly beautiful! A real labour of love and that steering wheel? Wow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 This is stunning. A masterpiece in the making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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