Plastheniker Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) Hi,This is the first of six pairs of models I made from Casadio-Revival metal kits. I corrected and detailed them thoroughly. Each pair consists of a first model built as a superdetailed chassis and a second model built as a complete car with coachwork.The 1907 Fiat 130 HP (often called F-2) was a successful Grand Prix racer in the earliest days of racing. One vehicle has survived and is displayed at the Museo Nazionale dell' Automobile in Torino/Italy, shown here: Modellers know this car from the 1/8 Pocher model, shown here on a Pocher catalogue Some years after Pocher the Italian manufacturer Casadio released a 1/20 kit of the same car, shown here on a Casadio Revival catalogue picture: Though the museum car is a bit over-restored I chose it as my reference.About Casadio Revival kits, especially about the general shortcomings and pros & cons, you can find some information in this topic: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234952273-120-casadio-revival-classic-grand-prix-kits-pros-cons/ This Fiat 130 HP is one of two or three Casadio Revival kits that are less difficult to build than most others. Authenticity and fit are rather good by comparison. I built both models about 10 or 15 years ago. I still remember some specific problems: I made a new bonnet, because the bonnet of the kit did not match the real one and fit was not satisfactory. I reworked the radiator that did not look convincing. The white tyres (sometimes really used on the real car) did not fit the rims and looked rather toy-like. I made new black tyres. The ready-painted coachwork had been deburred unsufficiently and the paintwork itself was poor. The real car had many brass parts, the kit contained almost none. Except the radiator (BMF) I made all brass parts from real brass - today Alclad would make make it easier. The rest was a lot of detailing and replacing.The result looks like this (please compare with the catalogue picture above for a comparison). Please note my second post. I Edited December 25, 2013 by Plastheniker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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keefr22 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Another two cracking models with some superb scratchbuilding Jürgen! And what a spectacle Grand Prix racing must have been in those days - 3 spare tyres & a riding mechanic along to change them!! Lovely job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarLos Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Absolutely stunning models! Thank you very much for sharing, and for the detailed description. Um Feliz Natal from Portugal Carlos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 Beautiful work, and a great idea to do a chassis and a complete version. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vally G Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Hi Juergen, I am seeing these for the first time after reading about them on your Maserati thread. They are fantastic! Kind regards, Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Likewise, I missed these the first time around. Fantastic work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 More fantastic work. I just love these old racers, great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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