Fnick Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Hi all As promised here are some pics. I originally tried to take the against a black background but that just did not look right. Probably due to my setup rather than anything else. So here it is against a suitably blurry race track background! Thanks for looking and hope you enjoy the photos. Cheers, Nick 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Great result after the problems you faced during the built Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 She fought all the way, but you definitely won - great result 👍 - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Well done Nick great result 👏 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Nice one!! Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Excellent finish Nick. A lovely looking car. Well done.👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Good work! It looks excellent, worth of all trouble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted November 15, 2021 Author Share Posted November 15, 2021 Thank you very much for the comments all. I felt my (slowly! 🙂) growing collection deserved a better home. Just shows what a mammoth the Chrysler is (and it's only in 1/25 scale as well!) Nick 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Well this one fought you and fought you again but you've wrestled it into submission. It looks very good in the photos and with the exception of the overhead shot the cracked windscreen doesn't really show at all - probably one of those things which you notice much more as the builder than other people will just viewing it. It's definitely one to be proud of, a good result plus the satisfaction of having beaten it. Now, two suggestions if I may, and neither is about the model but its presentation. The race track background is a great idea, but looks a bit large for the car - is there an option to shrink the scale (maybe by as much as 50%) which will really make the car look like it's there. (See this pic to see what I'm getting at: https://images.app.goo.gl/VrJh4wRUxDWBPfAt6 ). If that isn't an option, you could try bringing the camera nearer the car to compensate, but that might introduce other issues. The other is much easier to deal with and relates to your display case. While you can get away with it, try putting one car on each shelf. It'll help your models 'breathe' (visually, not literally of course!) and will help stop those empty shelves trying to rush you through your next build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 She turned out a real beauty Nick, well done on pushing through all the problems and ending up with such a fine model! Top work! 👍 Keith PS nice display case too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 Thanks for the suggestions Spiny. To be honest I didn't even think about scale when I took the photos. I was just happy to find a backdrop that looked usable. Good point though and something to think about for the next one. Regarding the display i was hesitating between a 5 and 6 shelf one (same size display) so I was seeing if the cars would looked too bunched up when the display is full. I need to take them out and give them a good clean as they have not been protected from dust since they were completed. I will spread them out then. As for rushing the next build at my build pace I'm not too worried! 😋 Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 That looks fabulous. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 The end result is great all round! I saw the in progress thread and the problem of the mirrors,I agree that most pics of the car show quite big mirrors,but I came across a picture with smaller mirrors if it helps. Have a look on gtx forums .net the pctwitter pic section on the last page.. Like the display case as well,mine are just a mish mash....Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted November 16, 2021 Author Share Posted November 16, 2021 Hi all Since a few people have mentioned the display case Here is where I got it from. No affiliation with the company! Cheers, Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 14 hours ago, Fnick said: Thanks for the suggestions Spiny. To be honest I didn't even think about scale when I took the photos. I was just happy to find a backdrop that looked usable. Good point though and something to think about for the next one. Regarding the display i was hesitating between a 5 and 6 shelf one (same size display) so I was seeing if the cars would looked too bunched up when the display is full. I need to take them out and give them a good clean as they have not been protected from dust since they were completed. I will spread them out then. As for rushing the next build at my build pace I'm not too worried! 😋 Nick The good news is that I would think you could probably keep the width of that image and halve the height and it would be pretty close to being there. I can't talk though - there is a reason why I have plain backgrounds in my shots And on the subject of display cabinets, I decided to try a trial in mine, and the end result was that if I absolutely ram the models in I could get 63 in. It'll look rubbish though, and after that I remember I have a '65 Pontiac in the stash which will totally ruin that calculation. Your case will look good when full, mine will need me to be careful not to overcrowd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted November 17, 2021 Author Share Posted November 17, 2021 10 hours ago, Spiny said: halve the height Good idea but I'll need another background as the original was already a closeup so if I half the height I won't have enough height on the background. Right I'm off to Google images! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyChiken Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 It's certainly a beaut! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Wonderfull result Nick 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Stunning Ferrari! Whatever hurdles you had to jump (I did not follow the WIP) you cleared them all with room to spare! The 330 P4 must be one of Ferrari's most beautiful racecars IMHO! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 Thank you very much all for the comments. Very pleased you like my efforts.😊 Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Nice job, I actually revisited the WIP because I thought I'd missed the bit where you found a new screen, not realising you'd salvaged the original. Excellent work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearsightedjohn Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) Great job on a kit that is not without it’s challenges. I remember struggling to install the windows without that “glued-on” look and you did a great job on this one. Decals also came out great, especially that tricky rear ‘21’ on the compound curve body panel. I never get tired of looking at 330’s, such a beautiful timeless race car. Great job Nick! Edited November 26, 2021 by nearsightedjohn Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 Thanks John. Appreciate it. Took two lots of decals to get them right but it turned out ok in the end! 🙂 Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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