galaxyg Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Background: I am of that generation where the 328 GTS is the answer to the question "What does a Ferrari look like?". That and it's similarity to to the 308 (Magnum's car), the 512 BB , 365 BB and the 288 GTO makes you wonder if Ferrari could've got stuck in the same groove as Porsche - making every car look basically the same. Fortunatly not. I regard the 328 GTS as the ultimate development of the classic Ferrari shape. It's a beautiful car, a work of art. Pros: Great proportions, clean mouldings and little cleanup required. A full engine is included and the interior is nicely detailed as well. Also comes with a Photo-Etched fret for some of the more detailed parts and badges. The plated wheels look very good. Cons: Parts of it are fiddly to put together, especially the front and rear suspension and the exhaust system, the latter of which is a small 3D puzzle to get the parts into place. The instructions are only so-so, certain parts are not easy to follow and the assembly order isn't always logical. Some of the engine parts would have been easier to assemble if not plated. No Italian number plates included, only German ones which seems odd. The passenger side wiper does not conform to the shape of the windscreen at all, as it's entirely straight. Verdict: Very good. Builds into a beautiful model of the 328GTS. Build notes: I've added seatbelts and retainers, carpeting, plus quite a bit of extra detail to the engine bay by way of hoses, pipes and most noticeably, the oil filter on top. I also changed the rear number plate and swapped the useless passenger windscreen wiper for one from a Daihatsu Move CS kit. The side Ferrari shields are also aftermarket additions. Undercoated with Tamiya pink primer and painted in Tamiya TS-8 Italian red, with a TS-46 Light sand interior. 29 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Very nicely done, the engine especially looks superb. And as an added benefit, as you say it looks a lot like the 288GTO so if/when I get sucked into buying that I can blame it all of you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 20, 2022 Share Posted August 20, 2022 Well I'm definitely blaming him for the one I just bought from the local auction site. The same as I blamed @Mr.lin for the 288 GTO kit I bought, once I had learned some of the subtleties of Ferraris. If I can get either of them looking as good as these I'll be a happy chappy, though the bar has been set pretty high in both cases. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Stunning build again galaxy, detailing is superb, I really love that red and your usual excellent photography shows it all off to its best advantage - top job again! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamblor916 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Gorgeous build. They don't make cars like this any more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy37 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Great result . Seems a shame to have fitted the engine with the amount of detail ! Gary . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulyoung666 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Superb , what did you clear coat it with ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted August 21, 2022 Author Share Posted August 21, 2022 3 hours ago, paulyoung666 said: Superb , what did you clear coat it with ? Nothing. My MO with non-metallic paints is to use the paint itself as the final wetcoat, and then polish that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 That engine detailing really is superb, it's almost a shame to have installed it. Great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Well now, this caught my eye! Absolutley F******i fantastic!! I’m not sure what F******i means, but an expletive beginning with F, ending in I, is there one?? Anyway, do you know that you have just created the most incredible reproduction of a classic Ferrari in 1/24 scale ever?! I love the fact that you compare it to the classic Ferraris of the Magnum PI era. The 512BB was always my favourite, but those 328s? Gorgeous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Brown Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Beautiful! Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiseca Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 That looks really nice! The kit itself seems well proportioned too. The engine is spectacular. You've done a fine job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Proper Ferrari, well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Excellent work, a clean build that captures the essence of the real thing. I'm particularly impressed with the detailing on the engine, looks great. Of course, it helps that the 328 is such a lovely design. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyChiken Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Superb build, the engine looks fantastic too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky13 Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 Very nice. Super clean and pretty detailed without going overboard. The most classic of all Ferrari color combos. Great looking model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert falcon Posted September 6, 2022 Share Posted September 6, 2022 Una bella Ferrari 😍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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