James Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 I had the opertunity of a photoshoot today with a car that for me is one of the most iconic and beautiful. I had the privalige to meet Phil Hill a few years ago with the car at Goodwood he was a gentlemen and the car was eye wateringly stunning. See what you think. But sadly yes youve guessed it its not real Quote
nikpro Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Agree - absolutely stunning - I love these detailed models and the skill of model making - good friends father made esquisite models and they are a thing to behold! Quote
pistonbroke Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Sadly Mr ferrari's policy was to scrap all his old F1 cars once they became redundant . The sharknose was a real beauty which today would be priceless . Chris Rea had a replica made from plans and one another re created in Belgium afair lovely model Quote
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Wow That really is a work of art. Thanks for sharing. Quote
spence Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Fantastic level of detail there. Ok it's not the same sort of car but I'm watching a thread atm of a Continental Mark II being made if anyones interested. The work involved is just incredible. http://forums.aaca.org/f190....54.html Quote
James Posted March 25, 2011 Author Posted March 25, 2011 And a couple more The detail on this model is ridiculous belive it or not the gear lever moves through the gates along with the linkage moving to the engine, the suspension is fully articulated and the bolts holding the uprights to the wish bones are actual bolts and nuts, the pedals are all spring loaded, the diff operates and ontop of the front uprights are minature ball joints. And here's the killer if you press down on the acelerator pedal the butterfly's in the carbs open! it is truly amazing especially when you consider this is in 1/18 scale, ive just finished building a Caterham JPE in 1/12 scale and this was a challenge I cant imagine working in this scale! Quote
tankerman24 Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 What a beautiful car. I met Phil Hill years ago , when he was walking round the Donnington collection with Tom Wheatcroft. real gentlemen. Tom wheatcroft even said I could have one of his Auto Unions ......... for 12 million how about this for a model, 12 years to build and even the engine is a scale model and runs Quote
housebeautician Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 What a beautiful car. I met Phil Hill years ago , when he was walking round the Donnington collection with Tom Wheatcroft. real gentlemen. Tom wheatcroft even said I could have one of his Auto Unions ......... for 12 million how about this for a model, 12 years to build and even the engine is a scale model and runs was going to post this up myself. One clever fella. The detail in both cars is superb. James have you finished your car yet (The big one). Tony Quote
James Posted March 26, 2011 Author Posted March 26, 2011 James have you finished your car yet (The big one). Tony Hi Tony, Almost! its basicly back in one piece, the interior is done just working on the light pods at the moment hopefully a couple of days should see it done Quote
jeff oakley Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 There are a lot of very skilled people who have the patience to do this. I often go to model engineering shows to have a look and the pieces people make are jst terific. From steam engines through to fully functioning jet engines and everything inbetween.certainly beats a playstation Quote
housebeautician Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 James have you finished your car yet (The big one). Tony Hi Tony, Almost! its basicly back in one piece, the interior is done just working on the light pods at the moment hopefully a couple of days should see it done Good stuff. Next time i come down i wouldn't mind a ride in it if its ok with you. Quote
James Posted March 26, 2011 Author Posted March 26, 2011 Next time i come down i wouldn't mind a ride in it if its ok with you. Absolutley no problem at all, it will be nice to see you again, we will have to find a pub with good beer Quote
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