Global Scale Modeller

It's Finished.

The windscreen was a nightmare. Ended up with a tiny drop of super glue gel on a few of the rivets - which were not long enough for a mechanical attachment. A very tenuous attachment, but if it comes off I still have the mold to make another windscreen and I will use longer rivets or pin head and attach it properly.

Will take some final proper photos during the next week to show everyone.
Thanks for all the kind words. The model would not be as good if I had not posted the wip here. And my next one, whenever that is, will be even better.

digger303 wrote: Thu Sep 16, 2021 3:12 pm

Absolutely top notch
The fact that you've achieved this without an airbrush, only paintbrush and rattle can.
Superb job cor

Very nice work! The windscreen looks great with the rivets.

I agree, posting here raises the level of difficulty I attempt with my models. I've attempted techniques that I thought I would never try because they were so "advanced" in my mind. It's totally worth trying to push harder. You're never going to improve if you don't try.

Hi all.

Here are the photos of the finished model.

You can view big size images on Imgur here - www.imgur.com/gallery/DTJJGnn


Or scroll down to see them on this site.

Hope you enjoy. Was a pleasure to build and photograph and share with this community, and the Imgur community, who were also great in their interaction.

Thanks for looking.

Exceptional work! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Superb build mate, fantastic attention to detail

What's next

BigWall wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:54 am Exceptional work! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Kevthemodeller wrote: Mon Sep 20, 2021 8:01 am Superb build mate, fantastic attention to detail

What's next

Thanks Joe and Kev, I enjoyed building it very much.

After much thought, I have this on the way . . .

Sweet!!!!! Please show us the build!

Top notch.

BigWall wrote: Thu Sep 23, 2021 2:59 am Sweet!!!!! Please show us the build!

Will do, but will be a while before I start - its being sent from Japan . . .

Starting to plan it now, getting all the bits n bobs from various places.

cor wrote: Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:59 am After much thought, I have this on the way . . .

Got one in my stash too, made it when I was a teenager, was the most expensive kit I'd bought at the time. Got the Ebbro 1/20 scale version too

Kevthemodeller wrote: Sun Sep 26, 2021 11:49 am

cor wrote: Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:59 am After much thought, I have this on the way . . .

Got one in my stash too, made it when I was a teenager, was the most expensive kit I'd bought at the time. Got the Ebbro 1/20 scale version too

Nice. I tried a 1/12 1980 Tamiya Ferrari when I was a teenager, and I dont even think I could finish it. It was beyond me.
Ebbro make a nice kit.

Have a look at this guy - mind-blowing, and I mean Mind Blowing, detail on the 1/12 Tamiya Tyrrell:

https://k-s-m-w.com/2017/06/02/tyrrell-003-1-12/

cor wrote: Mon Sep 27, 2021 7:34 am

Kevthemodeller wrote: Sun Sep 26, 2021 11:49 am

cor wrote: Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:59 am After much thought, I have this on the way . . .

Got one in my stash too, made it when I was a teenager, was the most expensive kit I'd bought at the time. Got the Ebbro 1/20 scale version too

Nice. I tried a 1/12 1980 Tamiya Ferrari when I was a teenager, and I dont even think I could finish it. It was beyond me.
Ebbro make a nice kit.

Have a look at this guy - mind-blowing, and I mean Mind Blowing, detail on the 1/12 Tamiya Tyrrell:

https://k-s-m-w.com/2017/06/02/tyrrell-003-1-12/

I wonder if he builds or has some tie-up with top studio as he has also built the FW-14b WITH the engine set that wont be available till the middle of november.

Has to be some of the cleanest builds anywhere. Just stunning !!!!!

just make your own efforts look pathetic in caparison

Kevthemodeller wrote: Mon Sep 27, 2021 8:50 am just make your own efforts look pathetic in caparison

Inspiring and disheartening at the same time . . .

Hello everyone,
I just joined this forum and so much info I can really use. I bought the Ferrari 641/12 Tamiya Vintage Selection about a month ago. When it came time to assemble the tires, whoops they are absolutely not usable. I have searched Hiro and no luck. Any suggestions.
Regards
Ronnie

Ronnie wrote: Tue Jul 29, 2025 7:33 pm Hello everyone,
I just joined this forum and so much info I can really use. I bought the Ferrari 641/12 Tamiya Vintage Selection about a month ago. When it came time to assemble the tires, whoops they are absolutely not usable. I have searched Hiro and no luck. Any suggestions.
Regards
Ronnie

Hmm
I seem to remember aftermarket tires.
Maybe do an eBay search. I am pretty sure they have rain tires with grooves as well

Edit: A couple options
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/176237783573?_s ... R8bcgJSLZg

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/176813591828?_s ... R8rcgJSLZg

I found some MFH ones too but they are a fortune !!!

As Scott said - have a good look on ebay. Its an old kit, so if you do find something it will unfortunately not be cheap.

WOW!~ Nice work on the Ferrari!

I have all the Tamiya, Heller, Italeri, Protar F1 kits, but I have not built that one just yet. Your build gives me great insight into the kit and something to shoot for; thanks for sharing it with us.

I also have the Tyrrell kit so I'll be watching with interest on it as well.

GOOD JOB!

Ronnie wrote: Tue Jul 29, 2025 7:33 pm Hello everyone,
I just joined this forum and so much info I can really use. I bought the Ferrari 641/12 Tamiya Vintage Selection about a month ago. When it came time to assemble the tires, whoops they are absolutely not usable. I have searched Hiro and no luck. Any suggestions.
Regards
Ronnie

Try these 3D printed ones on ebay

Link to ebay wheels

Didn't expect so much response, thanks to all. Update, seller agreed to refund if I ship it back to them. They sent a return label and I contacted eBay and they confirmed. I appreciate all the feedback for locating the tires in mention. I haven’t decided which course I will take. It’s a shame as the car is totally built. Guess I could get the refund and purchase another model of same quality. Thoughts?

Refund, then find another is what I'd do.

Done, shipped back to Japan. Thanks for your support.

I'm amazed that you could get a refund even though you built it.

cor wrote: Fri Aug 01, 2025 5:36 am I'm amazed that you could get a refund even though you built it.

me too

I was surprised also. I explained to them and eBay the kit was built except for tyres. I boxed it up and away it went. eBay told me if he seller doesn’t comply they would take care of it. Time will tell how this goes. Stay tuned.

Believe it or not I received my full payment from the seller in JP. Credited my CC account. My new effort arrived today, Tyrrell 003. The kit came in 100% condition, like new. Will start next week on the build.

Ronnie wrote: Wed Aug 06, 2025 3:53 am Believe it or not I received my full payment from the seller in JP. Credited my CC account. My new effort arrived today, Tyrrell 003. The kit came in 100% condition, like new. Will start next week on the build.

awesome.

Question how do you remove chrome from these plastic parts? Thanks

Ronnie wrote: Wed Aug 06, 2025 6:12 pm Question how do you remove chrome from these plastic parts? Thanks

Google oven cleaner remove chrome plating

Thanks Cor. You are a wealth of information.

Ronnie wrote: Wed Aug 06, 2025 6:12 pm Question how do you remove chrome from these plastic parts? Thanks

I use the gel stuff, wear gloves and good ventilation

Thanks Scott for the info.