Conversion Tamiya 1/12Ferrari 641/2 to 640 '89

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Re: Conversion Tamiya 1/12Ferrari 641/2 to 640 '89

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I especially like the scratch build electronics box with all the cables. It looks so real!
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Re: Conversion Tamiya 1/12Ferrari 641/2 to 640 '89

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Some new pictures of the mounted electronic box, steering wheel and radiators.
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Re: Conversion Tamiya 1/12Ferrari 641/2 to 640 '89

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Side panels are painted and decaled, but need still the final clear coat.
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Re: Conversion Tamiya 1/12Ferrari 641/2 to 640 '89

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Absolutely stunning work, excellent attention to detail

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Sennafan wrote:Absolutely stunning work, excellent attention to detail

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Re: Conversion Tamiya 1/12Ferrari 641/2 to 640 '89

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SUPER job. Bad news is that MFH will release exactly that kit soon.
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Re: Conversion Tamiya 1/12Ferrari 641/2 to 640 '89

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Great detailed! :)
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Re: Conversion Tamiya 1/12Ferrari 641/2 to 640 '89

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On one hand it's very regrettable that I started this conversion just before MFH will release that car,on the other hand it is a big challenge trying the conversion and looking for solutions that make your modeling skill higher.
Let's see how this experience will end.If it will be not satisfying I have the chance to order it from MFH.
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Re: Conversion Tamiya 1/12Ferrari 641/2 to 640 '89

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It's time to start the work on the main cowling.This will be the most difficult conversion in the project.
There are some changes to do at the original Tamiya cowling of the 641/2.
At first a picture of the 640.
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Air outlet was closed and puttied
Air outlet was closed and puttied
Typical duck nose is added by styrene sheet
Typical duck nose is added by styrene sheet
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Front part of the nose is glued to the cowling
Front part of the nose is glued to the cowling
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cutting lines are marked
cutting lines are marked
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Re: Conversion Tamiya 1/12Ferrari 641/2 to 640 '89

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Lines are cut now
Lines are cut now
Upper surface area must be lowered...
Upper surface area must be lowered...
...and filled with styrene sheet
...and filled with styrene sheet
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side wall of the cockpit is a little bit higher now and the cowling's upper area is more flat.
side wall of the cockpit is a little bit higher now and the cowling's upper area is more flat.
side wall of the cockpit is a little bit higher now and the cowling's upper area is more flat.
side wall of the cockpit is a little bit higher now and the cowling's upper area is more flat.
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