Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
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Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
Got this for pretty cheap (free!) but, as you can see, it needed a bit of work. Sub-assemblies half painted, assembly errors and parts missing.
The motor was a sad sight. Block not painted. 8 fuel lines installed for a 12 cylinder motor. Injectors installed wrong. After disassembly, the 3D printer was brought in to save the day...or at least, lighten the load a bit.
After all was said and done, it looks a little better.
The chassis wasn't too bad. Broken suspension piece was about the worst.
A little cleanup, redo the seat, installed new belts, 3D printed fire extinguisher valve and it looks ok.
The rear end needed some work. Disassembled as much as I could. Had to print a new axle. Redid the brakes. Refinished the springs/shocks and reassembled.
A test fit to see if everything lined up. So far, so good.
The body and associated parts had a pretty thick layer of paint. Not sure what kind but it was no match for oven cleaner.
Some primer and paint and we're in the home stretch!
Except for one little detail....
I wasn't too impressed with paint job on the wheels so I decided to take them apart and redo them. The rubber, however, was glued to the rims and as carefully as I could...I ripped it. Off to 3D printer land again! The downside, at least in my case, is that my 3D/CAD software knowledge is about a 1 on a scale of 1 to 100. Squares, circles, triangles, I can do. Therefore, you will notice my tires are round and black. No manufacturer data, no name, no details. I know it sucks but I think they turned out pretty good for what it is.
And finally, with the help of a couple of board members (Thanks Brian and Joe!) I can call this one done. It's not perfect but it was fun. The helmet was of course, 3D printed. The kit does not include a helmet but does include the decals. I got a new set from TB Decals and the helmet decals were on there, too, so I figured, wth, might as well give it a shot! Could probably use a pair of gloves to finish the display...ah well. Maybe later.
The motor was a sad sight. Block not painted. 8 fuel lines installed for a 12 cylinder motor. Injectors installed wrong. After disassembly, the 3D printer was brought in to save the day...or at least, lighten the load a bit.
After all was said and done, it looks a little better.
The chassis wasn't too bad. Broken suspension piece was about the worst.
A little cleanup, redo the seat, installed new belts, 3D printed fire extinguisher valve and it looks ok.
The rear end needed some work. Disassembled as much as I could. Had to print a new axle. Redid the brakes. Refinished the springs/shocks and reassembled.
A test fit to see if everything lined up. So far, so good.
The body and associated parts had a pretty thick layer of paint. Not sure what kind but it was no match for oven cleaner.
Some primer and paint and we're in the home stretch!
Except for one little detail....
I wasn't too impressed with paint job on the wheels so I decided to take them apart and redo them. The rubber, however, was glued to the rims and as carefully as I could...I ripped it. Off to 3D printer land again! The downside, at least in my case, is that my 3D/CAD software knowledge is about a 1 on a scale of 1 to 100. Squares, circles, triangles, I can do. Therefore, you will notice my tires are round and black. No manufacturer data, no name, no details. I know it sucks but I think they turned out pretty good for what it is.
And finally, with the help of a couple of board members (Thanks Brian and Joe!) I can call this one done. It's not perfect but it was fun. The helmet was of course, 3D printed. The kit does not include a helmet but does include the decals. I got a new set from TB Decals and the helmet decals were on there, too, so I figured, wth, might as well give it a shot! Could probably use a pair of gloves to finish the display...ah well. Maybe later.
"..he beat me, yes, and in France… but it didn't worry me. I knew I'd been beaten by the best driver in the world." -Rene Arnoux on Gilles Villeneuve
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Re: Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
Terrific rebuild!!!
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Re: Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
That's a new model instead of the old poor kit before.
Well done very well done!
Congratulations to your 3d printed parts. Even the tires looks good.
Sometimes you can find real good stuff on www.grabcad.com for free. Lots of tires to merge and cut something good.
Helped me a lot so far.
Regards Christian
Well done very well done!
Congratulations to your 3d printed parts. Even the tires looks good.
Sometimes you can find real good stuff on www.grabcad.com for free. Lots of tires to merge and cut something good.
Helped me a lot so far.
Regards Christian
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Re: Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
wow, great save!
Re: Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
Great, great job!!! It´s sooo nice to "resurrect" (yes the word is quite adequate) old models instead of just trashing them.
BTW, what red you used?
BTW, what red you used?
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Re: Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
A really great effort on this iconic Ferrari, it looks super!
The silver on the front- and rearwing is very convincing. What kind of paint did you use?
The silver on the front- and rearwing is very convincing. What kind of paint did you use?
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Re: Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
Thanks, James! It's Tamiya TS-49, straight from the can!
"..he beat me, yes, and in France… but it didn't worry me. I knew I'd been beaten by the best driver in the world." -Rene Arnoux on Gilles Villeneuve
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Re: Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
Thank you, Loeki! Nothing special on the paint, just plain 'ol Tamiya Gloss Aluminum, TS-17, straight from the can.
"..he beat me, yes, and in France… but it didn't worry me. I knew I'd been beaten by the best driver in the world." -Rene Arnoux on Gilles Villeneuve
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Re: Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
Thanks for the compliments, folks! I appreciate it!
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Re: Tamiya 1/12 312T4 Resurrection
Good stuff.
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