my 1:8 scale F40

[supercarfreak]

http://supercarfreak.net/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album352

enjoy it guys.

[oscargarza88]

:shock: :shock: :shock:
wow i would never get that done!
alot of luck! i bet when its done it will b worth it but wow that is tough!

[TT]

Can't wait to see it completed :D all those small bits just made me close the page, already to nervous :D

[vv1s34ss]

Awesome, man. You might want to repost in the "Scale Models" sections though.

[TT]

Awesome, man. You might want to repost in the "Scale Models" sections though.

Hehe moved :D

[vv1s34ss]

That's insane. I posted that like 2 seconds ago, lol.

[supercarfreak]

thanks everyone :)

[SilviaEvo]

nice picture of the McLaren its been consumed by the F40

[chipanggo]

damn, that is absolutely awesome! that is truly beautiful man.

[Evo]

What company is the kit from? And what size is that Mclaren ?

And as every body said absolutely beautiful .. Can't wait to see it all build ..

[hemi_fan]

om my lord!! $4000 on one kit!! Id be SOO scared id screw up lol... i never finish even my $20 model kits... this thing would take me an eternity.

[RC45]

What company is the kit from? And what size is that Mclaren ?

And as every body said absolutely beautiful .. Can't wait to see it all build ..

It's going to be based on the Pocher kit.

I say based on, because the 1/8 Pocher F40 is avery "reasonable" $800 or so. It is the super-super-super detail extras that have bumped the price of this model into the stratosphere - and will help elevate it from mere model to museum piece.

In a previous life I used to own a Hobby Store, and had a number of customers who built the Pocher 1/8 cars (F40, Testarossa and other 1920's Alfas and Ferraris)

On their own the Pocher kits are like giant metal Monogram kits - a great starting point for a decent model - but you need to purchase a myriad of detail add-ons to take the Pocher lits into Tamiya territory. :)

It looks awesome.

Your gallery makes for great viewing.

BTW - supercarfreak, I see you have lots of BBR's as welll.. :P

[Hegemony]

That is completely off the dial....I have a half built porsche 356 model I have been trying to finish, but after seeing that I am a little despondant...mine will look like a six year old built it. Absolutely fantastic.

Russ

[supercarfreak]

thanks so much guys.

the mclaren is 1/12 scale.

yes, the base F40 kit is from Pocher, the aftermarket transkit is from autograph, a german superdetailing company.

I FINALLY have time to work on her again at last.

Also might purchase a 400-piece ALL METAL 1:8 scale F40 engine to display alongside the car when it's finished.

http://i8.ebayimg.com/03/i/02/47/66/8b_3.JPG

[GTO]

Amazing, just when I thought my Auto art cars were good :shock:

[Fleischmann]

$4000 ?? Damn, thatmust be an extremely high quality set you have there... don't rush it ;)

[supercarfreak]

update


Original parts. Red stocking for seat fabric (used one piece).
http://speed.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/482759a.jpg

Cutting template on back of kevlar decals.
http://speed.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/482759b.jpg

Stock seat adjust bar was cut off, replaced with 1.5mm brass tubing painted black.
http://speed.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/482759c.jpg

http://speed.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/482759d.jpg

After kevlar decals were applied 2 light coats of clear.
http://speed.supercars.net/pitlane/pics/482759e.jpg

[DeMoN]

shiet thats nice, where can I get one for myself? What other models are available? $$$?

[supercarfreak]

this is basically what i bought:
a stock pocher 1:8 f40 kit, mint & unstarted $800
autograph f40 transkit $1400

here's both on ebay for $1700

pocher makes the testarossa but autograph doesnt make a kit for it so it won't be nearly as detailed as my f40.

[TransAm]

wow. That is just amazing. Good luck with your build, man.

[stradale]

I'm usually not really fond of models bigger than 1/43, but I have to say this looks damn impressive!

Keep us posted. :D

[DeMoN]

this is basically what i bought:
a stock pocher 1:8 f40 kit, mint & unstarted $800
autograph f40 transkit $1400

here's both on ebay for $1700

pocher makes the testarossa but autograph doesnt make a kit for it so it won't be nearly as detailed as my f40.

what does the trans kit give you?

1700$ damn you must love that car a lot. For that, I can get new rims and wheels for my car.

[DanielW]

wow. that is absolutely awesome. the detail is incredible. all you need is real size parts and you can build a real one after you're done with the model. :D

[brian]

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=114114&page=1&pp=15