Cars - I've never even tried to sew belts for a 1/24 piece. All the hardware for the harnesses came with the kit.
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Cars - I've never even tried to sew belts for a 1/24 piece. All the hardware for the harnesses came with the kit.
Rev - I'm 5 1/2 months into the build at this point. I figure she'll be done and ready for her debut by February '06. The seat belt harnesses took half a day.
Carsnut - I made the seatbelts out of 6, 8 and 10mm ribbon that I bought at a local craft store and, yes, I sewed each one by hand using white cotton thread.
I just posted about 500 new photos of my Ferrari 126 C2 in 8 galleries on my web site. You can access the pictures by clicking on the link below.
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The rear end is just about done. Next up - the front brakes and suspension.
80 new pictures have been added to the web journal for this model. You can view them at...
'Ya got me there Carsnut. Yes - the wires are indeed plastic.
The engine and rear end together are about 16 pounds. When th entire piece is done, she'll clock in around 24 - 28 pounds depending...
Carsnut - there is no plastic in this model. The entire engine is metal. The monocoque is CNC machined from billet aluminum and the body is composite carbon fiber. Every surface material in this...
Simpleton - the engine and rear end together weigh in at about 16 pounds. Once the suspension, wheels and monocoque are added, she'll tip the scales at over two dozen pounds.
Netburner - Sometimes I like to rewire people's brains while they're sleeping. But I mostly stick to building model cars.
Why do you ask?
The engine is done and work has started on the rear end.
To view all the entries in my online build journal, check out http://www.collectionatcarriagehouse.com/Journal_126/Engine04/index.html
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It really hasn't been bad at all Zytek. I just finished a Ferrari 643 and that was a good warm-up for this project.
Tmntmail - this is the engine from the Promocom 1:8 Ferrari 126 C2 car.
The engine's about done. Time to get ready to start the transmission and rear suspension.
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How's this Digitor...
They usually include 2000+ parts. The 1600 hour project was a 1932 Rolls-Royce Phantom II. There were 875 individual pieces in the wheels alone and the entire body and interior were scratch-built. ...
Carsnut - I actualy thought that I was moving pretty quickly. The last two models I've built required 1600 hours (over two years) and 750 hours (over 11 months) respectively. I figure I'll get this...
Just as a point of clarification, the Lauren car did not win Best of Show at Pebble Beach in 2000. That honor went to Jacque Harguindeguy's 1937 Delahaye 135 M Figoni et Falaschi Cabriolet (see...
Will do Man.
I used to have that problem until I built my new workshop. It's in the basement - no windows! :D
1:8 scale Adam. It's a beast!
The turbo and air intake systems are now installed. Next up is the transmission, rear suspension and rear wing.
To view the latest entries in the illustrated build journal for this model, go to...
Well... I guess that's a step in the right direction.
What you need to do it take it to school, work on it during class and then do your homework during lunch.
Canuck - you're putting off building a model because of SCHOOL?!?!?!? :eek: Where are your priorities son? We're talking about a Ferrari for heaven's sake.
That's the problem with today's...
Jimlad - very impressive. The atlas on the passenger's seat is a really nice touch.
You might want to try a polishing kit and some Novus polish on the car's finish. I think you'll be very...
Yes - they are all 1:8 scale.
Rev - the Ferrari 643 that I just finished took about 10 months. I expect this 126C2 to take a little less time since I don't have to do any carbon fiber decal work...