I just started this model about 2 weeks ago. The engine block is all aluminum and 1:8 scale. The heat sheild on the back is copper and scratch built. So far, the block weighs in at about 4 1/2 pounds.
That looks awesome andy…is there a car to go with that 
Oh yes Pak. The body is made out of composite carbon fiber. The driver’s tub is cut out of a solid block of billet aluminum. This one’s going to be special.
Please post pics of the body when possible!
Looks very impressive Andy. That’s gonna be one heavy model when you’re finished.
For inspiration, have a look at this model:
http://www.fineartmodels.com/e/gallery/scerri/index.htm
I want to see you do something like that with your 126 C2…[;)] Because I know I wouldn’t be capable of it.
Ping - 1:8 is about as big as I can go. I just don’t have a workshop big enough to do 1:3. Plus, all my machinary is set up for 1:8 scale work. Besides that, I can assure you that i’ll pull out all the stops for this 126.
Pak - here are a couple shots of the body pieces in their raw carbon fiber. I still have a lot of work to do before they go to the paint booth, but the CF is kinda pretty.
Oh. My. That is going to be wonderful when done!
Let’s hope Bgrigg. Let’s hope.
Where do you get something like that or did you machine all of it?
Killer - I started with a kit that I had imported from Italy. Then I used the white metal pieces in the kit as guides for pieces that I machined from scratch out of aluminum billet. The different finishes come from using different brushes (cloth, nylon, brass and stainless steel) to polish the metal. For high gloss finishes, I use a jewelers wheel with silver polish and then shoot the pieces with clear coat. About 60% of what you’re looking at in these pictures I machined in my workshop.
Andy, when you get a chance can you float some of the money it cost to build that my way? Phenominal work. Simply outstanding!
Sure Rad. You want small bills or big ones?
That is a f----n’ mazing! How about the carbon fiber, is it real or fiberglass?
Whoa, Andy -
That’s outstanding, mate.
Please - please keep us posted on developments, mate.
You are simply an outstanding modeler!
Can’t wait to see the progress of this one after seeing the other Ferrari, amazing piece of work and I doubt this one will let anyone down.
So this is going to be an exciting year following the rise of this machine.
Thank you for the inspirational work!
Niclas
Killer - that’s real composit carbon fiber. The brake cooling intakes are molded fiberglas. There isn’t going to be any plastic anywhere on this model. No bare metal foil either. Everything will be metal and finished with the appropriate coating, be it nickel plate, chrome, polished brass, etc. I’ve always wanted to build a model like this so it should be an interesting journey.
Andy, i’ll take small bills as long as small doesn’t mean 1:8 scale LOL
Andy, I’ve just found that kit, boy you sure have got the Ferrari bug bad!
That’s a lot of money for a kit, the engine kit alone is wayyyy more than most people spend on a model,lol.
It’s going to look amazing when it’s done.
What can I tell you Vapo. I just love building models.
Here are a few more pics of the engine after this weekend’s progress. I have to tell you, an all-metal model takes a heck of a lot longer than I planned. Above and beyond just fabricating the scratch parts, drilling out the OOB parts so they can be bolted instead of glued is a real experience.
Wow totaly amazing Im am speechless. Please keep us updated on this.