Ferrari 158

[project510]

Lookin good!

[2whl]

Jul 8, 2024 14:57:34 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

Great work on the engine!!

Thank you, Andy

Jul 9, 2024 10:45:38 GMT -5 project510 said:

Lookin good!

Thanks James.



The battle with the wires is over and their in place.









I also got most of the transmission ready to go.  And the little springs that hold the exhaust didn't fight me as much as usual.





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[406 Silverado]

I missed the last couple of updates on this but DANG!!! That detail on that engine looks scrumptious!!!! WOW!!!!

[jeaton01]

Changing the plugs on that thing must be pretty sporty.

[kyledehart5]

Excellent!!! What a tidy and great looking wiring job. Transmission is looking outstanding too. Awesome work Paul.

[arcticwolf]

Could have been worse Paul, it might have been the 12. Nice job.

[2whl]

Jul 9, 2024 11:53:19 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I missed the last couple of updates on this but DANG!!! That detail on that engine looks scrumptious!!!! WOW!!!!

Thanks Joe

Jul 9, 2024 12:46:10 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

Changing the plugs on that thing must be pretty sporty.

Thanks John.  Yeah, that would be 16 spark plugs.

Jul 9, 2024 13:26:36 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Excellent!!! What a tidy and great looking wiring job. Transmission is looking outstanding too. Awesome work Paul.

Thank you Kyle.  It went easier than I imagined

Jul 9, 2024 22:46:43 GMT -5 arcticwolf said:

Could have been worse Paul, it might have been the 12. Nice job.

Thanks Paul



Intake trumpets on. Now It's time to put the engine cradle around it.






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[handiabled]

Your plumbed engine looks outstanding! Looking forward to seeing it and the transmission joined together

[kyledehart5]

Ah, the intake trumpets always add nicely to any engine build. That looks wonderful.

[2whl]

Jul 10, 2024 8:00:46 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Your plumbed engine looks outstanding! Looking forward to seeing it and the transmission joined together

Thank you Brent.   I won't be joining them yet.  I need to show the chassis some love.

Jul 10, 2024 16:54:19 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Ah, the intake trumpets always add nicely to any engine build. That looks wonderful.

Thank you Kyle.  



With the powertrain coming along, it was time to get the chassis ready for it.  First was installing the master cylinders and the plumbing.   Then the oil tank.   After that, the challenge was to get the radiator and all of its hoses on at the same time. 






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[arcticwolf]

Bandini in the 158 is a rare shot. He usually drove the 6 or the 12.

[kyledehart5]

Awesome Paul!! Front end goodies are starting to look just like the real thing now!

[keavdog]

Awesome details. Don't get me wrong, I love these cars in every way - but that pic in the pits shows just how much these things were super fast coffins.

[handiabled]

Love the detail work! The lines from the master cylinders and hose clamps really catch the eye

[2whl]

Jul 11, 2024 15:16:32 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Awesome Paul!! Front end goodies are starting to look just like the real thing now!

Thanks Kyle.  You are too kind.

Jul 11, 2024 22:41:16 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Awesome details. Don't get me wrong, I love these cars in every way - but that pic in the pits shows just how much these things were super fast coffins.

Thanks John.  I love this era of F1 also.  But they were very dangerous. 

Jul 12, 2024 1:52:54 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Love the detail work! The lines from the master cylinders and hose clamps really catch the eye

Thanks Brent.  I still feel I need to improve both my brake lines and hose clamps.  They are very fiddly to install.



Other than two small details, I got the chassis done. 








And I got a start on the decaling.  I'm only doing a couple of decals at a time so they have time to dry before I do the next ones.


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[kyledehart5]

Paul, I absolutely love the reference photo this time. What an awesome hauler!! Chassis looks outstanding and decals are always exciting. It looks great so far.

[handiabled]

This is coming together wonderfully! It seems a shame covering all of the intricate detail under the body

[2whl]

Jul 12, 2024 22:37:42 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Paul, I absolutely love the reference photo this time. What an awesome hauler!! Chassis looks outstanding and decals are always exciting. It looks great so far.

Here's another picture of what I believe is the same hauler but a couple of years earlier

Jul 13, 2024 1:15:38 GMT -5 handiabled said:

This is coming together wonderfully! It seems a shame covering all of the intricate detail under the body

Thank you, Brent.  The body is removable so the detail won't be completely lost



The structure was put around the engine, then the trans was mated.   Once those parts were together, I could install the exhaust.










The decals are on and the main tub is complete.  All the upper cowl needs is to have the windscreen fitted.  Not one of my favorite jobs.



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[406 Silverado]

That engine is a model all on its own Paul. I realize that this is a large scale build but you've still got everything in there but the kitchen sink man. I really enjoy watching these cars come together in the hands of a skilled modeler.

[2whl]

Jul 13, 2024 8:06:44 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

That engine is a model all on its own Paul. I realize that this is a large scale build but you've still got everything in there but the kitchen sink man. I really enjoy watching these cars come together in the hands of a skilled modeler.

Thank you very much, Joe.  I'm not convinced about the skilled modeler though.  I still feel I have a ways to go after seeing some of the stuff on-line.
 


I decided to add the rear suspension before mating the drivetrain to the monoque.






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[handiabled]

Drop dead gorgeous work on the drivetrain!

[kyledehart5]

Really is. Some truly stunning work happening!! Great job

[2whl]

Jul 13, 2024 10:49:37 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Drop dead gorgeous work on the drivetrain!

Thank you very much Brent

Jul 13, 2024 20:00:58 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Really is. Some truly stunning work happening!! Great job

Thank you Kyle. I believe I can see the finish line coming up fast.



The chassis and drivetrain are now mated together.  While I was at it, I placed the bodywork on for a glamour shot.  It still needs the windscreen and mirrors.









MFH provides decals to do the blue on the lower edge of the engine cover.  But I decided to spray it in TS-15, which is the same as the lower body.



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[chrissmith]

Looking sharp Paul, almost there!!

[2whl]

Jul 14, 2024 19:52:21 GMT -5 chrissmith said:

Looking sharp Paul, almost there!!

Thanks Chris.  Yeah, the finish line is in site and I have a lap on the competition  

[handiabled]

You literally have this looking like you could hop in and take it for a burn!

[kyledehart5]

For sure a Grand Chelem for you Paul!! That looks awesome and you are so close now

[2whl]

Jul 15, 2024 3:41:28 GMT -5 handiabled said:

You literally have this looking like you could hop in and take it for a burn!

Thanks Brent.  I wish I could.  It would make a great track day car.

Jul 15, 2024 16:34:41 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

For sure a Grand Chelem for you Paul!! That looks awesome and you are so close now

Thanks Kyle.


Upper bodywork got the mirrors and windscreen on.  Rear engine cover got the screens on.  So just like that.....it's finished







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[kyledehart5]

Just out of this world good, my friend!! It sure was a pleasure to follow along with your build and you knocked this one out of the park. Can’t wait to watch your work on the next one!

[keavdog]

Fantastic piece of work. What a great job on a fantastic subject.