Ferrari Daytona Comp. #39 LM '73

Time to start a new project, actually a WIP thread. I've been building this for a couple of months now. This time it is a full detail Daytona Competizione using HRM transkit, S27 Decals, S27 PE for Daytona Spyder and Fujimi kit. When finished the model should look like this:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/2vuepv4.jpg

Here is a photo of S27 decals and HRM transkit body before starting:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0591.jpg

I started by modifying the body to match my references. For this particular car this transkit is actually quite incorrect. But it is not HRM's fault, all comp Daytonas were different. Modifications that were made are fuel filler recesses, reshaping of rear wheelarches and reshaping of air intakes at the front panel. Picture is after the first primer layer, not the final stage.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0374.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0376.jpg

Interior is also mostly finished. Rollbar was made from solder and styrene tubes. I also sanded doorpanels flat, reshaped the seats padding and added various detail switches from S27 PE set. Seatbelts are MFH + some extra PE parts from various kits.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0381.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0382.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0383.jpg

Next ones are from yesterday. I decided to add some detail to the chassis. Shocks are scratchbuilt using kit shocks, spring, stainless steel rod and styrene rod. Brake lines were done using thin electric wire and some tube+al-plate for the fittings.


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0402.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0404.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0405.jpg

Some questions:
1. Does anybody know if they used handbrake on these cars?
2. Regulations allowed for a transmission oil coolers, were they used?

-Niko

Niko is off again - yay! :D

I'm tuned in and looking forward to your progress :thumbsup:

Interior ready! Now that is fast building. :)

Very nice project. :thumbsup:
Is the HRM body shell better than the Italeri kit?

Will you build it with a detailed engine? From the pictures I can't decide if the hood on the HRM transkit is removable or not.

I'll follow this build closely, it will sure provide plenty of details for a possible future Daytona Competizione project.

Is the HRM body shell better than the Italeri kit?


Body shell is quite obviously crafted using Fujimi kit as a base. In my opinion it (Fujimi) is the most accurate Daytona 1/24 body. Italeri is a bit tall and there is something strange in the sidewindow area. HRM body is also one piece, so that is an obvious advantage. Sadly these are now OOP.


Will you build it with a detailed engine? From the pictures I can't decide if the hood on the HRM transkit is removable or not.


Yes, hood is removable and i'm planning a full detail build.

-Niko

Body shell is quite obviously crafted using Fujimi kit as a base. In my opinion it (Fujimi) is the most accurate Daytona 1/24 body. Italeri is a bit tall and there is something strange in the sidewindow area. HRM body is also one piece, so that is an obvious advantage. Sadly these are now OOP.


Yes, hood is removable and i'm planning a full detail build.

-Niko

Thank you for the very useful answers.

I'm looking forward to follow your build!

As usual niko...only high quality builds from you!
sorry i can't help you on those 2 questions on this daytona...

Looks very nice. I am thinking about a reissue of the old Scale Designs Daytona resin kit, but with engine detail. I sold hundreds of my Daytona kits. If it is reissued it will have Cartograf printed Scale Designs Daytona Lemans 1972 FERAUD#36 and NART #74 along with NART #37 Lemans 1973 two tone decals. If you need decals buy the Studio 27 sets as I am saving my sets for the reissued kit.

Best,

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2009 model contest and photography/art display-Chicago April 25th 2009 at Continetal Autosport Ferrari/Maserati

A bit of progress. Engine is on its place. I added some oil lines and made new solder headers.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0470.jpg

Engine from below:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0471.jpg

Chassis is also completed. I made similar shocks to the rear as on the front suspension.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0472.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0473.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0475.jpg

Fujimi didn't make a dry sump oil tank in their kit so it had to be scratchbuilt

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0479.jpg

Radiator is Fujimi plastic + S27 etched face plates

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0477.jpg

-Niko

Terrific, Niko :thumbsup:

The sump looks great! What fittings did you use?

What a great build. There will be alot to learn from this one.

Was the dash already textured or did you add it?

What fittings did you use?


I used fittings modified from these hexbolts. Instead of cutting bolt heads off, i left the line between two bolts... I hope you understand what i mean.

http://www.hlj.com/product/ADNANE-010


Was the dash already textured or did you add it?


Dash is standard Fujimi kit part(s). I brushpainted it with vallejo acrylic (gloss black). After painting, i textured the wet paint it dabbing with a stiff brush.

-Niko

Body is now painted. I used BMF as masking material, but still got some problems. Most of the decal work is also done, trunk decal will have to wait for the windows, and bonnet isn't done yet.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0486.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0487.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0490.jpg

-Niko

Looks very nice, Niko :thumbsup:

Hmm.....Is this a red Ferrari with white stripes or is it a white Ferrari with red stripes... ;) :lol:

Beautiful model, looks great so far

Looks great. I also have the Studio 27 sheet. I think it was printed by Cartograf.

My old Scale Designs sheet of this car will crack now since they are Microscale. I didnt start using Cartograf until 2000.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2009 model contest-Chicago April 25th 2009

Engine completed and body is on the chassis. I used mainly "low tech" detailing supplies, kitbashed parts, electric wire etc. Window washer fluid bag is epoxy glue painted from the back side. Brake fluid reservoirs are carved from clear sprue. Then i drilled the reservoirs hollow and filled them with "brake fluid".

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0518.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0519.jpg

-Niko

Nice work. I love your engine detail!! I just finished my FERAUD Daytona last week, but its a curbside. Maybe some day I will post some pictures.


Best,

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo2009 model contest-Chicago April 25th 2009

Engine detail looks very good. You did a nice job on this model! :thumbsup:

Thanks guys!

A little update also... Underside of the car is done. Added scratchbuilt ehaust pipes and a rear spoiler that was used in this and couple of other Daytonas on '73 Le Mans (#37, #40 not sure about others).

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0534.jpg

-Niko

You've done a very nice build of a car not seen too often, great job.

Added some details. Modelers wiper, Sakatsu number lights, some PE details from parts box, some coloured masking tape...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0535.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0536.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0537.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0538.jpg

I hate these resin tires. I know they can be painted to look good, but rubber tires are just so much easier.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b248/nniemi/Daytona%2039-73/IMG_0539.jpg
-Niko

Finally finished this one.

-> Tommy,
The Thomson decal on the bonnet is one of yours, so they can still be usable. I used SD decal instead of S27 because for some unknown reason S27 decal has Thomson printed on the red background. All the rest Thomson logos were without the red.

Finished pics here. (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=5912411#post5912411)

-Niko