Ferrari 312T - Finished

[2whl]

Given the time we have, I just might be able to finish this kit. Tamiya 1/12th with Indycals for Clay Regazzoni. If any of you experts have any tips, I would appreciate it.



I've actually started this one once already. This is the point which I had gotten to.



But the box of parts was in an exposed place, and our newest cat (Taz) tried seeing what was in the box. The resulting shunt was a write-off for the chassis. Fortunately, I was able to get another kit for a very cheap price, but have not gotten back to starting (again)

[indycals]

Fun kit. I never truly appreciated that car until I built that kit. I always thought it was fugly, now it's one of my favorites.

[2whl]

Since the first chassis was written off, I'll be starting from square one.


When I first started this kit, I sprayed the chassis in Testor's Aluminum metalizer. But after doing research and seeing what other builders have used, I found out the chassis needs to be shiny(er). Others have used BMF or Alclad, but I tried Tamiya TS-30 Silver Leaf. I like the way it looks.

[drums01]

I like it too, it is kind of a smooth-shiny- satin.

And for the record, I liked the car, even though the look is different. That was an era in F1 when aero and ground effects was growing by leaps and bounds. You could tell the car manufacturer simply by the vehicles profile.

I have this kit sitting in a box, so I will really enjoy watching your build.

[Art Laski]

Good start, Paul. Keep it coming!

[mdmracepix]

I built one and my cat got to it, too. Quite the crash!

[racerbrown]

fun to watch this one coming together!
i sure am glad i don't have a cat as i have heard a lot of stories like yours.
duane

[Chris]

Keep the pics coming, I use the TS30 a lot too also check the Tamiya for Aircraft AS12 Bare Metal it is a great color for tubs and assorted bare metal bits... Chris

[indy]

Oct 15, 2012 15:26:49 GMT -5 Chris said:

also check the Tamiya for Aircraft AS12 Bare Metal

Great tip - thanks! ;D

Jordan

[Patrick]

;)Thanks for the spray can tip Chris! AS12 is on the list for my 1/24 312 T series when I pick them up again.

;)Thanks for the clear photos, Paul. Your detail work will help me.

Patrick

[2whl]

You guys have probably figured I'd forgotten about this. Well, I've just been too occupied with other builds to get back to it.

But since the weather has been perfect to paint in, I got the red body pieces sprayed today.

[indy]

Nice work!

Jordan

[Chris]

Yeah Buddy, the weather finally has changed here in So Cal!! We can paint again Yahoooooooooo!! The red looks good and I am interested in how the decals come out!! And the change to the TS30 look great.. I got this one on my build list! Chris

[2whl]

Thanks guys.

Not much to update. The top cowling has four sink marks at the rear of the opening. I've been working on getting those filled.





Somehow one of the injector nibs got broken off. So I drilled a tiny hole and inserted .05mm rod into it.

[professor]

Those injectors can be a real pain! No matter what kit it is.

[Deleted]

I need help, can you tell me when you routed the steering column was it easy, mine lines up exactly behind the brake pedal and short of losing the brake pedal I'm out of ideas and it's stopping me progressing, Thanks in advance for any advice, all I can think of are the holes in the bulk head are wrong.

[2whl]

I haven't routed the column on the new chassis, but the old one had gotten past that point and I didn't have any interference problems.

I dry fit the steering and the brake pedal on the new chassis and I don't see a problem. If you can, take a pic of your chassis so we can see what's going on.

[Deleted]

I'm much too afraid to try the 1/12 sclae,but you posting these shots is making want to forget that fear!!

[2whl]

They're easy. Just take it step by step and you won't get into trouble. The hard part is detailing like they cry out for.

[Deleted]

Thank You 2whl I realised I am an idiot and had the bulkhead the wrong way round, I did however after careful studying have issues with the right side radiator, part f17 was different to the image in the manual, spent half an hour trying to figure it out. Any which way but loose i couldnt get it in. Agreed on the detailing, it s been a while since i built one of these and lots of memories are starting to flood back on what not to do to mess it up. Really appreciate this thread.

[Deleted]

Any updates on this build?

[2whl]

After 7 years, this build got another kick-start. I'm on another forum where two other guys are building the 312T and I got talked into joining them. So I dragged the box of parts out. In the 7 years since I put this kit on the back burner, I have acquired a Tamiya p/e sheet for this build. I also have a selection of seat belts to choose from.







I also acquired these eyelets from Michael's. They looked like a good substitute for intake trumpets. I filed a notch in them and c/a'd one onto the intake assembly. Then I mocked up enough of the build to make sure they cleared the bodywork. And then installed a second to make sure they would clear each other without further mods.







I have gotten some work done on the chassis. I just need it to stop raining long enough to let me get out to the garage and do some painting.





I decided to add some brake lines which the kit doesn't call for. The copper wire is from Michael's and the blue line is fly-tying tubing from a fishing store.



The stock chromed brake discs are getting p/e brake surfaces with aluminum hubs. Stock piece on the left.




Basic engine assembled and painted Testor's aluminum.



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[indy]

Glad this one is back on the bench, looking forward to this one progressing. I like the eyelets, they look pretty good at intake trumpets.

Jordan

[2whl]

Apr 8, 2020 22:22:42 GMT -5 indy said:

Glad this one is back on the bench, looking forward to this one progressing. I like the eyelets, they look pretty good at intake trumpets.

Jordan

Thanks Jordan.


Except for the brake fluid reservoirs, the front end is done.








I also got more stuff added to the engine.


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[2whl]

Exhaust has been assembled. Now I just need to paint them.






Distributor on and wired. You'll noticed I abandoned the ferrules for the stock velocity stacks. The ones on the right side were gong to interfere with the bodywork.






The clear fuel line that came with my kit has hardened up to the point that it would not co-operate with me. So I got out some of my alternate stuff to make the fuel lines.


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[2whl]

Fuel lines finished.






Exhaust installed.




Rear suspension on.



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[jimhamill]

Looks nice!!

[2whl]

May 12, 2020 13:37:45 GMT -5 jimhamill said:

Looks nice!!

Thanks Jim


I got the belts done. And I mated the engine/trans to the chassis.






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[2whl]

More work done on the chassis and sub-assemblies





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[2whl]

After twelve years and 3 starts, I finally get to take this kit out of WIP status. It's been 3 years since I've gotten a model finished. This set of pictures was taken out in the sun. I'll try another set later in the day to try different light conditions.





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