Ron Dayes Posted February 24, 2016 Posted February 24, 2016 (edited) Hi everyone, i recently finished this 1/42 minifigure scale model of the legendary Ferrari Testarossa. Probably best known from the show "Miami Vice" -classic! Was quite a hard one to get the shaping right....some nights were spend on this^^ The original is 4,5 m long -> with 1/42 its 13 studs in length whilst the minifigure is 5 studs high equaling 1,75m The width is really special on this car, since the back half is about 2 m wide, the front however 1,80+ m -> therefore i did the front area 6 wide, and the back 7 wide. its a bit too wide by 15 cm on each side in real life - but since the figs are so wide, i decided to do it that way to compensate that matter Now feel free to enjoy the pics;) Ferrari Testarossa Miami Vice by Ron Dayes, auf Flickr Ferrari Testarossa back by Ron Dayes, auf Flickr Ferrari Testarossa yellow by Ron Dayes, auf Flickr Ferarri Testarossa top view by Ron Dayes, auf Flickr Ferrari Testarossa by Ron Dayes, auf Flickr Edited February 24, 2016 by Ron Dayes Quote
ER0L Posted February 25, 2016 Posted February 25, 2016 Looks nice, there are lots of great ideas in there! I especially love the rear section. You're really opening our eyes regarding scale, Quote
Ron Dayes Posted February 25, 2016 Author Posted February 25, 2016 Looks nice, there are lots of great ideas in there! I especially love the rear section. You're really opening our eyes regarding scale, Thanks alot ER0L! The rear section really had me trying out so many different possibilities of doing it, i settled for the rather easy one with the grille piece to match that iconic rear design. Maybe stickers are the best option here for the scale, allthough i cant do these in bluerender (and i try to stay away from it in real bricks as much as i can) furthermore your comment is flattering me The 1/42 scale is definately something to consider regarding height issues, albeit it limits some great techniques, details, correct minifig fitting and playability/firmness of the model just cause of its small size. But for a display purpose it lets the modulars and minifigs look bigger and somewhat more like "our world". Still, im amazed how low you went with your 1/35 Testarossa - which is a clean-built and perfect MOC that really inspired me to finish my old WIPs of mine!! And hey, I would really be interested in a 1/42 scale car from you if you consider making one someday! See you around and keep up your excellent work Quote
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