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Ferrarinut
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 Posted - 12/19/2012 : 07:59:20
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Jean-Paul Magnette has started a new series this month. He will build 5 Ferrari 512S Ecurie Francorchamps Chassis #1030 24H Daytona 1971. These will be based on the AMR #30G kits. Jean-Paul will provide comments and photos of his build process as usual. Keep watching this thread!
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Ferrarinut
USA
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Posted - 12/19/2012 : 17:11:01
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| Apparently this is a very popular choice by Jean-Paul. All 5 examples are spoken for already. If this changes I will contact other interested parties. |
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Ferrarinut
USA
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Posted - 12/28/2012 : 08:09:33
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Jean-Paul just sent the first series of build photos and comments, enjoy!
The main white metal parts with the wheels and the three photo-etched parts sheets.
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Ferrarinut
USA
1489 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2012 : 08:12:35
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Decal sheets and assembly of the rear part of the body using 2 components epoxy glue.
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David
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Posted - 12/28/2012 : 08:24:29
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| Can't help thinking I missed this one. |
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Ferrarinut
USA
1489 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2012 : 08:25:14
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The late André-Marie Ruf’s idea was to use a single cockpit on which one could adapt different front and rear body parts to make all the possible versions of the 512 series. Unfortunately, due to some irregularities in the white metal molding process, the fit of the
parts is far from perfect. So, our first concern will be to try to correct this and make the necessary modifications. First step is to cut the part originally destined for the engine.
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Ferrarinut
USA
1489 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2012 : 08:26:31
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On the lower part of the photograph, you can see the gap between body and chassis, this has been corrected on the model above.
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Ferrarinut
USA
1489 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2012 : 08:29:44
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To ensure a perfect fit of the parts and also add strength to the model, front and rear hoods are glued on the central cockpit; we’ll also make sure all gaps are corrected and all body parts are on the same level.
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Ferrarinut
USA
1489 Posts |
Posted - 12/28/2012 : 08:30:46
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The wheel arches have been reworked, all engravings remade, we have now a good basis to continue the building process. Some work yet to do on the bodies before we can apply the first coat of painting, we’ll see this in a few days.
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PeterW
USA
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Posted - 12/28/2012 : 09:37:58
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Just a suggestion but I would replace those thick uprights on the rear deck [fins]. They look way too thick cast in place.
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David
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Posted - 12/28/2012 : 15:52:32
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| Peter, I see what you mean but if one would start to modify this or that it wouldn't be an AMR model anymore and it would start to be a revision of the original kit. Could make that, but JPM has his own style. |
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PeterW
USA
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Posted - 12/28/2012 : 20:49:24
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It's a minor modification...staying in context with the use of photo etched parts of the original kit...a harmless change. But, with JPM at the helm a good artist knows when to stop. He always manages to maintain the integrity of the creator.
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LaSource
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Posted - 12/29/2012 : 03:16:04
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It would be great if JPM adds some additional details to the visible part of the engine, like wires etc.
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Anthrax
USA
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Posted - 12/29/2012 : 04:31:32
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I agree with Peter. The objective (in my opinion) is accuracy of the model instead of placing a higher importance of being true to Mr. Ruf's original design.
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Ferrarinut
USA
1489 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2013 : 09:25:45
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Dry assembly of the engine parts.
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Ferrarinut
USA
1489 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2013 : 09:26:30
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We’ll also check if everything does fit once body and chassis are put together.
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New JPM Ferrari 512S Series
