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the.x.man
New Zealand
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 Posted - 04/30/2010 : 17:34:16
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Paul Wylie's black Vanquish from Fred;
A Mini by Steve Barnett that I would like to own...
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ioannis
Greece
494 Posts |
Posted - 04/30/2010 : 22:05:34
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One of the best Piranha's kits , IMHO, is the Porsche 356 "King Carrera".
Jean Paul Magnete's (JPM) built, from Miniwerk's inventory prove it.
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Trossi
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Posted - 05/01/2010 : 00:00:11
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| I agree that the 356 Speedster Carrera GT "King Carrera" is maybe the best Piranha kit. The built by JPM is spectacular. I love those SCCA designs, they are really cool. Looking forward to get my own kit built. Last but not least, it should be one of the rarest Piranha kits of them all. |
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ioannis
Greece
494 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2010 : 07:58:17
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Laurent Tay (Garage43), developed a new technique to replicate the hammered aluminum surface on the Piranha's 250GTO prototype.
I was surprized when I saw the photos that Laurent mailed to me.
It's indeed very realistic.
I must admit that it's the better approach that I saw up to now.
I post the photos so you can check on your own.
I hope that Laurent will post more close ups soon.
John
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ioannis
Greece
494 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2010 : 08:01:49
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I don't know who the lucky owner is, as the model is stil on Laurent's workbench undelivered, but I am sure for one thing, he is going to love it.
John
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ioannis
Greece
494 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2010 : 09:44:15
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Piranha kits can also be the base of magnificent builts.
I am sure that Mike agrees to post here this link which shows the fantastic WIP of Master Akihiro Kamimura on Piranha's 312 PB.
http://gdist43.com/archive/312pb.pdf
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the.x.man
New Zealand
877 Posts |
Posted - 05/01/2010 : 14:46:48
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quote:
Originally posted by ioannis
Laurent Tay developed a new technique to replicate the hammered aluminum surface on the Piranha's 250GTO prototype
Indeed - he spent many hours beating the body shell with a 1/43 scale hammer.
:o)
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Enzo1
Belgium
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Posted - 05/03/2010 : 12:44:42
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quote:
Originally posted by the.x.man
quote:
Originally posted by ioannis
Laurent Tay developed a new technique to replicate the hammered aluminum surface on the Piranha's 250GTO prototype
Indeed - he spent many hours beating the body shell with a 1/43 scale hammer.
:o)
Excellent one ! :)
By the way, nice topic showing the tremendous work of Mike Craig. Superb. |
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ioannis
Greece
494 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2010 : 13:08:28
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As I said previously, artists like Mike Craig are valuable for our modelcar community.
How many can built today descent masters to produce a run of kits?
Mike Craig, Eric Weber, Ilario, Jacques Brauer,....
Even if I forgot someone we'll hardly need two hands to count them!!
So, its our duty to show the improvement of their work and protect their effort.
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Trossi
232 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2010 : 14:41:46
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| Sad, but true John. And who is actually making kits from those you named? Minerva is my hope... |
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ioannis
Greece
494 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2010 : 05:53:05
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I do hope also Trossi to the "team".
Fred, Mike Craig and Eric Weber can create miracles!
I do believe also to Ilario. His work is improved geometrically the last 2 years. His "not only Ferraris" creations are very interesting among collectors and "fill the gup"!
We'll wait and I am sure that we are going to see interesting subjects.
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Trossi
232 Posts |
Posted - 05/04/2010 : 05:56:04
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| es, Ilarios work has become really nice. He should do white metal also :-). I own non-Ferrari subjects from him and I can say that he has done a very nice sculpturing job. Cant wait for the AM DB4 GTZ he has announced. As it will be in the Ilario range, it will be more detailed than the Jag and the Mercedes - very cool. |
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Eagle
Italy
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My Piranhas
