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My "Holy Grail" arrived today.

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RWells

USA
32 Posts

Posted - 08/27/2015 : 19:25:46

I received my "Holy Grail" kit today. It is the AMR GTO (4 versions) with engine. It is the street version. I would like to possibly convert it to a race version, if it is not too hard. I think a few of you here have built this kit, so any help with tips will be greatly appreciated. If I should keep it as the street version, is there another color other than red that would be good to paint it in?

Stas

Czech Republic
36 Posts

Posted - 11/13/2015 : 01:27:39

Nice one, congratulations! Will appreciate any suggestions on building this kit as well.

Not sure if this is the same base, but what a beauty! http://www.miniwerks.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1717&whichpage=1&SearchTerms=dark%2Cstar

dark star

Spain
413 Posts

Posted - 11/13/2015 : 13:14:14

I think that is an AMR GTO II
conveniently "cooked" by Massimo Grassi ...
I used one of their wonderful engines to build my model.
I love it !

jerry

Stas

Czech Republic
36 Posts

Posted - 11/14/2015 : 01:48:19

Thanks Jerry!

If I understand correctly, this is a replica of AMR kit? I was wondering which body is it, and found this:
https://picasaweb.google.com/114895597328065174421/KIT#5799843676061259442

copy kit of AMR ref.400

Stas

dark star

Spain
413 Posts

Posted - 11/14/2015 : 16:55:03

Right, Stas.
It's the AMR Ref.400.
In my opinion it's the best 1/43 scale GTO 62.
Only needs a few refinements in the front wheel arches
and in the air vents of the rear mudguards.

jerry

RWells

USA
32 Posts

Posted - 02/18/2016 : 09:33:18

quote:
Originally posted by dark star

Right, Stas.
It's the AMR Ref.400.
In my opinion it's the best 1/43 scale GTO 62.
Only needs a few refinements in the front wheel arches
and in the air vents of the rear mudguards.

jerry

I'm bringing this one back up because I have pulled it out of my stash, and will be starting on it soon.

Can someone please tell me of the refinements that I need to make, so that it is correct.

Thank you in advance.

Russell Wells

PeterW

USA
1216 Posts

Posted - 02/18/2016 : 16:55:35

You really need to research the exact version you want to replicate and then make the appropriate modifications. The AMR kits were fairly accurate so they are a good starting point but each and every GTO is a little different.

Peter W

gcs68

Germany
70 Posts

Posted - 02/20/2016 : 03:19:43

A good point to start with is

http://www.barchetta.cc/All.Ferraris/by-serial-number/ferrari-by-serial-number/model-index-60-64/model-summary/250-gto-index/index.html

good luck
Wolfgang

dino

Poland
23 Posts

Posted - 02/20/2016 : 16:09:02

I have a question to RWells:
Headlights in this set are the same as in the picture below?