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Post by mrmike on Oct 17, 2020 13:53:01 GMT -7
Another dirty rotten filthy subject for my model shelves. An original Magnum PI Ferrari 308 GTSi. Due for a good cleaning and a rebuild. There is only one Magnum PI for me and that was played by Tom Selleck! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIaXl7SqkBw   More Magnum to come... |
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Post by leon on Oct 18, 2020 2:10:05 GMT -7
Off to a good start on the re build Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Oct 18, 2020 10:23:45 GMT -7
Thanks leon! The more I handle this model, the more it just falls apart! I went to drill out the cylinder heads for plug wires and the heads come off! Plus, I need to make a distributor for each head. That should be easy enough to make. I drilled out one of the wheels for a new mounting pin which I ended up making from scratch.    More Magnum to come... |
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Post by sharp on Oct 18, 2020 15:50:50 GMT -7
Nice project Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Oct 18, 2020 18:31:26 GMT -7
Thanks Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Oct 22, 2020 7:17:42 GMT -7
I got the engine wired with Radio Shack blue wrapping wire. I got the front suspension fixed with a new wheel pin and I detail painted the dash.    More Magnum to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 22, 2020 9:01:45 GMT -7
Progress is coming right along. Thumbs up man.
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Post by mrmike on Oct 23, 2020 6:21:18 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! I've been figuring a few things out as I proceed. I want this Ferrari to look more like the actual 308 used on the series than just another model kit.
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Post by leon on Oct 23, 2020 13:29:49 GMT -7
Coming along nicely Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Oct 23, 2020 14:27:54 GMT -7
Thanks leon! I think I'll coat the floor with embossing powder for a nice carpeted surface and repaint the center console.
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Post by mrmike on Oct 24, 2020 9:52:27 GMT -7
I went and checked on the body and parts that I am stripping with Easy-Off Oven Cleaner. Not bad. Pretty much ready for a bath and some scrubbing in the kitchen sink. The chassis is up on 4 wheels after I made a new rear axle using some 1/16th inch styrene rod.    More Magnum to come... |
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Post by pete on Oct 25, 2020 13:52:10 GMT -7
Its coming along nicely Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Oct 25, 2020 18:01:56 GMT -7
Thanks, pete! The chassis is now fairly complete. I'm still thinking about the exhaust tips since this 308 came with a single exhaust pipe and I want duals like the Magnum 308. I got the interior rebuilt and the rear cover installed.    More Magnum to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Nov 29, 2020 12:24:47 GMT -7
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Post by mrmike on Nov 30, 2020 12:54:49 GMT -7
The plastic in this kit is definitely brittle! I broke the cowl for the Ferrari. I decided to add a piece of .020 styrene about 2 inches long and glued the whole thing together. I'll use my Dremel to grind the excess away when all has dried. I added the broken pieces of the engine cover and glued those back on with plenty of glue. A little sanding is required later when this has had a chance to dry.    Magnum PI will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Dec 13, 2020 13:18:12 GMT -7
I finally got the Ferrari into a coat of Tamiya Light Grey Primer. I'll sand this out when the primer is nice and dry. I will have to fix the front panel since the plastic cracked due to it being so brittle.    More Magnum to come... |
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Post by mmthrax on Jan 7, 2021 15:21:52 GMT -7
Another Mike rebuild.
You always freshen them quite nicely.
The flocking is a big improvement to the interior.
Which kit is this?
Carry on sir....
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Post by mrmike on Jan 8, 2021 7:26:35 GMT -7
Thanks Mark! This is the Revell Magnum PI Ferrari 308 kit. I believe that it was only issued once and I have been making some changes to bring this model closed to the 1:1 Ferrari.  |
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Post by mmthrax on Jan 8, 2021 7:38:15 GMT -7
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Post by mrmike on Jan 8, 2021 8:51:32 GMT -7
I saw your post and I said to myself, "What?" Magnum PI and Star Wars? I watched the video and I found the comparisons very close to each other and very interesting!
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Post by mrmike on Feb 6, 2021 9:35:17 GMT -7
I finally got the Ferrari 308 GTSi into a coat of Tamiya Pure Red.    Magnum will return... |
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Post by leon on Feb 6, 2021 9:58:46 GMT -7
Looking good Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Feb 7, 2021 7:53:27 GMT -7
Thanks leon!
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Post by poet on Feb 7, 2021 8:10:40 GMT -7
Beautiful work on a beautiful car!
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Post by mrmike on Feb 8, 2021 14:05:35 GMT -7
Thanks Dennis! I've been sitting on my hands for too long and I have to push this build along. I have to get it off the bench!
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Post by mrmike on Feb 25, 2021 10:57:04 GMT -7
I got back on the Magnum PI Ferrari 308 GTSi today. Some painting and reassembly. I've been trying to remember that this plastic is brittle as I handle this model.    Magnum will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Feb 26, 2021 10:31:38 GMT -7
I went to carefully install the chassis/interior into the body and I broke the front panel. I hate this brittle plastic! After I carefully glued the front panel on and left it for the evening, I came into this, the panel had shifted! Then the mounting tab for the engine cover broke off and the shaft between the headlights broke. I'm going to finish putting the remaining parts back on and put model this back on the shelf. I love the original Magnum PI, but I hate this model!    Magnum will return... |
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