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Once I have a F310B in my stash, If you have an extra Tamiya - Ferrari F310B with no decals, what would be the conversion you would try to turn into a different car? (No Ferrari)

Is it the Arrows A19 the closest shape? Bennetton 197? Minardi M197?

I cant think about any possibility....all seems too far away...

any idea?
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Arrows A19, for sure!! If John Barnard had stayed at Ferrari for 1998 the A19's shape would be the design of the red car for that season. I had a spare F310B waiting for this conversion a long time ago...
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I disagree... the Arrows is quite roundish over the same shape. If it were a resin solid car, then OK. You would be able to carve and sand to the good shape. On a thin plastic model, you´ll find air.
The truth is that it is closer to the B197. Or, curiously, to the FW18/FW19, yes!! :D
Damon's Arrows A18 (with more angles than the smooth A19) is also an option.

https://www.statsf1.com/en/1997/modeles.aspx
The fact the A19 is all black with striking white logos would, though, hide the unaccuracies...

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To be honest, I think B197 is the closest, but it doesnt mean that would be easy.

I think I will not be dealing with any of these conversions. Just leave the F310 in the junke box.
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It´s a shame.... why not a ´98 Ferrari car? it has some sponsor differences
The B197 is an option till you check you´d have it much easier from a B195 (not that hard to come by)

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'98 Ferrari wouldn't work well. Narrow wheelbase and grooved tyres... An F1-2000 would be the better starting point.
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Ah, yes you´re right, Jay!

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I have a few broken 310B on stash, im thinking in making the Arrows either, B197, Lola T97/30 and maybe one FW18, it will give a lot of work but as they are spare kits, i think it maybe worth the hard work... There is some parts that i´ve already separate for another works like the wheels for academy B195 and suspensions, wings, wheels for a maisto die cast 310A in 1/20...
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