Build Diary: Ferrari 643

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Build Diary: Ferrari 643

Post by wixy500 »

Hi all.

I recently finished building Rosso's 1/43 Ferrari 643 of Alain Prost. Had quite a few fitment issues which affected the build, but it doesn't look out of place in the display cabinet.

As usual, I've put a Build Diary on my blog with photos and tips for anyone else who might have a crack at this kit.

Link >> http://www.wixy500.com/build-diary-1991 ... rosso-143/

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Very nice build :!: :!:
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I really like it. Nice work on the 1/43 plastic F1 kits - they can be fun!

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Despite the fitting issues you have build an excellent modell. Well done!
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Five years :shock: after finishing this kit, I've created a YouTube video of the build - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7c4UHhWxR4
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Turned out pretty nice, still love the 643 shape, beautyfull car!
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Very nice!!
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Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

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I have done the Rosso 641 and now I am in the middle of the 642 both are grade up versions which include chrome foil to make the engine protection underneath it, Photo etch cast white metal coolant lines and a couple other items. I am extremely happy with the Plastic body and pan with the metal tub, fuel tank , and transmission. The photo etch is very nice and easy to handle. I am also doing several Brands of Carbon Fibre/Kevlar decal work on the pan and parts of the tub also the correct parts that visible on the body/chassis. Great Kits I wish I could afford the 1/8 Rosso kit that has a real Carbon Fibre Body and assorted parts just like the real car. Now out of production they can be bought in the Thousands of dollars... I will try to post the 1/43 642 when done...Chris
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Post by Hein »

Beautiful build of a beautiful car indeed!! I my opinion next to the jordan 191 one of the greatest basic clean designs of the early 90s.
@Pmodwrks, you are confusing the rosso kit with the 126c2 Promocom kit. Rosso kit bodywork is pre painted metal, i have built one, cool and impressiv model.
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