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1:3 Scale Ferrari 312
I‘m still trying to digest this one.
Master model builder Pierre Scerri spent 20,000 hours building this 1:3 scale replica of a Ferarri 312 race car. I don’t mean just a nice model car, but an exact functioning replica of the real thing, in miniature.
From Fine Art Models:
This 1:3 scale marvel is the real thing in every sense, from its operating 12-cylinder engine to the exact scale operating Ferrari gauges which are calibrated precisely to indicate rpm, oil pressure, water temperature and oil temperature.
It took Pierre 15 years and more than 20,000 hours to build this car. He learned to make glass so he could make the exact pattern lens for the operating headlights. He learned to make rubber so he could mold his own tires. His computer mainframe design background with the French telecommunications system allowed him to duplicate the Ferrari electronics system in exact miniature. It also provided him with the understanding needed to make a 1/3 scale operating fuel injection system identical to that in the full-size Ferrari.
That’s extraordinarily cool. But all the same, I wonder why he didn’t spend those 20,000 hours to just go ahead and build it full scale so he could, you know, drive it.
Can a midget drive it?
I seem to recall seeing this on one of Jeremy Clarkson’s programs – the guy started it up, revved it, put it in gear(!) and the wheels turned. The darned thing actually sounded like a ferrari too. Astounding!
That’s a lot like these:
http://www.conleyprecision.com/
They’ve been showing those at RC swap meets for some time, they’re incredibly cool.
That Ferrari takes it to a whole new level though.
Scott …. you and I, we think alike.
It’s pretty cool. Too bad that is the ugliest Ferrari I have ever seen
A full-scale version would be too easy! Most/many of the parts would be available off the shelf. Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeUMDY01uUA
To make a 1/3 scale car is cool, To make it an exact replica motor and all and take 15 years to do it, and then not even make it remote control, absolutely insane. I’ve used an old kids ride in 4X4 and a scooter motor with wheelbarrow wheels and remote control, absolute fun in 2 years.
To make a 1/3 scale car is cool, To make it an exact replica motor and all and take 15 years to do it, and then not even make it remote control, absolutely insane. I’ve used an old kids ride in 4X4 and a scooter motor with wheelbarrow wheels and remote control, absolute fun in 2 years.