#2 1939 Maserati 8CTF Wilbur Shaw

[jj66]

I'll try to build the Maserati 8CTF raced to win by Wilbur Shaw at Indianapolis in 1939.

I start from the Smer/Merit 1/24 kit of the Alfa Romeo Alfetta.



Cutting and Adding epoxy putty in the back to get the right shape.





Adding plastic sheet and epoxy putty to make wider the bottom of the body.







After puttying, sanding, puttying, sanding ... and marking panel lines, first coat with tamiya grey primer.



Outer edge of front grille with soft steel wire 0.5 mm in diameter.



Louvers with plastic strip and subsequent sanding





Front grille with soft steel wire, inside was painted with matt black previously





This is current state, with spoked wheels by Fernando Pinto and tires from a Heller Talbot Lago. I'm trying to make proper tires.





Regards,

[Deleted]

Beautiful job on this, can't wait to see it finished.

Kevin

[jj66]

Thanks for comment Kevin. Updated:

Dashboard made with aluminium sheet



Modified steering wheel with added fourth arm



Front and rear axle with brake discs from Hawk Mercedes kit



Painted with Tamiya 90% XF-9 and 10% XF-7 





Clear coating and decals by Indycals applied



Rubber tires by myself



Wheels finished



Regards,

[Deleted]

WOW! That is looking so good. What a great job

John

[Deleted]

Very nicely done.

[Art Laski]

Spectacular work!

[jj66]

Thanks for comment. I had problems with the final coating, but finally it appeared more real glossy shine after polishing. Some pics of completed job:















Last pic with the donor kit - Smer Alfetta - built OOB 20 years ago.



Regards

[rossa156]

Muy excellente!

Rossa156

[alwaysindy]

Really unbelievable...I am at a loss for words...just, beautiful. If you've never read "Umbrella Mike", check it out. It details the history of this car and it's owner, Mike Boyle.
Again, well done!
Tim