Ferrari s/n: 1010

Ferrari s/n: 1010 is one of the few cars that had several "suits", read bodies on the same chassis. The last one was as a 1974 Ferrari 712 that only raced in Watkins Glen Can-Am. A model of it exists in 1/43 but when it shows, it is usually over $200 US, so I decided to buy a 1972 Ferrari 712 from the "Ferrari Racing Collection" for $29.95 US and convert it.
The photo sequence is:
1 - Ferrari 712 (1974) racing at Watkins Glen.
2 - 1972 Ferrari 712 by "Ferrari Racing Collection".
3 - 1st cut, remove what does not go with the 1974 model.
4 - 2nd cut, install the aluminium pieces to do the conversion.
5 - Filling with epoxy
6 - The 1974 Ferrari 712 complete and primed.
7 - After the red paint and the decals

Ferrari 512S Spyder CanAm made from a Ferrari 512 S berlinetta

This Ferrari 512S Spyder CanAm modified by me was originally made by Brumm with Ref. R200 as a Ferrari 512S berlinetta that raced at Daytona in 1970 with #28. The original Brumm model is depicted next:

First step, remove all non metalic parts,

Second step, cut the roof and the rear vertical air straitners,

Third step, Remove paint and reshape the rear end below the aileron including cutting wide the low opening,

Fourth step, fill-up the rear top opening, install the new vertical air straiteners and extend the right and left rear ailerons, also install the new engine cover with an opening for the periscope ram air intake. At this time the ram air intake, the rear exhausts are painted and the top shape for the rear layout is also cut.

Fifth step, fill-up with epoxy all 3 headlight sills, the top of the rear cowling, the engine cover and the 2 air exit ducts from the engine compartment,

Sixth step, remove all the excess epoxy and polish all the metal parts plus remove all metal moulding joints,

Seveth step, install the rear side mirrors and paint the model with primer,

Eighth step, paint it red,

Now, next is the final resulting model representing the Ferrari 512S Spyder s/n: 1006 that raced at the 1970 CanAm Mid Ohio with #20 Team NART driven by Pedro Rodriguez dnf (engine failure) did 70/80 laps being 11th OA, Grid: 5th (1:30.400).
Engine: V12cyl. dohc 4994 cc, 4vpc, 550 hp at 8500 rpm, 371 ft.lb at 5500 rpm, 340 km/h, 5sp gearbox, 880 kg, 25 built (total of 512’s).

Ferrari 612 Can-Am

This Ferrari 612 Can-Am made by Mebetoys Ref. 6601 depicted here looks more like a toy than a 1/43 model.

This Ferrari 612 Can-Am went then through a process of getting it closer to the real thing that included: Filing the front opening as the lower lip was too thick, adding the struts from the wing down to the rear of the engine and still allowing the rear cowling to open and a new set of wheels. Now it is a decent 1/43 representation of the car s/n: 0866 that raced at Stardust-Las Vegas in 1968 #23 with Chris Amon, the car dnf, it lasted only one lap because the injectors clogged due to sand contamination.

It still opens the doors, the rear cowling and the front aerodynamic spoiler.

Ferrari 612P made from a McLaren M8B

Ferrari 612P; Solido P/N: 176 modified; representing s/n: 0866 that raced at Watkins Glen in 1969 #16 driven by Chris Amon.
The following picture depict the original Solido 176 model, a McLaren M8B. This allows to see how it looked like prior of being modified.

The following pictures depict the steps that were incurred to reach the final result

To note that the resulting model is a Ferrari 612P, representing s/n: 0866 that raced at Watkins Glen in 1969 #16 driven by Chris Amon, 3rd OA; the modifications included, reshape the front end end as well as the side fenders, the front wheel side panels are not as open, the cockpit is also not as open. open the rear end, fill-up the top right NACA air inlet and modify the top left NACA air inlet to install an oil cooler, change the engine from a V8 to a V12, remove McLaren wheels by Ferrari wheels.

After the mods it is no longer the Can-Am version of the McLaren M8B of Bruce McLaren but instead it is the version of the Ferrari 612P; representing s/n: 0866 that raced at Watkins Glen in 1969 #16 driven by Chris Amon, 3rd OA..
Next, you can see pictures of the final result.

Ferrari 350 P4 built from a 340 P4

This model was made by Fabbi with reference 20 representing a Ferrari 340 P4. This was then modified by me to represent the Ferrari 350 P4 that raced in 1967 at Riverside in the CanAm series with #23 and having Chris Amon as driver finishing 8th overall.

This is the original car (LHS); (RHS) the arch in the back was cutted and space filled up

(LHS) cut the opening in the back; (RHS) start building the ram inlets and the round nose,

(LHS & RHS) more filling and closing of the headlights (before and after filing)

(LHS) final filing; (RHS) painting

And this is the final result: