The Ferrari 1950 Ferarri 166 F2 Of Gastone Piegatoassale

The Office. Just need that Cavllino Rampante center cap..

This data plate was a key fob. Had to stamp it semi-crooked like the real one of course.

These bonnet spring latches are not functional, but they do alot for the overall impression.

Pull start access hatch can lock half way open for air intake when required.

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All suspension, steering, and systems were removed in order to carry the 90lb body into the house. To cold in shop for this work.

Big compound curves made this more challenging than most full size cars.

Back into the cold shop for re-assembly. All steel parts were painted while out and now I can get it wet without it rusting. Time for the details to be added.

You can see the balsa strip planking and how the transition to sculpted foam intersect. Lots of sanding.

No really good pictures of the framework. Sorry. All these strips were glued on individually and dovetailed at different points

After all the sanding the entire piece is glassed with 4oz cloth and epoxy resin. Well wetted out and rolled, you can't even see it.

The radiator grill is built up from shaped 1/8" sintra parts. Notched and glued.

Disk brake installation. My caliper is swapped around so pull activates it. I use a Manco brake cable. lighter than a1/4 steel pushrod.

Completed front suspension. Yes, the spring is assisted by bungee cords but they are gone, replaced by another leaf

.040 wrisco aluminum is used in conjunction with 4mm Dibond floor board to create a monocoque. All body panels are mounted with VHB tape and rivets.

This is was a job with tin snips. Should have gotten a cutter.

Engine location is compact and low. Weight down centerline. I had to mod the Tav to run the chain this close.