The Ferrari 1950 Ferarri 166 F2 Of Gastone Piegatoassale

A Short Clip Of Some Testing

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 16:13:34 -0500

The Ferrari 1950 Ferarri 166 F2 Of Gastone Piegatoassale --

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QhhHXeKHXU

Posted 2017-03-17 16:13:34 by Dave D

Latest Details

Thu, 16 Feb 2017 00:18:34 -0600

The Ferrari 1950 Ferarri 166 F2 Of Gastone Piegatoassale --

I will add to this section as I wrap things up.

<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.>	<20170227 174401>	<20170227 174238>

Posted 2017-02-16 00:18:34 by Dave D

Title Fix

Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:15:28 -0600

The Ferrari 1950 Ferarri 166 F2 Of Gastone Piegatoassale --

If anyone knows how to delete the first Ferrari in my title I would be obliged.

Posted 2017-01-27 11:15:28 by Dave D

Finish Work

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 21:34:20 -0600

The Ferrari 1950 Ferarri 166 F2 Of Gastone Piegatoassale --

Being that it's my profession, I chose to wrap the bodywork in vehicle styling film, rather than to paint it. This is clean and nontoxic process and is changeable to a different scheme if desired, But really, what other color would I have.

<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.>

Posted 2017-01-26 21:34:20 by Dave D

Bodywork

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 17:08:53 -0600

The Ferrari 1950 Ferarri 166 F2 Of Gastone Piegatoassale --

For the front and rear bodywork, which has alot of compound curvature, I built up frames of mdf formers and sheeted over with 3/16 balsa strips. The more complex curves are carved from foam.

<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.>

Posted 2017-01-17 17:08:53 by Dave D

The 1950 Ferarri 166 F2 Of Gastone Piegatoassale

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:00:53 -0600

The Ferrari 1950 Ferarri 166 F2 Of Gastone Piegatoassale --

More about the chassis build.

<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.>

Posted 2016-12-13 20:00:53 by Dave D

First, A Brief Explanation. Then On To The Photo Essay.

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:09:15 -0600

The Ferrari 1950 Ferarri 166 F2 Of Gastone Piegatoassale --

This will be more of a history, than a journal proper, as It has been started near the conclusion of this build, as opposed to it following the build as it goes along. I won't go into a great deal of unsolicited detail, as time to actually finish the thing will need to be given priority. That said, if there is anything at all that I can describe or explain about what I've done, I would be glad to do so. P

<The frame. 1x3 6061t6 rectangle tube aluminum, gusseted at the joints and through bolted. Oak inserts at all stress points.>

<Left front suspension detail. Independant control arms are steel rectangle tube, with oilite bushings at both ends.>

<Rear frame detail. Brake caliper mount is steel rectangle tube & engine mounted to twin beams.>

Posted 2016-12-12 22:09:15 by Dave D