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Those that know me may recall I collect 1:18 model cars, all film-based. About 50 so far...
Always wanted the Ferrari from the HumVee / Ferrari chase in The Rock.
The Ferrari 355 is modeled in this scale in the correct yellow, but the film car is a convertible, and the model is a targa top. The 355 1:18 models that are convertibles are red with beige interior, and are fixed with the top down (top is up on the yellow picture car).
Wasn't sure how well I could convert the spider to a convertible, but thought, "Oh well, why not...!"
So I ordered the yellow targa version, and made it a convertible myself!
I just spray painted some masking tape black, and applied accordingly. Its not totally perfect, but sells the concept. I'm pretty proud of myself for it!
This...
![355 013.jpg 355 013.jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/49/49637-098a834a150a10a1b2584e85b8601089.jpg)
Is now this:
![355 012.jpg 355 012.jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/49/49639-006fb497ae75a3b7fb2e80b8c565ce08.jpg)
![355 014.jpg 355 014.jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/49/49638-a0f7b8d5984bceef08537e3b7d7c9ad5.jpg)
Always wanted the Ferrari from the HumVee / Ferrari chase in The Rock.
The Ferrari 355 is modeled in this scale in the correct yellow, but the film car is a convertible, and the model is a targa top. The 355 1:18 models that are convertibles are red with beige interior, and are fixed with the top down (top is up on the yellow picture car).
Wasn't sure how well I could convert the spider to a convertible, but thought, "Oh well, why not...!"
So I ordered the yellow targa version, and made it a convertible myself!
I just spray painted some masking tape black, and applied accordingly. Its not totally perfect, but sells the concept. I'm pretty proud of myself for it!
This...
![355 013.jpg 355 013.jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/49/49637-098a834a150a10a1b2584e85b8601089.jpg)
Is now this:
![355 012.jpg 355 012.jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/49/49639-006fb497ae75a3b7fb2e80b8c565ce08.jpg)
![355 014.jpg 355 014.jpg](https://therpf-f28a.kxcdn.com/forums/data/attachments/49/49638-a0f7b8d5984bceef08537e3b7d7c9ad5.jpg)
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