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2025 Brit & Euro Classic Car Show, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Howick, Auckland, NZ
Contax RX, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 35-70 f3.4 T*, Ilford Delta 100 Pro, Kodak Xtol, Epson V850 Pro
Rouven built the Ferrari Testarossa and created a write up of the build, read about it below! 👇 Hello, everyone,
today I can finally present a model again, which I built up the last few days.
It is the Ferarri Testarossa, which is a MOC from "Loxlego".
When I first saw the model featured on Rebrickable, I fell in love instantly.
Unfortunately, I also had to realize at this point that the vehicle could not be built cheaply, so I rejected the wish to build the vehicle.
During my summer vacation, the model caught my attention again and I researched a little more intensively how I could get the parts I needed cheaply. Additionally, I went to the trouble of documenting all of my "loose" parts in Rebrickable so I could see what parts I already have needed. And there really weren't that few of them.
Ultimately, the vehicle consists of my own components that I already own and components that I ordered from Bricklink.
I got the stickers from "forwartsticker.com".
In total, I needed about 6-8 weeks to get all the parts.
Since I'm not a fan of different-colored pins, I got all the common pins and axles in red and black, so that the vehicle looks almost flawless when it's finished. I even got the gimbals in black.
The Loxlego instructions consist of a PDF with over 1200 photos that visualize each construction step quite well. I think there were two small bugs here, but they didn't pose any problems.
Many thanks also to Eugen Teledezki for the rims created according to my wishes. These look confusingly similar to the original rims and simply look great on the model.
I chose the CaDA tires because they simply have the nicest tire profile.
I built the vehicle without PowerFunctions, since the 1:8 models are known to be too heavy and only moderately agile.
Nevertheless, the model has some nice functions that can be performed manually with the help of gears. This includes, for example, opening the doors and trunk (front) and adjusting the seat backrests.
Finally, all I can say is that I had a lot of fun building it and I think it's one of the most beautiful 1:8 models. #ferrari #testarossa #lego #rc #toy #design
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I finally reshot Fate Testarossa, applying lessons learned from an earlier shot, which appears in the comments below.
-- Used a shiny glass floor to reflect the backdrop and minimize the "line" between floor & backdrop.
-- Tried to illumniate the backdrop evenly and minimize dark spots.
-- Illuminated her weapon from behind to make it glow.
The Ferrari Testarossa is a 12-cylinder mid-engine sports car manufactured by Ferrari, which went into production in 1984 as the successor to the Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer. The Pininfarina-designed car was originally produced from 1984 to 1991.
The Testarossa is a two-door coupe with a fixed roof that premiered at the 1984 Paris Auto Show. All versions of the Testarossa had the power fed through the wheels from a rear-mounted, five-speed manual transmission. The Rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout (engine between the axles but behind the cabin) keeps the centre of gravity in the middle of the car, which increases stability and improves the car's cornering ability, and thus results in a standing weight distribution of 40% front: 60% rear.
The Testarossa name, which means "red head" in Italian, comes from the red-painted cam covers on the flat-12 engine. Of course, the double entendre with a red-headed woman was intentional; in fact, Ferrari and Pininfarina regularly use descriptive terms related to a female's body when describing the style of their automobiles.
A detail shot of a Ferrari Testarossa engine cover. Shot with my Polaroid SX70 on Impossible Project film.
El mític cotxe dels anys 1984 al 1996, popularitzat per la sèrie "Corrupción en Miami". Tot un clàssic del fabricant italià i somiat per la gent de la meva època.
ESP: El mítico coche de los años 1984 al 1996, popularizado por la serie "Corrupción en Miami". Todo un clásico del fabricante italiano y soñado por la gente de mi época.