Vincenzo Bosica 1/43 model kits

[henryk001]

Hi! All. My wife surprised me with a new kit, i think was produced in the 80,s as a birthday present.
Ive looked into some history regarding Vincenzo Bosica which ive found on the web, varying degrees of production methods used in production and in particular a Porscher 356 which is stunning and a absolute work of art, as if the real thing was shrunken to 1/43.
This particular model i have is a Ferrari 330 P 4 issue no002 (written on the box) thats not as detailed compared to the Porsche 356 but has full engine/interior detail, i will be able to hinge the rear canopy to reveal the engine and add more details at some point, but currently concentrating on the Maserati Birdcages at the mo.The white metal body and parts are quite crisp and looks like it will be able to be built as a nice display model.

Does anyone out there have personal experience of these kits or built models.Would really appreciate some feedback. Regards
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[henryk001]

Ive seen these models built and in kit form for sale at incredible prices and at one point decided to keep it boxed, but concidering a couple that ive seen completed with varying degrees of build quality, some really nice but others really poor and still commanding high prices got my attention.
So my curiosity got the better of me and i decided to have a go at building it and see what comes.
Step1
The rear canopy was indeed a very poor fit but with some manipulation,gentle bending,filing,scraping and rubbing down at the first level got all three parts to sit.Im going to make a hinge which will allow the engine,gearbox and suspension to be on display.
Test fit the interior parts at this stage, later to add PE foot pedals, seatbelts etc.
Step 2; Yet to do filling, priming and to add rivet lines with a tool ive purchased primarily used by plane model builders, there are plenty on the real car.
I will have to order some more rivet blades to cut into pieces which will allow me to get into some tight spaces.
Some pics
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[dudleybloke]

Nice!
I'm in for the ride.

[sclayto2]

You and me both

dudleybloke said:

Nice!
I'm in for the ride.

[davettf2]

Yep, will be following.

The doors look to be recessed slightly, is that correct it will it be an issue to solve.

Cheers
Dave

[dudleybloke]

Needs a coin or something in the pics for scale.

[henryk001]

Thanks all, glad there’s some interest in this model.
The recess in the doors windows accommodates the photo etch window frames so by the time primer, paint and lacquer goes on should look ok
Pic below shows the frames, wiper, yellow headlights and knock offs.
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[dudleybloke]

[gruffgriff]

henryk001 said:

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This enticing image proves it deserves your finite attention. Love a P car!

[davettf2]

The window frames for the doors look to be really fragile, It looks to be a challenging build to get right, enjoy!

[Lighterman1]

I've just seen this discussion.

I'm aware that Bosica kits are incredibly sought after. Their reproduction wire wheels, in particular, are seen as being incredibly desirable and standard-setting amongst the white-metal kit building fraternity (apparently) and are often adopted as a means of upgrading AMR, Piranha etc kits.

Coincidentally, I very nearly boought an Annecy Miniatures Ferrari 330 P4 white metal model kit a month or two ago.

I hope the Bosica kit build project unfolds successfully and joyfully!

[72twink]

If you want to get some Bosica love but the prices scare you grab a Meri Lotus 49, this was Bosica's first mastering job before going it alone, I grabbed (another) one off Ebay last week for £23 posted simply because it was being ignored.