[raidou]

Next project on my workbench:

After GranTurismo S and GranCabrio I need a Quattroporte of course to complete my trident collection.
But the HotWheels isn't worthy to stand next to them in stock condition.

Furthermore I like the current version (modified front and rear end) much better. So it's my turn once again...

I started with cutting out the front grille and went on with the lower openings. The outer both have to be wider, the one in the middle smaller. I cut the parts between and placed them a few millimeters inwards:

Then I set the new lines of front bumper with styrene profiles, filled and sanded it:

Still some fine finish to do but the basic shape of the front is already done.

Some pics to give you an idea of my intention:

[Source: Maserati-Configurator]

If anyone has 4 front wheels of Hot Wheels Maserati MC12 for sale (the rear wheels are too large), please PM me!

 

[Florin]

There we go again!
Can't wait to see the finished result

I have to say that the Quattroporte is my favourite executive sports sedan in the world...

Any hint on what will the color be?

 

[Gavin]

nice...I love the styling (& sound) of the Quattroportes, especially in this trim. Looking forward to the final result.

 

[raidou]

Any hint on what will the color be?

The way as shown in the pics: Carbon black with cream interior (Avorio) and black stitchings.

Only the rims will be silver instead of titanium and the grille will be covered with mesh (as on the early version of GTS) instead of the concave rods.

Like this:

 

[Florin]

The way as shown in the pics: Carbon black with cream interior (Avorio) and black stitchings.

Only the rims will be silver instead of titanium and the grille will be covered with mesh (as on the early version of GTS) instead of the concave rods.

Like this:

Sweet!

 

[simondc07]

Excellent choice! The Quattroporte is my favourite luxury barge too. Much more evocative than your German and British rivals. Can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[Ford GT]

I cannot wait to see how this turns out!

Those rims are going to be very hard to find though. Only the Elite MC12 is readily available now.

 

[MGGMB]

My mouth waterith Can't wait to see the result!!

 

[RSIevolution]

Here we are again with a complete customizing job.... Can't wait to see the next step....

 

[carbonsigma]

I like the sound of MC12 rims. Can't wait!

 

[mmc]

Wow! Can't wait!

 

[Manuel009]

hy rainer.. news?

 

[raidou]

Not yet, sorry.
The last days were too warm here (35-40°C) to grind/sand anything or even to move.

Probably I'll go on with it next weekend.

 

[raidou]

Just a small update, it's still too warm for extensive work but I wonna bring it forward.

So I worked on the rear bumper today.
The basis:

First I rasped off needless material and a casting burr:

Then I formed the new lines with my well-proven method:

After filling and first sanding it looks like that now:

Still some corrections and fine-sanding to do, then I have to match it to the wheel arches which have to be widened on the GTS. For today I quit, it's no fun having the swarf adhering all over my skin...

 

[cerberus128128]

all though im not a fan of masserattis or 4 door super cars your craftsmanship is amazing!!!!!!!

 

[T1000]

Why I've missed this thread?

Nevermind, I cathched up and boy, that's going to be interesting

 

[AnthoNYC]

Nice work so far. Looks like it's going to turn out great.

 

[raidou]

Just a little update today:

Don't know why but it doesn't run smoothly at present. Somehow I can't be bothered. Maybe I should put it aside for a while and start something else.

 

[604]

Don't know why but it doesn't run smoothly at present. Somehow I can't be bothered. Maybe I should put it aside for a while and start something else.

But I thought the timing was perfect with the Quattroporte starring in a recent Top Gear episode and all.
I was reeeallly looking forward to this one!

 

[raidou]

I picked myself up and went on.
After reworking the rear bumper yesterday it looked fine and was ready for painting.
Instead of Carbon Black I used my new favourite of BMW Individual colours, the very similar Azurite Black!
It has a little stronger bluish touch, looks fantastic!

After painting the basic colour I scratched it off from the rear emblem and the side vents with a scalpel. That looks more accurate than painting it silver later. Further I attached fine photo-etched trident emblems on the C-pillars, before I covered all with 4 layers of clear coat.

The wheel issue is solved as well. The rims of MC12 are too large, that wouldn't look good. So I decided to go with an uncommitted wheel design and chose the BBS Challenge of the silver version of Revell's Wiesmann Roadster.