Spookytooth Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Well after building a few wingy things, I decided to build a wheely thingy, as such. Well SWMBO said that I should build one for our son Shane who is car mad. So to the stash I went and found this little beauty, it will be the nearest he gets to owning a Ferrari... This is the basic plan, there is not much visible of the engine once in place, even though the rear hood can be displayed open, there is a bloody great big air-box that sits on top of it .Also the interior is OK but again how much will been seen I asked myself. All the chrome bits were stripped with bleach. The disc brakes were basically moulded. So I drilled them out. These were primed and given a coat of Gloss Black Base for further painting later. The engine was given a coat of primer, then Gloss Black Base before a coat or 2 of Air-frame Aluminium, the cylinder heads were coated with Alcad Polished Aluminium. The details were picked out in semi-gloss black and RLM grey, The chassis has been sprayed a mix of semi gloss black and silver (both Tamiya acrylics) and now masked for the contrasting panels. Other than a load of parts primed and ready for base coating is it for now. A quick shot of a dry fit. Simon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobs of Espresso Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 (edited) Another sexy Ferrari. very cool! Edited November 20, 2014 by Gobs of Espresso 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Tasker Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Nice look forward to this, have you decided on a colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Looks quite familar to me ! Well done so far and keep up the good work, my friend ! ( sometimes i need a bit longer ) Bernd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Hi all, yes I forgot to say that I am giving this the Yellow treatment. I see to many Red Ferrari`s posted so I am being slightly different. You are right Bernd you have seen this build my friend.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 Well, a new year has started so I thought I would post a bit more of this build. As it has been the festive period not a great deal has been done. So with out a fanfare. And the seats, masked that is. Next time I will paint the front and back first before glueing them together. I hope to get on with some more of this car during the week. Happy new Year to one and all. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Happy new year to you and Lady Rose. Nice progress. Nice and clean work, i hope you have some more modelling time in the future. Got for me some hours on the bench yesterday, it s always incredible how much fun it is :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clfm10 Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 (edited) I really look forward to this buil! I am always interested in any Ferrari builds that come up Edited January 9, 2015 by clfm10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Looking very impressive..... One of my favourite Fezza's. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Ooh Be Still MY Beating Heart 'Nuff Said. ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 This is a beautiful car, looking forward to seeing the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hi Peeps, I forgot about this build. So thanks all for the comments. Will be updating soon. Well as soon as Photobucket loads things Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Will looking forward to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Well here I am, back again quicker than I thought. The apathy has worn off and with the first day of semi decent weather I set forth and got some bench time in. Started with the engine, not good, the inlet stack came away, damn, it can stay off until I fix the air box on, much later in the build. Gave a light coat of Tamiya X 19 Smoke. A quick fag and coffee break then onto more. The cockpit tub was given a coat of Tamiya XF 69 N.A.T.O. Black. Quickly on, I then added some Tamiya XF 27 Black Green and some Tamiya XF 63 plus a bit of Tamiya Clear X 22 to the black what was in the pot. This was applied to the cabin roof, door panels , dashboard and seats. A short break , done some shopping then back to the bench. Out with the Alcad this time. Their Gloss Black Base was applied to the suspension parts. After another coffee break , a coat of Alcad Polished Aluminium ALC 105 was misted over. Once all was done ,I retired for tea as Nigel would say. After a refreshing meal, I took the masking off various bits including the chassis. And I almost forgot, one of the seats. Thanks for looking. All comments welcome. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Looks like a really good session, very clean, very neat ! There is a lot of good work in this build and it can be seen. BTW thanks for the great music 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Looks like a really good session, very clean, very neat ! There is a lot of good work in this build and it can be seen. BTW thanks for the great music Cheers Bernd, it`s a Ferrari, it is going to be clean..... Back to more masking soon. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A5h Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 A grand job so far, very neat and tidy I bought this kit as a started build, body was painted, I got on with it and realised they had left the rear hatch unpainted and I dont know what colour they used, so back in the box it has gone until I can be bothered to remove the paint and choose a colour for it, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 Well hello folks. Its has been a long time since anything was posted so here is a quick update. I finally got round to doing a bit of spraying today. A coat of Dark Iron to various panels etc, just to add some change. I have also painted some other bits too, the rear lights and the air scoops that mount on the sides of the main body work.. Hope to get more done soon. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Lovely stuff. I built this one a few years back and thoroughly enjoyed it. Love what you're doing so far. Roy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Looks great Simon, good to see you making progress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Cheers Roy and Bernd, it has been slow work , I will be the first to admit this, but that is down to me. The kit so far has been OK. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Well a quick up date. Roof liner finished except for satin varnish. Also the rear lights ready for installation. Seats are ready for varnishing too, but gloss, there is a decal to go on the headrests. Finally for tonight, the central console, that also needs a coat of gloss varnish for a decal. Hope to get more done later on. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harfoot Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 looking great, can you give me some details on stripping chrome with bleach please, what type of bleach, dilution levels, time to leave etc. also does it work on Tamiya chromed parts? thanks, Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 looking great, can you give me some details on stripping chrome with bleach please, what type of bleach, dilution levels, time to leave etc. also does it work on Tamiya chromed parts? thanks, Paul Paul, I used household thin bleach neat, in a takeaway container, if they fit in you can put the lid on,(stops the smell). As for timing just check every hour or so. This method will probably work with most chrome plastic parts. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted June 1, 2015 Share Posted June 1, 2015 Nice progress, mate. Great paintjob, looks really convincing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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