gcn Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 After the disaster of my GTO I thought I'd have another go with the Hasegawa Testa Rossa. It was the car I planned to do originally but the cost was higher than the GTO so economics won. Saw it for £20 at model hobbies so I took the plunge, plus i'd already bought the red paint anyway. The kit is much better than the Revell 250 with much crisper moulding and the fit is excellent too Engine is now complete and the Red went on like a dream. I've used the Hiroboy pre mixed stuff so I might invest in some Aircraft colours if the red is anything to go by. I didn't strip the chrome and re do as the pipes ? are so small I'm ahead of this stage with the sub frame assembled and painted so I plan to get this one done pretty quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 A pretty red-head - I like pretty red-heads! Obi-Jiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 engine installed along with the super structure. Seats were primed then preshaded with a thinned XF1 and then a final coat of Hiroboy Red. They have quite a nice leather look without the need for any further meddling. The instructions call for a white stitching but I'm of a mind not to do that as I could cause more problems than I solve. Bodywork has been primed with Alclad grey primer rubbed down with an old T-shirt, next coat has also gone on which is Mr Base White, not convinced with this paint I think i'm just as well off with good old tamiya XF2. It now needs a rub down to smooth out and remove the dust then I give it a couple of days before the Red goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deon Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Looking good so far, love the seats ands engine, hope the body work goes ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Love the seats! I must try the pre-sading on my next build. The engine looks great too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 Right got this one finished in pretty quick time. Unfortunately I have orange peel that shows up rather more in the photos. Well 1 photo i'll post more when I get some daylight I decided to show the engine permanently on show and propped the bonnet with a length of stretched sprue. The wheels were given a quick blast of matt to tone down their toy like nature. The carpet monster gained a piece of the exhaust so the pipe was attched to a piece of sprue shaped accordingly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 That looks great! It really is a beautiful car, and you've done it justice, in spades. Red and black really suits it, especially with the bonnet open, whichever red and black scheme you choose... I'd like to see the white ones built, but somehow it wouldn't be the same. I'd also love to know how the bonnet is meant to fit - I suspect that they threw it to one side if they had to open it! My only suggestion would be to take a sharp pencil or fine point grey pen along the door gaps - it looks slightly odd to have well defined "panel lines" near the doors, but not the actual gaps around the door. I know the engraving's a bit weak, and I think highlighting them a bit would be an easy but noticeable enhancement... Well, done, partner in crime! all the best, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 That looks great, a lovely model of a beautiful car. I wouldn't worry too much about any orange peel, these were racing machines, and the real things weren't painted with overmuch care! Obi-Jiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted March 26, 2010 Author Share Posted March 26, 2010 Thanks guys for the comments. Regarding the panel lines I did notice they had done the same thing with the model on the box and I was tempted to put a thinned wash of acrylic black inthe lines but a combination of forgetting and not wanting to cock up meant they didn't get done. I think I will do it though. I have to say for my first car I really enjoyed doing it and it certainly won't be the last. No fuselage seams to deal with was a joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I have to say for my first car I really enjoyed doing it and it certainly won't be the last. Excellent, another convert. Obi-Jiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcn Posted March 28, 2010 Author Share Posted March 28, 2010 (edited) Managed to get some decent shots, well for me anyway, today in the outdoors. I've put them in the gallery as well. Now on to the next GB. Armour , WWI, Finnish I've started something for all. Edited March 28, 2010 by gcn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Looks very nice in all over red as well. You got your paint smoother than mine, too! One small quibble, for the next one - if the wheels are pointing straight fore and aft, then the spokes of the steering wheel should be a T, with the middle one at 6 o clock, and your "cavallino rampante" in the middle should be standing on it, with his head at 12 o clock... Perhaps you could find a second-hand 1918 Vickers light tank in Finnish markings and cover all your GB bases in one go! I warn you, this car building lark is addictive. I've not touched a plane in several months, despite that fact that I have several I _should_ be getting on with! bestest, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Jiff Kenobi Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Que bella! Obi-Jiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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