Jasonb13 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Hi all, Where to start with this one? I got this in Telford in 2016, and first cut plastic over two years ago. I had this 'great' idea to do the whole thing half and half, with one half painted and decaled and the other half staying clear. I ended up buying lots of carbon fibre decals and covering both the outside and inside with them, I got sponsor decals as well, some tubing/wiring/aluminium foil etc. for the engine and basically kept doing everything I could to avoid the clear plastic parts, as they were covered in pin injection marks that I needed to try to tidy up. So it was a real mojo killing build at times, but I slowly but surely got there. Trying to figure out the best ways to actually do my plan, which bits to paint/assemble first, how to get carbon fibre decals inside the monocoque, trying different glosses etc. etc. meant this build became a huge mental exercise for me. And for my modelling friends too, they're sick of hearing about 'the Ferrari'. I started the WIP thread here in March last year to get my mojo going, and it can be found here. Anyhow, it's finally, finally done, and I'm delighted to have got through it. It's not as good as I'd hoped (they never are!) and I really struggled with some sections (I lost count how many times the clear half of the nose was sanded/polished/glossed etc., and I even lost the painted half of the nose for a while!). But it's my third ever car, and I'm happy with it, and happy that I managed to realise my idea, even if it's not as slick looking as it was gonna be in my head! As always, all comments welcome, especially any tips/advice on how to improve it. I still need to replace a couple of small decals that died on me, so I can do touch-ups etc. at the same time. Thanks! Kit: Tamiya Ferrari F2001 'Full View' Scale: 1:20 Paint & Weathering: Zero and Tamiya Paints Extras: Carbon Fibre Decals, Sponsor Decals, Tubing/Wiring/Details in Engine Bay, Aluminium Foil in Engine Bay 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Wow! That looks good. Well done on the workmanship, and the dedication required. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumbly Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I have never liked the idea of a transparent build, until now! Stunning. I have followed the build pain throughout and so pleased that it turned out the way it has. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Well worth the effort. Looks stunning and unique. 👏👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I was never a fan of 'gimmick' kits like clear sections but the cut-away idea is perfectly executed here. Brilliant touches like the bare carbon on the exposed half make for high visual interest. Your paint and decal work looks surgical in photos and the scuffed tires make this appear a factory display in Maranello. For your third car effort this is outstanding work. The whole presentation is first rate Jason. Being from Ireland, I think you should replicate the work of your countryman, Eddie Jordan - a mad genius if there ever was... Hint: Before photos dust it with soft make-up brush - but leave debris on the tires - very natural for sticky race rubber. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I enjoyed following the WIP thread and it looks like all the hard work and struggles have paid off with a stunning model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Very good end result - it's taken a while to reach the finish line but well worth it in the end. All though the build, I've really not envied you working with all that clear plastic, but you beat it into submission in the end. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoolioPaulio Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Awesome job mate, well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonb13 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 Thanks for the kind comments everyone, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Great idea and well executed! It's one thing to have an idea, another to follow through with all the trouble you didn't know you'd get yourself into 🙂... Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonb13 Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 Thanks a lot, I am glad I stuck it out and got my idea completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonb13 Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share Posted October 5, 2020 A final belated update to this! I finally got the base done, just a standard display case with a Coastal Kits base and a Scuderia Ferrari badge I got on eBay for about €4. Replaced a couple of damage very small decals as well, so it's now definitely done! Thanks... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoolioPaulio Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Awesome stuff fella, love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyChiken Posted October 5, 2020 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Superb! Great idea on the half and half, well executed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Stunning execution of the half and half, well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 It's outstanding! And it's a really good idea,a museum piece. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonb13 Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thanks everyone, much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Brilliant! I too would not normally be a fan of the see-through look, but you really pulled it off exceptionally well. It looks fantastic - and quite informative to the viewer too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonb13 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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