Wynthorpethethird Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 (edited) Hi Everyone, Not really posted here much before, Ive taken on a part work of the utterly beautiful Ferrari F40 Competizione, Ive been following this model for about 12 months and decided to take the plunge, I plan on adding lots of extras and have already bought some resin brake discs, callipers and hubs from a guy in Italy. These are much nicer than the ones that come with the kit which are by no means bad at all. Heres a few pictures to get us started. Edited January 5, 2021 by Wynthorpethethird 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Nice to see someone build this here on BM. I took a long look at this kit, but decided it's not for me. It's a very detailed kit, but a lot of the parts are simplified (because it's a snap / screw kit) or just plain wrong. I'm sure it can be modified into a very impressive model, but that will require a lot of work (for me at least). I think I'm gonna order a couple of parts from Centauria to build my Pocher F-40's, like the seats, rear window, etc. Don(t know how far you want to go with this build, but removing some seams here and there, glueing/puttying/sanding and painting will improve the kit a lot. Best of luck with this project. Sincerely Pascal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinky Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Nice project, looking forward to the updates! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynthorpethethird Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 On 06/01/2021 at 06:29, Pascal said: Nice to see someone build this here on BM. I took a long look at this kit, but decided it's not for me. It's a very detailed kit, but a lot of the parts are simplified (because it's a snap / screw kit) or just plain wrong. I'm sure it can be modified into a very impressive model, but that will require a lot of work (for me at least). I think I'm gonna order a couple of parts from Centauria to build my Pocher F-40's, like the seats, rear window, etc. Don(t know how far you want to go with this build, but removing some seams here and there, glueing/puttying/sanding and painting will improve the kit a lot. Best of luck with this project. Sincerely Pascal It's my first model since I was young and really want to give it some love and attention, I want to give it a more "used" look though, I've also ordered the lovely Brembo resin brakes with the authentic hubs etc, so can leave the model in its air jack's with the wheels off. I'll be adding things like battery and cut off switch up in the front. I have other bits to post up later on this eve like a seat and the front bumper and splitter. 23 hours ago, Dinky said: Nice project, looking forward to the updates! Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynthorpethethird Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 On 07/01/2021 at 19:32, Wynthorpethethird said: It's my first model since I was young and really want to give it some love and attention, I want to give it a more "used" look though, I've also ordered the lovely Brembo resin brakes with the authentic hubs etc, so can leave the model in its air jack's with the wheels off. I'll be adding things like battery and cut off switch up in the front. I have other bits to post up later on this eve like a seat and the front bumper and splitter. Thank you. On 06/01/2021 at 06:29, Pascal said: Nice to see someone build this here on BM. I took a long look at this kit, but decided it's not for me. It's a very detailed kit, but a lot of the parts are simplified (because it's a snap / screw kit) or just plain wrong. I'm sure it can be modified into a very impressive model, but that will require a lot of work (for me at least). I think I'm gonna order a couple of parts from Centauria to build my Pocher F-40's, like the seats, rear window, etc. Don(t know how far you want to go with this build, but removing some seams here and there, glueing/puttying/sanding and painting will improve the kit a lot. Best of luck with this project. Sincerely Pascal I want to go a route of a more "used" look on this model, can anyone recommend how I'd add more grime etc to the gearbox and engine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Wynthorpethethird said: I want to go a route of a more "used" look on this model, can anyone recommend how I'd add more grime etc to the gearbox and engine? Go through my pinned thread atop this page. Start at beginning. It shows how I did this and more: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynthorpethethird Posted January 10, 2021 Author Share Posted January 10, 2021 43 minutes ago, Codger said: Go through my pinned thread atop this page. Start at beginning. It shows how I did this and more: That's brilliant, I shall have a good ready, thanks for the pointer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynthorpethethird Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 Done some more work on this build that past few days, ive not secured anything as its going to come apart and have a lot of part filled and repainted (awaiting my first airbrush), but im generally happy, heres a few images. The coil packs below need some paint as they arent all black on the real car. As you can see below the tube between the intercooler and the throttle body looks very "plastic" so i want to change to a more scale / true looking item. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynthorpethethird Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) I bought a Tamiya weathering set and thought I'd have a little play this morning on a spare cylinder head, I'm quite happy for the 3 mins I spent. Edited January 17, 2021 by Wynthorpethethird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Hmm, that link does not seem to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynthorpethethird Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 Here you go @Pouln 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynthorpethethird Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 Would anyone know where to source some carbon fibre that has a pattern to scale, need it for the air boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Crane Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 An epic car in proper scale. I’d like to have one, hopefully complete kit will be published. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynthorpethethird Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 49 minutes ago, Matt Crane said: An epic car in proper scale. I’d like to have one, hopefully complete kit will be published. It really is, i wish they released in a kit rather than partwork, but at least its giving me chance to get some "extras" together. Battery, front pneumatic jack & emergency cut off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Crane Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 You must be aware of the Thunder Valley F1 detailing products for 1/8 F40 https://www.thundervalleyf1.com/products/ferrari-f40-lm/ferrari-f40-lm.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynthorpethethird Posted January 17, 2021 Author Share Posted January 17, 2021 56 minutes ago, Matt Crane said: You must be aware of the Thunder Valley F1 detailing products for 1/8 F40 https://www.thundervalleyf1.com/products/ferrari-f40-lm/ferrari-f40-lm.html I wasnt but im am now!! thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Crane Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 39 minutes ago, Wynthorpethethird said: I wasnt but im am now!! thanks very much. Happy to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynthorpethethird Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 Would anyone know where to source some carbon fibre that has a pattern to scale, need it for the air boxes. I'm also waiting for the next 8 issues, which should be here soon, in the meantime I've bought some Tremonia photo etched pieces, the main ones being the intercoolers as the plastic just don't cut it for me, so I'll make those when they arrive and add some extras like the seam welds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 A pic of the real thing would help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 14 hours ago, Wynthorpethethird said: Would anyone know where to source some carbon fibre that has a pattern to scale, need it for the air boxes. I'm also waiting for the next 8 issues, which should be here soon, in the meantime I've bought some Tremonia photo etched pieces, the main ones being the intercoolers as the plastic just don't cut it for me, so I'll make those when they arrive and add some extras like the seam welds. Hiroboy have a selection of carbon fibre HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wynthorpethethird Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 11 hours ago, silver911 said: A pic of the real thing would help? I'll add some when at my PC later. 13 minutes ago, Mpfiend said: Hiroboy have a selection of carbon fibre HERE Thanks I bought some last night, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrible4130 Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 On 1/6/2021 at 12:29 AM, Pascal said: Nice to see someone build this here on BM. I took a long look at this kit, but decided it's not for me. It's a very detailed kit, but a lot of the parts are simplified (because it's a snap / screw kit) or just plain wrong. I'm sure it can be modified into a very impressive model, but that will require a lot of work (for me at least). I think I'm gonna order a couple of parts from Centauria to build my Pocher F-40's, like the seats, rear window, etc. Don(t know how far you want to go with this build, but removing some seams here and there, glueing/puttying/sanding and painting will improve the kit a lot. Best of luck with this project. Sincerely Pascal Can you just buy seats and other individual items from the kit? If so, how? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 There's 2 ways that I use to get individual item of patchwork kits. You can order separate issues, or you can buy individual items from sites like Ebay. I bought quite a few parts on Ebay from the Panini 1/10 scale Ferrari Enzo. They will be used to detail my Enzo from MJX/RC that I bought years ago. Sincerely Pascal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrible4130 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Intersting. Yea I keep an eye on ebay and ive never seen the Centauria seats come up. They would fair well in an Autograph LM build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 The Centauria/Panini issues that have the seat are number 2 (driver's seat) and 34 (passenger's seat). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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