Toast Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Started this Tamiya F40. It's being built along side another project so it won't go together very quickly but I wanted something to post to keep myself motivated. Planning on building it mostly box stock although I have decided that I'm going to wire the ignition. It won't be very visible on the completed model but I want to display it with the engine cover up. It looks like it should build up to a nice replica. I wish there was more detail to the under side of the engine cover however. They dont really include any of the baffles that distribute the air all those ducts bring in. Oh well. The engine itself is coming together nicely. Stripped some Cat5 wire that looks to be in scale, holds its shape well, and bends easily. The fun part will be that the two parts come together at a step which will make it interesting to match up the wires. Also getting the interior started. I am going to use carbon fiber decals to get the correct appearance of the floor and seats. This is my attempt to replicate the gray carpet that is on the dash. Comments welcome, happy building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungLuis Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Sweet, what size drill you use on your pin vise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Real good start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Thanks. I used a .026" bit too drill the holes. The wire fits right in without forcing it so well be easy to get in place when there's not much room and tweezers for leverage. A little dab of epoxy should be more than enough to keep them in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
microwheel Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Looking good so far Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Nice start, I'll be watching this for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Nice! Love that car. I've got the Testors version of the same car on my bench right now. Just need to do the suspension and assemble the whole thing and it'll be under glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Lost the last update on the Ferrari. Wired the engine with stripped Cat5 cable. I picked up the extra parts from the Monte Shell F40 so this one will have the big brakes and a few other upgrades from that version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Great looking engine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cien1986 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Impressive..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrariscale Posted January 9, 2015 Share Posted January 9, 2015 Im starting on exactly the same model. Cant wait to see your updates..Engine is looking sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted January 10, 2015 Author Share Posted January 10, 2015 Thanks! Got a little done on the F40. The Vette is taking most of my attention but I did find time to try my hand at photo etched parts tonight. I decided to start out pretty simple and try brake rotors. After cutting them off I gave them a few spins with my finger tip against some fine sand paper. Looks pretty convincing. The wheels are a very open five spoke design so these will be easily seen behind them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruleworld Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 those metal parts look good. should add nicely to the final look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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