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[Rob McKee]

OK, I am going to go with something totally different from my usual American Automobile builds.

A Ferrari F430. That's right I said it. It is the Revell kit though.

I'll have to start mine this evening as well. I won't have much time on Monday to dedicate to this. So I will be trying to wrap this up by Sunday.

The the games begin.

[502]

I am dropping out of this. I was building a 99 silverado and I opened the kit today to find out that the front windshield has a big scratch in it. I'm putting this kit to the side for now. I'm going to order a new front windshield from revell. Maybe next time I can join in.

[38special]

i'm changing again. going to be building a dodge daytona

[Cool Hand]

All-righty then, time to get started.

Inspiration for my build


Over view of parts etc

Going to start with adapting the pegasus wheels to kit parts,then lower it a bit.
Once thats done il clean up and prep the body for a prime,which should be a good start to the day.

Will post some mock up pics after the ride height is set.

Edited by Cool Hand, 17 February 2012 - 01:11 PM.

[martinfan5]

I am going to have skip this time, I dont have time this weekend to do it

[maltsr]

That's gonna be cool Luke

I'm a couple of hours ahead of you but have had interruptions this morning.

Got everything primed, painted the blue stripe on the hood/scoop, then realised it would have to be extended to the grill. More masking of the body, but got it done OK.

Quick light sanding and a polish before applying BMF around windows, followed by decals, only one side done so far!

Edited by maltsr, 17 February 2012 - 02:25 PM.

[mr.camaro]

I too jumped the fun a bit getting things primered

[ROB213]

oh man forgot all about this lol, hitting the stash right know see what i can find

[Rob McKee]

Looks great Paul. Geeze, just as shiney as all of the others you have made.

I have just washed and sanded down the body of the little Ferrari. Letting the primer setup for awhile here and hope to get the color on her tonight. Will post a couple of pictures shortly.

Rob

[Dr. Cranky]

Paul your body is looking great with those decals.

Luke, I love this model, it looks like you have it all ready to go.

[Rob McKee]

Luke, what a great choice for the build. Love that car.

[maltsr]

Taking a break from decals after completing the driver's side. Still need to apply the narrow white stripes near the edges of the blue stripes - these are on the Slixx decal sheet.

Turning now to the engine, which will only be partly detailed. I discovered last night that the block has holes in it for the 'front axle' and too late to change motors at this late stage.

Onwards and upwards!

[Cool Hand]

Paul the body of your build looks real nice ,clean and shiny for sure.

Got the wheels temporarily mounted and ride height set






Now onto the prep work.

Edited by Cool Hand, 17 February 2012 - 03:50 PM.

[hotrod59f100]

That's gonna be cool Luke

I'm a couple of hours ahead of you but have had interruptions this morning.

Got everything primed, painted the blue stripe on the hood/scoop, then realised it would have to be extended to the grill. More masking of the body, but got it done OK.

Quick light sanding and a polish before applying BMF around windows, followed by decals, only one side done so far!

your doing my favorite mopar a a real justice. That paint and decals are perfect.

Paul the body of your build looks real nice ,clean and shiny for sure.

Got the wheels temporarily mounted and ride height set






Now onto the prep work.

That looks sweet so far.

[Rob McKee]

Well, still moving along here.

All parts have been washed, sanded and washed again, and body primed white.

We are ready for the color coats.

[martinfan5]

Rob, looking forward to see ferrari build, been thinking about getting this kit
Paul, looking good

[Rob McKee]

Paint has been laid down tonight.

4 coats of color and 2 coats of clear.







Many other parts have also been painted and now will dry over night. Thank goodness for Tamiya paint.

[Dr. Cranky]

Lordy, you guys are making progress. I finally finished cleaning up all the parts and got the body ready for primer tomorrow. I will have some pictures tomorrow.

Keep up the great work, folks.

[mr.camaro]

Got my body sanded down and in primer

[maltsr]

Looking great Rob, good progress

Yours too Kyle.

It should be real busy on here tomorrow (Sunday for me, already!)

Edited by maltsr, 17 February 2012 - 06:28 PM.