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[vintagedragfan]

super nice work Rom!! looking sweet!!!

[Romell R]

super nice work Rom!! looking sweet!!!

Thanks Bill I think im having a lil too much fun on this one LOL!

[Prostreet]

Nice work Rom, gonna look sick when complete.

[Art Laski]

Hey Rom! I haven't checked on this one in too long and I missed all sorts of goodness. It's coming along great. Keep up the good work!

-Art

[Romell R]

Hey Rom! I haven't checked on this one in too long and I missed all sorts of goodness. It's coming along great. Keep up the good work!

-Art

Hey thanks Art good hearing from ya .......

Small update.... I was able to get the front tub covered in CF decal ,I also soldered together the radiator and attached the fans and housing. I dropped the body on just to get a taste of the final look. I hope you enjoy!

Not finished yet it still has to be cleaned up a bit....














See ya soon....

Edited by Romell R, 12 September 2012 - 07:43 PM.

[Mooneyzs]

Rom... Fantastic work my friend. This build is sure coming along and is looking great. that carbon fiber work is very nice. was it done in multiple pieces and did you shoot clear over it afterwards?? Looking forward to more on this bad boy.

[Romell R]

Rom... Fantastic work my friend. This build is sure coming along and is looking great. that carbon fiber work is very nice. was it done in multiple pieces and did you shoot clear over it afterwards?? Looking forward to more on this bad boy.

Hey thanks Chris to answer your questions , yes the CF was done in multiple pieces, and yes I did shoot clear over it I used Tamiya semi gloss clear on it. Thanks for stoping in buddy I'll talk to ya later...

Edited by Romell R, 14 September 2012 - 04:47 PM.

[comp1839]

romell, i hope you're happy with this baby!! you're doing an absolutely incredible job!!!!!! sweet stuff, buddy!

[Mr.1/16th]

Beautiful!!

[Romell R]

romell, i hope you're happy with this baby!! you're doing an absolutely incredible job!!!!!! sweet stuff, buddy!

Happy??? Man im bubblin over like a kid who has been let loose in Toys R Us with his moms credit card LOL! thanks buddy and I hope youre new 1:1 project goes well for ya.

Beautiful!!

Thanks Santiago im glad you like it bro. Hope to see ya next time im in your neck of the woods for a show...

Edited by Romell R, 14 September 2012 - 04:46 PM.

[moparmagiclives]

Man, I didn't realize how big that thing is, untill I seen you holding the seat. That's a table monster for sure !!!

[stump]

What's THIS?? Rom, building in 1/8......and it's a Ferrari no less.......................
Just kidding mate.

Man, you know I do love a good large scale build, and this is 1 sweet build you have right here mate.
The old saying of turning a sours ear into a silk purse comes to mind.
These larger Pocher kits really should have a lot of this great detail already in the kit, such a shame that another high cost trans-kit is also required.

Never the less, I know that with your attention to detail Rom, you will even surpass that level, plus have a hoot doing it.
GREAT work mate.

[Romell R]

Man, I didn't realize how big that thing is, untill I seen you holding the seat. That's a table monster for sure !!!

Yeah Shane it almost takes up my whole bench LOL!

What's THIS?? Rom, building in 1/8......and it's a Ferrari no less.......................
Just kidding mate.

Man, you know I do love a good large scale build, and this is 1 sweet build you have right here mate.
The old saying of turning a sours ear into a silk purse comes to mind.
These larger Pocher kits really should have a lot of this great detail already in the kit, such a shame that another high cost trans-kit is also required.

Never the less, I know that with your attention to detail Rom, you will even surpass that level, plus have a hoot doing it.
GREAT work mate.

Glad you joined us Greg and i agree with you a model of this scale should have had lots more detail. but im glad i get to add it LOL!

I got to get a few small details finished or atleast started ....so heres a inside peek.
heres the clutch and brake pedels I made them slightly curved like in the real F40




I also soldered together the ignition key and painted the keychain, then incased it in clear epoxy


here it is in the almost finished dash , I still have to install the gauges


The gauges are made from 4 differant pieces and I made the bubble lense from clear 5 min epoxy....


these are the air conditioning ducts that fit in the top of the dash , these had to be soldered together also...


lastly I wanted to show you the brake cooling duct I added CF to the inside


Thanks for joining me see ya real soon!.....

[Austin T]

Amazing.

[Old Sprinter]

Romell, this car is one of the finest models I have ever seen. Your detail work blows me away, man!

[Prostreet]

looking good Rom, love the detail.

[Romell R]

Thanks fellas for your sincere compliments ......

I was able to get some work done over the past few days but I wasnt able to post any of it due to my internet being down, so heres what I have for ya.

I put togetther the racing harnesses , fuel tanks , and the tail light pan. the clips on the harnesses actualy work too..... I hope you enjoy.



Clip closed ......


clip opened....




fuel tanks after soldering....


now painted.....


and in place.


this is how its protected from dust at night....

with a real ferrari cover

thanks for joining me..............

Edited by Romell R, 21 September 2012 - 09:49 PM.

[vintagedragfan]

nice Romell! you are doing some outstanding work on this project bro!

[eviltwincustoms]

Outstanding work Rom... By chance would you be willing to to share the Site you used for reference to weave the seat belt buckles correctly?

[tyrone]

Good Stuff you got going on here Rom... everything looks STUPENDOUS....