Plastheniker Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Hi, my old instruction sheet says that Tamiya released this kit in 1995, so I suppose that I built it 15 or 20 years ago. I still remember that it was a typical Tamiya kit: Pricey, without major issues and giving a convincing final result without much effort, but on the other hand no real challenge for experienced modelers. IMO the same can be said about most of these modern, sophisticated Tamiya/Fujimi/Hasegawa/Aoshima kits. Recently a fellow modeler called them "poacher's kits" by analogy to the football ( aka soccer) term "poacher's goal" . Anyway this is the finished model: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Looks great, still a great car too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I remember getting the Testor's version of this kit for Christmas, sometime around '95. I remember thinking the same thing - good look'n car, decent kit to build from. Wish I could take another crack at it now.Never been an Exotics fan, but do love the looks of the F50. Probably my favorite design from the prancing horse.Nice work on your build - looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Man that's gorgeous.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Great job on that kit, I'm working on it right now. Hopefully mine will look as good as yours. Beautiful paint job on the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 That is gorgeous. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 NICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Looks really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 That is gorgeous. Well done.This! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Hello Jurgen, Excellent build of this kit, Great finish!!!!Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Well I still struggle with all my builds, especially the finish on the body's. Anyhow, I really like this car and your build is top notch. One question tho, did you make a mask for the seats? If not, how did you get such a crisp line between the black and red? Cheers buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plastheniker Posted September 26, 2016 Author Share Posted September 26, 2016 Thanks for the comments! .... One question tho, did you make a mask for the seats? If not, how did you get such a crisp line between the black and red? Cheers buddy!To be honest I don't remember after such a long time what I did on these particular seats but usually I do this:When there is a sharp groove or a clearly raised line I spray the seats with the main colour (here black). Then I dilute the second paint (red) and let it flow into the groove or along the raised line. When the red is completely dry touching up can be done with a small brush or with a black permanent marker with a very small tip. If necessary I guide the latter with a piece of styrene edge as a ruler.When there is neither a groove nor a raised line I spray the seats with the main colour (black) and foil the borderline with BMF. After cutting with a #11 blade along this borderline I remove the foil from the areas intended to be painted red. Burnishing down the foil vigorously and sealing the edge with clear prevents paint from bleeding under the foil.I hope this is understandable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny1973 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Thanks that is really understandable, I was really worried that you would say BMF, I struggle with it thanks anyway! good tip with the diluted red though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ack! Ack-ack! Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Flawless model and a spectacular interior shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesco Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Excellent build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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