Funkychiken Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I'm starting this kit too, in an effort to get through the stash. It's going to be made with a P/E set. Sprue shots to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 That's a really nice kit! The sprues can be a little intimidating.Can't wait to see your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted March 16, 2017 Author Share Posted March 16, 2017 That's a really nice kit! The sprues can be a little intimidating. Can't wait to see your progress. Thanks Toast! Sprue Shots - and yes there are a lot of them. There is some mesh, a few decals, the rubber tyres look great, there are window masks too. I have bought some P/E, but it will be the only mod, except maybe seat belts. The body seems to be OK, but has some defects that need sanding out and filling in. It's also got a lot of moulding swirl marks that hopefully will not come through the primer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted March 17, 2017 Author Share Posted March 17, 2017 Made a start to the engine, and have started to remove the other parts from the sprues.. looking forward to this build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I've got the Revell kit in my "stash," but I haven't opened it yet although I have thought about starting it a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 One of my favorite models and model car stories. I have two friends who are skilled builders and one year we decided to each build the same model using the same exterior paint(DuPont Corso Rosso). We did them box stock and put all three of them on the table next to each other and then stood back and watched. There was a lot of head scratching going on by judges and spectators alike. Great fun.By the way it builds up into a beautiful model. Before you lavish a lot of time on engine detail, take a good look at photos of the real deal. There is a lot that you can't see once it is in the body. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Looking forward to more,i have this kit but don't want to paint it red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Paint it dk. Blue with a lighter blue interior and the carbon trim . The kit builds and looks great when done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Thanks for the comments guys, I'm leaning towards White for this one, but may do Silver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VR6 BeelzeDub Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 deep blue with a camel beige (or even peanut butter) interior if your not going for the Corsa red! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Saw a Stradale version the other day in matt black and it looked killer with the stripe down the middle of the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nells250 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I built the coupe a long time ago and it was one of the best kits I had ever built. It just FALLS together. I also have the Spyder in my stash, and am looking forward to seeing yours done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nells250 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Here's a free reference shot for you ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Made lots of progress. The reason it took so long was that for some reason I took ages to deal with the sink marks and seam lines by filling with different fillers. I ended up getting some Mr Putty, and it's not great, but moved on... lots more to post soon. Used alclad II for the aluminium & airbrushed X-18 for the chassis. But used Tamiya silver for the engine cage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Great Work, looking good! Have you decided on a colour yet?I built the coupe version a few years ago, used a transkit to build the Stradale Version one of my fav models to date, will be staying glued to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 Great Work, looking good! Have you decided on a colour yet? I built the coupe version a few years ago, used a transkit to build the Stradale Version one of my fav models to date, will be staying glued to this. Thanks, I'm going with beige interior and white exterior... a few more updates, engine ready for installation, but need to start on the interior first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixalz Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Awesome start. What brand PE hose clamps are those?Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL LOCO Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Looking good. My favourite car manufacturer. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoRover007 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Looks good. I'm building the Modena version currently. Ill be watching closely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabbricaP Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Looking good so far! White on beige interior should look really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super28 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Nice project. Be watching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 Awesome start. What brand PE hose clamps are those? Michael Looking good. My favourite car manufacturer. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Looks good. I'm building the Modena version currently. Ill be watching closely. Looking good so far! White on beige interior should look really nice! Nice project. Be watching Thanks all for the comments, the PE clips are cable ties from Crazy Modeller, I just cut them down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 A few more updates, the wheels have been de-chromed, it took several months in brake fluid... the interior is now primed with Alclad II white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) Darn, you made me buy one Nice build Edited August 7, 2017 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted August 9, 2017 Author Share Posted August 9, 2017 Darn, you made me buy one Nice build thanks twokids! oneone moremore update, I really likelike how this isis turning out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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