aurfalien Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Hi, I heavily worked the tires off an Indy Kraco. I may stick with the Campagnolos wheels or go with Long Champ XR-4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Cohen Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I have that kit and it was going well until I got to the rear window Not a good fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted August 13, 2017 Author Share Posted August 13, 2017 I have that kit and it was going well until I got to the rear window Not a good fit Hi, Thanks very much for the warning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I'll be following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hi, A variant of these bad boyz; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Many went rallying as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 This is gonna be sweet!!!!! -I've had quite a few of these Tilt kits/Tokyo Muari, and I think that other than the brittle plastic, they build-up pretty decent, and look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 (edited) Hi, Did some quick sawing, very happy I'm getting better at this. The glass is hozed from such an old kit, will make a new one. Edited August 14, 2017 by aurfalien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hey Brian, This is a cool project my friend ! Thanks alot, now I'm running around looking for "Tilt" kits. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hey Brian, This is a cool project my friend ! Thanks alot, now I'm running around looking for "Tilt" kits. RandyHi and thank you sir!I'm thinking your HRM Ferrari comp wheels may look best though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) Hi, Lotta work although it may not look like it; - Added 1.5mm to rear fenders - Cut open rear engine cover - Sanded the many mold/seem lines that appeared after a few coats of primer - Added front oil cooler opening - Added front and side skirts - Refurbished a Revell 308 engine - Covered head light and louvered front sections I've pretty much settled on HRM Ferrari comp wheels/tires. I also drilled out an extra exhaust hole as there was only one. Edited September 6, 2017 by aurfalien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Hi, A variant of these bad boyz; I have a set of those wheels that are on the #8 car, if you wanted to use them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 I have a set of those wheels that are on the #8 car, if you wanted to use them....Hello Sir and thank you.Thank you for the kind offer however you've been generous with me with that F40LM kit so I cannot really ask for any thing more.BTW are those wheels on the #08 car the Longchamp XR4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Nice work going on here Aurf !Looking forward to more....Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 I love this project! That windshield can be fixed with very fine sandpaper and Novus polishing compound. Here is an example. I built a road going Testarossa but the kit supplied windows had a slider, which I sanded off then polished clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Love the progress Brian !!!!! Could use more than one pic my friend Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) I love this project! That windshield can be fixed with very fine sandpaper and Novus polishing compound. Here is an example. I built a road going Testarossa but the kit supplied windows had a slider, which I sanded off then polished clear. Thank you sir. I was having a grand time polishing the windshield as yes, your methods do indeed work. It was looking sweet however in the finishing stages I totally cracked it in half! No biggy, I made some from Evergreen. Love the progress Brian !!!!! Could use more than one pic my friend Thank you sir. I'll snap another pic or 3 soon. Edited September 7, 2017 by aurfalien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Hello Sir and thank you. Thank you for the kind offer however you've been generous with me with that F40LM kit so I cannot really ask for any thing more. BTW are those wheels on the #08 car the Longchamp XR4? First off, I think you are doing a great job on this build!!, secondly, you DIDNT ask for anything, I volunteered to let you have the wheels if you wanted them I like helping fellow modelers when i can. Cant wait to see more of this one!!!! -sorry, I have no idea what they call the wheels on the #8 car, but I do know that I have a set of thom from a Hasegawa Mazda LeMans racer kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Hi and thank you Monsignor Dann,I PM'd you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mixalz Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Great build. Following this.Thank you sir.I was having a grand time polishing the windshield as yes, your methods do indeed work. It was looking sweet however in the finishing stages I totally cracked it in half!No biggy, I made some from Evergreen.Thank you sir.I'll snap another pic or 3 soon.I know that feeling! Clear parts are a pain sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I am pulling up a seat and settling in to watch this unfold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Hi and thank you sir.Funny, I was just working on it now.Man I got some kewl photos to post in the AM.Pretty happy so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 (edited) Hi, Eh screw it, I made some ok pics now. Few things, I decided to save the engine for another build having an open trunk being a 308 Koenig. Its far too pretty of an engine to mostly hide. So I made my own top half only including using a center punch to flare out some tubing I cut. I also made little center venturis for the carbs. It will be obscured by the aluminum mesh you see pictured. I swapped the seat from spare parts of a Fujimi F40. I also added some aluminum tape to reflect some interior fromage. So far so good. Once I'm done with this, I'm going to dedicate the rest of the year for tribute build to my dear friend CrazyEd. But I simply MUST finish this Ferrari first. Edited September 20, 2017 by aurfalien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 (edited) Hi, Ok I've spent many hours of surface prep getting it to a nice smooth sheen. I used Archer decals to simulate vents where the head lights went. After much testing on plastic spoons, I've chosen Tamiya flat red thinned with there lacquer as it looks and feels fab! Will apply tomorrow so wish me luck as I've stripped this body 4 times already and after much practice, I'm ready for the the prize fight. I've stripped the wheels 3 times and destroyed a set of Harolds beauties in the process But here they are, using Vallejo Liquid Gold thinned and airbrushed using Tamiya lacquer. It will not brush due to how bad a shape it's in. The pot is like syrup and Vallejo was supposed to send me a free replacement as they said it was old and bad when I bought it. But I made it work. Edited October 7, 2017 by aurfalien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Looks great so far, the top of the engine looks convincing considering you scratch built it...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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