Something different for me: Ferrari California

[Kmb0319]

When I built a stash of 10 "holy grail" kits to build after settling into the new house, this was not a planned member of the list.  I wanted to expand out of just muscle car builds, and finally felt comfortable enough since getting back into the hobby to get a few kits I've always wanted.  So, I got the Fujimi Ferrari 250 GTO, the Tamiya 300 SL, the Fujimi F12, the Revell 458 Italia, etc... Another modern kit I purchased was the Revell Audi R8.  Well, when I bought that kit, my local hobby shop must've received too many of these open-top California kits, as they had a big stack of them up at the register for $8.95.  I'm not a giant fan of the California, but hey, it's a nice kit for $8.95!

This really is a great kit.  I'm tying my 3 modern Ferrari builds together (more on that later), but what to do with this unplanned one?  

So far, I've built the engine, and painted most of the pieces.  I went with a GM Duplicolor paint called light slate... Kinda looks like a dark, smoky silver.  I like it.  I am using the Fujimi 20" mesh BBS wheels, painted black.  Tan interior with some black trim.  This will be box stock other than the wheels.  I'm really enjoying this build so far.  Progress:

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 10, 2016 by Kmb0319
close to my max, need to reduce size

[slusher]

Awesome start...

[ferrariscale]

Nice silver, will look great with black wheels.

[Kmb0319]

Got more done over the holiday weekend.  In fact, she's almost finished... But for small details and adjustments.

Got my interior and dash together:

 

My chassis is complete:

 

And did a test-fit of my chassis on the body without my interior:

 

 

However, this brings up a question for those of you who have built this kit... I need to bring my front end down a little.  Has anyone else had this problem?  Since these kits fit together pretty tightly, I'm not sure what I can do that is the simplest fix and won't keep my from having the poseable front wheels, as I like that feature.  I suppose I can cut the mounting pins off and glue them higher on the wheel mount, but I'm open to suggestions.  Thanks!

 

Edited September 10, 2016 by Kmb0319