The $8.95 Ferrari...

[Kmb0319]

As we were going through our relocation, I built a little stash of 10 kits to build once we were settled.  Eight of them were "holy grail" kits I'd either always wanted to build or thought were amazing, one of them was a huge project (the MPC 72 GTO) that I'll try to make something into for a friend, and this one.  It wasn't on my list... I had some interest, as I've seen some really nice builds of it and heard it was well engineered, but I'm lukewarm on the looks of the Ferrari California.  But, as I picked up some paints and supplies for my stash, my favorite hobby shop must've gotten an over-shipment, because they had a whole rack of the open-top kit by the register for $8.95.  Well, why not??

I've thus far only built muscle cars and NASCAR kits... so what to do with this one?  I do have 3 modern Ferraris in my to do list, so I decided to tie them together (more on that later).  I built it box stock, other than the fact that I thought the "star" wheels were ugly.  I had purchased the Fujimi BBS wheels to use, but ended up liking the kit wheels from the Ferrari 458 Italia better.  I used Duplicolor Light Slate on the body with automotive clear, and painted the wheels black to try and make this car look a little meaner.  This is the first modern vehicle I've ever built, so comments and criticism are welcome.  I hope you like it.

Engine:

Interior

Done:

['70 Grande]

A beautiful build!  Your paint and detail-painting work look excellent; the engine looks superb!  I think you definitely succeeded at making it look "meaner", too.  Nice job!

[Dann Tier]

Nicely done!! -I have to agree with you on the wheels in this kit -they suck. Great detailing skills shown here, and I love your color choice for it!

[da_ashman]

Great work, looks great with the Italia wheels!!

[Modelbuilder Mark]

Looks good, great deal I would say

[slusher]

Super nice...

[ChrisR]

NICE!