vwdave92 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Here are finished pictures of Tamiya's Ferrari F40. I wasn't happy with the kit turbos so I swapped them out then built all the intake and exhaust plumbing. The exhaust pipes are real stainless tubing bent with a torch and heat stained naturally. The oil cooler and dif cooler were both plumbed and plug wires were added. A full sheet of kevlar decal was added to the engine bay and interior along with BMF heat shielding. Because the car will be "raced" cross country per the 2017 Cannonball Run CBP a few things were added to the interiors. I opened the windows, added window cranks, kevlar, CB, stereo (original car had none), speakers, seat belts and a lap top made with a screen shot of my actual laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockBoresMe Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Is that chris cornell and chester on the lap top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamsuperdan Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Excellent work! I dig the laptop details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwdave92 Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Is that chris cornell and chester on the lap top? Yes and yes. The meaning is as deep as it could / can be. Both were amazing artists and both lost during the build of the car. Both broke molds which seemed to fit with the last car Enzo was alive for. Plus the F40, Soundgarden, then a few years later Linkin Park, all came around at a very impressionable times for me. The license plate "RENEGDS" is for the X Ambassadors' song "Renegades" which pulled it all together for me. Thanks for noticing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Well Done Dave !!The rest of us have to up our game now heheheCheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 The exhaust tubing is amazing as is the rest of the detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwdave92 Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 The exhaust tubing is amazing as is the rest of the detailing.Thanks. The exhaust is 3mm stainless tubing. I used a propane torch and needle nose pliers to bend it then more torch to even out the heat stain. Cut it down and flared the tips with a dremel tool and hand files. I'm happy to report the burns on fingers have healed. Even using gloves, once or twice I grabbed a hot pipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 The interior detailing is superb a well as the rest of the kit. Extraordinary work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Very nice job.The F40 is by far my favorite Ferrari.And yes,the interior looks great.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim N Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Great job! The detailing is impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Great job! Looks amazing, love all your detail work! I def front runner for the CBP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeCee Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Engine and interior are seriously detailed, very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwdave92 Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Thanks for the compliments guys! Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 NICE looking Ferrari!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Sweet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwdave92 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Thanks again everyone. Voting in the 2017 Cannonball will open next week in the CBP section. Check out the builds and vote for your favorite cross country racer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Cool, appreciate the extra work you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Extremely sharp model ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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