Justin Porter Posted June 29, 2021 Posted June 29, 2021 I've started a model I've been putting off for ages. This is the Fujimi 1/24th scale Ferrari 330P4. I've wanted this kit for years and a few years ago at the Kirtland IPMS show I was able to pick one up minus decals for a deal. After much hemming and hawing and "I don't want to mess it up" I've decided it's time. So far I've started primary painting on the interior, which is AK Real Color Aluminum, Mr Color Madder Red, and Vallejo Model Air NATO Black.
Rich Chernosky Posted June 30, 2021 Posted June 30, 2021 Justin....this is an awesome kit.. I have built two of them, a coupe and a spyder conversion. What colour are you thinking for the body. ??
Rich Chernosky Posted June 30, 2021 Posted June 30, 2021 14 minutes ago, Rich Chernosky said: Justin....this is an awesome kit.. I have built two of them, a coupe and a spyder conversion. What colour are you thinking for the body. ?? Here is a link to my build...hope it helps you:
Justin Porter Posted June 30, 2021 Author Posted June 30, 2021 28 minutes ago, Rich Chernosky said: Justin....this is an awesome kit.. I have built two of them, a coupe and a spyder conversion. What colour are you thinking for the body. ?? The plan as of right now is to use Tamiya TS-8 Italian Red though I have a good friend in my IPMS chapter who might have some Rosso Corsa by Gravity. I'll be using the Indycals set for Scarfiotti & Parkes at the '67 24 Hours of Daytona. Your build is fantastic and certainly gives me some ideas. I also made some additional progress last night, getting the kit PE and fabric belts built up.
Rich Chernosky Posted June 30, 2021 Posted June 30, 2021 Justin..if you go with Tamiya you won't have to primer. Just smooth the mold lines and go. I have used Gravity and it is a little hot so you will have to primer. Their Rosso Corsa is dead on for the period but TS-8 is also very close. That will be your choice. Thank you for the compliments on my build..it was a labor of luv....I am a #1 Ferrari fan. Good luck on yours...I look forward to the results...looks good so far.
Rich Ghia Posted July 2, 2021 Posted July 2, 2021 Looking great so far. I am exactly the same. This kit has been on my want list for ages but I've been putting off even buying it for fear of messing up. Looking forward to following this.
Justin Porter Posted July 3, 2021 Author Posted July 3, 2021 Big and happy step forward with the build. It's always exciting to see the project sitting on its wheels.
Venom Posted July 5, 2021 Posted July 5, 2021 Hey Justin, what you’ve got done so far looks beautiful.
David G. Posted July 5, 2021 Posted July 5, 2021 Fantastic work on the interior and chassis! David G.
Gramps46 Posted July 5, 2021 Posted July 5, 2021 Looking good. Please keep us posted on the progress.
Justin Porter Posted July 19, 2021 Author Posted July 19, 2021 My P4 has crossed a major threshold in the build. The chassis and interior are done and the first color coats of Tamiya TS-8 Italian Red are down. It's so amazing to get to see this car take shape!
Belugawrx Posted July 19, 2021 Posted July 19, 2021 Nice progress! The Tamiya paint looks like it laid down fairly well?
Andrew McD Posted July 22, 2021 Posted July 22, 2021 Your build is looking terrific! I happen to have this kit arriving today so I'm excited to watch this build; and yes, I'm nervous about making a mess of it. LOL Can anybody recommend a source for aftermarket PE parts to enhance the build?
Gramps46 Posted July 22, 2021 Posted July 22, 2021 Good looking progress. If you or any other builders need reference photos send me a PM. I really like the box art on this kit.
Justin Porter Posted July 22, 2021 Author Posted July 22, 2021 6 hours ago, Andrew McD said: Your build is looking terrific! I happen to have this kit arriving today so I'm excited to watch this build; and yes, I'm nervous about making a mess of it. LOL Can anybody recommend a source for aftermarket PE parts to enhance the build? https://www.car-model-kit.com/st27-fp24115-ferrari-330-p4-upgrade-parts-studio27 I had personally gone back and forth on getting this PE fret a few times but decided to go box stock except for the Indycals decals. Classic Racing Resins also has a nice Spyder transkit that I had considered and may still eventually build.
89AKurt Posted July 23, 2021 Posted July 23, 2021 I have this in the stash, along with the HRM engine. Didn't know about the Renassaisance photo-etch. Anyway, you are well on your way to finishing, cheering your on!
Lee Yoder Posted November 12, 2021 Posted November 12, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 12:13 AM, 89AKurt said: I have this in the stash, along with the HRM engine. Didn't know about the Renassaisance photo-etch. Anyway, you are well on your way to finishing, cheering your on! I have this kit in my stash as well, but can’t get the HRM engine anywhere. Justin, is there any progress on this? Later, Lee
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