beeRS Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Here's my Ferrari 575 Marenello. It's the first model I've finished in 11 years! Yes - that's right. I never stopped modelling, but I just never seemed to get anything finished... till now! Each project I start ends up going down a rabbit hole of detailing and complexity, and then the inevitable happens. I just lose interest and it goes back in a box for another day. This time, I decided there would be none of that. The only way I've managed to finish this one is by constantly telling myself that "that'll do". No more chasing perfection. If it looks OK, I'll go with it. This model is far from the best thing I've ever done. It's built just for fun, and my aim was; if it ends up being something I don't mind putting on the shelf, well that'll be great. If not, it can stay in a box, but at least I can say I completed something. So, this is the Fujimi kit. Pretty much a curbside model. It has some nice engravings underneath, but has no engine to display. I still couldn't help modifying it a little. Filling the backs of the hollow seats (a glaringly obvious flaw in this kit) and adding seat belts seemed like the minimum I should do. Then I used metal transfer Ferrari badging from an aftermarket company and got an Accustion photo etch set, but only actually used the brake discs from it. Oh yes, and I opened up the vent hole in the bonnet (hood), as its incorrectly too small in the kit. The colour is actually an Aston Martin one from Zero paints (I know - it's not a proper Ferrari colour, but lets pretend someone asked Luca di Montezemolo very nicely). I've use Zero's 2K clear with a blue tint to darken it a little. I did not take the time to polish out the finish, and I think this really shows now. Oh well "that'll do". The interior is my mix of colours to achieve Farrari's 'Creme' leather. I made the number plates to look like UK ones - white on the front, and yellow at the rear, using an aftermarket sticker supplier from ebay. I won't be using them again as you only get one chance with positioning the numbers. Unlike a decal, which can be fine tuned into position, the sticker have to go in exactly the right spot first time. It's tricky! Overall, a fun build. I hope you all like it, and will agree that 'that'll do'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkybritches Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Very nice. The color fits that body style well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Looks absolutely beautiful! Good work and nice to see a finished one from you giving the story 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Beautiful looking paint and color. Nice to see one of these in something other than red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Good looking Ferrari. That will do very nicely indeed. Love the colour, works well with that car. Very well done. Feels great to get one finished, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Nice looking. You haven't lost your touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Po Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Beautiful build. I really like the color combo. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Beautiful build, Sonny - this color gives me an inspiration for my future build - I try to avoid the ever-present red on Ferraris as much as possible. I would be happy to have this in my collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 The most important thing in this hobby and any other hobby, it must be fun, the minute it becomes a chore, it's no longer a hobby. You certainly did a great job on this, the color choice is as others have said, right on. You certainly overcame all the issues you had and the finish product is tribute to your patience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Impressive build indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 The color looks like something Ferrari should've offered!,any real fit issues with this kit?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredo84 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Oh ! Beautiful !! I love green !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Very nice Sonny! Well done for staying focused and keeping it simple, the end result looks really classy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 That'll do indeed! Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 Thanks everyone for your positive comments. It’s great to get such encouragement - really inspires me to push forward with the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 On 11/24/2021 at 12:46 AM, kelson said: The color looks like something Ferrari should've offered!,any real fit issues with this kit?. No fit issues to report here. It’s a relatively straight forward build. If you build it straight out of the box, the hollow backs to the seats will show in an obvious way. Also, if you start researching the 1:1 car, you’ll see the central grille in the bonnet (hood), is moulded too narrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 very nice! the color and interior suits him very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Great build. The color looks terrific and I'm pretty sure that if you flash the cash Ferrari will paint your car any color you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Very nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertw Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Very nice! It's a model that I'd certainly be willing to park in my model cabinet. As for the incorrect colour...just don't tell anyone! I love those Fujimi kits, while most have no or minimal engine detail they fit together well and the body-chassis joint is simple and accurate, They are fairly expensive kits and not easily found in most hobby shops but since I've never had serious problems building one I'm always willing to pay the price for one when I see one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 I feel your pain, we do have to park the OCD and finish something, just for pleasure of putting on the finished shelf. Nice choice of color, these cars can get away with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 She does look good in green! Sharp build, you did a great job on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Beautiful model… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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