Chris Smith Posted March 5, 2023 Author Share Posted March 5, 2023 Pushrod system and seat finished. I worked late into the evening 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2whl Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 12 hours ago, Chris Smith said: So first off, I would like to say I am a jealous person for those of you that have a basement or room to do what we love and especially if you have a paint booth in said location. I myself don’t, I have to wait for favorable weather to go into my garage and paint. So, that being said I was able to get some painting done as well, a lot of carbon decals done. The weather in Nor Cal has been crazy to say the least… lot of rain and some snow. So hope you like my little update, I should have more to show very soon Great update Chris. I'm with you on painting in the garage. It's been either too humid or too cold to paint here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Seems like I’m trying to catch up with Paul on this 😆 I also finished step 6 I didn’t care for the kit silver string cable so dug into my aftermarket parts bin and got some pro tech stainless braided line. hope you like 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 It looks formidable Chris. The way you cleared the CF decals looks very real, like a the layer of resin would show atop the fiber sheets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said: It looks formidable Chris. The way you cleared the CF decals looks very real, like a the layer of resin would show atop the fiber sheets. I personally like the shiny look of the carbon 😁 so I use a gloss coat of clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted March 22, 2023 Author Share Posted March 22, 2023 Seems like I have been a busy guy, some more parts painted, decaled and cleared. I’m focusing on the front of the car. I should have a couple updates very soon, they may seem to come fast. Please enjoy as I am enjoying building this! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted April 24, 2023 Author Share Posted April 24, 2023 It’s been a wile since my last update. I hade to wait a couple weeks for a set of replacement decals, I re did the front, after looking at a couple other people’s build’s. I decided to add carbon decals to the bottom plate. As you can see the front suspension is installed and attached the engine to the tub. Then came all the little fiddley bits that add to the realism of the car. Next on the menu is to install the gearbox and start on the body panels. Till next time 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Great job Chris. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 Really coming along nicely Chris 👍👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 11 hours ago, Brudda said: Great job Chris. Thanks Bruce!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 10 hours ago, Belugawrx said: Really coming along nicely Chris 👍👍 Thanks buddy 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 It seems like I’m always behind on commenting on peoples’ threads. I am really enjoying watching this come together, Chris. Once again, you are doing a masterful job on your chosen subject. I’m looking forward to the next update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted April 26, 2023 Author Share Posted April 26, 2023 16 hours ago, Nacho Z said: It seems like I’m always behind on commenting on peoples’ threads. I am really enjoying watching this come together, Chris. Once again, you are doing a masterful job on your chosen subject. I’m looking forward to the next update! Thanks guy! I appreciate the compliment and that you keep checking in on the progress… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Superb! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 So now that the lotus is finished and I am back to the Ferrari! I managed to get the gearbox attached some support bracing and a bunch of little detail parts on. The side oil coolers also installed. Now onto the body panels 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Very , Very NICE! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 Well it’s been a minute since my last update, I have managed to put the wheels and tires on, got the body panels painted and cleared. Now a little decal session. I have been pre occupied with other projects, hopefully I can stay on this till it’s completion 🤣 probably not …. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Wow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 Outstanding work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted June 26, 2023 Share Posted June 26, 2023 That's what is called a hero build! Awesome job so far, looking forward to checking in when I can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Hey Chris , was great to have lunch with you. Did you fit all the Ferrari parts in your car? You’ll have to post that one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 1 hour ago, Brudda said: Hey Chris , was great to have lunch with you. Did you fit all the Ferrari parts in your car? You’ll have to post that one Yeah it was a good time, need to get together more often when we can. no I could not, it’s still at Marks, next visit I’ll get it. It should be a cool build. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 Decals are on 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted July 2, 2023 Author Share Posted July 2, 2023 Put on a few coats of clear to seal the decals, now time for cut and polish. Then I can try to finish this 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 Productive weekend! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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