1/20 Ferrari F1 90

[Rich Chernosky]

Hot off the bench is this Fujimi 1/20 Ferrari F1 90. This car is a continuation of the 641 series with a few changes. Car was raced in 1990 by Alain Prost and Nigel Mansell. They won 6 races, Prost 5, Mansell 1.  Car had a v-12 engine that was only slightly underpowered than the Honda and Renault V-10. But it handled better and had some refinements like traction control. Season ended in controversy when Ayrton Senna ran Prost off the road in the last race and robbed him of the championship.  Color on this is Cobra colors 0313 Rosso Corsa. This was a recent purchase of mine and I didn't realize it at the time that it dried almost flat. Several coats of clear later it came up on color. The rest of the details of this build are in the captions. Thanks for looking and please comment. 

Chassis before installation of  the upper body. Fujimi didn't miss out on too many details  and I like ot have this shot before buttoning it all up and never to be seen again. 

That wonderful V-12 engine.  I added the satin chrome pipes last but should have done it according to the instructions as they were a pain. 

Seatvbelts did not come with the kit. These are a Tamiya item.  Interior was decent. 

Front suspension may look delicate but it went together well and the steering worked like it should. 

Body fit was exceptional although I used the Dzus button locations to pin the upper body in place. Its removable if I ever want to add more detail. Like that is ever going to happen.

Rear veiw. The  rear wing went together easily and secured in place nicely. Rear suspension also fit well and was sturdy. Fujimi had a unique way of attaching the wheels that allowed the disc brake assembly to turn with the wheel.  Car sits on all four wheels. Pays to take you time  with the suspension on an F-1 kit.

The helmet and trophy were part of the kit but the helmet decals had to be sourced out of the archives. Same for the tobacco logos. I have a large notebook filled with extra decals from other kits and this saved some time.  Thanks for looking. 

 

 

 

 

[1959scudetto]

First class modeling, Rich - these sleek machines look so much better than today's F1 monsters.

It's a shame, however, that a lot of these fine details disappear under the cowl.

[Jim B]

Your Ferrari is very well done.

[Nacho Z]

I, unfortunately, started following F1 after this era of cars ran, but boy do I like them!  That is a great looking Ferrari!  Overall, it sounds like you are pleased with Fujimi’s kit.  Is that correct?  You did a masterful job of it!

[Gramps46]

Yup, another sweet build.

[marathonman5962]

well done

a  FERRARI driven by a french !

[Pierre Rivard]

Beautiful model Rich. The Ferrari 89/90 was the most beautiful F1 racer of it's era and one of the most beautiful of all times. The red and black livery is so elegant and the extra layers of clear you applied makes it pop. Today's F1 cars are so big and busy by comparison.

Well done sir!

[Rich Chernosky]

19 hours ago, 1959scudetto said:

First class modeling, Rich - these sleek machines look so much better than today's F1 monsters.

It's a shame, however, that a lot of these fine details disappear under the cowl.

Thank you Helmut. A long time ago a fellow modeler and email buddy encouraged me to take pictures of everything. Thousands of pictures later I am still at it. I have archived everything and can always go back and see what I have done. This forum is also great because everything here is in chronological order and I get to discuss it with other modelers...priceless. 

 

19 hours ago, Jim B said:

Your Ferrari is very well done.

Thank you Jim...another one to my ever growing Ferrari collection. 

 

18 hours ago, Nacho Z said:

I, unfortunately, started following F1 after this era of cars ran, but boy do I like them!  That is a great looking Ferrari!  Overall, it sounds like you are pleased with Fujimi’s kit.  Is that correct?  You did a masterful job of it!

Thanks John. Fujimi does make anice 1/20 F-1 kit. I have done more than a few. 

 

14 hours ago, Gramps46 said:

Yup, another sweet build.

As always Gary Thank you. 

 

9 hours ago, marathonman5962 said:

well done

a  FERRARI driven by a french !

Thank you. 

 

3 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said:

Beautiful model Rich. The Ferrari 89/90 was the most beautiful F1 racer of it's era and one of the most beautiful of all times. The red and black livery is so elegant and the extra layers of clear you applied makes it pop. Today's F1 cars are so big and busy by comparison.

Well done sir!

Thank you very much Pierre. The clear was an absolute necessity. Final coat was the Tamiya LS line.  I am currently working on Fujimi's 641/2 Ferrari. This car was the predecessor to the F1 90 and both kits are almost identical. This one is going a lot quicker and smoother. Tamiya TS8 will be my choice on this one. I have found decals for Mansells car.

 

[Phildaupho]

One of the most beautiful modern Ferrari F!. Well built.

[PappyD340]

Very nice build!

[Jim N]

Beautiful looking model Rich.  Prost was my favorite F1 driver.  

[slusher]

Beautiful!!