Ferrari Enzo - Tamiya - 1/24

[The Creative Explorer]

No replies at all? don't you guys like this build? I seriously put my soul in this build and would like to hear your comments

And again an update.

Much time went into trying to rebuild the cockpit to see if it is realistic to keep it. I had a horrible accident when applying the carbon-decals, but just scroll down to see

Just a dry fit to see which parts of the cockpit to see where carbon needed to be applied

The various carbon sheets, I will use different kinds through the build

The rear part of the monocoque was given a light gun-metal color

And we started with carbon

Here is the misery of the melt-down, especially the passenger side was melted quite bad

Very obvious to see here, the waves and the passenger side is quite significantly different in shape

I've caught the doors there and show that the problem lies

######....

And so I started to try to get the original form little by little to come back, at least I tried

[The Creative Explorer]

The other side

AfterI took a clothespin apart and with two strong clips on top, a kind of printing press was made to straighten out the roof

Just like the windshield pillar

In between: this is what my first attempt to look like carbon

The inside (not finished yet)

And after two days with the 'press', it looks like this, still warped, but a lot better.

The windshield will cover much, and it also seems to cover enough to bail

Yet I am still not satisfied 99%

And the press goes back on

[The Creative Explorer]

Another picture of my carbon attempt, I tried to make some cuts in, because they work with carbon pads and those are not always straight either.

Here I experimented with a little smoke on the carbon, the upper left is carbon, the lighter next to it is just as I decalled it. I find it slightly more realistic with smoke.

And meanwhile, I also continued with the engine, I put screws on the cover plate

I tried to improve this pulley, but I quit and when for a better alternative

All pulleys are mounted, including the two guide-pulley's.

6 in total for the "snake-belt"

oops, I lost a screw

And with the belt on it.

[The Creative Explorer]

I must say that I am quite satisfied.

It adds some realism to the engine, too bad that it will not be visible after installation.

Then my hands started to itch and I the painted valve covers, again with the effect of 'sand-casting recreated

It starts to look like a engine

I will work with photoshop to edit photos, the white balance is not good, as is the contrast / exposure

And the last for now

Please send your comments

[The Creative Explorer]

This is not a swan-song, but I do like to take this oppertunity to see if I should or should not continue to update this project on the board.

Like I stated before, I am putting my soul, my everything in this build and go further than I ever did before. Extending my boundaries and learn new tricks, work with new materials, all of that to get to a new peak in my modelling.

The thing is, downloading the pictures, cropping them, make a album, upload them and then write text in English to go along with the pictures, takes a considerable time and I never had problems with it. But for some reason, there is hardly any interest in this project, I know it is the ..th Enzo, but I was hoping to inspire and motivate members on this board to reach beyond their limits too.

Hence why I am using so many photo's, to see the processes, to see the differences and to see the effort I put in this project.

But having hardly any replies, I need to know whether to keep this topic updated or just let it sleep in. I am not after nothing but praises, I do look forward for comments and helpful criticism, but more to see whether people are interested.

Just let me know what to do. I would appreciate that.

[LAone]

hey bud, you have my attention on here and spc. loving the engine work.

as for replies and comments, well from what i notice and i dont speak for anyone but myself. there is a lot more attention to muscle cars and rods on here. every forum is different. i build mostly j-tin and still post up updates cause there is a small handful that follow and even if they didnt follow, there are several that view the thread. although they dont leave replies, BUT they are looking.

dont let the lack of replies or comments get you down. it's a fantastic looking build and the effort you are putting into it is there. with out you saying what you were doing to the warped chassis, i already knew that you were not going to give up. keep up the great work and just build for you.

[Steve Keck]

I don't post many updates either. It takes a lot of effort. I can appreciate your efforts.

The counters (as of my reply) listed 30 replies and 1,315 views. If it is replies you desire, then 30 is not many considering the considerable updates you have posted. However, there have been significant views so members are staying updated on your progress. To me that's more important.

And, FYI, your personal banner and link to your website really slows down the webpage. It takes a long time to load.

[Scale-Master]

I don't respond to more than 2% of the posts I read, that doesn't mean I don't enjoy them or get information from them. Often I get very few responses to my posts, it's part of the way it is.

Your approach to this model is commendable and will likely provide you with more building satisfaction no matter how the model comes out. So far it looks quite good, the only thing that seems out of place are the screws you added to the side panel on the gearbox. Imagine them scaled up and the tool that would be needed on them. Flathead screws of the giant variety are not usually seen on Ferrari's. Your modification to the intake part you will be able to see was clever too.

I say keep sharing...

[Terror]

I like the work your doing. I know how ya feel I,get that way myself.Don't feel bad I got a post in underglass that has zero replies.I kinda like it that way less questions to answer. I'll be watching all the way to underglass even if I don't say a word.

[gunner]

I always look at any updates you post but don't always post on each one. Just keep up the great work. I enjoy seeing the solutions you use to fix problems with this kit.

[Boreham]

' brilliant' detail scratch building and build so far.

personally not a fan of post F40 ..ferrari's

Edited April 5, 2011 by Boreham

[Jim Gibbons]

I'm following this, too. I built this kit for a friend, but I kept it simple, and built it out of the box. I'm enjoying watching your work, especially on the engine detail. It's too bad you won't see the pulleys/belts well when complete. Keep working and posting on it!

[The Creative Explorer]

Thanks everyone for responding, at least it shows there is some interest

Like I mentioned before, I am not posting just to receive as much reply's as possible. But it would've been nice if I get some support and interest, especially in this topic.

@Mark (taylor); True, but I also need feedback/criticism throughout the build. It isn't of any help if people wait with their comments when I finished the car, it is unlikely I will be able to improve that what I didn't do right.

I thought the idea of a forum is to help people with their builds, and where I try to help other posters if I notice something, I do like to receive that back as well. Only then, people will be able to learn.

@LAOne, true. it is mostly detroit-iron on this board, where SPC is more about J-tin. But since I build basically everything on 4 wheels between 1910 and now, there is no specific preferation for me. I build what I like and that means basically all kinds of cars.

On my workbench is at the moment the Enzo, Bugatti Type 41, Mercedes 540K, Dodge Daytona, Honda Civic Hatch, Chevrolet Malibu and the Mitsubishi Evo Coupe.

@Steve; no I am not after a huge replies-count, just looking for some feedback and interest. I didn't even know I had a banner, must be a setting somewhere, since I don't see a banner at anybody (I do like that though). But I removed it and will look into it, why it would take so long to load. Sorry about that.

@Scale-master; I know with the screws, but i didnt had a better replacement. I wanted philips, but the box that I have, only has flats. What I hoped, was that when the engine is mounted in the car, you can't face the screws frontal. But only at an angle, therefore it would be simulating a screw, and hopefully it will look good enough. I just didn't like I had no better material for it.

@Boreham; I feel ya, but my dislikes starts after the Enzo and the 360 Modena, those were the last 2 Ferrari's that could get my appreciation. The modern ones don't have my sympathy, especially the california is a fluke.

@Jim; I know, I do wish I could see the pulley-system after I put the engine in the car, but I must say, putting the pulley's there, with the serpentine-belt, it was a fun project. If I will go to a contest, I will show a picture of the engine, who knows..

@Mark (bluesman): I knew somebody would bring up the large amount of pictures, hence why I mentioned in my previous post. This topic is not 56K friendly and where I left major details out on other builds, I include quite a lot of pictures in this project. The reason is that I also want to motivate and let other builders show how I tackle problems, how I build-up something and put a bit of a extra effort in it.

I didnt know about the banner and don't see why it would take soo long to load, therefore I deleted it and replaced it with some simple text.

When I am posting an update, most time is not in the photo's, but in writing the guidetext. Since English isn't my first (or even second) language, it just takes longer to make a decent readable text.

yeah, finally at a 2nd page, now people don't have to scroll through the first page with all the photo's hahah

[shucky]

Hi Erik, I'll start off by saying your doing a really nice job on the Enzo build. I can tell your really "into" the build considering your attention to detail and amount of photos your taking and providing. I do not buy into the whole "MCM forum is not into foreign or exotic sports cars" thing. You have to realize this, like any forum, has its fair share of "cliques" and those modelers who all "know" each other like to post in each others threads regardless of how "good" or "bad" the build may be. A lack of replies to your thread does not necessarily reflect your doing a bad job or that we are not interested. Building and posting your progress should be a fun venture so please do not get discouraged. If I may give a bit of advice? Its personal opinion, but I would say post slightly less pictures. I for one take loads of pictures during my build processes, but that doesn't mean I post ALL of them. If someone wants additional pictures of an item your working on they can simply ask you. Posting a couple before and after pictures generally does the trick. Or, if your scratch building something post the best of the bunch of the process. Again, if the forum or member wants more they can ask. Thats how I've always done it. Keep it interesting. As in, how many times do we need to see photos of the pulleys unfinished? Or how many times do we need to see 20 different angles of the same engine with very little progress? Sometimes posting pictures of every single step a modeler takes can get boring. As in, you may feel your making significant progress by adding a single detailing bit here or there but to us viewers it kinda gets boring at times. Just sayin'. Lastly, your building an Enzo. I have to say the Enzo kit may be one of the most popular exotic kits in which builders have detailed the snot out of every way possible. Meaning we've all seen Enzo's detailed to the max many many times. Its not that your not doing a good job, its just that its just another detailed Enzo.

BUT keep up the good work and have fun. Thats what its all about.

Edited April 6, 2011 by shucky

[Jim Gibbons]

I like all types of cars, especially from the '30s to the '60s. I'm working on some Heller 1/43 kits; Renault 4CV, Citroen DS19, 11CV, and 2CV (and the 1/16 DS19, but it will be a while before I tackle that one.) I have a few vintage Mercedes and VW kits stockpiled, too. I wish someone would do a '61-'64 SAAB 96 in 1/24. I've built a resin 1/43, but I would love it in a larger scale.

Erik, is the MB 540K you're working on the Italeri kit? I want to build another, as I gave mine away as a gift some time ago. I'd like to see a thread posted by you on it, whatever kit it is. There's a lot of classic car fans here, too.

Edited April 6, 2011 by Jim Gibbons

[cwobeaman]

Erik, I have just come across your build and will follow/comment.... I too, am building an Enzo (1 Revell and 1 Tamiya). Kept it coming, I have particularly liked the recovery after the warped/bent/melted door fit. That was potentially a game breaker and you saved it with your clothespin press. Thanks a ton and I'll send you a friend request so we can share the build... -Shannon

[jaydar]

I have both the 1/24 and 1/12 Enzo plus much aftermarket. I have followed your build and hope to see your finish.

Any chance you will do the big one?

joe.

[Deathgoblin]

I love the work you're putting in on this kit. It's fantastic so far. I haven't been on this forum for long, but I'll continue to follow this one. And as far as subjects, I generally love anything on 4 wheels.

[Pete J.]

Erik - great build so far. I like the ingenuity in fixing the warp. A helpful hint - Recheck the fit of your doors. You have added a lay of decal and they probably won't fit properly any more. Tamiya designed the kit to fit perfectly in the raw. Once you start adding such things as paint and decals the tolerances get too tight. You might want to take just a little off the edges of the doors before you paint it. That seam is super tight.

[sjordan2]

Erik hasn't posted anything new on this thread for over a year, due to perceived lack of interest. I've sent him a PM to see if he'll pick it up again.

[Pete J.]

Well, thats embarassing! Oh well, his loss.

[The Creative Explorer]

Hello People,

It is true what Skips says. This build was meant for me to reach and concur my own boundaries within modelling. I am going to take my level to details to the max. as I can, but that also means it will be a slow build.

When I started this build, I decided to have no target time so that I will not concess on things. As a result, the build has been put away for a while.

One of the reasons was the roof, even though the fix was reasonable, one of my goals that I set prior to the build was a 100% finish. And the fix wasn't that. I put it away for a time that I had enough dollars to spare for another kit. Good news on that part: I managed to get me a FXX and another Enzo, so I will replace the monocoque and start that over again.

The problem I face now is the paintjob, I am not satisfied enough with my paintjobs and want a perfect paintjob. So I need to work on that some more and when I have the right motivation, I will continue with this build. Even though I lack some motivation, I am excited to see the finished build.

@Shannon, thanks! I have not seen the request yet though. But once I start on this project again, I will update this topic as well

@Pete: It is with checking the alignments my motivation dropped, with the fix, the door could only be in the opened position. The hingepart on top suffered too much damage to work correctly. But I have the fix for that now

[Pete J.]

Erik - Glad to see you are back at it. I know this kit has very tight tolerances and Tamiya did not account for paint. Any moving parts such as the doors need to be trimmed. Also be careful with the marker lights. I chipped my paint the first time I put them in.

[jbwelda]

wow those were some heroics on saving the body! what happened to it to begin with: did you use a hairdryer to coax down the decals and end up warping the roofline? that would pretty much make me trashcan the project!

details look great so keep it up!

[epi4561]

Erik, I must say that this does look absolutely amazing. I am currently working on the Revell kit that a few others have mentioned. I'm not sure about you guys but this car is a "fussy" one to paint. lots of curves and crevices. She's had several baths this month.. and with the water shortage and all... she's done getting cleaned no matter how "dirty" she gets.. lol Keep it upi, we're watching.....

@usmc4810 and JAYDAR...... with your aftermarket parts and multiple kits, etc... you wouldn't happen to have any extra mesh from the Revell kit, or you wouldn't happen to know if any of the aftermarket screens for the tamiya or fujima etc.. kits would work on the Revell Enzo would you? Mine was given to me as an open box and did not have any mesh in it. been looking for a suitable replacement any/everywhere. I don't want to hijack this thread so I will send you guys messages asking the same..

thanks-epi