Ferrari Enzo - first attempt at building models...

[epi4561]

As this is my first post, I'd like to start off by saying WOW!!!!! You guys are absolutely amazing! I joined this site a couple of weeks ago and have been looking around at all of the projects but am yet to post anything until now.

This is my first attempt at model cars. Actually, I did put one together around 25 years ago, or so, but I'm not going to count that one since it was so long ago.

So my 8yr old son (a HUGE car nut) received the Revell Enzo Ferrari from his uncle a couple of months back. The box was already open, so I am guessing his son looked inside at all the pieces and decided he did not want it. So he gave it to my son. So once summer break came around, we got all the pieces out and started working on it. Below are a few "cruddy" pics taken from my iphone.

A couple body shots (Red Tamiya Acrylic and Krylon Crystal Clear triple thick):

Here's one of the Engine Compartment:

I'm actually quite a bit further than the pics would indicate. But remember when I said the box was already open when he gave it to us, well the screen mesh was missing, so I need to come up with some mesh or a comparable substitute soon.

Wow.. Sorry the pictures are so blurry. I will have to dig out the "actual" camera and take some real pics. Don't get too excited though, it's not going to be as good as what you guys are all used to seeing.

thanks-epi

[trogdor]

You are off to a good start

[Hedgehog]

You're doing something incredible, not just by building a model but by sharing with your son. Now that's the best part. You're giving your son a great hobby to imagine and create keep it up I hope this is just one of all the proyects you both are gonna build.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Looks good so far, especially for a "first attempt". I hope you and your son find the hobby as much fun and as relaxing (sometimes) as many of us do. Welcome. I'm newish on this forum too, but there's a great bunch of enthusiastic, helpful and encouraging people here.

[LURCH426]

HAVE FUN ALWAYS HAVE FUN WHILE BUILDING.KEEPS YOU OUT OF THE SHRINKS OFFICE LOL

[Brizio]

Looks good!

[Scuderia]

From looks of it that paint really pops and the assembly looks real clean. For an effort with that many years off you're doin well, I'm interested to see this progress.

[crazyjim]

Looking good, Garry.

[3men2s]

If that is your first model, I tell you you have skill. Most of us started doing Glue Balls.

So far I see presicion and cleaness and those a qualities of great builders.

Second, the paint came out great, usually it takes lots of try an error to control painting

You did great for a first time. Welcome to our family and will enjoy seing your projects here.

[epi4561]

As promised, some better pics from my real camera.

Body still need to wet sand and reclear:

And some shots of the engine and interior:

OOPS...... I'm not sure if you noticed, but I put the drivers seat belt logos on upside down.

Anyway, that's my progress so far. It shouldn't be much longer before it's done. Thanls for looking.

thanks-epi

[Lanny Haas]

Not a biggie for sure I have a winged Sprint car with the small sponser decals on the wing upside down Looking good so far. I like the light wash on the engine, to bring out the details.

[Scuderia]

Not a biggie for sure I have a winged Sprint car with the small sponser decals on the wing upside down Looking good so far. I like the light wash on the engine, to bring out the details.

Ditto, looking real stout so far good job

[Beerman86GT]

I think you are doing a terrific job for your first one! Nice and clean!!!!!

[Miserable Soul]

I too have this kit and was instantly overwhelmed the minute I opened the box ! Lots of pieces and never worked with that mesh stuff before. Have to say I like what you have done with it so far. I wonder what the expert builders would do to customize this kit?????

[epi4561]

I too have this kit and was instantly overwhelmed the minute I opened the box ! Lots of pieces and never worked with that mesh stuff before. Have to say I like what you have done with it so far. I wonder what the expert builders would do to customize this kit?????

This kit was given to my son already opened and of course it was missing the mesh.. so I am still trying to figure out what I am going to do for that.

On a side note, I think I royally screwed this thing up... I messed up one of the clear coats and wound up having to give it a bath.. Well, I guess I didn't let it bath long enough because it wasn't making a dent on the clear coat so I tried lightly scraping it off with fingernail and other devices.. well I wound up gouging the "stuff" out of it.. so after much sanding and experimenting with plaster filler and wood fillers (I know it's not the best and some of you veteran builders are just shaking your heads, but it is what I had handy at the time).. Anyway, I got most of the scratches out, I'm hoping the remaining ones are small enough to be masked by the clear and color sanding.

Honestly, I'm to the point that I just want to finish it, I don't care how good or bad it looks.. argggh...

[Fat Brian]

It looks like it might be time to teach your son another valuable model building lesson, sometimes you have to buy a second one to finish the first one. If you print out a Hobby Lobby 40% off coupon you can pick up this kit for somewhere in the mid teens, giving valuable lesson #3, being cheap.