David Thibodeau Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Completed this one last night and tried to wait till the sun was not too overbearing so I could get some decent outside pictures. This car is AWESOME.... The kit is probably one of the best that Tamiya has ever produced. There is NOTHING added to the car other than the Scale Motorsport decal set. Keep in mind the decal set is for all the exterior panels only. I made templates myself for the Engine compartment, and all interior panels. The body panels, rear engine cover shroud, and inner door panels were clearcoated with OMNI two part urethane clear and carefully polished out. All other CF surfaces were cleared with FUTURE floor wax either through the airbrush or by paintbrush. I hope you like it!! And thse wondering how it looks all closed up? It looks GOOD... Not perfect, Tamiya tolerances are very minimal even on the 1/12 kits. The doors fit real tight lik the 1/24 kit. And why close them anyways and hide that interior! Any questions please ask away. It will see its first debute at the IHOBBY Expo in Cleveland at the Scale Motorsport Booth from Oct 11-14. I am hoping I make it to NNL EAST this year in April as Matt Wells will be there so I can enter it into the main exhibit Gym. Thanks! Few more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
340-6 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Whoa! Just... whoa! Amazing job with that Carbon fibre! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 That car is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eizzle Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Very nice build! I want one of these kits, but its gonna be hard to sneak that one past the wife! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 (edited) This is one of the finest kit builds I have ever seen - a huge achievement. Let me modify that: it is the very best. It should win first place anywhere it's entered. The photos are great, and I assume they're taken outside. I would continue, but I'm speechless. I hope the moderators will allow this to stay where it is in the Under Glass section, where more people can see it, rather than moving it to Big Boyz. It's that astonishing. Edited September 29, 2012 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 (edited) WOW!!! I've never been a huge fan of modern Ferraris, of course they are pretty nice (especially in 1:1), but this one is.... Wow, what else can I say?!?! That is fantastic work with carbon fiber, I can't see any wrinkles on them. I bet there would be a whole lot of them if I were the builder. You did fantastic job with this one. I have to pick my jaw from the floor now... Edited September 29, 2012 by W-409 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Cranks Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Outstanding job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobuzz Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 OH MY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 !!!!!!Wow!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixx Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 C'mon Dave...like I said in the other post, why you gotta show a real one??!! LOL!!!! Totally sweet man!!! That rocks!!!! You got it looking real man!!! 'Course, all of yours do!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Foxx Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 I always enjoy looking at your outstanding modelling skills - this is another beautiful model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Lord have mercy. I am not worthy. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehansen Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Unbelievable~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredo84 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Well No Words !! Fantastic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I'm speechless, just brilliant David Just imagine if that was a 'Red' coloured carbon fibre ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 How can I use words to describe this beauty ... I'll just look at the photos and count the days to NNL East! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Beautiful. Do you have a shot with all the panels closed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beancd5 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 well my wife is gonna be mad when i tell her I found my true love, Man that is killer. Where did you get the CF decal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Nice job on the decals, and the rest of the model, too. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelJ Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I just don't know what to say... WOW--I'm floor'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Beautiful!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Ya never fail to amaze me Dave!!!!..that decal work is astounding B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Gorgeous, Dave. I am surprised that much carbon fiber didn't land you in the nuthouse! LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Yes sir, that carbon fiber work is mind-blowing. Besides having tons of skill, you have beyond-human patience. Beautiful model all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Wow! Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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