Scuderia Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 This one was a very annoying Revell Testarossa convertible. The fit of body to chassis was very finicky and didn't make sense to me. I got it the way it simply could work and left it at that. I bought the kit open and partially started/taken apart. Hopefully the hardtop will go better. Made it up like the hero car from the Sega game OutRun. Awaiting some decal paper so I can make the license plate. Apple Red with Future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I agree Lawrence this kit is not great fitment wise but you really did a nice job on it!! Always loved the red with tan interior. Nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Real sharp build Lawrence. great engine detail.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuderia Posted October 18, 2013 Author Share Posted October 18, 2013 Thanks, I appreciate it. It feels nice to overcome engineering woes lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I think you did an Outstanding job Lawrence, looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Looks good Lawrence! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Very nice! Great finish, and very clean build. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertinSC Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Nice clean build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertw Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 You got that right. I remember building that kit a number of yers ago and had the same problems that you described. Ended up painting a thin strip of plastic black to bridge the terrible gap between the body and the chassis. Someone told me the coupe was no better so have never even looked at it. Your build has certainly ade a poor kit look good, congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuderia Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 Thanks so much everyone, I'm hoping to finish the Miami Vice before February but I'm in no hurry lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominik Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I always liked the convertible more than the "standart" Testarossa. very nice styling Yours looking good in my view. Color and interieur looking good together. I'm only missing some details like the sidemarkers and all the emblems on the steeringwheel, hood, wheels. Where the decals missing in the box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwdave92 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Nice! Just a note on decal paper for plates. I use the acme plate maker web site. Load the pictures and size them up as I want them print them on high gloss photo paper. I find it easier to work with and paper gives everything just the right depth to look real. Glue the paper straight into place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuderia Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 I always liked the convertible more than the "standart" Testarossa. very nice styling Yours looking good in my view. Color and interieur looking good together. I'm only missing some details like the sidemarkers and all the emblems on the steeringwheel, hood, wheels. Where the decals missing in the box? Those were missing as well yes. And I have a sheet from the decal maker website that I fashioned up and transferred to photoshop along with some other vanity / specialty plates just haven't got around to getting my paper; but I've considered the photo paper as well. I may try that soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) Even with the fit problems, Still looks good, nice job Edited October 21, 2013 by martinfan5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanesteele240 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Looks great as always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Cool model.....I built one of these a while back....Way back...I think it was about 15 years ago....I still have it too....Very nice work....Ferraris always look good in red.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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