Ferrari 330P4

[João Canas]

Hi everyone,

This was my second 1/24 vehicle built (the first car I build was an ESCI Ferrari 250GT SWB, around 1990). There are some defects and mistakes, but it was done with the little knowlegde on the subject and lesser experience I had at the time.

It was also the fist time I used an automotive polyurethane clear coat (two parts) that resulted in a slight orange peel effect and crackling at some locations. So I lightly sanded down the body clear coat with a 3M micro-fine sanding pad and polished it with Gunze-Sangyo fine, followed with super fine compounds. I had to be very careful not to cut through the paint around the edges, but patience paid off, I guess.

This kit was the curbside 330P4 option. I did not intend to display the model with the engine lid open, but was disappointed to see that from the underside it could be seen the lack of engine and some suspension parts. To solve this I set about scratchbuilding the missing parts (the engine block and exhaust manifolds and suspension bits), which can be seen in the link below.

Hope you guys like this one too!

WIP: http://arquivomnn.com/viewtopic.php?t=4706

[João Canas]

some more photos.

[PappyD340]

Super NICE build Joao, looks fantastic!

[GeeBee]

Superb work, cracking paintwork and very nice detail work, can't believe that's only the second car model you have ever built .........

[David G.]

Beautifully done!

David G.

[Helix]

Very Impressive work!

[cobraman]

^{Very nice. One of my favorite racing cars of all time.}

[Peter Lombardo]

Very, very nice......I built one of these (I added an engine) because you are coorect, you can see too much thru the rear opening. I love now nice and clean your build is, it looks ver real in a few of the pictures you took. I think this is the most "sexy" car ever designed. I have two more kits from Fujimi of this car, one will be a roadster version and one will be the coupe, I hope they look as well done as yours. Well done.

[mcandela]

Beautiful model!!!

[TooOld]

Absolutely Gorgeous !

Excellent build of a beautiful race car . Your photography is great too !

[slusher]

Excellent looking model and pictures...

[buffalobill]

Incredible model of one of the most beautiful race cars ever! Your photography is terrific, too!

[IMSANUT]

Impressive build and photography as well. The single most beautiful prototype ever in my opinion!

[Jordan 191]

That's beautiful. Your builds are really great.

[Erik Smith]

Great looking model. Great photos.

Looks like your on top of a building? Cool back drops, textures, and lighting...

[Ace-Garageguy]

Absolutely Gorgeous !

Excellent build of a beautiful race car . Your photography is great too !

X2

[Pat Minarick]

Very cool !

[peekay]

Beautiful model of a beautiful car.

[João Canas]

Thanks everyone for your kind feedback! I'm very happy this build was appreciated.

It was indeed my second car ever, but I already had a lot of 1/72 and some 1/48 aircraft kits under the belt.

The biggest challenge was to produce a high gloss finish, something that is not usually required in aircraft modeling.

The photo location is indeed the rooftop of the building where I live. Never made a base to display my models, as when I finish one I’m already too eager to start the next one, so I use what’s nearby.

Regards!

[Speedfreak]

Great job! Beautiful subject car! Joao, keep building cars!

[Rossa156]

Joao,

Excellent and very clean build. The P-series cars are some of my favorites Ferraris. I'm partial to the P3, but your P4 is sweet.

Patrick

[Kennyboy]

Just magnificent Joao!!! A real beauty.

[stevehansen]

Excellent, love that car

[o-man]

Absolutely Gorgeous !

Excellent build of a beautiful race car . Your photography is great too !

X2!!

[Silver Foxx]

Real nice build , this looks great.