Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Dude we are going to have to tie an anchor to your heel....so far ahead of me I can hardly make you out in the distance At least my workbench is clean and empty, will wait for weekend to start the Ferrari I sat in a buddy's 328 on Friday to get me in the Ferrari mood for this build Edited February 10, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project510 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Very nice! My times that I have to work come and go.. some weeks ill have a few hours each week, or an hour or so a day.. other weeks I wont get any time at all. My wifes grandmother is transitioning into assisted living so she spends a few nights a week visiting so it gives me time alone at our place. Ill take all the time I can get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Just hassling ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project510 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Of course Scott! I'm just lucky to have so much free time right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) I purchased some photo etch for the F40 (and a Testarossa as it turns out) from E bay last night. Have never used PE before, so may need some help and tips with it Anybody use R/C car wheels for their builds before?? I found some cool black 5 spoke star mags with a red stripe...kind of like my real BMW has Haven't done anything on the bench all week...getting kinda ansy Edited March 19, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Ha ha, yeah we're playing the catch up game now! The Civic interior looks awesome! I'm planning on trying flocking for the first time on the Countach. Going with the tan/black interior. Scott, I've seen that set as well, looks like a few nice details for the F40. I'm learning how to use PE on my little F40 that's on the bench next to the Lambo. It's really fun to add those tiny little details. I also found some Chrome "Ferrari" transfers that look like they should be a good way to apply the text badge on the rear deck. They are on their way from ebay. Got a little done on the Countach. The fact that this started as a motorized kit caused the details to be a bit off, or missing all together. Not nearly as detailed as the F40. I will try to add a few of the missing details. I temporarily assembled the engine into the chassis so I can fab up the coolant lines. The kit's large transmission piece towards the back of the car was used to hide the drive gears in the motorized version, so it's not very accurate. I am also going to try to replicate the larger air boxes. the kit air boxes do resemble one setup they did have in the Countach but the bigger ones will hide some of the missing parts of the chassis. Started working on the body. Maked the low spots that need attention. Attached the body moldings too. I've decided to not have the opening hood and lights. As cool of details they are, for displaying I just want the engine cover and doors open. Edited February 14, 2015 by Toast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I think this PE just looks like random bits done twice over I wanted the brake rotors, foot pedals and gated shifter bezel. The rest, not so sure what they are if anything. I am certain it will come with detailed instructions...ha ha That Lambo will look sweet when you get her going.....most engine and tranny detail is hidden anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I purchased some photo etch for the F40 (and a Testarossa as it turns out) from E bay last night. Have never used PE before, so may need some help and tips with it Anybody use R/C car wheels for their builds before?? I found some cool black 5 spoke star mags with a red stripe...kind of like my real BMW has Haven't done anything on the bench all week...getting kinda ansy Mmmmmmm exhaust flanges... I've got a garbage can here you could use.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) So I got to here late last night about 2AM with the F40 Was worried the engine supports wouldn't line up with the framework, so I glued up the block and transmission on the frame. Problem was I left the forward transverse bit on the frame while I glued up the oilpan. Had it all clamped up and everything, then had to tear it apart. Little bit of pry damage to one seam, but hopefully not visible. IDIOT ....that is what happens when being too careful I made a little engine stand just for fun while cement was drying Edited March 19, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) This is as far as I got this weekend, painted Tamiya flat aluminium with Mig oil wash Edited March 19, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Looking good! The engine in that kit is a model by itself, gonna be fun watching it come together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) Thanks Ryan, it is pretty detailed and good casting I am pleased that the Fujimi kits are like Tamiya...positive seating for parts coming together, no guesswork. The engine and transmission mounts fit the frame perfectly I am waiting on some PE and don't want to get too far ahead of myself and have to tear stuff apart Not posting until the engine gets done ...God I am so slow!!! Edited February 25, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) Mine is coming along slowly Where the heck is everyone?? Edited March 19, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctruk Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 That engine is looking great. I haven't been at the bench since my last post. Hopefully soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I've put mine away for now. I haven't been able to paint lately which has stalled that build, so I've been working on another kit until it warms up again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Ok no worries guys. My PE set was made for a Testarossa, so not going to get much from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Where the heck is everyone?? Ha ha I was just thinking I haven't posted an update on this in a while. I've been mocking the engine up to start building some of the missing details. Making some progress but nothing really picture worthy. Looks like you're making enough progress for us all. The F40 is looking sharp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Thanks Ryan, it is a cool engine...no Pocher mind you but pretty good I hacked with my PE today to try and get some use of it Found some Magnetti Morelli pentagons that fit, sort of, the magneto covers I am assuming...the black circles on end of the head Also made some wiring boots out of black acrylic paint I head to Hawaii next week, so want to finish the engine before that Edited March 19, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Got her wired up Dry fitting all the tubing for exhaust and turbos. I predict lots of swearing when I do this for real with cement Edited March 19, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 That engine really is looking good! Y'know, if you want me to go to Hawaii for you so you can get work done on the F40 I'd be happy to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 (edited) I hate to leave the model and all this nice early spring weather...but I think I can sacrifice for two weeks Edited March 3, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project510 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Looking good Scott. I have no weather issues to worry about, but work and the honey do list has kept me from build time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) If you need me, I am just at the end of this path Edited March 19, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 (edited) My to do list had me cleaning and organizing the house to get ready for a model car building weekend this coming weekend. So hopefully I'll have a nice load of progress pics in a couple days! Enjoy the vaca! But don't wander too far off the path, you might get. . . Lost! Edited March 10, 2015 by Toast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 (edited) Oh crud, I renamed and reorganized my photobucket album and lost a bunch of pics I will reassemble everything I can Hey, I got this off E Bay this week; it is gonna be AWESMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited March 23, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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