Ferrari F40 Pics...Let me know when you`ve had too much

Here are some pics of my Fujimi Ferrari F40 that I built about 2 years ago. In my opinion, Fujimi`s version is much more accurate than the Tamiya version, which I have also built. I used testors gloss red for the finish. I didn`t prime the body first because I was worried I wouldnt be able to get full coverage under the rear spoiler. I sprayed four coats, waited for it to dry (about 2 weeks) and then sanded with 2000 sandpaper and finished it off polishing it out with nicsand 10,000 grit sanding gel. The interior and engine were well detailed, but you would never know since the model has no opening doors or hatches. Let me know what you think or if I am posting too many pictures.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/793684ferrarif403.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/706623ferrarif402.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/973467ferrarif404.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/223857f40.jpg

holy s**t that ferrari looks awsome :sun: :devil: :bandit:

Originally posted by Hawk312
In my opinion, Fujimi`s version is much more accurate than the Tamiya version, which I have also built.Why? What's different?
Originally posted by Hawk312
Let me know what you think or if I am posting too many pictures.Not a problem. :coolguy:

Why? What's different?

Probably the most noticable difference is the wheels and tires. Fujimi`s kits tires had a lower profile than the Tamiya`s. They are more convincing to me anyway than the Tamiyas.

Yet again nice work!

Let me know what you think or if I am posting too many pictures

Never too many when it concerned pics
Keep posting :D

Looks very nice!
I want to do an F40 sometime as it is my fave car!!!

Where is the front badge though?

Where is the front badge though?

Good question! :) I can barely remember building this model, but I am assuming I got impatient and cut corners and moved on to another project. Either that or I lost it to a decal casualty. It`s a shame, because otherwise it came out fairly decent. I would like to find another one and build a yellow version as well.

This could solve your little problem ;)

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1689985899

AWESOME DUDE :) :) ...Looks excellent. Have to go along with Dan and say it's one of my favorites as well

Originally posted by Hawk312
Here are some pics of my Fujimi Ferrari F40 that I built about 2 years ago. In my opinion, Fujimi`s version is much more accurate than the Tamiya version, which I have also built. I used testors gloss red for the finish. I didn`t prime the body first because I was worried I wouldnt be able to get full coverage under the rear spoiler. I sprayed four coats, waited for it to dry (about 2 weeks) and then sanded with 2000 sandpaper and finished it off polishing it out with nicsand 10,000 grit sanding gel. The interior and engine were well detailed, but you would never know since the model has no opening doors or hatches. Let me know what you think or if I am posting too many pictures.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/793684ferrarif403.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/706623ferrarif402.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/973467ferrarif404.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/223857f40.jpg

How about showing us the engine?

How about showing us the engine?
Unfortunately, the rear hatch doesnt open up, so the only way to see the engine, and only part of it at that, is through the glass in the back. Maybe I will try and see if I can pull it apart safely and take pics of the engine.
Thanks again for all the compliments everyone! :) :) :) :) :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash:

You just have to love Hawk's paint job on this F-40 :cool:

Sweet, you can NEVER get enough of the F40... it's the ultimate Ferrari.

P.s. the F40 sports a "black belt' (black trim) all around the car which i don't see on the model... may make it look even better!

Excellent job.

:eek: This thread started over a year ago, and it`s just now being replied to? :eek:
Thanks for the complements guys.

Originally posted by Hawk312
:eek: This thread started over a year ago, and it`s just now being replied to? :eek:
Thanks for the complements guys.

I'm digging them all up again buddy :smoker2:

Originally posted by huudo


I'm digging them all up again buddy :smoker2:

I thought only the Adams Family dug up old corpses :p

F40 looks good Hawk, almost too clean....

loos nice

can u post some chasis pics?

Originally posted by freakray


I thought only the Adams Family dug up old corpses :p

LMAO @ Ray:thumbup:
Brian

is it just me, or is something is missing on the hood?

good job, i love it!

Awesome!

I'm gonna pic up that kit now. I was thinking about it but had second thoughts and did not after seingthe price.

It was only 6 bucks. USD

So I thought it was a junky kit. Man was I wrong, doesn't look bad to me.

Can you take a pic of the box just to make sure it is the same kit.
I think the one I saw was also a fujimi.

If you can't take the pic, can you just describe what the top of the box looks like.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Hawk312
[B]Here are some pics of my Fujimi Ferrari F40 that I built about 2 years ago. In my opinion, Fujimi`s version is much more accurate than the Tamiya version, which I have also built. I used testors gloss red for the finish. I didn`t prime the body first because I was worried I wouldnt be able to get full coverage under the rear spoiler. I sprayed four coats, waited for it to dry (about 2 weeks) and then sanded with 2000 sandpaper and finished it off polishing it out with nicsand 10,000 grit sanding gel. The interior and engine were well detailed, but you would never know since the model has no opening doors or hatches. Let me know what you think or if I am posting too many pictures.
QUOTE]

Very good job...:flash: :flash: :flash:

:devil: One question... Where is the sides mirrors????:devil:

Pedro

I'm digging them all up again buddy
Im flattered.:D

can u post some chasis pics?
I would but there isn`t much to see. I just painted it flat black and picked out some bolts. This isn`t the most detailed kit.
is it just me, or is something is missing on the hood?
One question... Where is the sides mirrors????
I`m not exactly the most patient builder. Yes the hood emblem and mirrors are missing. Alot of the kits I built around that time ended up missing little things like mirrors, decals, wheels..... :D
If you can't take the pic, can you just describe what the top of the box looks like.
Sure. Its a black box around the edges with a big picture of a yellow F40 on the front if I remember correctly. It was molded in yellow plastic.

It's too good to be true. Damn fine work.