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Old 09-25-2013, 09:00 PM   #7
kcirick
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Re: Ika Musume Ferrari (Super GT 2011)

So finally I have some updates.

I have been in the cycle of priming the body, checking for flaws, fixing the flaws, prime again, finding my fix did not completely fix the flaws, attempt to fix again, etc etc...

In the end, I think I have the result I am satisfied with.





Some other things I worked on in parallel is to reshape the NACA duct on the hood.



The left is the first attempt. I didn't really like the shape, so I fixed it, and I think it looks better. I also partially filled the hole where the hooks go, since it is way too deep for the PE parts I will be using for the hooks.

Another part I worked on is the side vent on the front bumper. The reference pic is below:


I scratch-built the vents, and added the flare at the bottom. It does not perfectly resemble the real thing, but it is close enough.



So, as usual, I am looking for an advise:
I am hoping to get to paint the body soon, but should I add the small aero-wings such as the one in the reference picture above, or should I attach them after I paint the body? I will be using the spray can, if that makes any difference. Any advise would be very helpful!

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