1/24 Tamiya Ferrari Enzo "Build Diary"

[CifeNet]

It was quite easy to work with and I didn't have problems applying this heat shield except it was bit thicker than what I would like to be.


This is how it looks so far. I still need to complete the C/F decal work on the chassis and also give several clear coat layers.


I started to work on the front fenders, but found the work to be somewhat difficult. I wanted to create the moldings for the edges; still lots of work to do.



I had to ditch the idea of reproducting this area 100% because my skill is not allowing me to do so.

Instead, I will do what makes sense by making things look acceptable.


I will need to find away to add "rubber gasket" on (A). I will spend some time thinking about what I need to do to this make this work...


I wanted to make sure that the fit is still good, I test fitted parts~


This is a good sign! The front trunk closes!


Coming back to the front spoiler area and the bottom cover: I used plastruct sheets to fill the inside.


These will get C/F later on...


Just like this! I see some debris on C/F, will take care of that soon.


Detailing is always fun, but I need to balance out so I don't go crazy.

Working on the front radiator areas...


Whether it is "reference"-ed correctly or not, I decided to give a "focal" point for this area.

I used a heat srinking tube and thin metal wires to represent radiator "connecting hoses".


Should I scratch build this or use the P/E??... I think I should balance the effectiveness based on the effort. Don't you agree?


I took the easier route...

Will see you soon!

[CifeNet]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

Yay!

Use the p/e bolts!!!!!
A build of this quality will accept nothing less

I used the MFH heat shield on my 612. It is actually quite thick and doesn't conform very well in complex curves. On flat areas it should be fine. The pattern on it is very good.

How can you throw this build in abucket like that!?!?

Thanks! This is one fast reply.

I will follow your advise and spend hours and hours to apply the P/E bolts.

[cyberkid]

Originally Posted by CifeNet

Thanks! This is one fast reply.

I will follow your advise and spend hours and hours to apply the P/E bolts.

why not use rivets? much faster then PE if you ask me.. as for the detail level.. it looks about the same. I've been looking for suitable sized rivets too.

Originally Posted by ferrari2k

Sorry to disappoint you, but first Enzo with open trunk?
I think not lol
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=546978

key words in my post.. "first one I've seen with an open trunk attempt".
And all I could see from the link you gave me was the trunk lid open. Couldn't really see what was goin on inside the trunk or how you made the mods...

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by CifeNet

I will follow your advise and spend hours and hours to apply the P/E bolts.

What's the hurry?
The rivet advice is good to though (just expensive )

[Zubski]

Great Work!!!!!

[CifeNet]

Originally Posted by cyberkid

why not use rivets? much faster then PE if you ask me.. as for the detail level.. it looks about the same. I've been looking for suitable sized rivets too.

I really wanted to! But for some reason, I thought P/E would be easier...

[CifeNet]

Thanks everyone for your positive feedback on this.


I continue the work on the radiators...


More carbon fiber work and try to see if everything fits...


I will try this braided line to represent the heat sensor wiring.


I have added minor wiring!


I am starting to get bored with the C/F work here...

This is too much... I think I still need another 2 hours or so on the chassis and then I can start applying the clearcoat to protect the surface.


I will have to apply clearcoat on the front air dam as well.


The rear frame received a coat of flat silver...


Since it seems to be bit boring, I added rivets...and they helped somewhat~



I am spending lots of time applying these small P/E bolts and they fly out from my twizzers; I lost almost half of them while trying to apply!

This air dam looks ugly at this moment, but I am confident that I can bring this up to a better looking part soon...

Will see you soon~

[klutz_100]

Good luck with those p/e rivets (I even feel a little bit guilty )

Super clean work!

[cyberkid]

Great work, truely enspiring.
As for applying the PE rivets..
I think this thread will help: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=755468
especially the 'wet toothpick' trick.
HTH,
Steve
Edit:
What did you use to cover :
?
it looks like CF in some pics yet it looks like a heat shielding material in others.

[gt2nv]

this thing looks AWESOME!!!

[CifeNet]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

Good luck with those p/e rivets (I even feel a little bit guilty )

Super clean work!

I hated the process of working with small P/E, but I am happy with the result! Thanks.

Originally Posted by cyberkid

Great work, truely enspiring.
As for applying the PE rivets..
I think this thread will help: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=755468
especially the 'wet toothpick' trick.
HTH,
Steve
Edit:
What did you use to cover :

This is a nice tip indeed! A wet toothpick! I ended up using the sharp knife edge to handle the P/E bolts which worked better than tweezers, but I will definitely try out the wet toothpick. Appreciate your help on this.

Ah, for the radiatior bottom: the image might not be clear, I used the Museum Collection carbon fiber decals and I have not yet applied the heat shielding materials...

Originally Posted by gt2nv

this thing looks AWESOME!!!

I think I haven't faced any difficulty building this kit yet. Many of you helped with reference pictures and I was able to find many build diaries from the forum.

Hopefully, I don't mess up till end and finish this...

[MidMazar]

I never get tired seeing a detailed enzo build. Awesome work.

[chaos]

Wow - this is an amazing WIP!!

[jmwallac]

You're back!!! Can't wait to see the finished product!

[autotex]

I cant believe how detailed this model is!