The 1:8 scale Ferrari F40 Progress Thread - Page 6

SupercarFreak · 11-04-2003, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mel79

Every time I view this thread I start to think I should that maybe ~$3000 wouldn't be so much after all... maybe some day in distant future, if there are any of Pocher and Autograph superdetailing kits left then

You could ask if they could media blast the red parts at the bodyshop with some fine media. Usually they have media blasting cabinets and that would give the primer a nice etched surface to stick onto.

-Mikko

thanks for the tip!!

SupercarFreak · 11-04-2003, 11:10 PM

86_SR5, I got e-mailed about your post asking how big it is, there's 2 pics on page 4 comparing it to my 1:12 scale McLaren F1, I have huge hands and long fingers and the front hood doesn't fit in my palm.

SupercarFreak · 11-04-2003, 11:37 PM

Uh... I'd say my dad picked a good stripper. ROFL.

Sebstar · 11-05-2003, 06:16 AM

hydrochloric acid anyone? lol

86_SR5 · 11-05-2003, 03:32 PM

I asked because I built a 1:4 oldsmobile 455 w-30 big block v8 (visible one) and it's pretty damn big.

SupercarFreak · 11-05-2003, 05:33 PM

engine lid is stripped.

may I remind you of the wing mold lines, inside the yellow oval was a huge hump I sanded down:

SchuberT · 11-05-2003, 05:43 PM

awesome!... holes still look a little rough, but awesome all the same... killer job, and hope those arent blood spots there...

SupercarFreak · 11-05-2003, 05:45 PM

thats just paint i didnt bother completely stripping, i wanted to start sanding!

yes the holes are still very rough, a whole can of automotive putty awaits my use!

86_SR5 · 11-05-2003, 06:32 PM

So, is it going to be black?? IMHO, candy red with those black rims would be, superb.

SupercarFreak · 11-05-2003, 06:55 PM

most likely red, black is my 2nd choice.
I like the candy red idea, you know that saleen S7 in it? amazing color

do you have a link to this paint? does tamiya make it?

SupercarFreak · 11-05-2003, 07:06 PM

some pics of the S7 color: http://www.fast-autos.net/features/0...pictures9.html

86_SR5 · 11-05-2003, 08:10 PM

Hmm, I don't know that anyone makes that paint. I'm sure, if you use airbrush, that you could have a paint shop mix a batch maybe a pint or so for the car, seeing as you have loads of cash; shouldn't be a problem.

SchuberT · 11-05-2003, 10:42 PM

i just think black would look badass with the red lights and red brake calipers... you could even use the black rims if you want...

86_SR5 · 11-06-2003, 03:14 PM

I say go for that saleen color.

SupercarFreak · 11-06-2003, 10:45 PM

well, after much thought, ive decided on rosso corsa, sorry to disappoint.
maybe the following pics will cheer you all up.

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