ferrari 458 italia

hi there:iceslolan, this is my 1st WIP here in this forum:p. all comment are welcome ya. thanks.

these are the place that i want to replace with PE...
http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/5962/wp000022.jpg

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/2076/wp000023.jpg

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/6074/wp000024w.jpg


Start with the front air intake... drilled and cut it off with design knife...
http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/1218/wp000025.jpg

done, and need to be sand...
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/6383/wp000028.jpg

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/5066/wp000030.jpg

rear bumper...
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4228/wp000032s.jpg

thats all for today... all comment are welcome... :p

Nice start! What color combo are you thinking?

Looks like you're off to a good start. Nice work opening all the vents

The front vents look great. Nice start.

Thanks alot guys, im thinking the colour combo of TS-85 Bright Mica Red with either carbon or gun metal or semi gloss black for body. Wheels will be in matt black or smoke. since i dont have air brush, i think TS-85 is the nearest to Rosso Scuderia.

Very interesting!

Suscribed

Nice start... Good luck until the end...
Thanks for sharing...

Very nice start, please upload photos for the final product. Great job so far ;)

Great Start, one small Q: is this a Fujimi or Revell Kit? What PE parts will you be using?

Great Start, one small Q: is this a Fujimi or Revell Kit? What PE parts will you be using?

thanks guys... is a fujimi kit:iceslolan... and pair with hobby design PE.

:iceslolan hi, heres a little update. finished off removed the lower left airvent...
moved forward to upper airvent... ive made a choice to replace with PE... is a big risk to me...

use d original plastic to mold the PE in shape... took me almost an hour to did that..
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/7606/wp000049.jpg

Removed the plastic solid vent... need to be fix due to over cut d plastic...
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/8599/wp000050.jpg

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/9403/wp000051.jpg

Test-fit the PE... quite satisfied... but still need to touch up..
http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/6312/wp000052.jpg

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/1087/wp000056.jpg

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/6263/wp000057.jpg

thats all for today... call it a day... all comment are welcome. :p

nice start !
where is your PE from ? personal cutting or is it a branded TK ?
I have the Revell 458 and this rounded angle PE part is a pain to form from a generic sheet... but seems that there still isn't any TK for Revell.

This looks great. This is the way I like to see models built.
Great attention to the details here.
Andy

nice start !
where is your PE from ? personal cutting or is it a branded TK ?
I have the Revell 458 and this rounded angle PE part is a pain to form from a generic sheet... but seems that there still isn't any TK for Revell.

In his earlier post I think he mentioned the kit is from Fujimi and the PE kit is from Hobby Design (http://www.mediamixhobby.com.sg/shop/hd020130.html). The kit comes with the rear mesh areas but they do look like a complete pain.

I'm pretty sure Hobby Design will come out with a PE set for the Revell, though. The more likely question is when.

In his earlier post I think he mentioned the kit is from Fujimi and the PE kit is from Hobby Design (http://www.mediamixhobby.com.sg/shop/hd020130.html). The kit comes with the rear mesh areas but they do look like a complete pain.

I'm pretty sure Hobby Design will come out with a PE set for the Revell, though. The more likely question is when.

thanks for your answer.
I can't find confirmation in his posts above but you're surely right it seems logical it's HD PE set as it's the only one available for the moment if I'm not wrong...
Let's wait for Revell's set.

I have to subscribe to this... Keep up the good work

hi, here are some updates... sorry guys... progress in snail phrase...:tongue:

upper left vent removed and test fit PE mesh...
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/9954/wp000062.jpg

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4061/wp000061.jpg

front air vent removed...
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/8185/wp000064.jpg

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/3465/wp000065.jpg

http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/6876/wp000066.jpg

right seat separated from the stock molded in interior...
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/9702/wp000067.jpg

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5430/wp000069.jpg

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/1105/wp000068.jpg

thats all for today... all comments are welcome. :grinyes:

i really like where this is going. im taking notes for when i get this kit in my stash..lol

thanks for your answer.
I can't find confirmation in his posts above but you're surely right it seems logical it's HD PE set as it's the only one available for the moment if I'm not wrong...
Let's wait for Revell's set.

KA Models actually just came out with a PE set, but sorry it's for the Fujimi kit still.
http://www.mediamixhobby.com.sg/shop/kamke24050.html

Thanks for all the comments guys... :grinyes:

here are some update of my progress...
both seat removed, door removed for further detailling.
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/8770/wp000094.jpg

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/2416/wp000076.jpg

cut off the stock door so called side pocket... replace with plaplate...
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/3553/wp000078.jpg

http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/3702/wp000079.jpg

Detailling starts here... try to do as close as the real car i can...
http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/6383/wp000088.jpg

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/6732/wp000081.jpg

Test fit...
http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/2339/wp000084x.jpg

http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5906/wp000085.jpg

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/3147/wp000086.jpg

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/589/wp000087.jpg

Did those stiches line... not really accurate... but looks better than the stock door isnt it?? :tongue:
http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/4664/wp000091.jpg

all comments are welcome...thanks alot. :biggrin:

Nice work.. compliment! I will follow for my 458... :biggrin: Have you some interior reference?

Nice work.. compliment! I will follow for my 458... :biggrin: Have you some interior reference?

thanks bro... i got my reference from ebay car section.... hope can help... merry christmas and happy holiday. :iceslolan
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ferrari-2dr-Coupe-2010-FERRARI-458-ITALIA-NAVI-CARBON-iPOD-ALCANTARA-WOW-/180601088407?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item2a0ca9e997

Impressive work auto-Decepticon! Love the details. The scribework on your door panels looks superb. Welcome to AF.

Excellent execution on the doors and seats. I'm bookmarking this page for my future build.

nice touch on the door, keep it up bro! :biggrin:

wow your work on the doors is impressive

Nice work so far to correct and detail the kit...but I have to say, after building one of these myself and now having the Revell kit...

At least for anyone who has not purchased a 458 kit already...do not waste your time and money on the Fujimi kit! The Revell kit utterly destroys the Fujimi kit...in engine & chassis detail, especially interior detail. Not. Even. Close. All this work to correct the Fujimi kit is completely unnecessary with the Revell kit. The Revell kit even has a full, separate interior roof section...A pillar and headliner detail. Incredibly nice dash and door panel engraving. I'm sure Revell engineers laughed when they saw the sorry state of the Fujimi kit :uhoh:

Neither kit is perfect (Revell's tires are now rubber, but still too much sidewall...but Fujimi's 458 tires aren't good either), Revell's 458 looks by far their best Ferrari effort ever. Even body prep prior to painting is easier, the mold lines are fainter on the Revell kit (not to mention the molded mesh is deeper as well). Revell's glass installs like a real car from outside...Fujimi's glass is an old-fashioned glass tub that installs from inside.

Not to knock the effort of this particular build (because the Fujimi kit can look nice with the right effort), it's really a warning/suggestion to someone who has a choice of which kit to start with. I should have never wasted my money/time on the Fujimi...I paid the price because I had to have a model of the 458, and they really let me down with it because it is so inferior to their F430 and Scuderia kits, more in line with their half-hearted F355. Just sayin'...:uhoh:

That is one of the reason I haven't purchase the 458 italia kit, i still can't decide which to take, i know the fujimi 458 sucks, but it will still look great with effort, revell 458 will please me more but the wheel & brake had to be change, because i still don't like it :cwm27:

Hahaha... Thanks for all the comment. Do agree that fujimi 458 not that great... But see it in different way, modeller have more space to workout that kit to make it looks more unique... The 1 and only... Hahaha...

.... i still can't decide which to take... :cwm27:

The same for me. But after watching the WIPs and reading the comments, the answer is clear now: Revell.

.... the answer is clear now.

For me...

I have already purchased the Fujimi kit and, perhaps if I find the Revell kit, get it also and either compare or...combine!
In any case, do keep up the good work as you do inspire the rest.

thanks for timely input, this helps :bigthumb: revell it is

Nice work so far to correct and detail the kit...but I have to say, after building one of these myself and now having the Revell kit...

At least for anyone who has not purchased a 458 kit already...do not waste your time and money on the Fujimi kit! The Revell kit utterly destroys the Fujimi kit...in engine & chassis detail, especially interior detail. Not. Even. Close. All this work to correct the Fujimi kit is completely unnecessary with the Revell kit. The Revell kit even has a full, separate interior roof section...A pillar and headliner detail. Incredibly nice dash and door panel engraving. I'm sure Revell engineers laughed when they saw the sorry state of the Fujimi kit :uhoh:

Neither kit is perfect (Revell's tires are now rubber, but still too much sidewall...but Fujimi's 458 tires aren't good either), Revell's 458 looks by far their best Ferrari effort ever. Even body prep prior to painting is easier, the mold lines are fainter on the Revell kit (not to mention the molded mesh is deeper as well). Revell's glass installs like a real car from outside...Fujimi's glass is an old-fashioned glass tub that installs from inside.

Not to knock the effort of this particular build (because the Fujimi kit can look nice with the right effort), it's really a warning/suggestion to someone who has a choice of which kit to start with. I should have never wasted my money/time on the Fujimi...I paid the price because I had to have a model of the 458, and they really let me down with it because it is so inferior to their F430 and Scuderia kits, more in line with their half-hearted F355. Just sayin'...:uhoh:

hello:iceslolan, is been awhile since I paused the project for some time due to GT5ing... haha... not much being done after resumed last few days.. fixed the interior cabin, not good at using plaplate straight, so use epoxy putty to do the job.
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/1607/wp000106.jpg

after the epoxy putty cured, sand to the desire shape, then will add plaplate and then putty to finish the job...
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/9153/wp000129.jpg

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/6786/wp000130.jpg

Stock disc flaten out to replace with PE...
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/5223/wp000157.jpg

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/2825/wp000158.jpg

Air-cond duct cut out to replace with PE duct...
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7674/wp000160.jpg

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/7186/wp000163.jpg

the "458 Italia" emblem flaten out to replace with PE emblem...
http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/7130/wp000161.jpg

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/5038/wp000166.jpg

thats all guys.. all comment are welcome ya... have a nice day.:iceslolan

I too have been doing much less modeling due to GT5 lol. All golds in all license except super license woo hoo. Good work from you as always, cant wait to see it start to come together!

thanks for timely input, this helps :bigthumb: revell it is

I just finished the Revell 458 review model...I'm even more impressed now. No longer is there any "bargain" excuses for a Revell Ferrari vs. the Japanese competition...it stands on its own, great quality and detail, excellent fit/assembly and appearance...it totally shames Fujimi's "effort". When available in US packaging, the Revell kit is essentially 2-3 times better than Fujimi's, at roughly 1/3 the price. I can only imagine the Fujimi kit being a better value in countries where Japanese kits are the standard and the Euro/US models suffer import taxes/duties that raise the price accordingly. And even then a true model enthusiast will want the Revell kit because of full/complete detail...many more parts than Fujimi, and yet more fun and fewer hassles to build (think "Tamiya 360 Modena" for comparison). My Fujimi kit looks good beside the Revell kit, but the satisfaction level of the Revell kit is vastly superior. I'll post photos after it is published, or you can dig through my album in my signature in a day or so to find photos.

sounds good.....if you have some sway, tell them to make a 599XX next :)

I just finished the Revell 458 review model...I'm even more impressed now. No longer is there any "bargain" excuses for a Revell Ferrari vs. the Japanese competition...it stands on its own, great quality and detail, excellent fit/assembly and appearance...it totally shames Fujimi's "effort". When available in US packaging, the Revell kit is essentially 2-3 times better than Fujimi's, at roughly 1/3 the price. I can only imagine the Fujimi kit being a better value in countries where Japanese kits are the standard and the Euro/US models suffer import taxes/duties that raise the price accordingly. And even then a true model enthusiast will want the Revell kit because of full/complete detail...many more parts than Fujimi, and yet more fun and fewer hassles to build (think "Tamiya 360 Modena" for comparison). My Fujimi kit looks good beside the Revell kit, but the satisfaction level of the Revell kit is vastly superior. I'll post photos after it is published, or you can dig through my album in my signature in a day or so to find photos.

I just finished the Revell 458 review model...I'm even more impressed now. No longer is there any "bargain" excuses for a Revell Ferrari vs. the Japanese competition...it stands on its own, great quality and detail, excellent fit/assembly and appearance...it totally shames Fujimi's "effort". When available in US packaging, the Revell kit is essentially 2-3 times better than Fujimi's, at roughly 1/3 the price. I can only imagine the Fujimi kit being a better value in countries where Japanese kits are the standard and the Euro/US models suffer import taxes/duties that raise the price accordingly. And even then a true model enthusiast will want the Revell kit because of full/complete detail...many more parts than Fujimi, and yet more fun and fewer hassles to build (think "Tamiya 360 Modena" for comparison). My Fujimi kit looks good beside the Revell kit, but the satisfaction level of the Revell kit is vastly superior. I'll post photos after it is published, or you can dig through my album in my signature in a day or so to find photos.


I've just had a look at the photos on your site.

The Revell model looks good, but my only gripes are the sizes of the tyres, brake discs, size of the wing mirrors and maybe the tail pipes, but I know what you mean about the interiors. Revell's interior blows away the Fujimi one. Door cards are in a class of their own and the headlining and pillar detailing is excellent!

Bob, your 458 looks very nice. Great choice on the interior.

The mirrors seem too big and/or mishaped. Wheels/tires/brakes a problem too, but will be rectified when the aftermarket companies produce replacements.

Thanks for all the comment... :)

hi, here are some updates.

the "FERRARI" emblem on the engine intake cover will be sand off and replace with PE.
http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/7926/wp000172.jpg

Dechrome the wheels and paint with flat black and flat red. air valve will be add later.
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/7026/wp000202.jpg

PE discbrakes paint with gunmetal then cover with flat clear.
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/3374/wp000206.jpg

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/6492/wp000208.jpg

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/4202/wp000210.jpg

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/3609/wp000211.jpg

Cabin fixed, but still need to be touch up.
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/1128/wp000214.jpg

chasis sink mark filled and paint with semi gloss black.
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/786/wp000252.jpg

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/654/wp000266.jpg

Lowered the bottom part of the seat.
http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/1866/wp000254.jpg

sink mark on the upper part of seat need to be fix.
http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/2171/wp000258.jpg

http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/2493/wp000260.jpg

brakes paint with semigloss black, dechrome the caliper and paint with flat silver.
http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/8462/wp000263.jpg

http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/8913/wp000264.jpg

Engine block paint with flat silver, flat red and flat black.
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4826/wp000276.jpg

Wire added... dont really know the wire position in the real engine and the function of all the wires, just simply add..
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/2193/wp000281.jpg

Intake cover painted, wire added aswell.
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/2120/wp000261.jpg

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/6797/wp000268.jpg

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/1431/wp000274.jpg

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/1939/wp000283.jpg

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/3296/wp000284.jpg

cant really see those wire... :screwy:
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/8717/wp000278.jpg

thats all for now. all comments are welcome.

Nice update. I literally ask this everytime I see someone do it but is there any particular technique you used to achieve the red lip of the rim? Did you just mask it off, spray it with primer and then the red paint? it looks good. I too dont understand all the wiring (its not like I work on them or have one in my garage) but it looks pretty good the way you have it. Keep it up!

Excellent progress, and very interesting solution for the wheels.

Are you planning to assemble the brakes like Fujimi suggests? Be warned that they messed up and the front calipers are at the back and vice versa.

Hi guys, thanks for the reply, for the wheels, i dechrome it, thanks spray the whole thing red, thn mask the lip and spray the whole thing black. Use black to cover the red is easier and mask lip is more easier n safer thn mask the star. As for the brakes, i will jz switch the caliper from back to front. The back portion of the caliper i will just let it be, not really obvious after testfit together with the wheels... Haha...

As for the brakes, i will jz switch the caliper from back to front. The back portion of the caliper i will just let it be, not really obvious after testfit together with the wheels... Haha...

That will work perfectly. I can give you another heads up as well - you might want to study your reference photos carefully to determine which way the "Ferrari Brembo Carbon Ceramic" decals need to be applied. It depends on the side of the car.

That will work perfectly. I can give you another heads up as well - you might want to study your reference photos carefully to determine which way the "Ferrari Brembo Carbon Ceramic" decals need to be applied. It depends on the side of the car.

Noted, i will watch out when i apply the caliper decal. thanks alot bro, appreciated. :iceslolan

Hello, busy with my job these few days, so just some minor update...

By imagine... not that nice by just paint the wheel nuts silver...:screwy:
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7026/wp000202.jpg

then just the time that my Hobby Design Wheel nuts arrived... thats suppose for my 430 Scuderia... but just use it here anyway... PE wheel cap added aswell... cap decal and air valve will apply during finishing stage.

thats more like it... :iceslolan
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/903/wp000285.jpg

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/8199/wp000289.jpg

rest of the engine bay parts painted semi gloss black and test fit... quite satisfied, but not done yet, more wire or hose will be add in later, engine oil cap PE will add later... :naughty:
http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/3331/wp000291.jpg

great combo color for the wheels. I love it.

hi, some little update here... the seats... stock seat sucks :screwy:.. hahaha...

black marker part will be removed...
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/4258/wp000297.jpg

thats more like it...
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7175/wp000300.jpg

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7573/wp000299.jpg

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/9978/wp000304.jpg

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/682/wp000305.jpg

further detail the seats...
http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/9581/wp000306.jpg

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/5454/wp000307.jpg

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/669/wp000308.jpg

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/4210/wp000310.jpg

thats all for now. all comment are welcome. can input me anytime if any possible detail can be add in. :biggrin:

It is amazing the difference it makes to do such simple modifications like you did to the seats. That is something I would have never thought to do. But since you can see the front of the seats in a built up Ferrari, it makes great sense to do this modification.

Great job!
Those HD nuts really enhance the final look of the wheels.
The modification to the seats is a very good idea

Looking forward to see more of this WIP

also I took my revell 458 today. Very nice model (just the wheels are crap..as said before)

hi, back to my project, just some update to warm up again.

seats painted with black and red, will flat coat it after i done the carbon fiber to the back of the seats.
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/9403/wp000350.jpg

next, detail the back portion of the seats.
the stock seat adjusting unit is kinda small, so i will do some tune-up wth pla plate...
http://img861.imageshack.us/img861/7547/wp000351.jpg

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/826/wp000352.jpg

panel line scribed...
http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/3047/wp000353.jpg

rotating thingy to adjust the back seat angle added... sorry, not sure what is the real name of that thing. :p revets will add on after paint and carbon fiber decal...
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6760/wp000360.jpg

thats all for now, all comment are welcome. next is carbon decal time...

rotating thingy to adjust the back seat angle added... sorry, not sure what is the real name of that thing.

rotating thingy works for me.

very nice recording of what you're doing here.
one question, what did you do/use to scribe the circles for the base of for the rotating thingy?

I really like all the attention to details you are giving and your modifications are excellent. Keep up the good work.

Beautiful work!

one question, what did you do/use to scribe the circles for the base of for the rotating thingy?

hello, thanks for your comment, what i use to scribe the circle base for the rotating thingy is just a circle stencil ruler and a slighly dull needle attached to a pin vise. :p

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/1645/wp000368.jpg

hello, some update here... slow progress due to work load... still working with the seats, sorry if bore you guys here... :smile:

after re-adjust the size of side panel of the seats, finally can replace with the stock one...
http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/3931/wp000370.jpg

carbon decal applied... did a wrong mistake.... wrong colour choice of carbon... not suppose to be goldish... but since already bought it and cant be change, just use it anyway...
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/4351/wp000418.jpg

http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/1872/wp000428.jpg

according to refference that i had, the rotating thingy and the circle base are carbon fiber aswell... but i choose not to apply on it so that can notice the detail easily...
http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/4734/wp000429.jpg

overall looks of the seats when in the cockpit...
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/5120/wp000424.jpg

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/1363/wp000425.jpg

dry fit the rotating thingy... cant really see it clearly... i think i paint the thingy with gunmetal so that can be see clearly with black circle base... or should just leave it black?? what about you guys think??? which one is better? :p
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/1711/wp000431.jpg

thanks for viewing, all comment are welcome.

I say just leave it black. The seat backs look great! Man those footwells are short. Fujimi really made some blunders with this kit.

coolest seats ever

hello... here are some update... and I promise this will be the last update of the seats... :p unless i can have further detail can be add on. :naughty:

after few layer of clearcoat and few rounds of polish...
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/1680/wp000438c.jpg

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/5323/wp000439.jpg

seat belt, PE are from part of Hobby Design harness and part of Italia PE.
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/4166/wp000442.jpg

"FERRARI" logo applied... quite convincing huh?
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/6609/wp000452.jpg

0.8mm rivet heads PE added... From Hobby design too...
http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/4858/wp000458.jpg

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/9781/wp000460.jpg

http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/7929/wp000463.jpg

The reason why I add so much detail to the seats...
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/5506/wp000465.jpg

All will be visible when display in open door position... :iceslolan
http://img854.imageshack.us/img854/4575/wp000466.jpg

thats all for now... consider done with the seats. have to move on to dashboard... thanks for viewing, all comments are welcome. :biggrin: