Tamiya 1/24 F40 competizione monte shell

Just bought this kit, it`s my first build and my first WIP on automotive. I have not finished it yet, I`m now at the stage I have to get the body to fit right.

I wanted to make possible the hood and doors could be opened, so I had to scratch build the front, as well as the chassis, as the parts (battery, cooler).

made the rollbar, the seat and the wheels. Allso started to midify the cockpit and testfitted the engine.

Painted the chassis, completed the dash and redid ignition wires.

redid the exhaust pipes, did some detailing and testfit all the created parts. Also i changed the wires used in the cooler as seen on this pic because i wasn`t happy with the result

And finally, it starts to look like a car, couldn`t resist testfitting the body to see how it looks. Have tot do a lot about it though. Actually I am waiting for Motometalix tot finish his model, he is building the absolute best version of this kit so far I know.

Looks great so far. I like all the details you have added.

The only criticism I can see is that the roll-bar padding looks a little odd.
Not sure if it is out of scale, or the color. It just kind of sticks out to me.

Great work so far though!

That looks good .Question how did you get the texture on the steering wheel and seat .I will keep watching i have that kit .

This is your first build? wow makes me feel bad about my own work haha, but I do agree the roll bar padding seems a bit out of scale and stands out. Good job so far

I agree, this looks better right? I allso changed the knob on the gearshifter. Steering wheel is done with flower, the seet is clothed with cotton.