Ferrari 458 Italia

Finally, after almost 9 months, I am extremely glad to say that this project has been completed (except couple of small details which still have to be add):smile:
It's the Fujimi kit with HD p/e set. I decided to replace the kit wheels with the resin 458 Italia wheels from FG Model. I painted it Rosso Scuderia rather than Corsa, since I think it suits this car better.
Enjoy the pictures:smile:
Comments and criticism are as always welcome

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww115/Emson667/458%20italia/20120805_090422.jpg
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Cheers
Emil

Nice clean job! The wheels look great, as does your choice of Rosso Scuderia.

Nice finish!

Wow, the shine, the window seals and the wheels are really great!
What paint did you use for the resin rims?

Did you paint the side indicators red on purpose?

Thanks for your comments guys


Wow, the shine, the window seals and the wheels are really great!
What paint did you use for the resin rims?

Did you paint the side indicators red on purpose?


I used TS-17 aluminum (through airbrush) for the wheels

Oops... I overlooked the indicators. But frankly they're not worth risking the whole model (if sth goes wrong) at this stage, so I think I'll have to live with it, but thanks for pointing it out - I will definitely remember about it in my future builds:smile:

wow beautiful work
you really bring out the texture of ceramic disk brake, how you do that

beautiful car Emilssi!!! congratulations.
paint job is excelent!! looks clean and shiny.
Miguel

wow beautiful work
you really bring out the texture of ceramic disk brake, how you do that

Thanks,
Although I'm not 100% sure, I think I used SMP light gunmetal straight on etched parts, no primer

Nice work! Super Sexy!

Very nicely done.

Nice built! By the way, are you forget bout the wiper? :naughty:

Very Clean, good red color, shiny, the wheels...amazing work!! Congratulations!

Looks really good. The paint finish is very well done and the brakes look nice. The ride height looks a little too high to me but an excellent build nonetheless.

Very nice build!

Oh! Very nice Ferrari! I like it!)))

Emilissi - paint looks flawless like a liquid red wash of arterial blood - what paint and color code did you use? - Thanks - John

Hi,
Someone on another forum asked me to take some studio pictures. I had never tried taking indoor pictures but I gave it a go anyway. Here are the results of my first indoor session:

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww115/Emson667/458%20italia/20120807_211714.jpg
http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww115/Emson667/458%20italia/20120807_211353.jpg
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http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww115/Emson667/458%20italia/20120807_205329.jpg
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http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww115/Emson667/458%20italia/20120807_203704.jpg

Cheers
Emil

Looks very slick!

absolutly cool model, wheel look great !!

veramente spettacolare complimenti ottimo modello bellissima verniciatura bellissimi i cerchi voto 10 e lode

Looks very nice...great paintjob !!!

The paint jobs look seven more perfect (if that's possible) in these pictures...