The 1:8 scale Ferrari F40 Progress Thread

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SupercarFreak

11-01-2003, 08:58 AM

I am thinking about putting some LEDs in there. There are actually holes in the red headlight housing, so it would work perfect. Imagine how cool that would look outside at night!!!

EMAXX

11-01-2003, 01:46 PM

That looks like its real. Dang. You have to post more pics.

SupercarFreak

11-02-2003, 12:24 PM

The drilling has begun. It will require filing, putty and sanding.

I have decided to paint the F40 black. Red or black, what say you?

http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-2/1646921-SupercarFreakb.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-2/1646934-SupercarFreaka.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-2/1646934-SupercarFreakb.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-2/1646934-SupercarFreakc.jpg

SupercarFreak

11-02-2003, 05:34 PM

After initial drilling and filing. Still a lot of work to do.

How's it look so far?

http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-2/1647998-SupercarFreaka.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-2/1647998-SupercarFreakb.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-2/1647998-SupercarFreakc.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-2/1647998-SupercarFreakd.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-2/1648001-SupercarFreaka.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-2/1648001-SupercarFreakb.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-2/1648001-SupercarFreakc.jpg

SchuberT

11-02-2003, 05:41 PM

those holes look brutal... but i'm sure they'll turn out fine... i say go for the black paint, but paint the brake calipers red in that case... itd look badass... keep up the good work!

willster127

11-03-2003, 12:21 PM

Looks like it will turn out amazing, I'm just posting so that I get reminded by e-mail everytime there is an update! I want to see this bad boy finished!!

simdel1

11-03-2003, 12:33 PM

those holes look brutal... but i'm sure they'll turn out fine... i say go for the black paint, but paint the brake calipers red in that case... itd look badass... keep up the good work!

i like that idea....brutal indeed

SupercarFreak

11-03-2003, 02:46 PM

After moderate filing.

http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-3/1651046-SupercarFreaka.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-3/1651046-SupercarFreakb.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-3/1651046-SupercarFreakc.jpg

airforceone

11-03-2003, 03:38 PM

over $3000 on a model..........SPEND IT IF YOU GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!! that's 3k well spent in my opinion,, i cannot wait to see the end result :iceslolan :22yikes: :eek2:

SchuberT

11-03-2003, 06:11 PM

the holes look a little less brutal... get rid of the brutality completely and i'll be happy... great job dude!

SupercarFreak

11-03-2003, 06:32 PM

the holes look a little less brutal... get rid of the brutality completely and i'll be happy... great job dude!

I get automotive putty tomorrow, after that all the brutality will be gone, except for the inherit brutality of the F40 itself :iceslolan

guys, what to use to strip the paint? My castrol superclean isn't working!

SupercarFreak

11-03-2003, 10:20 PM

well, i've tried nail polish and laquer thinner now as well, none of them work.

these pics are after heavy filing. Very satisfied with the result.

http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-3/1653189-SupercarFreaka.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-3/1653189-SupercarFreakb.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-3/1653189-SupercarFreakc.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-3/1653189-SupercarFreakd.jpg

AE86er

11-03-2003, 11:49 PM

well, i've tried nail polish and laquer thinner now as well, none of them work.

try brake fluid as a last resort...and aircraft remover as a last, last, last resort.

may have to sand it to bare metal, prep metal, prime, etc.

i fear you'll have adhesion problems on the bare metal.

SupercarFreak

11-04-2003, 09:13 AM

thank you for the advice. i might just take it to a body shop to be painted, and make them use a self-etching primer which I heard works perfectly

mel79

11-04-2003, 01:11 PM

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 :sunglasse

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

SupercarFreak

11-04-2003, 01:12 PM

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.

http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-4/1657204-SupercarFreaka.jpg

Sebstar

11-05-2003, 06:16 AM

hydrochloric acid anyone? lol :icon16:

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:
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-5/1658727-SupercarFreaka.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-5/1658727-SupercarFreakb.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-5/1658727-SupercarFreakc.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-5/1658731-SupercarFreaka.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-5/1658731-SupercarFreakb.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-5/1658731-SupercarFreakc.jpg

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/03concorso/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.

http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-6/1663038-SupercarFreaka.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-6/1663038-SupercarFreakb.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-6/1663038-SupercarFreakc.jpg

omicron

11-07-2003, 01:20 AM

oh, shiny! That is one expensive thing your building there. How much does it weigh? Also is that a 5 megapixel camera? That is one clear picture for being close like that.

SupercarFreak

11-07-2003, 01:58 AM

oh, shiny! That is one expensive thing your building there. How much does it weigh? Also is that a 5 megapixel camera? That is one clear picture for being close like that.

I think the body is around 10 pounds alone :)
the transkit is well over 10 pounds so when the F40 is finished it will probably be around 25 pounds.

that is my beloved 4 megapixel sony dsc-s85. i've taken 8,500 pics with it since i bought it in january 2003. it takes amazing pics, see for yourself here: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=149816

Asmenoth

11-07-2003, 02:43 AM

You know....after the money I've put into multiple RC cars....$3000 is not alot to spend on a work of art like that. I have been totally flaberghasted since the beginning of this thread...but those brakes...all polished up.... :worshippy

I don't think I should look at this thread again (of course I will) because I have broken two keyboards so far just from my jaw slamming into it.

:biggrin:

SupercarFreak

11-07-2003, 04:01 PM

LOL! thanks for the comments, that was hilarious.

Bangai-o

11-07-2003, 06:19 PM

86_SR5

11-07-2003, 07:31 PM

I think they do.

KrNJuN

11-07-2003, 08:08 PM

DDDDanG NICe :bigthumb:

SupercarFreak

11-07-2003, 08:46 PM

Good choice with the colour, you can't bastardise a Ferrari with candy Red, that's the preserve of cars like Skylines and Saleens :evillol:.

The thing I don't understand about this kit is why the brakes are so detailed yet they didn't drill those holes in the body themselves and you have to do it. All F40s do have them holes don't they?

that can easily be explained by the fact that the brakes belong to autograph's superdetailing transkit (http://www.scaleautoworks.com/f40transkitphotos.htm) where the body is just from pocher's base f40 kit.

yes, every f40 has those slots.

SupercarFreak

11-07-2003, 11:41 PM

TougeMonkey

11-08-2003, 01:41 AM

ok, now I understand the cost. That transkit is absolutely insane! This is gonna be a fun kit to watch come together.

tazdev

11-08-2003, 01:42 AM

holly sh** that is one detailed detail kit :eek2:

SupercarFreak

11-08-2003, 08:42 AM

ok, now I understand the cost. That transkit is absolutely insane! This is gonna be a fun kit to watch come together.

hey , you live in greensboro?!

go to the dealer in this thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=149816

its in summerfield, right above you

86_SR5

11-08-2003, 10:54 AM

Nice. I htought that the F40&F50 had six speeds tho?

SupercarFreak

11-08-2003, 11:11 AM

only the F50 :)

RyanGiorgio

11-08-2003, 12:17 PM

STOP STARING AT ME! Lol. Looks great.

http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-6/1663038-SupercarFreakc.jpg

Zcaithaca

11-08-2003, 12:22 PM

you're a brave, brave, man! i'd be scared shitless to buy a $1400 kit let alone trust myself to build one!

the disks look great, btw! take your time and please do show your progress.

a.
that car was 1400 dollars!!!????

Slipknot

11-08-2003, 07:53 PM

where would you go to buy one of those 1/8 scale models? Because I sold my truck for 4 grand, I'm so happy!!! half goes to my trip to PA and some goes toward what ever i want. :naughty:

SupercarFreak

11-08-2003, 11:07 PM

that car was 1400 dollars!!!????

no, i've spent over $3,000 on this whole project

SupercarFreak

11-08-2003, 11:08 PM

where would you go to buy one of those 1/8 scale models? Because I sold my truck for 4 grand, I'm so happy!!! half goes to my trip to PA and some goes toward what ever i want. :naughty:

www.scaleautoworks.com for the transkit
ebay is the only source for the pocher f40

jetvl

11-09-2003, 07:06 AM

the detail is absolutely amazing.
can't wait to see it finished.
good luck mate.

SupercarFreak

11-09-2003, 08:12 PM

the boy's got f@#$ing skills!

http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-9/1673430-SupercarFreaka.jpg

TougeMonkey

11-09-2003, 10:33 PM

hey , you live in greensboro?!

go to the dealer in this thread: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=149816

its in summerfield, right above you

Thanks for the link. I might drive out there one day, it's only about 30 minutes away. We have a Ferrari/Maserati dealer here in Greensboro, but no Lamborghinis so that would make it worth the trip. Thanks again and keep up that good work!

SupercarFreak

11-10-2003, 12:53 AM

caliper complete

the original:
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-9/1674262-SupercarFreaka.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-9/1674262-SupercarFreakb.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-9/1674262-SupercarFreakc.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-9/1674268-SupercarFreaka.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-9/1674268-SupercarFreakb.jpg

Honoturtle

11-10-2003, 01:06 AM

This is some amazing detail!

SupercarFreak

11-10-2003, 02:42 PM

yep i find something ive never seen before everytime i look at the manual or a photoetch sheet :)

86_SR5

11-10-2003, 03:07 PM

I woul've done the calipers in red, red calipers behind those black rims and a candy red paint, sweeet.

BORA2000

11-11-2003, 01:19 AM

all i can say is WOW! :22yikes:

SupercarFreak

11-12-2003, 08:01 PM

The shock bodies need to be painted red and then I need to apply the Koni sticker and they're finished.

All the parts:
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-12/1684302-SupercarFreaka.jpg
First, the spring had to be shortened and the ends were flattened.
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-12/1684302-SupercarFreakb.jpg
Next, the top shock body needed to be filed and sanded to accept the photoetch discs and then drilled to accept the watchband pin.
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-12/1684302-SupercarFreakc.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-12/1684304-SupercarFreaka.jpg
Then the lower shock body was drilled and that's a wrap.
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-12/1684304-SupercarFreakb.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2003-10-12/1684304-SupercarFreakc.jpg

86_SR5

11-12-2003, 08:08 PM

very detailed.

Sebstar

11-13-2003, 01:19 AM

now this is what i call a progress thread! lol

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