The 1:8 scale Ferrari F40 Progress Thread

This guy did the same thing you are doing but for a lot more in a larger scale.....completely built. http://www.ferrarif40.de/slideshow.htm

yeah, ive had that link for a while now. thanks though. brings a tear to my eye knowing a f40 was brought back to life :)

btw, i put down the 2nd wetcoat a few days ago, waiting for the paint to harden and cure before polishing

..call me ignorant if you like but what is that Canister? Pressurized paint?

I'm guessing it's acrylic but man, how much did that set you back?

..call me ignorant if you like but what is that Canister? Pressurized paint?

I'm guessing it's acrylic but man, how much did that set you back?

No thats a C02 cannister (I assume anyway). Thats what Supercarfreak is using as his air supply for his airbrush. I was always too afraid to get one. Me and pressurised stuff don't mix ;)

You can refill them though can't you Supercarfreak?

Thanks

Farrokh

yes, im positive you can refill them

i have no idea how much it set me back, it is my dad's, he bought it when he got the airbrush :)

brilliant... that wouldnt be a paasché airbrush would it? i own one... i'd say it's the best airbrush in the world

i think it is! ill confirm tomorrow, too lazy to get up and go to the cold basement right now

This guy did the same thing you are doing but for a lot more in a larger scale.....completely built. http://www.ferrarif40.de/slideshow.htm

That was an awesome site! Really makes me want an F40!
Great for research that one, must save it somewhere!

well, this is very frustrating. i started polishing the center of the hood, i polished away quite a bit of paint that i didnt want to. i waxed it just to see what it would look like. you can see in the pics where more polishing is required. it will be repainted

http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2004-1-26/2066997-SupercarFreaka.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2004-1-26/2066997-SupercarFreakb.jpg

Don't worry, I'm sure it'll come out as great as the rest of the car with a little time and patience. Although with all you have invested into the kit I was suprised you didn't take it to the local paint and body shop and have them spray it with real Ferrari red imported from Italy :D

i thought of that, but i feel they wouldn't take the time or care that i would , ie. sanding between coats, flaws in paint, etc

they should if you take it to a respectful paint-shop. I've seen 1:18 indy cars at shows that were painted at body shops and they look great.

here she is after approximately 200 black particles were polished out of the paint
time to repaint my love
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2004-1-26/2067514-SupercarFreakd.jpg

good luck with the paint this time... but dont give up if something goes wrong... now matter how many times... great job so far :)

You polished it quite soon after the painting. I think the paint didn't have enough time to harden, because like I said earlier Tamiya acrylic takes ages to cure. Sometimes it's still soft after 2-3 months. When the paint is soft the marks from coarser polishing cloths go deeper and there can be marks on the finish that appear after the final polishing because the paint shrinks while it dries.

You could also get just the right color if you'd buy automotive paint.

-Mikko

360spider at www.italianhorses.net says tamiya acrylic's drying time is very similar to their lacquer paints, he recommends 4-5 days after 2nd wet coat

a guy that have 4000$ to spend on a kit should be ready to buy at last 100$ of paint for it.. don't give up, it will be a reference !

definatly!!!! keeep going.... Never give up, Never surrender!

a guy that have 4000$ to spend on a kit should be ready to buy at last 100$ of paint for it.. don't give up, it will be a reference !

yup, money isn't the issue here, quality is :)

:eek2:that has to be one of tha most beautiful things i have ever seen. and it isnt even finished yet. i cant wait to see tha finished project.

http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2004-1-29/2075573-SupercarFreakb.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2004-1-29/2075573-SupercarFreakc.jpg

Well, the tape doesn't look so great. I will have to paint it.
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2004-1-29/2075573-SupercarFreakd.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2004-1-29/2075573-SupercarFreaka.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2004-1-29/2075584-SupercarFreaka.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2004-1-29/2075584-SupercarFreakb.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2004-1-29/2075584-SupercarFreakc.jpg

I've been lurking in this thread for a week now. I think your work is absolutely amazing so far! I think when its finished you'll get this question a lot: 'Does it run?'

Keep it up, really amazing!!

Well, the tape doesn't look so great. I will have to paint it.



Yes I agree on this but the rest looks great !!!!!

thanks guys :)

maybe I will buy a yellow modeling pen and see how that works

but why?? you use a modelling pen and you'll end up getting pen strokes. seems the wheels are metal painted in enamel.. if I were you I would do this:

get some masking tape, mask around the ring.. and spray it with some tamiya yellow, acrylic or lacquer. remove tapes.. clean up any over spray with some paper napkin soaked in alcohol. and you're done!

but why?? you use a modelling pen and you'll end up getting pen strokes. seems the wheels are metal painted in enamel.. if I were you I would do this:

get some masking tape, mask around the ring.. and spray it with some tamiya yellow, acrylic or lacquer. remove tapes.. clean up any over spray with some paper napkin soaked in alcohol. and you're done!
that's a good idea pflau. sounds better than the pen.

thanks guys :)

maybe I will buy a yellow modeling pen and see how that works

Just place the wheel onto a model drill, one where you can regulate the speed nice and low, and then dip a brush in a nice thinned mix of yellow, and slowly lower it onto the spinning wheel.
You'll get a great finish! Just need patience and a steady hand!

the ideas keep getting better and better! thanks guys

Is there any way we can make this thread stay on the front page? I think it's worthy of special treatment.

Can you can use it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3179819898&category=2583

yes, however that kit is sort of for people who didn't want to dish out $1400 for the whole transkit, all those cables were included in my kit :)

thanks though

before
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2004-2-15/2122923-SupercarFreaka.jpg

After, you can't tell there were supports there now.
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2004-2-15/2122930-SupercarFreaka.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2004-2-15/2122930-SupercarFreakb.jpg
http://speed.supercars.net/boardpics/2004-2-15/2122930-SupercarFreakc.jpg

nice wants to see more progress=) and i hope you havent put the box on the shelf....

good luck

no progress anymore?

ive been working on my brand new very own website lately, since you can't see some of the progress pics

here is the detailed buildup page, its under construction
http://www.supercarfreak.net/gallery/The-1%3A8-F40

the pictures will never disappear :)

Nice tranny...I wouldnt be surprised if it works. :iceslolan

thanks man, i am extremely proud of it... broke out the airbrush for that

thanks man, i am extremely proud of it... broke out the airbrush for that

No problem. Its very nice, the tranny looks as if it were the real thing. The attention to color, and detail is amazing.

I am also building a large scale model, except from scratch. I hope mine is at least half as detailed as yours! Check it out, link is in my sig.

VERY cool project!!! all the more impressive that you're scratchbuilding it. great job and good luck!!!

i uploaded a ton of pics today, check it out guys
http://www.supercarfreak.net/gallery/The-1%3A8-F40

VERY cool project!!! all the more impressive that you're scratchbuilding it. great job and good luck!!!

i uploaded a ton of pics today, check it out guys
http://www.supercarfreak.net/gallery/The-1%3A8-F40

Thanks man, when I build my brakes I am using your pictures as a reference as they are built so well.

I just looked through all the pics, the brakes look magnificent. Excellent job. Same with the wheels. Did you have to paint the body? Or was it pre-painted/powdercoated? Sorry, I cant remember that far back into the build :grinno:.

Must see more... MMmmm ceep it going... BumP...

Thanks man, when I build my brakes I am using your pictures as a reference as they are built so well.

I just looked through all the pics, the brakes look magnificent. Excellent job. Same with the wheels. Did you have to paint the body? Or was it pre-painted/powdercoated? Sorry, I cant remember that far back into the build :grinno:.

hehe no prob. the body was pre-painted. however, they did such a magnificent job *sarcasm*... there's orange peel everywhere, not to mention flaws in the mold anyway, so i am going to paint it myself. i'll work on the body gallery today.

hehe no prob. the body was pre-painted. however, they did such a magnificent job *sarcasm*... there's orange peel everywhere, not to mention flaws in the mold anyway, so i am going to paint it myself. i'll work on the body gallery today.

Will you be using the Ferrari Speicified paint (I forgot the brand of it)?

pPg? no, im using tamiya's italian red, the one they say to use on their 1:24 f40, f50, enzo models...

almost 38,000 views, and im just now looking at this :eek7: :lol: that is very cool, nothing else like it

Ok, Back to work! More pics!
You got all us guys at FerrariChat.com watchin you :)
Nice work so far BTW

Are we going to see any more of this big thing?

:iagree:

Looks good. But i want updates too.

VERY cool project!!! all the more impressive that you're scratchbuilding it. great job and good luck!!!

i uploaded a ton of pics today, check it out guys
http://www.supercarfreak.net/gallery/The-1%3A8-F40


The site doesn't work :mad:

any more progress on the ferrari? :eek:

I have talked to the builder, he is taking a break from the project. He will update us when he resumes work.

sorry for the lack of updates - been so busy with work and trying to get my website back online, from scratch, after a hosting nightmare

anyway, here's my f40 gallery again - back for good

http://supercarfreak.net/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album352

enjoy it guys.

Looks real good Alex, I wish we could have seen everybit of the way.

nice! have you started on the engine?

good luck on getting back to this one! I think there are a lot of people anxious for some progress

good luck on getting back to this one! I think there are a lot of people anxious for some progress
i certainly am!!! if that's any sort of motivation to you.

Any new updates?

hmmm, sorry to bring this back from alonggg time, bt no new updates?