Finished - Ferrari Testarossa

My stable is starting to fill up with Italian Stallions.

I had numerous problems getting this car finished. I had to strip the body after a bad nail-polish experiment. The end result turned out ok though.

The wheels were from the S2000 kit.

The paint combo was borrowed from 'Veyrons' 2000GT. Its Tamiya maroon over coated with mica red, and 3 coats of clear. It's a beautiful color combo. I found a pic of a real TR in this color, and had to build one like it.

Enjoy!

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WOW DUDE! love everything on it!

Shiny!

Wow, another new model! We're really cranking 'em out quickly these days! Is this one going to Birmingham tomorrow?

Great color, and the rims look pretty cool on it. I might have to do a similar non-standard color on my Rosso 512 TR. As if I'd paint one in resale red.... :evillol:

Clean, nice and shiny. All the ingredients of a great model. Top job :bigthumb:

:eek2: *speechless*

Another great one Matt!

Gorgeous paint!
interesting wheel choice but looks fine. :)

yeah very shiny looks cool

Wow, another new model! We're really cranking 'em out quickly these days! Is this one going to Birmingham tomorrow?

This is my 3rd of the year. 3 in 2 months is a new record for me. I think I'll take a short break now.

Yes, this one is ready for the Birmingham show. See you there tommorow.

:thumbsup: Great!

This is my 3rd of the year. 3 in 2 months is a new record for me. I think I'll take a short break now.

Yeah, or consider divorce... :lol2: :eek7:

Or Italian red, the color we usually see Ferraris in. Looks great man! I especially like the detail of the early version single high mount rear view mirror. Don't stop building, do as much as you can while you have the time.

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cooooooooooollll love everything in it!!

Good job on that! I think the wheels give it a cool 'retro' look. Has Veyron been giving you painting tips?

Gorgeous paint!
interesting wheel choice but looks fine. :)

That's one helluva compliment coming from the master painter. Thank you. :smile:

Yeah, or consider divorce...

:grinyes: Gotta keep the old lady pacified for a week or two, so I can continue to play with toys. I having trouble deciding on my next subject anyways.

Has Veyron been giving you painting tips?

Absolutely! This project would've been scrapped last week if it weren't for his helpful advice. Big thanks!!

Man that color adds a touch of luxury to the sports car that lives underneath it!! Love it!! See you tommorrow as well.

Very nice!
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thats a really nice shine, the rims suit it very well :bigthumb:

Great job!! I agree with the others, your paint is flawless.

Excellent Job. :thumbsup:

Wicked Color, But Looks Great, I Cant Wait To See It @ Birmingham..

WOW!!! Amazing paintjob man:sunglasse I love it!!!

That colour suits the car very well and it's lovely and smooth too. I once saw a 512tr in that sort of dark candy red. I'm not so keen on the design of the wheels though and the rears are probably too narrow unless you've widened them.

Thanks again for the feedback guys.

M4tt83 - The back wheels from the s2000 were the same width and diameter of the Testarossa wheels. The front wheel were too wide and needed narrowed.

excellent job:)

Great Work, love the paint, sort of looks like the one on my R32 (Med. Red Pearl by Dupli Color), love it...

Thanks again for the feedback guys.

M4tt83 - The back wheels from the s2000 were the same width and diameter of the Testarossa wheels. The front wheel were too wide and needed narrowed.

That's rather a surprise, I guess it just goes to show how cars have come on in the last thirty or so years.

look really great !

I got this kit in order (got it praticly for free with a big order) I wasn't sure if I wanted this, but you make me want to make it.

great color too !

The eternal Ferrari Testarossa.
Excellent build and the colour is really beautiful.

Nice clean and tidy looking build