Tamiya f40 in progress (Many pics)

heres the start with testors metallizer http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC019421-med.JPG now with some detail http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01957-med.JPG a little more http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01961-med.JPG the starting of the wiring http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01962-med.JPG some of the exhaust http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01961-med.JPG the last one for today http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01963-med.JPG thanks for looking and all comments wecome

Stunning work, thats some fantastic detailing you've done there..........

Mike :smokin:

awesome detail work

i agree, amazing detailing

Thanks everyone. I should have more to post later today.

Beautyfull V8, made the way the V8 should be done (sorry to all US guys), nice detail work, one question what is that yellow (gold) stuff on intake manifold (I don't know if this is the right expresion)?

it is brass intake gasket http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/501/218022F40eng7.jpg

here is the latest on the engine http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01965-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01967-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01969-med.JPG

that is awsome! :)

Keepin up the good Ferrari name!

i just finished this model. i didnt do mine that detailed though. i did mine in a bright orange color.

I would love to see the orange. It sounds unique

I just finished building this kit too, and I don't like it very much.

Didn't seem like the body parts fit together very well, and the engine cover wouldn't close all the way without my having to glue parts C3 & 4 on in the opposite direction from the instructions, which is incorrect as far as it being accurate to the real car.

The windshield had so much curvature to it that it had to flex quite a bit for the body to fit all the way down on the chassis. Maybe that problem was unique to this kit but you might want to check.

A few tips:

Remember you have to paint part of the side windows and parts A4 & 5 body color.

Paint the silver for the rear tail lights onto the back of the lenses not the rear grill where they fit because the surface they fit on is actually larger than the lense, found that out the hard way :rolleyes:

Make sure you glue the small rear window that's inside the car in real good because it is also what holds the hinges for the rear engine cover. But don't get any glue on the hinge surfaces! :smile:

Don't put the window over the engine in until you see if the engine cover is going to close proplerly, that way if something is interfering with it you can better see it.

Thank you those are great tips

ya i made the orange one to be unique because i sprayed it red and didnt really like it so i looked at some extra paint i had and i had orange so i decided it would look different to see and orange ferrari.

engine looks phenominal

Here is some very minor update on the progress. I had to do something with those springs and shocks. I cut off the shocks and used wire and wire insulation (damper) and wire wrapped around a skewer(spring) http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01975-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01977-med.JPG Allso the rotors neede work so I drilled holes http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01980-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01982-med.JPG

Great detailing, keep up the good work. :bigthumb:

That's really sweet, I love it. :smokin:

A little update for everyone. Still waiting for my P.E. set from Mediamix(studio 27). I've been doing some painting and wheel work until it arrives. thought everyone would appreciate the update.Thank you for any and all comments. http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01987-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01988-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01990-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01992-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01995-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC01996-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC02000-med.JPG I'm really proud of how the wheels turned out

Wheels and suspension looks excellent!

I'll be watching this thread

Cool. There's a guy building a metal 1:10 version on here. He spent like 3 grand usd on the transkit. Your detail work is phenomenal, and the car looks killer.

:iceslolan Awesome work man, you keep up in this pace you are going to make this just perfect. :biggrin:

Tip: Use a little carbon Fiber accent on the engine bay, make it look cool.

Looks to be going together nicely!! Keep us posted on the progress!!!!!!

Friggin sweet!!! I love Ferrari's.....

Very nice

Very cool !!

WOW! i love it! keep it up!

Haven't had much update as of late but here it is. Hope you like. http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC02039-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC02035-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC02033-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC02037-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC02040-med.JPG This is the start of the harness belts(my first)What a pain in the a.. http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC02056-med.JPG

This is the start of the harness belts(my first)What a pain in the a..
you should try it in 1:43 :iceslolan I couldn't see for few days :biggrin:
The work on this one is realy fine, I like all of the washes, that is the way it should look. I hate when it is to clean, doesn't look real like yours. Very nice.

That carbon kevlar(I think it is?) in the interior is amazing! Could we get some pics of that?

Wowzers! That is very detailed!

engine looks really good, keep up the good work

here is the seats finally finished http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC02057-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC02058-med.JPG http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/502/218022DSC02059-med.JPG Thanks for all the comments. The carbon decals are the scale motorsports and are very good with a little micro sol,but what you see is what you get until I put on the doorcards and snap more shots.

This is one hella tyte project!

Thank you for an excellent rendition of my favorite Ferrari of all time. :)

Your wecome blazing rice and thank you for the comments. I hope to do the margue justice in the finishing.

Awesome looking job one thr seats.

Good stuff!! Looking forward to the finished car.

Great build, and fantastic engine details.

Sweet!!!, Very realistic details!!