Progress: Ferrari 355 GTS

Another kit i´m still working on right now. It´s one of my favourite Ferrari. :grinyes:

http://www.arcor.de/palb/alben/61/1561/3630393031636164.jpg

None of Fujimi´s highlights if you ask me, the quality could be much better. But as long as this is the only F355 model, what else can i do ?

The body is nearly finished. A simple black, made with Tamiya´s spray can "TS 14":

http://www.arcor.de/palb/alben/61/1561/3365396166306538.jpg

http://www.arcor.de/palb/alben/61/1561/3738653634373566.jpg

Unfortunately, Fujimi made it curbside, but a Ferrari without an engine? :disappoin
So i cut out the engine hood and drilled all venting gaps to open them up completely.

http://www.arcor.de/palb/alben/61/1561/6432633461616432.jpg

The engine block and gearbox are borrowed from Hasegawa´s 348
http://www.arcor.de/palb/alben/61/1561/3662623534353565.jpg

Now i have to scratchbuilt the whole air-intake. I took some parts from a Die-Cast, the rest will be self-made.
http://www.arcor.de/palb/alben/61/1561/1024_3966663962343136.jpg

Here you can see some of the parts already primed and the light modified airboxes.
http://www.arcor.de/palb/alben/61/1561/1024_3362363366663334.jpg
Yes, i know it´s not really symmetric, but we will see how this works out at the end. :smile:
:feedback:

You're off to a good start!

I can't wait to see how the engine addition turns out.

You're off to a very good start. I like the engine idea, any plans for the interior color?

good start!
-> ist das der Motor?

very good idea.
the body color is awsome!

The body looks great! Good luck with the engine build up.

Looks promising. Can't wait to see more of this one. Color is excellent btw.

one has to wonder why such beauties are given mere lipservice in terms of models--oh well, better than not at all. Your build looks good so far--that engine looks like it's gonna be sweet! Forza Ferrari

Thanks, guys! ;)

@SpoonMan
Well, i like it a bit more classical.What would you think of this:
http://www.arcor.de/palb/alben/61/1561/3536633836343234.jpg

I replaced the plastic gear shifter of the kit with a pinhead.

Beautiful project!! Can you just imagine how great this kit would br if Tamiya had produced it?! Continue on with a great job so far!!:)

Stunning build!

I love the interior...

looking good all round, great work.

Mike :sunglasse

*Bump*

That interior is awesome!!! Looks to be a cool project!! Keep us posted on the progress!!