In Progress - Ferrari 575 Maranello

I've started a 3rd project car recently, the Fujimi 575M Maranello.

So far I've corrected a few of the bodys innaccuracys. I added the missing panel lines near the headlights and A-pillars. I also opened the hood and side vents up a bit.

I don't usually build red Ferraris, but I have painted the body Cobra Colors Rosso Barchetta. It's a slightly darker red than the typical Ferrari re-sale red.

The interior will be a creme/tan/black combination.

After the first couple coats the paint was pretty orange peely. So I let that dry for a couple hours and lightly wet sanded the whole car smooth, and reprayed another coat. The finish now is smooth, and ready for clear.

A real 550 in Rosso Barchetta


Before wetsanding:


After wetsanding and respraying:

That color suits the car perfectly. Can't wait to see this one finished.

Your pic of the Barchetta makes me hope Fujimi does that version too.

My friend took delivery of his 1:1 Grigio Silverstone Superamerica yesterday...another version I hope we see a kit of.

Pretty color. Are you ACME guys tryin to do every new release in all their colors? lol Looks great so far.

Frank X.

Very nice start! A dark red suits this classy car better than rosso Corsa I think.

I just received my Fujimi kit yesterday from HLJ, and will paint it Rosso Fiorano metallic.

Pretty color. Are you ACME guys tryin to do every new release in all their colors? lol Looks great so far.

Frank X.

:lol: The other ACME guys were quicker than me with this car. Blue, yellow, green, and metallic red were spoken for. They stuck me with red, pink, or purple. :lol2:

Every year we choose 1 newly released model, and all build our version of it, and display them at our annual show together. This year we chose the Maranello. I hope I get mine done by November 12th..

MustangMuscle - Rosso Fiorano will look awesome on this car. Good luck.

Thanks for looking and for the comments guys! :)

So far I've corrected a few of the bodys innaccuracys. I added the missing panel lines near the headlights and A-pillars. I also opened the hood and side vents up a bit.



Nice color, I like it, and could you detail a little bit more which panel lines did you correct? I'm starting mine and this info will be useful.

Thanks, and very nice so far.
I'll be looking for more

Cheers!

Every year we choose 1 newly released model, and all build our version of it, and display them at our annual show together. This year we chose the Maranello. I hope I get mine done by November 12th..

Oh..Cool then. So is ZoomZoom doing the Ford GT's all on his own then:wink:?

Matt, about that bumper attached with tape thing. I forgot to tell you to be careful when placing tape on the insides of the front fenders - some of that are will be visible even with headlights installed (at least on the 550) and needs to be body colour.

The colour looks awesome!

Oh..Cool then. So is ZoomZoom doing the Ford GT's all on his own then:wink:?

When he bought his 2 kits he also picked up 7 more kits for ACME members. I doubt he'll be displaying his GT's all by his lonesome. :)

Since seeing his built up in person, I will be purchasing one for sure.

Looks great, and First 575!! :eek:

Stunning paint job, well done. And well done with the body mods.
I may have missed it but.........what rims are going on it, thanks.
Mike

Gorgeous!

Mmmmmmmm!!:sunglasse

Looks great as usual. what was your polishing process?

Thanks for the comments guys. :)

mike united - I haven't really decided on wheels yet. I do like the stock rims, but have lots of others to choose from.

blueboost - I polished this with micromesh polishing cloths, i started with 4000, and progressed to 6000, and 8000, then finished by rubbing it out with Meguiers Scratch X.

Thanks for looking.

Thanks for the comments guys. :)

mike united - I haven't really decided on wheels yet. I do like the stock rims, but have lots of others to choose from.

blueboost - I polished this with micromesh polishing cloths, i started with 4000, and progressed to 6000, and 8000, then finished by rubbing it out with Meguiers Scratch X.

Thanks for looking.

Thanks, update us soon!

Wow ! I am definitely loving that shine! That looks fantastic !

Mmm, lovely! Looks like the body is made of a fine wine, surely requiring the same level of skill to aquire!

Wow. Nice clean interior. Looks perfect!! Did you add those belts, or does the kit come with them?

OMG that looks great!

OMG that looks great!

:iagree:

Very impressive, very very clean. Looking forward to seeing it completed.
Mike :sunglasse

Thanks guys.

Hawk - The leather straps are molded as part of the kit.

Yeah, those straps look like leather. The car looks fantastic!
Chris

Wow! Looks like the real thing. I can't wait to see this thing finished.