Work in progress - F430 spider

Hi everyone

Here is my latest project on Fujimi F430 spider.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Spider/060607F430spider016-1.jpg

I have test-built the body and I decided to cut away the moulding of the grills on the engine cover.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Spider/060608F430spider004-1.jpg

and also the rear grill

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Spider/060615032-1.jpg

Done !!!:iceslolan

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Spider/060615037-1.jpg

The body colour is pure black by Finisher's and after applying the decals, the whole body is then sprayed with Finisher's GP2 top coat.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Spider/060702035-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Spider/060702021-1.jpg

After 5 days, the whole body is then prepared for sanding by #2000 grift sand paper (Tamiya) and rubbing by Finisher's compounds (Course, fine, and then micro)

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Spider/060708002-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Spider/060708003-1.jpg

For the engine, I added up some details by Acustion PE set for spider.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Spider/IMG_9672.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Spider/IMG_9681.jpg

Stay tune for update :rofl:

Happy modelling :)

Mikusen

It looks great in black.

that is so beautiful, awesome work dude. i love black (cars)

Very good... I am going to make a yellow one....soon

Super work. Looking forward to more. :thumbsup:

looks great

wow! professional work

great work. I love the color too.

Awsome, the car looks great in black.
ESE

wow great paint job, is that paint available in spray can?

That looks AMAZING! I have a Carrera GT+pure black waiting in my bench... I just I hope get a finish like that :grinno: :grinno:


Maybe I am wrong but I thought that Finishers GP2 clear coat can't be polished? I only have a good translation of the instructions for the GP1 set but as far as I know only GP1 can be polished...

EDIT1: That's what R10 says about the clear paint:
"50: Urethane Clear GP2
Urethane Clear + hardener + urethane thinner set. Can not be polished. Over layer must be done within 24 hours otherwise it
makes crack. Mix rate is Urethane Clear GP02 : Hardener = 2 : 1"

EDIT2: I just saw that your're from HK, so maybe you can translate the finisher's instructions? Atleast the "character" and "how to use" part. That would be really great :grinno:

Mikusen, that paint job looks sensational!

wow!

crazy nice work
air brush or spray can man?

Thank you for you guys comment :iceslolan

Frankly, I have seen the same instruction at R10 before and I think I am lucky for no cracks formed so far since I still applying compound after GP2 coating, especiailly on those area that not looking smooth. :rofl:

In my experience, I did try not rubbing with compound after applying GP2 clear coat on the bonnet of my Enzo and the finished surface looks brilliant. But what I have did that time is to spray the first GP2 coat and sanding by 2000 grift paper. Then spray the second coat in flood and allowed to dry for a day and then applying Tamiya wax.

Happy Modelling :iceslolan

Mikusen

That looks AMAZING! I have a Carrera GT+pure black waiting in my bench... I just I hope get a finish like that :grinno: :grinno:


Maybe I am wrong but I thought that Finishers GP2 clear coat can't be polished? I only have a good translation of the instructions for the GP1 set but as far as I know only GP1 can be polished...

EDIT1: That's what R10 says about the clear paint:
"50: Urethane Clear GP2
Urethane Clear + hardener + urethane thinner set. Can not be polished. Over layer must be done within 24 hours otherwise it
makes crack. Mix rate is Urethane Clear GP02 : Hardener = 2 : 1"

EDIT2: I just saw that your're from HK, so maybe you can translate the finisher's instructions? Atleast the "character" and "how to use" part. That would be really great :grinno:

wow great paint job, is that paint available in spray can?

I am afraid they have only bottles at the moment.

Mikusen

crazy nice work
air brush or spray can man?

Thank you very much and I use air brush :)

Mikusen

Wow. Looking really good. Love the rough (red) engine, thats so tipical Ferrari, and the black paintjob is very clean. Definitly will keep an eye out for this one as I'd love to see how it turns out in the end.

Stunning paint finish... I'm tempted to try out this line of paints myself... Sadly, not many, it fact I think no one in the UK sells it...

Hello guys

More update today:

Meshes were replaced by Acustion PE parts :p

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Spider/060713019-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Spider/060713017-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Spider/060713034-1.jpg

Happy modelling :rofl:

Mikusen

I love the color, Clean work as per usual!

Its comming along.

Man that Looks great

Charlie

Looks really good, looks even better in black :)

I'm loving this build - paint job is spectacular :eek: .

Keep the progress pics coming.

Adam.

Beautiful work, as always! I'll repeat what others are saying that this car looks AMAZING in black! I can't wait to see more progress.

awesome..very shining finish....F430 spider really look nice in black..