WIP: F430 Stradale - Concept

Hi everyone

After making of the F430 spider, I have started a new project on the F430 stradale concept. Basically, it would be based on the Fujimi F430 chalenge kit and the 360 stradale decal.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060717076-1.jpg

After spraying primer, I have test-built the kit. This kit is different from the hard-roof version which incorporated with engine hood marking on the body and different detail at the tail.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060717019-1.jpg
The fitting of this kit is good!
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060717024-1.jpg
As usual, sanding away the moulding lines on the body.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/IMG_0239.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/IMG_0220.jpg
and primer the body in pink.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060727001-1.jpg
Since I have made Ferraris models in black colour before, I would choose the red colour for the F430 stradale concept this time. The red is of Lummi Red by Finisher's paint.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060727015-1.jpg
Time to decaling the Italian strips on the body
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060728006-1.jpg
Done !!!
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060729017-1.jpg
After allowing to dry the body for 2 days, I have sprayed 2 layers of clear coat on it.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060730013-1.jpg
After drying for 4 days, I have sanding the body to level the thickness of the clear coat on the decal and do the compound job as well.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060805015-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060819011-1.jpg
For the cockpit, I have only detailing the steering wheel.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060813084-1.jpg
and adding PE for the pedals as well. The interior was sprayed using texture paint.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060813093-1.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060813100-1.jpg
For the body, the window frames and the windscreen were paints. For the side window, I finally decided to cut them off and allow them to remain open for better viewing the cockpit. :grinno:
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060819071-2.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060819076-1.jpg
Up to now, Only some more details to be add up before done.

Thank you for visiting :rofl:

Mikusen

It looks fantastic. Personally, I'd put a second seat in as it's a "stradale", but it's your model.

I love the shine you've achieved, it's superb.

0_o... building one myself.. but mine is based on a option parts kit.. yours looks good

Hello all

Thank you for the comment so far.

Some more update today

1. The fast-open-lock were replaced by optional PE parts.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060826087-1.jpg

The one on the right hand-side is from original Fujimi kit. I have spent almost an hour to build the 4 locks.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060826086-1.jpg
Finally done :D
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060826093-1.jpg

The engine top was covered by CF decals.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060826001-1.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/mikusen/Ferrari%20F430%20Challenge%20Stradale/060826028-1.jpg

Happy Modelling :D

Mikusen

Fantastic. It's also one of few times that I seen pink tint under the Rosso Corsa, like recomended by finisher's: great. As Ales said I'll see 2nd seat inside, but it's amazing anyway.

Amazing build, what a blinding shiny paint job !!!!!!!!!! :eek:

Roberto

omg that is a great shine!

Man that's FABULOUS!!!!

SO smooth.... So perfect!!

DaveT

This looks incredible. I might have to do my own like this. Your interior is STUNNING!

that is amazing work, flawless in your exacution

That shot of the rear with the hood fasteners you posted looks just great and very glean. Really impressive!

As said, beautiful!
My best regards
Joel

Fantastic job ! really great...woaw !

Can you give some additional explanation on your "texture paint" used to spray the interior ?

thanks

Simply terrific!!:eek: I need to order this kit!!

Are looking very good!

Love the car, paint job is fantastic.
Where did you get the pe engine mounts form and who makes them i whould like to put them on mine.

Love the car, paint job is fantastic.
Where did you get the pe engine mounts form and who makes them i whould like to put them on mine.

Thank you very much

Acustion did issue a PE set for F430 spider and I have added them it to my spider. You may look up at the Mediamixhobby or HLJ for the PE set :rofl:

Nice build