Revell F430 WIP.

Ok, this is my first WIP thread from about 1 year absense from the hobby - so take it easy on me...I am a newbie ;)

I decided to do this one more of a out-of-box project not to make it too complicated for my first model. I started doing the engine and just did basic coloring, no wiring or fine detailing yet - just basic paint.

I actually painted the air intake pleniums with bright red gloss pain, rather then the prototypical cracle dimple flat red finish of any Ferrari - I took an artist liberty with it.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0029-2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0030-2.jpg



body - painted with Tamiya light gun metal metllic and buffed....repeatedly...and micropolished,etc.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0031-2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0032-2.jpg


body with engine proped in there...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0033-1.jpg

what do you think?

Is kinda funny, am working on one of these myself and painted mine gun metal also. Good deal, paint looks great, interested to see more.

Doesn't really look like you ve been absent, eh!

Top notch!


What about the rims? gonna change them into something more comfortable?

ciao!

Oli

Doesn't really look like you ve been absent, eh!

Top notch!


What about the rims? gonna change them into something more comfortable?

ciao!

Oli

I would also like to know.

I got the same kit, yet to be built, how's it fitting so far?

I haven't really done any pre-fitting yet - but the engine appears to fit together just fine. Its Revell, so I expect a little fiddling around with the fit.

Thanks for a warm welcome Oli! As far as the rims, I was going to re-work Revell's kit rims a little, perhaps in dark metallic graphite or black. Like I said, I have been trying to do this one more or less out-of-box build... As I get more comfortable again and as my tools start to get here, I am going to be more interested in starting some super-detailed projects.

I have purchased the following kits and they are on my list to do next:
1. F430 Challenge - full detail/superdetail
2. 575 SuperAmerica
3. 612
4. Mercedes G230 (Oli you inspired me) - as Drakkar rally truck.


This will keep me busy for a while.

Regards,

Paul

Nice on stuff on your list... I see ur a fellow ferrari fan :grinyes: Currently i have 4 different F430s undercontruction :lol:

Great stuff!!:sunglasse

Wow that gunmetal looks just like mine which was painted with the real Ferrari Grigio Silverstone, looks really good, I think that it makes the car look really good as it sort of fits it looks meaner in a way

Looking good so far. I'm looking forward to seeing this come together. Even if it's not infused with your regular amount of detail, it will be infused with your awesomeness. Keep it up!

Ok, update time:

All my crazy modeler aftermarket stuff – Thanks Steve!

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0034-2.jpg
Close up of the special Ferrari 3-D badges

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0035-1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0036-1.jpg

Engine close up… I did end up adding some detail ;)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0037-1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0038-1.jpg

final photo of engine in the body…

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0039-1.jpg

what do you think?

Wow this is looking great. How have you found the fitment so far. I bought this kit and will start it in the near future, so I am looking ofr things to watchout for.

I think it looks like you haven't lost your touch! ;) That 'enamel' hood badge looks sweet!

That is going to be one sweet Ferrari, I've always liked that color. I'm doing my second Ferrari now, an f50. I especially like your detail on the motor, very nice. Can't wait to see the final build.

Wow.... Thats a wonderful collection of crazy modeller stuff! the 3d badge are from Ejan/MFH right? didnt know they looked that good if thats the one u used :lol:

Wow!! looks like you bought the entire farms worth of detailing supplies. Looks like this will turn out great considering the current progress.

Very nice. The paint looks awesome--great shine. I will have this kit in my hands by next week; I plan to paint it--who knows, maybe black. I don't think I'll buy massive quantities of detail accessories like you, but I will maybe look for a P/E sheet--maybe--for sure I will add major detail in the form of wiring and plumbing, and so on. The nice thing about the F430s is that there are tons of pictures--large pictures--available in easy places like Google images. All you need is a good printer :wink: And the engine bay is so clean; you could eat off of it (don't know if I'd want to, though; the spaghetti sauce would mess up the carbon fiber and crinkle-finish red paint :lol: ) That decal sheet that came with it looks nice--more decals on it than the sheet for the Enzo, but half the parts :screwy: Anyway, I'll drool over your thread until I build my own model, then you can visit mine. But right now, it's not about me. Sweet model.
Alex

looking good!!

Thanks for the responses - the enamel badges are from Ejan/MFH! They are awesome, and they also have the shields that go ont he side (optional on the F430. I might end up using those as well.

4. Mercedes G230 (Oli you inspired me) - as Drakkar rally truck.
Just a heads up if you bought the Revell G230 ambulance, Italeri makes a G230 Paris-Dakar kit: http://www.italeri.com/product.aspx?item=3692S

I know they do.. unfortunately where I live its almost 80.00 for the kit. I think the minor differences I can change on my own - decals can be outsourced.

wow early thing is looking great!

Wonderful job on that F430!
Question for yah... Is this a more worthy kit than teh Fujimi? Any opinions?!?

Excellent work Paul!:sunglasse

Wonderful job on that F430!
Question for yah... Is this a more worthy kit than teh Fujimi? Any opinions?!?


I have not seen the Fujimi one - its on my desk, but just not opened. I will do that one next - so I will post comparo. But so far, the Revell one is very detailed and has really good fit.

Progress


Engine in the car (heat shielding and CF effects are not likely going to be seen after body is on…but I still like it)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0023-2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0026-1.jpg

Interior
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0024-2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0025-1.jpg

Wheels
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0027-1.jpg

stock wheels are really undersized and badly moulded 

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0028-1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0029-3.jpg

Thoughts?

So far the fit is actually really good.

How did people deal with the terrible rim fit? will aftermarket rims fit on this one?

good job, only spoiled by the terrible look of the wheels... shame on Revell on this, it seems they can't get the wheels right on any sports car in their catalog.

Ok, she is almost done…

Just have to put some tail lights, some tail pipes, some finishing touches, etc.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0002-1.jpg

You can see PE mesh, PE horsie, PE plate, all from Crazy modeler sets

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0003-1.jpg

Ride hide is not adjusted yet
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0004-1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y168/slk320/PICT0005-1.jpg

what do you think?

looks good!!!

Looking sharp, I've not seen this car painted in such a dark silver before. It's a fitting and beautiful combination!

How did people deal with the terrible rim fit? will aftermarket rims fit on this one?


What I did to correct the ride height was cut off the pegs and glue the wheel backs directly to the suspension base where the Pegs used to be... I got it sitting like the pic below.... worked for me....

http://www.badscaleracing.com/daves%20gallery%20pics/ferrari430.jpg

The car looks superb in that gunmetal color... except for the wheels, I think the Revell is a great kit.....

DaveT

Really nice work there slk... i can see your effort and hard work paying off!

What I did to correct the ride height was cut off the pegs and glue the wheel backs directly to the suspension base where the Pegs used to be... I got it sitting like the pic below.... worked for me....

http://www.badscaleracing.com/daves%20gallery%20pics/ferrari430.jpg

The car looks superb in that gunmetal color... except for the wheels, I think the Revell is a great kit.....

DaveT

Wow, that looks nice - I will try it.

Here's how I lowered my Revell F430 kit (I had fun with Photoshop while I was doing this so call it artistic photos :icon16: )

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/appleseed415/suspension/front-01.jpg

I added a piece of strip styrene (0.040 mm) and placed it on the front suspension arm. Once it was dry, I drilled a hole large enough to place the peg of the suspension through.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/appleseed415/suspension/front-02.jpg

The bushing area was sanded down until the same diameter of the upper portion of the peg. If I remember correctly, I sanded down about 0.080 of the plastic. That should fall right about the top of the molded in springs on the suspension piece. The smaller peg should be cut by about 0.040 so that it passes through the wheel wells when the pieces come together. Otherwise, that piece will ride too high and cause an interference fit.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/appleseed415/suspension/peg.jpg

I modified the pegs for the wheels in a manner that would fit aftermarket wheels. I used the Fujimi F430 Challenge wheels for this kit and to make it fit, I sanded the pegs into a square shape just large enough for the peg to fit into the polycaps. This allows the wheels to fit in well using the same pegs while doing little modification to allow it to work.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/appleseed415/suspension/front-03.jpg

Once they all come together, it should fit quite nice. There was a bit of play in mine but I'm not too worried about it. With the little bar that keeps both wheels moving at the same time in place, it works out fine without being too loose.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/appleseed415/suspension/rear-02.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/appleseed415/suspension/rear-01.jpg

I modified the engine as the suspension piece goes through the engine. I filed down quite a bit of plastic here. I think I sanded down more than 0.100 mm to get the ride height that I wanted. As that part of the engine would not be seen from the engine bay, I had no reservations in butchering that area. I could always fill the lower portion right underneath the suspension to clean it up a bit but no one is going to see it with the wheels and the disks in there anyway. Its really up to you. I'm lazy at this point but I might fill it whenever I decide to finish my kit.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/appleseed415/suspension/underneath-01.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/appleseed415/suspension/rear-03.jpg

To finish off the rear, I filled in the holes in the chassis to give the pegs something to 'sit' on. Otherwise, the modifications that I did would leave the pegs floating.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/appleseed415/suspension/lowered-02.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/appleseed415/suspension/lowered-01.jpg

Anyway, here's how my kit sits with all the changes.

I hope this helps you somehow. The wheels are from the Fujimi F430 Challenge kit. This should give you an idea that aftermarket wheels would fit. I don't know what size they are though but the tires are for Aoshima 18 inch wheels. Pretty good fit if you ask me.

The gunmetal looks great, BTW!!

a.

That helps a lot as I have a Challenge model in my to-do pile

What I did to correct the ride height was cut off the pegs and glue the wheel backs directly to the suspension base where the Pegs used to be... I got it sitting like the pic below.... worked for me....

http://www.badscaleracing.com/daves%20gallery%20pics/ferrari430.jpg

The car looks superb in that gunmetal color... except for the wheels, I think the Revell is a great kit.....

DaveT

great painting job
how did you get that done?
i don't have an airbrush, just standard Tamiya cans

I actually use cans as well - I don't have an airbrush.