WIP - Ferrari F2000

I've just started this Tamiya F2000. Just 3 simple coats of Tamiya Bright Red and some polishing with Tamiya fine rubbing compound. I need to do the panel lines, clearcoat and re polish.
This is a friends kit. My next kit will be my own for a change!:grinyes:

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/pirata12/FerrariF2000.jpg

sweet paint job!

sweet paint job!
I agree, looks great.
There was a thread about an F2001 recently, it has disappeared, what happened?

Thanks! I'm trying panel lines for the first time and I'm a bit nervous. What's the best way? There are many tiny grooves on the body that need darkening.

Hi Pirata12,

That sure is a nice paint job you have there :thumbsup: . Nice of your friend to let you build their F2000 for them :) .

I always prefer it when images are displayed in the threads rather than linked but I guess it is your choice :2cents: .

I got a great reference book for Christmas called "Ferrari Formula 1 - Under the skin of the Championship-winning F1-2000" by Peter Wright. I can thoroughly recommend it whether you are planning to do lots of detail or not.

Keep up the good work,
Billy P

Hi Billy!

Thanks! I'm going to get the book today!
Unfortunately I'm not allowed to post attachements. That's why I post links. Trust me its a pain for me too!!

Unfortunately I'm not allowed to post attachements. That's why I post links.

I use photobucket and dont have any problems having the image appear in the thread. When you add the URL to the image, do you use the "Insert Image" icon that looks like the sun over a couple of mountains?

In terms of the book, the list price is very, very expensive. However, I found an Amazon seller stocks and sells them for about 20GBP.

Regards,
Billy P

Thanks I learnt something new! I'll do that in future!
I just saw the price of the book here! ZAR2000! That's huge cash here!

Thanks I learnt something new! I'll do that in future!
I just saw the price of the book here! ZAR2000! That's huge cash here!


Wow! I just checked that and it is 140GBP. Crickey! Somewhat more than the 20GBP I paid.

I just checked Amazon.co.uk again, and a "Used - Acceptable" copy is being sold for 15.90GBP by Warehouse Deals UK.

Regards,
Billy P

Its more than my monthly repayment on my car!

Its more than my monthly repayment on my car!

:) No worries :)

If you get stuck for a reference of a particular area, PM me and I will scan what I can.

Regards,
Billy

Hey Pirata, never realised you are in SA. Have you looked at getting books and things online through amazon.com or ebay?

Yeah, I'm right down here at the bottom of the planet! I buy more stuff online than locally as you suggest but the import and postage here often cost more than the product! And often our post office just loses the package!
The frustrating thing is that many modeling accesories don't even come to our shores. BMF, weathering pens and the like. All our shops stock is models, paint and glue......

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/pirata12/FerrariF2000.jpg

You can post the image into the message if you are using Photobucket.
All you need to do is paste the link into the post and put at the start and at the finish.Put your link between the two and the image will show up in the post like I have done above with your link.You can even copy the image link straight from Photobucket and it does the above for you.Hope this helps you out.Nice paintjob by the way.You can use some enamel paint on the panel lines.Black might be a bit much.Try a slightly darker colour than the TS-49 it can look good on red.

Very nice start paint job look great I will be following your progress for sure. I have this model on my to do list I want to become a better builder before I start this one I want to do a lot detailing to it.

Regards,
Dave

Thanks Steve for the paint tip. Do I mask off or just use a tiny brush and a really steady hand?
Dave, this one will be OOB as my mate will keep it closed up. I'm glad you will be watching, but I'm pretty amateur at building too so I'm still learning and really nervous!

Thanks Steve for the paint tip. Do I mask off or just use a tiny brush and a really steady hand?

Use a very thin pointed brush.Thin the paint so it is quite thin,this will allow it to run into the panel lines easier.I always use enamel paint for this as it takes longer to dry so you get more control.Flow the thinned paint into the line and allow it to dry for about 30-45 mins.If you get any paint outside the lines don't panic.Let it dry and use a cotton bud/Q-tip very slightly moistened with thinner.You can use this as a sort of eraser to remove the excess paint from outside the line and you should end up with a very neat line.It takes a bit of practice,but it looks good when done right.

As Steve says, use a brown or deep red brown wash to highlight the panel lines, black will be too stark the brown will look more natural.

Nice paint job BTW :bigthumb:

I got a great reference book for Christmas called "Ferrari Formula 1 - Under the skin of the Championship-winning F1-2000" by Peter Wright. I can thoroughly recommend it whether you are planning to do lots of detail or not.


i'll second that. it's a fantastic book. Wright was given all-areas access for the development of the car and the 2000 race season.

Thanks Steve for the paint tip. Do I mask off or just use a tiny brush and a really steady hand?
Dave, this one will be OOB as my mate will keep it closed up. I'm glad you will be watching, but I'm pretty amateur at building too so I'm still learning and really nervous!

artists' oil paint (in the tube, available at art supply stores; available in a zillion colors) thinned with odorless turpentine also works well. here's (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=441493) a good tutorial by MPWR.

Thanks for that!! I will try it this weekend! Provided I don't mess it up, I'll post pics by Monday!