Jean Todt's Ferrari FXX. Using SMS superset

After all these years, I'm still staggered at the speed at which you build models. Superb. :eek7:
Ditto.

Another great update, great detailing, its cool you can see through the drilled holes in the brakes. Im also amazed at which speed you can get through this complex build, even the FXX kit is complex but with the Superdetail kit it must be 10 fold. How many hours do you spend working on it in a week?

Ferrari did'nt put this much love, care and attention to detail in the real car! I can't wait to see the finished product.

Thanks guys....

Well I buttoned up the Interior and even installed it today....

http://images43.fotki.com/v1437/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010050-vi.jpg

I also scratch built out of solid aluminum rod the lap counter on the dash and wired it after painting it clear blue.

http://images46.fotki.com/v1443/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010051-vi.jpg

The front end is all complete as well. Basically from the box cleanly done. It will all be covered anyways.....

http://images43.fotki.com/v1381/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010046-vi.jpg

Here is a few pics of the chassis about 90% done.....

http://images43.fotki.com/v1381/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010048-vi.jpg
http://images47.fotki.com/v1402/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010049-vi.jpg

more soon........

DaveT

Amazing.
Just awesome to see it come together.
Chris

Very clean!

If you ask me, you're working way too fast on this. Are you really showing us this as it comes together, or are you just feeding us pictures while the model's on a shelf somewhere? :naughty:

Impressive detail and very clean model.

This is a work of art.

Excuse me while i pick my jaw up off the floor.

Thanks guys......

One really cool part of the SMS kit is the turned aluminum shocks...

A big improvement over the kit parts....

http://images30.fotki.com/v465/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010061-vi.jpg

Here they are installed....

http://images42.fotki.com/v1436/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010062-vi.jpg

Hello David,
what a JOY and FUN to watch your build, at least all of them!
Your threads are an enrichment for the modeling community.
Awesome skills, man. Congratulations.

Yours
Jochen

It's so clean. I have this kit to build, so I have been watching with keen interest how you're going about this.
Brilliant work.

With a February first article deadline looming I made loads of progress this weekend all documented too!

Instead of painting the SMS mesh I blackened it. I always wanted to try the stuff and when I saw it in Atlanta at the Mega Hobbytown I snatched it up. It didnt dissapoint.... neat to watch it change when you dunk it....

http://images46.fotki.com/v1446/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010064-vi.jpg

I even did the PE radiator plates from the SMS superset with the blacken it ... a shame they will be covered by the air ducts....

http://images46.fotki.com/v1441/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010063-vi.jpg

Here are the side pods all installed in the engine bay.

http://images45.fotki.com/v1431/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010065-vi.jpg

Pods are installed and all plumbing is complete. I used Pro tech .045 line and fittings along with Detailmaster #4 Hardline to make up the oil cooling system like the 1:1 car has. I even added fuel plumbing by the fuel receptacle similar to the 1:1 car. At this point the engine bay is complete. The strut bracing is a combination of aluminum tubing and PE hardware from the superkit.

http://images46.fotki.com/v1441/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010066-vi.jpg
http://images46.fotki.com/v1443/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010067-vi.jpg

Front glass and detailing was also done at this time. Instead of the kit decal I decided to paint the flat black sunscreen and add SMS PE hold down plates.

http://images45.fotki.com/v1426/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010068-vi.jpg

A few naked shots before doors and front clip are installed...

http://images45.fotki.com/v1431/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010069-vi.jpg
http://images47.fotki.com/v1400/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010071-vi.jpg
http://images47.fotki.com/v1401/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010072-vi.jpg

Door Detailing is complete!

http://images46.fotki.com/v1442/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010073-vi.jpg

Doors are now in place along with the front clip.

http://images46.fotki.com/v1445/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010074-vi.jpg
http://images46.fotki.com/v1441/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010075-vi.jpg

It is at this point that I decided that I am going to make this car a wheels off displayed car. The brake detail is so beautiful and the car will look very cool all opened up with the wheels off. I will fix solid #5 DM line cut to perfect equal length and epoxy them in the positions where the 1:1 car has the jackposts that pop out the bottom when pitting for tires... my first extreme FXX if you will.... Pity I did not open the hood... I already have a red one wheels on that will look great next to this one....

Here are some mock ups.....

http://images46.fotki.com/v1446/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010076-vi.jpg
http://images39.fotki.com/v1228/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010077-vi.jpg

DaveT

Simply gorgeous!

:eek2:Amazing! I bow to your skill . . . . just simply stunning work!

Sensational work as always mate...

http://images39.fotki.com/v1228/photos/3/335511/6980133/P1010077-vi.jpg


Carbon fiber overload! :runaround:

Perfect, I can't wait to get started on mine.
BTW, did you have reference photos for the engine, so far I haven't managed to find much, can't be looking in the right spot.

Outstanding gem, Dave. And your photography is always touching :iceslolan

Robi

Got the fxx laying around here to...
Saved many pics to my computer for references :)
It's a joy to see you're progress... Hope my fxx comes along as nice as yours!

I just read this post, looked around at all my very inferior models, and quit the hobby all together. If I ever get to a point where I could build something half as wonderful as this, I would be more than thrilled. Hats off to you, Dave. This is just unbelievable!

Amazing work, Dave!

Please take more pictures when completed.

Simply fantastic - that´s it. And I agree that your photography make this even more outstanding. Sharp and clear as your work.

Robert

Stunning!!! An example of the right use of carbon fiber decals! :iceslolan

Amazing!

Wow, stunning work, simply amazing detail and Carbon work.
How many sheets in total have you used? , including the FXX templated set.
What magazine is this going into? im gonna have to go & buy it.
Great work again

Wow, stunning work, simply amazing detail and Carbon work.
How many sheets in total have you used? , including the FXX templated set.
What magazine is this going into? im gonna have to go & buy it.
Great work again

5 sheets total I believe. The article will be in the March issue I believe of Model Cars Magazine.

Kanedge, PM me and I will send you some Engine pics....

Thanks!

DaveT

Beautiful work..carbon carbon carbon! hmmmmmmmmmmmm carbon!

Unreal. Just unreal.

It is always a delight to see your creations, SkylineFan.

Truly unreal!! :sunglasse

Nice work.

Nice Work!
There is a question that i used making a FXX,and i saw the details of the engine room in your FXX.but in my opinion,this details will disturb the engine cover to be closed.