WIP Testarossa's Meeting (Ferrari Testarossa '84, 512TR and Mythos)

Hello Again…
After I publish, in the “Finish Project” (Ferrari 275 GTB Nart Spyder (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=936520)), my first model after many years, I try my first WIP.

I 'll try to complete two Testarossa‘s and one Mythos.
As you understand, I ‘m another Ferrari Fun…

The kits are from Tamiya for the Ferrari Testarossa and Pinifarina Mythos and from Fujimi for the 512TR.

I also, make some progress, so wait for new photo soon.

Here the photos from kit investigation…

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_01.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_02.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_03.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_04.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_05.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_06.jpg

I wait for your comments.
Goodnight to all.

Cannot wait to see this build progress!

Well if these turn out like your 275 GTB then we are all in for a treat.
Good luck to you.



:wave:

I've never understood production building...
I do like your choice of subject though.

oh my, a triple threat ferrari build. nice :bigthumb:
will be waiting for progress.

Looks like you got the work cut out of ya! Good luck.

Great project!
I already saw WIP threads with several people building the same car, but never one with someone building 3 different models, especially 3 Ferraris!

I'll follow this one closely.
Good luck! :)

Nice project, I will definitely wath the progress closely.

I also plan to build a whole Ferrari bunch with app. 20 different models. I suggest you to get the Fujimi Koenig Special Testarossa if you feel like as that model is also built upon the base of the Testarossa to the best of my knowledge. It also has a street version with no rollcage so probably suits the theme you chose.

Thanks for the good words and for support to my project.
First of all I want to say a Big Thanks to all, for the tips and ideas, which I found on this great place.
As well, I want to explain, that isn‘t a production line project, but a build collection of similar cars. So I won’t build 3 flat twelve engines in the same time, but one by one separately.

I make some progress..
I completed Mythos front suspensions. I replace molded-in plastic coil springs with realistic real metal springs and I painted it with Taniya ‘s semi gloss black. Finally I dry brushing it, with gun metal and aluminum.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_07.jpg

Great moments for this wip are the heat red painting. I make some holes in distributer and this is the result…. The red color are from Gunze acrylics series.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_10.jpg

I also update the engine ‘s C-17 part with some plastic sheet in the back, to close the hole. I I painted it with Taniya ‘s semi gloss black too.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_11.jpg

I prime the Mythos Engine with Zero‘s Grey Primmer. Before this I put some bolts to the bottom of the engine.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_09.jpg

In ‘84 Testarossa I plan to replace Tamiya ‘s B21 and B22, with this, from an old Monogram Testarossa kit. I found it more realistic with the real one. In Mythos I use the Tamiya kit.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_12.jpg

A photo from the real Testarossa engine.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_12a.jpg

Thanks for watching...

Hello Again…
I make some progress… after I burn‘t my right hand this weekend. :crying:

I purchased this detail set by Scaledetails from eBay. Contains many pieces, but no instructions. This set can used to Testarossa’s and F40‘s.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_37.jpg


So I update the Testarossa Flat 12 engine. I plan to paint it with Alclad’s polished aluminum.
As you see, I also update the exhaust system (black parts) with top parts, from an old modeling brush (the usual brush cover :loser:).

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_35.jpg


http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_34.jpg


After that I update the brakes.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_36.jpg


At the same time, I ‘m working with Mythos. I plan to finish Mythos first. So I will do only major updates and some wiring in the engine.
I paint the engine with Alclad’s polished aluminum and the chassis with Tamiya‘s semi gloss black.
I complete the engine, after some wire in cooling system, in ignition, and in engine’s top.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_13.jpg


Sorry for the bad photo, but I’m hurry :licka: to fit in chassis. The results…

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_14.jpg


http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_15.jpg


http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_16.jpg


http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_17.jpg


http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_18.jpg


Finally for know, I make my first attempt to Carbon fibred the front spoiler.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_19.jpg


Thanks for watching…
I wait for your comments…

Hello again,
We are in Easter Holidays here in Greece, so it’s good time for some updates…

It’s interior time…

For Mythos it fixed it, with no major updates. I ‘m not satisfied with the result but I live with it. I paint the seats with Mr Color red, and creacoted it with semi-gloss clear.
I choose this color to represented leather color, which is different from body color. We ‘ll see the result.
The seatbelts are from a Crazy Models set. I ‘m not satisfied too, with the material. Maybe I replace it with something better in near future. Any proposals?

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_08.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_08.jpg)

To the Testarossa now.
I think the job, to my Testarossa interior are much better.
I paint the seats with LifeColor ‘s Earth Tan and with Brown (or something similar). I flocking following Alex ‘s instructions (many thanks). Another Crazy Models (two points this time) set for the seatbelts.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_20.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_20.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_21.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_21.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_22.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_22.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_23.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_23.jpg)

After this enjoyable interior job, I started to thinking for exteriors.
I sanded the spur plastic lines with Finishing Abrasive #1200, #2000 and #3200. (sorry no photos) for all three bodies.
After a good wash, I sprayed it with Zero Grey Primer. Here the 512TR body (if you miss that I am going to build it.)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_24.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_24.jpg)

I am going to paint Testarossa and Mythos with Zero 323 Ferrari Red (less bright than 300).

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_25.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_25.jpg)

I want to make a question about this buildup stage. It is necessary to use a Cleaning Solution product (like Key and Clean),after I sanded and wash primed body?

Also for the 512TR I don’t decide the Exterior or the Interior Color. So I wait for your suggestions.

I wait for your comments.

The Testarossa interior looks great! :thumbsup:

As for the color I'd chose between red, yellow and black.

PS: Don't rush it, take your time. :)

Very nice update, the Testarossa interior looks fantastic.
As for the 512, I would say silver and white can also be cool for the body!

For the 512 TR I'd like to suggest painting it yellowwith black interior.
If I'm not mistaken, that is the color in which it was first reveiled to the public on the Brussels Salon. They chose yellow because it is the official race-color for Belgium.
I remember this because I went to the salon the take a peek at it...

For the 512 TR I'd like to suggest painting it yellowwith black interior.
If I'm not mistaken, that is the color in which it was first reveiled to the public on the Brussels Salon. They chose yellow because it is the official race-color for Belgium.
I remember this because I went to the salon the take a peek at it...

Good Idea.
Thanks for your comments and suggestions.
I choose the color soon, after I paint Testarossa and Mythos red.

Hello Again…
In web search I found this and I want to share with us.
It‘s an unbelievable use of a classic Testarossa… I think all guys (almost) agree that Ferrari is a religion! :biggrin: :grinyes:

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/TestaRossa1984_21.gif

I make some progress…

It ‘s time for body paint. I paint the Mythos and Testarossa with Zero 323 Ferrari Red
Before that I primed the bodies with Zero Grey Primer. Next time I gone use white primer. As I see here may take better result.

The red bodies after 3 or 4 light paint layers, looks something like this :

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_28.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_27.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_26.jpg

In my 275 GTB, I have many issues with Zero Clear Coat. I try to be carefully know, and I gone polished it better.

What‘s your opinion for the body paint? I use a Badger 175 Crescendo (I have it 15 years…). :lol2:

After that I mask the Testarossa’s body and I paint black the window trim, and the grilles in front, in rear and in engine cover.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_29.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_30.jpg

I parked for a while the Mythos, until the cleacoating procedure starts…

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_33.jpg

I decide to finish the Mythos first, so I cleacoat only the Mythos body. After that I polished with Wax and attached some details (dashboard, steering wheel, etc.)
I am not satisfied with the result but I ‘m learning for my faults. :banghead: I hope to Testarossa and 512TR I do better job.:uhoh:


Sorry for the bad photos but the polished body looks like :

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_38.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_39.jpg

I plan to publicize, as soon as possible, the complete Mythos photos.

Thanks to everyone who followed this WIP!
I wait for your comments…

good job on the mythos, i know i have a few red heads to build, and this inspired me to get started on them, thanks

How many layers of clear did you spray?
Maybe some more polishing will give you an even better result...

How many layers of clear did you spray?
Maybe some more polishing will give you an even better result...

I sprayed 3 thin clear layers and one heavier (this is my mistake).
I try to polish again with wax.
Thanks for the comments.

I'd rather try with Tamiya polishing compounds (Fine and Finish), with the wax it will take an eternity to get rid of that OP.

Hello again.
A little addition. After the masks fall down, the Testarossa ‘s sexy body look like :

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_51.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_51.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_52.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_52.jpg)

Thanks for watching…

Hello Again…
A big step in this Red Head’s project ( :loser: ) is the Mythos completion.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_40.jpg



http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_41.jpg



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Stay tuned for follow Testarossa and 512TR, if all goes well and not tired...
Thanks to everyone who followed this WIP!
I hope you like it.:) I wait for your comments… :p

Great job on the Mythos :bigthumb:- it looks amazing!! I think my next project will be... Mythos (as soon as I finish my Testarossa). I cant wait to see the other two monsters completed.

Hello Again…
I make some progress in 512 TR…
We start with interior parts. After I primed with an old Humbrol grey…

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_54.jpg


I start some enhancement to the seats. I begin by cutting the headrest off the seat.
I attached seats backs, from evergreen thin styrene. After that, I make some holes for headrest.
I choose to cut the headrest, from one seat (for driver only) for an asymmetrically and more realistic view. In many cases, I think, the passenger don‘t adjust the headrest, just enjoys the ride… :tongue:
So we have this:


http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_55.jpg


http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_56.jpg


The interior‘s color, are German Desert Yellow :naughty: (FS30400) from Lifecolor!! I chose a lighter tone, than Testarossa’s interior. The dashboard painted with semi gloss black.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_57.jpg


http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_58.jpg


The engine parts painted with Alclad‘s Aluminum, after a regular masking procedure. As you see, I cut the exhaust system from the back of the engine. (Fujimi give it in one piece with the chassis).

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_59.jpg


Finally I decide to paint exterior with Zero‘s Jet Black color. I already have it, in my stock (I don’t really know where can use it. I bought it, after a mistake… the correct paint, that I realy want are a Lotus black.:loser:)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_60.jpg


After that, the body cleacoated with Zero‘s Laquer and waxed.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_61.jpg


http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_62.jpg


That concludes these update. I planning to finish the 512TR soon, so stay tuned..

Aaaa, this is not a good modelling picture, but I like it, so I want to share it, with the guys here. Gilles watching my job…

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_63.jpg


Thanks to everyone who followed this WIP!
I wait for your comments…

Hello,
A little update to my TR…
First I finish the interior, after a flocking procedure and some major updates like seat belts, gear bottom from a photoetch, etc.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_73.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_73.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_76.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_76.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_78.jpg (http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_78.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_79.jpg (http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_79.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_81.jpg

After that, I detailed and the body, from its inside part with some mesh, like radiators, behind front grilles and under engine cowling.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_82.jpg (http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_82.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_83.jpg (http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_83.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_84.jpg (http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_84.jpg)

At last I attached the engine parts to the chassis (Fujimi gives a lot of screws for that operation). No wiring this time…

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_85.jpg (http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_85.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_86.jpg (http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_86.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_87.jpg (http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_87.jpg)

Thanks for viewing!
I wait for your comments…

Very nice, I'm a big fan of the 80's Testarossa (even though it was far before my time) just because of how completely bonkers it was, and still is! You definitely do these three beautiful cars justice.

Hello again...
A little disaster with Testarossas cleacoating...

I cleacoat (with zero lacquer) and I take this in 4th layer... :loser:
http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/Disaster1.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/Disaster2.jpg

What caused it?
Can I fixed?
Thanks a lot... :smooch:

PS. I publish it in main page too. Thanks again.

Hello Again…
In first I want to thanks for the advices and for useful and fast help.

After sanding, cleacoating (2 layers), sanding again, cleacoating (another 2 layers), rubbing the situation its must better.
The waxing stage, is the next step…

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_89.jpg

Thanks again…

Hello Again…
I complete the 512TR, so I can presenting the result ...

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_90.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_90.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_91.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_91.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_92.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_92.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_93.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_93.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_94.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_94.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_95.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_95.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_96.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_96.jpg)


Thanks for looking… :)

Waiting for 84‘s Testarossa.
Not many words this time, the two finished models of this presentation, photographed together...

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_97.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_97.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_98.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_98.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_99.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_99.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_100.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_100.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_101.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_101.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_102.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_102.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_103.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_103.jpg)

Happy Modeling…. :smooch:

I like it!
Did you manage to fix the problem with the Testarossa's paint?

I like it!
Did you manage to fix the problem with the Testarossa's paint?

After sanding, cleacoating (2 layers), sanding again, cleacoating (another 2 layers), rubbing the situation its must better.
Not 100% satisfied but ok.. :smokin:
So you can see a Testarossa update soon... :smooch:
Thanks for your comment :runaround:

Hello,
The road to completion of my WIP, seems to come in an end…
So you can take some update‘s of my 84‘s Testarossa.

I update the engine’s firewall, and I add some radiator mesh…

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_104.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_104.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_105.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_105.jpg)

I add air valves to the wheel from burnt plastic (not very accurate but not bad at all).

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_106.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_106.jpg)

The engine, the firewall, the suspemsion, the brakes and the wheels attached to the chassis.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_107.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_107.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_108.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_108.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_109.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_109.jpg)

I make two umbels (sun protector visor), from evergreen, cover with gauze and painted with interiors color.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_110.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_110.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_111.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_111.jpg)

Also I make some updates in the engine cover with evergreen and mesh…

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_112.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_112.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_113.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_113.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_116.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_116.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_117.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_117.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_118.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_118.jpg)

The finishing stroke to interior is the packages seat belt (attached behind the seats).

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_114.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_114.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_115.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_115.jpg)

Also I add the safety door pins (burnt plastic too). You can see it, in the final photo beside the drivers window.

At the same time I add some nuts to the body (two the doors and fuel lock), to the base of windshield wiper. Also I add mesh to the front grilles.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_119.jpg (http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_119.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_120.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_120.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_121.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_121.jpg)

I have some difficulties to attach the body to the chassis, but finally the procedure come to a happy end.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_122.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_122.jpg)

Finally only some details remaining until the finish, such the pinifarina and testarossa plates from metal parts, the cavallino rampate, and the traffic signs.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_123.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_123.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_124.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_124.jpg)

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_125.jpg
(http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_125.jpg)

This is the last update before the finish photos publication. You can wait for some complex photo of the three (or more?) cars. Stay tuned until the end. :wink:

Thanks to everyone who followed this WIP!
Thanks for your comments and your advises too…
Happy Modeling…:runaround:

I am in happy mode to publish the final pictures of this WIP.
I publish it in three sets of photos.
Here you take the finish Tamiya 's 1984 Testarossa.

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_126.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_127.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_128.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_129.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_130.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_131.jpg

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh451/gtziaf/WIP_Testarossa_132.jpg

A little conclusion...
In this thread (my first wip), I try many new things and technics.
I don 't know if it is an interesting building diary, but I try. I want to know the goods and the bad things.
Also I l'll try to improve my skills for the upcoming model buildings.
Thanks again for your comments and your advises. :wink:
Happy Modeling