Ok, here we go. This is my first WIP on any forum. I figure after this many posts in others it's time to do my own. I started this kit about 1 year ago and it has sat since the group build announcement. I purchased the SMS super detail set quite awhile ago and am using it on this build. I am using several of the builds here and of cours Alex's site as reference. I also signed up at ferrarichat as it is a great resource for all Ferrari pics and owners that are willing to answer any questions. I recieved a lathe for my birthday and have managed to lathe out a few parts so far for this build to compliment the already nice stuff that comes with the SMS set.
First up are the body panels, all have been painted Cobra Colors Rosso Corsa (sorry, it's a red Ferrari) and cleared using automotive 2-part clear. I wet sanded and polished using micromeshes great set and finished with Tamiya's compound.
Secondly is the engine, sprayed with metalizer aluminum and metalizer sealer. Valve covers were sprayed with some metal texture spray from Wal-Mart and then primed white and sprayed with Rosso Scuderia and Model Master flat lacquer. Added the photo-etch fuel rail and machined out the black disc on the top of the trans. Also machined out some CV joints and primed and painted them with Alclad pale gold. SMS carbon fiber was added and Tamiya's metal transfers. Cover the cf with Microscale Gloss.
Next is the chassis. Using a picture from ferrarichat I covered the rear section with cigarette foil paper. And then installed the window, and added the photoetch firewall shielding from SMS. I added some metal foil to the fuse/electrical boxes in the rear corners. I scratchbuilt the fuel vapour seperator on the firewall using some pics from the owners manual. It's my first real try with scratchbuilding and I am relatively happy with the results. I also scratchbuilt the wiring harnesses coming out of the fuse boxes. Added a fuel filler neck and then wrapped it in wrinkled up foil like in the reference pictures.
Here are the undertray and floor section covered in SMS carbon fiber, I have coated the front section with Metalizer sealer and a few coats of Tamiya smoke. I added all the photoetched rivets. This is my first try with carbon fiber decals and so far ok. Still working on the rear undertray.
And here is a shot of the test fitting so far.
Hopefully I can keep regular up dates and will start my F50 thread soon. Thanks for looking and all comments welcome.
Mike.