Happy new year everyone!
I started this project a few days ago after I finally finished my SC430. I will be building this OOB, with some CF in the appropriate places. I don't know yet whether to use the kit decals or paint the blue parts... anyone who has built this know of a good color match in a spray can? I think I will try the decals first, if it looks crappy I will go with the paint. Anyways, here are some pictures of what I have done so far...
Box:
Cam cover and rear wing support CFed, engine block painted and suspension arms are dry fitted.
I cut off the things on the sides, applied CF decals to the whole thing and used BMF for the valves. The things on the sides were painted and glued back on, and after painting a few more small things, the engine block is complete.
Too many pics of the engine, but I like it.
The monocoque has been primed, and the mold lines sanded smooth. Sprayed with Duplicolor white laquer and then rubbed down with Tamiya fine compound.
The chassis is primed and visable sinkholes patched up. Sprayed with semi gloss black duplicolor. Chrome BMF for the heatsinks and exhaust, and XF-57 Buff is thickly brushed on in many layers to replicated the texture of the wood plank.
That is all for now, thanks for looking.