Finito!!! :-)
I am happy that this build is done. It was long and full of ups and downs with lots of new experiences.
This is WIP for those who missed it and want to see it: WIP:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul....php?t=1053906
I am really satisfied with:
1) Being consistent in modifications - I think I have modified all of the important things missed by Tamiya
2) Interior - came out good with no major mistakes
3) Decals - no major mistakes for box and my decals
4) Wheel - clean and life like
Not satisfied with:
1) Clear coating
2) Opaqueness (evenness) of the color.
Used in build: PE Tamiya Set, Sakatsu antenna, air valves TMM, PE nuts Hobby Design & Scale Racer Cars, switches Hobby Design, carbon decals: SMS, Modelers i S27,
Modifications:
1) Interior dash with switches, seat belts, scratch built floor with electronics, cabling, carbon decals
2) Body: Rear wing uprights, thinned aero parts, PE nuts
3) Other: new exhaust, air valve
Painting: Tamiya TS26, TS-36, clearcoat 2K (Dupont Duxone), Alclads, window: Tamiya X-18, doors Tamiya + Gaia /dullblack/
Pictures
Interior