Summer Love - Ferrari F355 Spider 1/24

[gtziaf]

Good afternoon ....
I do not know if you miss, but after the necessary break to recover from the construction of the 3 Testarossa I am back ... with the my summer (illegal !!??) love ...

History
F, as Ferrari
35, as 3.5 liters, or if you prefer by 3496 cm2
5 as five valves per cylinder.
Even once the code is a part of Ferrari betrays specifications. Part because estimate 380 horsepower (109 horses in liter without Turbo), 37 kg.m torque, 3.55 pounds / horsepower and 300 mm final speed!

To 1994, the Ferrari has replaced the baby Testarossa 348 to 355, returning to classic archetypes shape the range of V8 car started with 308 and 328. The plain draft Pinifarina is now a classic and the writer is in love ever since ...
One year later and released an open edition Spider.

Subject Choice
Looking at the Testarossa project in my stock (which has now become dangerously large - 1 loft and one wardrobe!), I chose this car ...
What better summer issue, I thought, from an open Ferrari ... a Summer Love ... The small number of parts and the usual quality of the Japanese company predispose for a pleasant and no problem construction gave even some points in the selection.
And so the box came down from the shelf and opened on the bench.

The Kit
The Fujimi offers almost all the known versions of the F355 (berlinneta, targa, spider, challenge, etc.) on a simple kit, with good shape, few pieces, without engine, good casting, but many shortcomings, which discovered, opening the box ...



















If not already noticed the note the lack pedal the wrong hood and the lack of investment in the doors. And if the first rectified relatively easily, investments in doors require strong scratcarisma for the construction of zero nos. The shock was strong and the hope for a quiet straight from box building, walk ... went to the nearest beach in Halkidiki ...

Body Work
And require plenty of work on the chassis of this small Ferrari and in particular to opening the engine grilles + 2 front grilles.. (Applies to all of the F355 the Fujimi kit’s).



But I was prepared and directly started gathering the necessary tools ...



Slavery is opening many holes in the lath for smaller in length and volume with the (dental) engravings tool for longer. The final finishing is done by cutter, sandpapers and very - very carefully job because the remaining parties are now very sensitive.









To see the result of his work, I went to a white primer coat of primer and two lifecolor quickly hand painted with the red Gunze.
We must point out that in this project do not expect car paints and varnishes according as the Testarossa. The damn skin (dermatopathy) that still hunts (acquired in the last stages of Testarossa construction), effectively banning me dealing with the modeling (so the illegal at the beginning of the article ...). Ignoring the recommendations of doctors, at least tried to avoid danger paints.
Back to classic acrylic and then the result looks something like this...





Stay tuned ...
I wait for your comments.
Happy Modelling....

[jano11]

Excellent job on opening the rear deck gills! You certainly have plenty of what it's needed to be a successful modeler: patience!

Looking forward to see the next steps!

[BVC500]

You might want to contact user Nniemi (Nikko). He created 355 interior door panels and resin-cast them. I bought a few sets from him. He did an excellent job. You just need to modify the dash to seemlessly integrate the dash and door panels like on the real car.

[gtziaf]

Originally Posted by BVC500

You might want to contact user Nniemi (Nikko). He created 355 interior door panels and resin-cast them. I bought a few sets from him. He did an excellent job. You just need to modify the dash to seemlessly integrate the dash and door panels like on the real car.

Thanks for the information and the good words.
I do it for my berlinetta.
In spider I already do it.

[MidMazar]

Nice, this is my favorite ferrari!! Progress is great, opening up the rear deck lid makes the build stand out so much more. Looks like its a tedious job, but it will pay off. Will it be red?

[gtziaf]

Originally Posted by MidMazar

Nice, this is my favorite ferrari!! Progress is great, opening up the rear deck lid makes the build stand out so much more. Looks like its a tedious job, but it will pay off. Will it be red?

Thanks!
Yes it will be red with tan interior...

[ravan17]

i love how you opened up the vents as well man. gives the model much much more realism.

waiting for updates

[Dyno247365]

What color are you using for tan? I tried to mix my own and it came out looking Peach. I'm using testors enamel paints.

[gtziaf]

Originally Posted by Dyno247365

What color are you using for tan? I tried to mix my own and it came out looking Peach. I'm using testors enamel paints.

Maybe you find it ridiculous but the result its quite accurate.
I use Lifecolors Earth Yellow!!!!! (FS 30257).
You can see it, In my Testarossa 's WIP. I use in it, two different tan colors for 512tr and Testarossa.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=948319

Soon I 'll post the F355 interior photos.
I hope this help you...
Thanks for your comment...

[d13ca5tm0dd3r]

Where can i buy this brand of models in USA?

[gtziaf]

Hello again ...
The improvements, which required in this kit, which preparations for my upcoming engagement, something that consistently breaks the continuity of my Summer Love delayed more than expected. I hope to compensate you, with this presentation ...

Home Affairs ...
The most important task that requires the creation of internal doors.
In the kit are like this ...


While the reality is something else ...



Implementation began with the design on paper ...



Then with plastic sheets I tried to represent the project in three-dimensional form. After many trials, putting and sanding, the result is something like this ...









Similar improvements are required and seating both in the back (classic are hollow) and in their base. Also removed the headrests and stuck in elevated position.







A minor upgrade requires the hood (given in a closed position). Surgery was essentially the hem! Which was converted from mini to maxi ... using plastic sheet.







The interior parts painted with Earth Yellow (FS 30257) and the Satin Black from Lifecolor. Then I made the carpet (Flocking).









Also I added the seat belts and embossed mark on the steering wheel.





With the assembly of basic parts, I complete the interior construction. To do this I make the following additions:
1) pedal from a kit of 550 that for some reason had two sets ...
2) by photoetch throttle pedal and a plastic base
3) gear lever by pin ball and epoxy putty
4) gear base and starter from photoetch
5) buckle belts from plastic sheets
6) marks and logos «F355 Spider» by photoetch

The result of the implementation of the above is:







Stay tuned ... Soon, we will be followed by painting and assembly of mechanical parts.
I await for your comments.
Happy Modeling…

[jano11]

Great job on the interior! It really looks good!

[Twowheelsrule]

Your interior looks very well detailed, you are really making this kit come alive!

Mark

[gtziaf]

Originally Posted by jano11

Great job on the interior! It really looks good!

Originally Posted by Twowheelsrule

Your interior looks very well detailed, you are really making this kit come alive!

Mark

Thanks for the good words.
I try my best...

[janositamas]

Very nice attention to interior details, good job!