The last Ferrari , F40 ! (Tamiya/Finished)

[MinesGTR]

Before Enzo Ferrari dies , he made his last ferrari , it was F40 ,
I think F40 is most handsome Ferrari
Model kit is tamiya 1/24
i hope you like it

WIP link ; http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=917120

[KevHw]

Never really found the F40 as "handsome" as you put it, but I do respect it, and you've done a fantastic job. I love the little details and the colour looks great. One minor gripe would be that it appears to have slight orange peel.

[rockinanko]

Ah, a little intro on the F40...

yes, not really the most beautiful one but 101% purposeful!
sheer brute & raw turbo machine...just like what CLARK from TOP GEAR said, when he sped down the track...just look at his expressions!

no aircon, no power windows, no power steering, no electronic assist in whatsoever...raw, just raw!!!

ok, back to the model...standard construction here, i can see the rear gate problem(all tamiya F40s rear gates can't flush with the body!). a little more layer of gloss with slight rubbing will definitely bring the best out of it.

congrates on your completion! i always feel happy for those who have completed a ferrari of any type...
you have 1 ferrari there which i've yet to build for my display!

[MinesGTR]

Originally Posted by KevHw

Never really found the F40 as "handsome" as you put it, but I do respect it, and you've done a fantastic job. I love the little details and the colour looks great. One minor gripe would be that it appears to have slight orange peel.

Thanks
Yes you right , i painted last 2 coats at balcony , and the weather was windy , little damage the body paint , after i use tamiya polishing compound and its done , body have some orange peel

Originally Posted by rockinanko

Ah, a little intro on the F40...

yes, not really the most beautiful one but 101% purposeful!
sheer brute & raw turbo machine...just like what CLARK from TOP GEAR said, when he sped down the track...just look at his expressions!

no aircon, no power windows, no power steering, no electronic assist in whatsoever...raw, just raw!!!

ok, back to the model...standard construction here, i can see the rear gate problem(all tamiya F40s rear gates can't flush with the body!). a little more layer of gloss with slight rubbing will definitely bring the best out of it.

congrates on your completion! i always feel happy for those who have completed a ferrari of any type...
you have 1 ferrari there which i've yet to build for my display!

Thanks
Rear Gate made me angry , i will show it always rear gate open

And thanks for advice ; I will try a little more layer of gloss with slight rubbing
I love ferraris and all of italian sports cars

[blackf40]

Hey, I like the weathering on the underpanels and engine--it really livens up the model--I don't think I've seen many pics of a clean F40 engine. A black wash would also help with the used look.

[rockinanko]

Rear Gate made me angry , i will show it always rear gate open

oh don't be angry bro...it's not your fault but tamiya's molding. actually some of the past ferrari builders here have managed to correct the problem by sanding somewhere at the roof area or even redo the rear hinges...

anyway, trust me...you'll get better & better everytime you build.
hope to see another ferrari model from you real soon!

congrates again!

[MinesGTR]

thx blackF40
rockinanko thanks your positive comment