F3000 Italya Reynard 89D

[IPMS24834]

2/18/11
Time for another update. Tonight I added the injectors for the other side. Good news, everything fit. Bad News, I still need to add 3 fuel lines. That took several hours to cut and fit each of the additional fuel lines between the fuel rail and the matching injector.



After I finished with the fuel lines I added the coolant overflow hose (white) and the oil tank breather hose. They are held together with a twisted strand of wire. I didn't feel like figuring out how to make scale zip ties.

Well, that's it for tonight.

[IPMS24834]

3/5/11
Well, after an ice storm here in Michigan I didn't have power for 2 days and internet access for a week. I did get some building done on this project. First was a test fit of the nose cone and body to the chassis.

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Then I painted the Fuel tank and front bulkhead semi-gloss black. (Tamiya)





Next up was re-creating the large A/N fitting on the side of the gearbox. I didn't like the shape of the previous one. This one is made of styrene rod instead of bent wire and allowed me to create a sharp 90 degree bend like my reference photos showed.


I added the cooling lines to the front of the engine using bent stryene rod. Painted silver with blue decals for the flex joints. This will be mostly hidden, so no hose clamps were added.


I added the rear uprights (hubs), brake rotors and brake lines. and tied the brake lines to the rear suspension with fine wire to try to make it look like zip ties.


I finally received the Crazy modeler Tire markings sheet I had ordered and I discovered that the Bridgestone Potenza decals are not a match for the kit decals. The radius is also too large for these tires. I guess I'm going to go with bare sidewalls on the inside of the tires. Had to then strip the future gloss coat back off.


Having been warned that the white decals in the kit are not very opaque, I put down a layer of Microscale white decal film first on the engine cover.


Cooling and oil lines on the right side are now installed.


Rear Wing Pieces ready for assembly

It was kind of trickey to get this multi piece win assembled. The main wing fits nicely with the pins, but the upper element has a lot of slop in the locating holes. Here's what it looks like assembled. I used magnetic work holding blocks I bought at Harbor Freight company to hold it square while the glue dried.


This is the copy of decal sheet I used for the white decal templates.


First layer of decal on the side pods.

Well that's what I've accomplished in the past two weeks.

[IPMS24834]

Didn't get as much done the rest of the weekend as I did Friday night. I was able to get a lot of the decals applied. Had problems with small fractures on some of them, but I was able to patch them up.

[Fangi0]

This thread doesn't seem to be attracting many comments but I'm loving it...

I had all of these Hasegawa F3000 kits years ago, but sold them as part of a rationalisation... I'm beginning to wish I hadn't - This is a great build, and somethign 'a bit different' to boot...

Keep it up.

[quadzero]

That's alot of fine work you're doing here. I can relate to drilling into my thumb also. I don't have a work bench myself but my modelling area looks just as organized and neat as yours. Keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing this finished.

[IPMS24834]

It's been a busy couple of days in the model room. On Tuesday I did another test fit of all the major parts.

I finished with all of the decals and was able to get a coat of future on the body Friday night.

I also spent time finishing the Fuel injection electronics box and prepared a Top Model resin fitting for the fuel line.

Assembled the wheels and tires

And then final assembly started in earnest this morning. first was the body to the chassis

then the valve covers when on. You can also see the Top model fitting and part of the electronics control box in this view.

Finished the spark plug wires

Another test fit for the engine cover

Assembly of the front suspension. I had to cut open the lower A arm mounting points since there was no clearance between the wheel and the hub to assemble the parts according to the instructions. I also mounted the steering rack first since the clips are not at the same angle as the A arms.


I then mounted the rear wheels and tires

Model is now about 95% complete. Just have mirrors, wind screen and some other little fiddly bits to add.






Sure looks like I need to clean my camera lens to get rid of those spots. There are a few more picture at http://www.dyksterhouse.org/~martin/gallery/album54?page=14

[Go-figureit]

I've just hit on your thread now and I have to say it's excellent - great pics and lots of very useful tips - also the gallery on your website is a great tutorial reference which I have bookmarked. One question you perhaps might be able to help me with; I've just used Tamiya Ferrari Red on my very first F1 build (Revell F10) in over 20 years - (where does the time go!) and I've ended up with the dreaded Orange-peel! Like a lot other guys on this forum, you mention micromesh cloths and polishing compounds - I'd be interested in your advice for someone like me just starting back and looking to get a reasonable finish - don't want to go down the road of labouring it (or myself) as I probably won't be round in another 20yrs and if I am, I'll have a lot more to worry about! Anyway many thanks for all your help once again, keep it up
Cheers,
Paul

[IPMS24834]

There can be a lot of reasons for orange peel. One lesson I have tried to remember is that your paint will only be as smooth as the smoothest layer underneath. I usually use a primer coat, but make sure it is smoothed out with 400 or 600 grit sandpaper. when I use spray cans, I always warm them up (hot water in a pan or in front of the small space heater in my shop). When using an airbrush, I thin the paint out more with each coat. I haven't used Tamiya spray paint yet so I can't be of much help with that brand in particular.

[IPMS24834]

My apologies for the broken image links. My picture gallery server has been take offline for a while to diagnose some problems.

[Karl GBG]

I absolutely love what you have done with this kit.
Gorgeous!

[vassa]

Nicely built. Love the colour.

Regards Wayne

[eyckles]

Very nice looking build. A got a question. What's the thickness of the wires?

Lesley

[IPMS24834]

Sorry, I can't give you a quick answer. I'm 1,200 miles away from the model right now. Which wires are you wondering about? I used a number of different sizes.

[eyckles]

Originally Posted by IPMS24834

Sorry, I can't give you a quick answer. I'm 1,200 miles away from the model right now. Which wires are you wondering about? I used a number of different sizes.

As i'm fairly new to this hobby. I'm searching for all types and sizes of wires. So any help would be great.

Lesley

[IPMS24834]

5/4/11
Wow, where did April go? Here are a couple of photos from work completed on 3/18 when I added some fastener details to the side pods and engine cover.




I also added some chrome mylar film for the rear view mirrors.


I also added the wind screen

Here I painted the wood rub strips on the front wing.


Added the air deflectors in front of the rear wheels.




The last detail I am going to try to add are PE floor braces from the Top Studio Kit. Spent 2 hours trying to put them together so far. What a Pain!


Each brace will be made of 10 or 12 pieces, assuming I don't lose them all!
Here I have added short bits of wire on the floor and the rear suspension as attachment points


That's where I am at the moment. More to come.