Ferrari 360 Spider (Black Widow)

[Tompidom]

The engine is looking very good

[da_ashman]

Love the red piping on the seats!

[Ferrari TR]

Some more engine work.
I'm happy with the way the wiring came out, though i may still do a little touch-up.


I couldn't find any flat red paint so the intake will have to wait till i get to my LHS. I have lots of other bits to play with so that won't slow the progress beyond it's current snails pace.
#3076

[Ferrari TR]

Wrapping up the engine. I Don't much care for the way the metal transfers look, they're just a bit too bright for my taste. I may try a semi-gloss clear wash to see if i can tone them down a bit.
I used the same CF here that i used in the interior with a PE pony from the Accustion set and BMF hose clamps. The fuel rails made of square brass look brighter then the really are.

The CF airboxes are almost done too.

I had to see the mats in the interior, i think that's more red than i want.

more soon.
#3349

[Tompidom]

That engine is looking supurb!!!

[Ferrari TR]

Not exciting but it has to be done. The chassis parts after the first round of paint. Two different shades of black and two different aluminum finishes along with MM buffing stainless on the brakes.

I forgot just how many parts there are in the chassis of these kits.
#3510

[drunken monkey]

It's always good to see Tamiya 360 being built.
I've put mine off since it came out because I simply had too many on the go.
Now that I've gotten my arse in gear to finish some of them, maybe it's time to open that box.

[Ferrari TR]

More boring bits.
I'd never tried clear orange on exhausts before, i like the effect but not the high gloss.

Rims and brakes, black Ferrari decals from a Revell 360, center badges from an Accustion PE set.


There're not many bits left. There's a few interior bits holding up the chassis assembly, the oil tanks left to paint and detail and i still haven't finished the challenge grill.
#3670

[Ferrari TR]

Challenge grill, now with holes.


Just set in place, taillight bezels still need a little trimming.


More soon.
#3879

[Ferrari TR]

Challenge grill completed. Taillight bezels right from the original grill, after un-glueing it from my fingers, CA does have to have it own way after all.
I'm thrilled to have this finished, it fits the rear of the body great, that is, after a bit of trimming and bending.



Paint prep started back up too.
#4040

[Tompidom]

That is looking gooooood!!!

[auw12]

Terrific works! That's really some amazing skill！

[drunken monkey]

I've been looking around for some suitable mesh for a 355 and for a 360 and this looks like the best/closest one yet.
who makes it?

are you going to paint it or "blacken it" it?

[Ferrari TR]

The mesh is Special Shapes SSM-05 .5mm Diamond Medium Mesh, thats a K&S product.
Alex (360 spider) suggested i use KA KA00009 circle pattern mesh A, I haven't seen it but it may be easer to find.
I've got some black base coat lacquer i'm going to paint the brass with, I've used it on brass before with good results. It's the same paint i used on the wheels though the wheels have a semi gloss clear coat on them.