Ferrari F40 Competizione

[countach79]

very shiny!

great start

[cjsbosox]

Hello AF!
Here again with some more progress. I have added fuel rails and exhaust to the engine, worked on the interior and suspension. I can't say enough about Scale Motorsport's faux fabrix paint which I used on the interior. I ran into some alignment issues I hope to correct in the coming days. Enough words...





I used flat clear to give the kevlar a more aged look. In time I will weather it some more



The alignment issue is not that big since I didn't bother 2 put together tightly



So far I'm pleased with my progress. Let's see how the rest goes

[rx7king]

Youre flyin man! looks greatl much better than the phone pics lol

[ScottForster]

Actually, leave the orange peel on. I will tell you why: On the real car, the body is carbon fiber and to save weight, they just sprayed a couple coats of paint over the body. If you look closely at a real one, you will see the weave of the CF through the paint.

[cjsbosox]

Originally Posted by ScottForster

Actually, leave the orange peel on. I will tell you why: On the real car, the body is carbon fiber and to save weight, they just sprayed a couple coats of paint over the body. If you look closely at a real one, you will see the weave of the CF through the paint.

Scott thanks for sharing such an interesting fact. I never would have thought of such a thing. Though I finished polishing, there is some I cannot get rid of if that helps

As I was looking at my reference pics, I noticed the air ducts to keep the rotors cool and decided to add that nice feature. I could not work much on the interior, since I'm waiting on some harness PE. The front suspension is finished and I hope to get the engine finished this week. I have 2 colors to choose from for the wheels, though I lean to the lighter color. Here are some pics...






I used red electrical tape to simulate the rubber sleeve that connects pipes







Making my own air ducts








Hope you guys like it. Thanks for looking

[countach79]

amazing detail!

you have given me some ideas for future projects

[Hemi Killer]

looking good dude! The air ducts turned out great

[da_ashman]

Originally Posted by ScottForster

On the real car, the body is carbon fiber and to save weight, they just sprayed a couple coats of paint over the body. If you look closely at a real one, you will see the weave of the CF through the paint.

Its true & very sureal to see in person! I was lucky enough to drool over an F50 in Maranello & its very strange to see such an expensive car with a very wavey paint texture, & you can see stright through to the carbon fibre weave!!!

Second Best F40 build ive seen!!! great attension to detail!
Sorry hard to go past this one
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...&highlight=f40

Ash

[rx7king]

Amazing! I love the brakes, much better than phone pics lol

ps I lost my phone (Always something) But you can text my gfs phone especially after 7

[lemansnut]

Looking great so far! Think you'll have it done in time for the GTR NNL? Hope to see you there.

Mike

[cjsbosox]

Hello AF! Enjoying a long weekend so I got some work done

Originally Posted by ScottForster

Actually, leave the orange peel on. I will tell you why: On the real car, the body is carbon fiber and to save weight, they just sprayed a couple coats of paint over the body. If you look closely at a real one, you will see the weave of the CF through the paint.

Originally Posted by Hemi Killer

looking good dude! The air ducts turned out great

Originally Posted by da_ashman

Its true & very sureal to see in person! I was lucky enough to drool over an F50 in Maranello & its very strange to see such an expensive car with a very wavey paint texture, & you can see stright through to the carbon fibre weave!!!

Second Best F40 build ive seen!!! great attension to detail!
Sorry hard to go past this one
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...&highlight=f40

Ash

Originally Posted by rx7king

Amazing! I love the brakes, much better than phone pics lol

ps I lost my phone (Always something) But you can text my gfs phone especially after 7

Originally Posted by lemansnut

Looking great so far! Think you'll have it done in time for the GTR NNL? Hope to see you there.

Mike

Thanks guys. Scott and ashman I am sooo tempted to get a second body to try this. Ashman thanks for sharing that link I wish I had seen it before. I did steal some from it

TY Justin and Mike I will see you at GTR NNL. I hope to be done with this in time for it

So here we goooo..

I added some details to the engine, which has taken forever.


These braided lines are awesome




Almost there. Testing fitment





Thats all for today kids. Thanks againg for looking and feedback

[MartiniOCP]

A wonderful build and model. I'm wondering if you're having some probs with the rear hatch - i did a standard f40 and wasn't very happy with the way it aligned. Keeping my fingers crossed.

[cjsbosox]

Originally Posted by MartiniOCP

A wonderful build and model. I'm wondering if you're having some probs with the rear hatch - i did a standard f40 and wasn't very happy with the way it aligned. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Thank you Martini! So far it looks like I solved the issue. We shall see in the end. The engine bay is almost done. Just need to clean the body, work on the interior and clear parts. Plus whatever weathering I can think of.

Here's what I have so far..

Hatch before

Hatch now

Rear brake ducts. I don't know how or where they run to, so I'm making a simple guess







Wanted to see how its fitting together. After putting wheels on, I find myself not sure on the color....


Thanks for your comments and thoughts

[Hemi Killer]

looks killer, you're doing a great job.

[euro_z]

looking very nice, i like it alot! Couldn't see if you answered it already, but what paint did you use for that textured black in the interior? looks great!