revell/monogram 1/12 Ferrari Testarossa

[Whumbachumba]

Awesome, you opened up the rear vents. I took like a hour to find a good picture of the vents to see how they really were, and now I need to cut mine open.

[eph2]

Wowww.. Nice Work on the engine!!! The suspension looks good too!

[cfcrules]

Hi, thanks for that picture, it really helps. I decided to set the model down about a month ago due to the huge amount of details on the body that need changing, the best bet for the rear grill, is to cut them with a modelling saw and then sand with a file, while the rear lid, I created again, using Evergreen strips, it took like a weekend to get that looking just right. The level of detail in the interior, that can be changed is huge, I started adding detail to the front, but got stuck making hinges, any idea how to do this nicely and easily? Thanks again

[SchuberT]

Originally Posted by schumieke

interior with leather and "vilt"(have no idea how ist called in English it's a sort of fabric):

It's "felt" in English . Great build so far. I can't wait to see more.

[ferrari2k]

Is there any progress on this build?

[hrmodeler]

Nice work!
I just bought mine for $10, but I will do it OOB because I don't want to lost nerves on 25+ years old kit. :-)

[Jamme]

Hello,
Nice Work on the Engine.
rest also, by the way.

Jamme

[ferrari2k]

Originally Posted by hrmodeler

Nice work!
I just bought mine for $10, but I will do it OOB because I don't want to lost nerves on 25+ years old kit. :-)

25+?
The Testarossa is from 1984, that is 22 years ago, perhaps the kit is 20 years old, even younger

[hrmodeler]

OK, +/- couple years, but it stay that is old. :-)

[schumieke]

Originally Posted by ferrari2k

Is there any progress on this build?

You're lucky, I've picked it back up last week, I'll post some progess pictures later tonight

[ferrari2k]

Originally Posted by schumieke

You're lucky, I've picked it back up last week, I'll post some progess pictures later tonight

Thats nice, I could get my hands on that kit yesterday for 20€ (modelshop is closing)
and I am really interested in how to make the hood and the doors working

[schumieke]

Finally some progress

Here's what i've done so far:

current status: painted the front and rear lid but the body stil needs some putty and sanding work done:


rear lid: I've cut away the kit louvres and replaced them with plastic strips


The engine is finaly ready, just added some wiring and detail painting






The front lid, I cut some felt for the boot but I haven't glued in place yet




For the hinge of the front lid I used some sprue, I glued it to the lid and body, drilled a hole in it and put some ironwire in it:



Rear wheel: I think the stance is pretty good



some other parts like lights and front grille are also ready





interior: the whole interior is fitted with leather and felt, I sanded the luggage belts behind the seats and replaced them with leather ones





for the door hinge I used the same technique as for the bootlid



Thats it for now, I might finish this project after all

O and BTW, I can't stop torturing myself

[ferrari2k]

Originally Posted by schumieke

Finally some progress
Thats it for now, I might finish this project after all

O and BTW, I can't stop torturing myself

Thanks for the pics, they will be great reference for me
I'd like to have that F40 in 1:12, but I should finish my 1:16 version first, ther e is everything to open.
Unfortunately the shop did not have the F40, perhaps I will do one when I have enough money saved (in 1- 2- 3 years? )

[ferrari2k]

hm, one question again:
How did you find out, how the door panels need to be aligned so that the door shuts correctly?
and can you please give me some reference pics so that I can wire the engine, too?

[ferrari2k]

*push*
Anything new on the car?