Supercar of the 90's - Making of Ferrari F50

[Martin S]

This is a great build progress thread !
I love theese step by step instructions

[360spider]

Time for another update folks.
I have purchased Acu-Stion shock sets for this build, but the shocks themselves in the set are designed for the rear suspension ONLY! Bummer! I had to scratchbuild the front shocks! Some aluminum tubing, few plastic pieces, some black wire, a cut finger and an hour later I had this:



- first is a kit part, then parts that I made to assemble front shocks, and then completed assembly. Everything looks great, but here comes the CRAZY part - after I have built this, I realized that this will not be visible AT ALL on a completed model. Hmmm, ok. :-)

Did the same with rear shocks, only now I used Acu-Stion shocks, but added few pieces here and there:



Interior was decalled with kevlar and clearcoated:




then it was masked and rear firewall was sprayed with same mixture like I used for the dashboard:



Some lug nuts detail:



The wheels are going to be removable, so I needed to modify the axles.



Completed, painted, and weathered brakes with brake lines:



Brakes mounted on hubs with axles/lug nuts:



Finally, I have modified the wheels to fit the new axles and added valves and weights:



That's all for now!
Alex

[MPWR]

Originally Posted by 360spider

after I have built this, I realized that this will not be visible AT ALL on a completed model.

I was almost afraid to point this out earlier. I had just assumed maybe you were going to open the bonnet.

Man that cockpit tub looks familiar! I have to say, this is alot of fun for me.

Brakes look terrific. Beautiful work as always.

[jmwallac]

Truly fantastic work. It's great to see WIPs like yours!

[georges99]

It looks very promising, your work is top notch.

George

[MidMazar]

Wow the interior looks so flawless, keep us updated.

[gionc]

Everything is just perfect.

[robrex]

very cool! I'm loving this build!

[gionc]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

Alex, it seems as if you are building two of everything!?

Am I wrong or am I missing something?

Is the fact that you see double due to those bison's pissed vodka?

[godfather23]

Now, I don´t check your WIP for a couple of days and you add this amount of stuff to the model. Great work on everything. Another tutorial from you and I sure am thankful for you being back and sharing your great work with us. Even my girlfriend who hates modelling said that this is terrific craftsmanship! There you have it!

[360spider]

Thanks guys!

[willimo]

Your work is always amazing! I can't wait to see this progress! Amazing, amazing, amazing.

[sportracer02]

Hi,

why did I miss this???

You put a lot of money into additional parts for the kit, but it seems it is worth the money. Clean build, nice details - great so far

[auw12]

Absolutely superb! I really love the scratchbuilt suspension!

[360spider]

Another update guys - made the seats, still needs some work there, C/F + seatbelts, door panels still need some polishing.





This is what I have on the engine so far:








Till next time!