Ferrari California - Revell

[mattbacon]

This is the rather nice Revell kit, looking a bit like the one that Top Gear (the magazine) took to the deepest road tunnel in the world, in Norway a few months ago. Zero Bianco Fuji for the body, kit wheels, stripped and painted black, and the interior configured on the Ferrari site in Citadel acrylics.





I think I'm on the home straight now...

best regards,
Matt

[Drift F.C]

Looking good so far

[BVC500]

Can't wait to see the finished product!

[mattbacon]

Thanks, chaps... I've toned down the valve covers and intake manifold with some matt varnish - it looks much better.

Here's a TOP tip for builders of this model, though:

The instructions would have you fit the additional console (part 41) (aircon controls? radio?) at the front of the central console between seats the wrong way round. If you put it in as shown, it fouls the bottom of the installed dashboard, and prevents the interior sitting up properly into the bodyshell, and eventually would stop you getting the floorpan/chassis into position. Simply fit it the other way up, with the cut out-on the bottom, fitting over the silver trim. Then everything fits together nicely, without forcing it...



I hope this helps someone!

bestest,
M.

[Ferrari TR]

Very nice.

[mattbacon]

Fitted together now...









...and I think the fit is pretty impressive, It really does snap together, with just some tacking at the front and sides needed...

A LOT better than the 612...

bestest,
M

[da_ashman]

Looking Good!! I Love that Bicano Fuji white colour, best looking pearl white!!

[tonioseven]

I like it and it looks great in that color.

[janositamas]

It's getting in shape, looking good in pearl white with that 2tone interior, good job!

[mattbacon]

Thanks, guys... here's the last bulletin from the bench before I clean her up and take some finished pictures in the daylight tomorrow:






I've got both versions, and I think for the open top one, I'm going to do it in "classic" California style - dark burgundy red body, with the front wing vents and the trim on the air intake in chrome, silver wheels, and tan upholstery. I've got the 275 NART Spider to sit alongside it...


bestest,
M.

[BVC500]

Nice job. Are you going to paint the little triangles at the bottom of the A pillar behind the mirrors? Also, the brake and reverse lights (the triangles in the rear bumper) should be smoked and the bottom part clear red (for the reflector)

[janositamas]

Nice job! Also some blackwash would make it look even better!

[Drift F.C]

Sweet build!

Can't wait to see the creame color in the daylight!