Tamiya 1/24 F40 competizione monte shell

[JWGZ]

Just bought this kit, it`s my first build and my first WIP on automotive. I have not finished it yet, I`m now at the stage I have to get the body to fit right.

I wanted to make possible the hood and doors could be opened, so I had to scratch build the front, as well as the chassis, as the parts (battery, cooler).

[JWGZ]

made the rollbar, the seat and the wheels. Allso started to midify the cockpit and testfitted the engine.

[JWGZ]

Painted the chassis, completed the dash and redid ignition wires.

[JWGZ]

redid the exhaust pipes, did some detailing and testfit all the created parts. Also i changed the wires used in the cooler as seen on this pic because i wasn`t happy with the result

[JWGZ]

And finally, it starts to look like a car, couldn`t resist testfitting the body to see how it looks. Have tot do a lot about it though. Actually I am waiting for Motometalix tot finish his model, he is building the absolute best version of this kit so far I know.

[mn80228]

Looks great so far. I like all the details you have added.

The only criticism I can see is that the roll-bar padding looks a little odd.
Not sure if it is out of scale, or the color. It just kind of sticks out to me.

Great work so far though!

[carbonkid]

That looks good .Question how did you get the texture on the steering wheel and seat .I will keep watching i have that kit .

[rx7king]

This is your first build? wow makes me feel bad about my own work haha, but I do agree the roll bar padding seems a bit out of scale and stands out. Good job so far

[JWGZ]

I agree, this looks better right? I allso changed the knob on the gearshifter. Steering wheel is done with flower, the seet is clothed with cotton.