Tamiya Ferrari F40 Competizione

[Hemi Killer]

started this one while still finishing up the R390 GT1. Not sure if I will do the Monte Shell livery or not.

intercoolers are not glued. I still have to do plumbing and sort out the rear suspension/halfshafts and the wastegate.

[countach79]

looks really good!

the washes really make it pop

[nugundam93]

nice work! +1 on the washes.

[Hemi Killer]

thanks guys. I am also building the 1/16 Fujimi Competizione at the same time, but I am dissapointed with the details in that kit. I may throw in some photos of that as I make progress.

[cjsbosox]

Hmm looks familiar What plans do you have for it? Looks good so far. I also like the weathering

[Hemi Killer]

Thanks guys. The washes were done with oil paint and turpentine.

I was thinking about not doing the Monte Shell Livery and doing a white car with black wheels. I found. A picture of a white F40 with an LM kit and its awesome.

I also Mister it from a couple feet away with Alclad transparent smoke to flatten the shine and give it a very subtle sooty look.

[Hemi Killer]

finished the struts and added PE hose clamps for the intercooler pipes.

[Hemi Killer]

got some more done.

Eduard PE 4 point harness. Added the intercoolers and some plumbing to the engine.





Pedal faces were glued on then holes drilled all the way through plastic part.

[Archetype123]

No idea how you got that effect on the centre hub on the brake rotors, but they look amazing.

Any tips there?

[Hemi Killer]

Originally Posted by Archetype123

No idea how you got that effect on the centre hub on the brake rotors, but they look amazing.

Any tips there?

I have the tamiya and scale motorsport photo etch kits. The SMS kit comes with hubs and the bolt detail is already there. I weathered it with tamiya weathering powder then carefully sanded across the surface to reveal the clean bolt heads

[Hemi Killer]

Getting back on this one. Had to strip the body, had trouble painting. I have been taking some time off to practice with the airbrush and I think I am ready now. The next update should be a painted body.

I did carbon fiber decals on the bottom with a flat finish clear coat.

[John18d]

WOW hemi Killer - it really has come along quite well
your skills are definitely getting better with regards to detail and weathering
really well done - can't wait to see the body
John

[Hemi Killer]

Thank you! I can't wait to get this thing wrapped up

[stevenoble]

I'm blown away by your engine, really does look flawless, great use of colour and shading to give it life..!!

[Kaj45rpm]

Awesome build mate. Very realistic.