Progress thread: Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale

[Veyron]

Just got the SAS Stradale transkit, of course I had to start this one right away! There is so much difference in the stock 360 and the Stradale, Tamiya would have to retool nearly every part and tool some new parts to make a kit, I don't see that happening. I have attached the SAS parts and have begun shaping the nuances in the Stradale body work, including the more pronounced spoiler on the engine cover. The wheel openings are slightly enclosed also, so putty was added to shape that feature.
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In the next two pics you can see how the spoiler is integrated, and the added plastic to the lower rear quarters of the body, the Stradale has more of a straight cut across the lower rear valence.
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Acu Stion's decals, seats and Stradale etch set will be added along with the Museum Collection Challenge wheels.
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No way I'm going to take the time to exactly replicate the Stradale, I'm going to do the body, color scheme, side windows, wheels and rear diffuser. I might modify the console, but I'm not building door panels. A Revell Enzo Steering wheel will be used. There is a lot different in the engine bay too, I may do some minor changes as long as it's very visible.

[flyonthewall]

Great start Brian. I shall be keeping a close eye on procedings.

[Zcaithaca]

hey is that the regular 360 kit from tamiya with the stradale parts

[SonyMobile]

Cool, Im not much for farraries (cant even spell it ) but this should be an amazing build, and verry interesting. what you have done so far is very imrpessive, even though you just put a kit on, and added small dabs of putty, its still extremely impressive to me because you have a very good eye for detail and you have probably done hours upon hours of reaserch on this vehicle,

Best of luck to you on this challenging build, cant wait to see some more progress.

[chrismcgee]

oh dear, it seems im gonna have to be buying this kit now! sas are doing some great products and combined with the decals and those great wheels its just gonna look excellent.

what wheels does the car come with as standard?

[pflau]

hey Im building the 360 spider.. we can compare notes!!! why did you put the body panels together this early?? Im painting the panels individually and I'll put them together at the end.

[Midnight Racer]

Your off to a great start.Can't wait to see more.

[fola]

Nice start, I am waiting for Chris to send me my Transkit so that I can get started with the stradale slotcar......

I posted some pics, check them out , let me know what you think.
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[blueboost]

you have ALL the goodies. this is gonna be good!

[Veyron]

Originally Posted by pflau

hey Im building the 360 spider.. we can compare notes!!! why did you put the body panels together this early?? Im painting the panels individually and I'll put them together at the end.

I've already built two Modena's and putting the panels on before painting worked best for me.

[Veyron]

Originally Posted by Zcaithaca

hey is that the regular 360 kit from tamiya with the stradale parts

Yes.

[Valentino]

So far so good. can't wait to see more.

[86_SR5]

nice, what color is it going to be? that yellow looks good.

[Veyron]

Got first coats of primer on, now I've got to clean up some panel lines and do some spot puttying.
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[86_SR5]

car looks fine with just primer on it, what color you going to paint it?