In Progress - Ferrari F355

[CADguy]

I've been working on this off and on when I've had enough of the Enzo.

So far I've opened up all the vents on the rear engine cover. Which I removed to simplify the body work. Mesh will be added to those openingslater.

I've also puttied in the gaps on the side vents. And also filled in the window molding above the windows that doesn't exist on the 355.
Thanks Veyron and Zoom Zoom for the tips with those!

I tried a product new to me called Magic-Sculpt. It's a 2 part slow-set putty and was awesome to use.

This will be painted with Cobra Colors Verde Zeltweg Metallic, which is a deep metallic green.

I'm pretty sure the wheels will be these Materasse's with the centers painted body color with chrome lips.

Heres some pics..

[kunta]

Looks good start off!
nice work on side vents.
can't wait to see that's painted dark metallic green. it would be classy F355.

[hrmodeler]

Looking forward to see another great model from you.

[675datsun]

My favorite, late-model Ferrari!
Who makes this kit, and does it have an engine?
Nice work filling the gaps in, and those wheels with body color centers will look tight!
Tan interior?

[robrex]

I'm looking forward to watching this thread. Lovely car!

[mike united]

Thats gonna be a real beast when its done.............a sexy beast !!!
Great work so far.

Mike

[Bas Carwash]

Most beautifull Ferrari on earth! I'll be following this one

[rx7king]

good work with the body so far,i look forward to seeing more

[ol' dude]

Man you got your kids working overtime!!!!!!!!!!! Slow down Matt, they did not stop making model car kits!! Did they? I know this will be another master piece!!

[owlmodel]

cool cool cool! I like Ferrari!

[CADguy]

Originally Posted by 675datsun

My favorite, late-model Ferrari!
Who makes this kit, and does it have an engine?
Nice work filling the gaps in, and those wheels with body color centers will look tight!
Tan interior?

The kit was recently re-released by Fujimi. It does not have an engine. I considered squeezing in the extra 288 GTO engine I have in the parts box, but the tranny is much too long, and I don't want to re-work all the turbo/intercooler tubing. So it will stay curbside.

The interior will most likely be some varying shades of tan/brown..

Originally Posted by ol' dude

Man you got your kids working overtime!!!!!!!!!!! Slow down Matt, they did not stop making model car kits!! Did they?

My kids are the best detail painters on the planet. They make my cars come to life. . I'm kidding!

There are so many cool kits coming out, I've gotta stay busy. The old lady won't yell at me if I finish them as fast as I buy them..

[KEFLON]

I ordered 1 from HLJ but recently got a email saying they are now out of stock man i really want that damn kit an1 got an idea's where i can get it except ebay!!!

thanks

[BVC500]

I've got a F355 spider conversion in the pipeline. Alex from Italian Horses sculpted the rear butresses for me after I messed up. They look great. I just puttied the side vents, have a few more touch ups to do, and will be painting it Cobra Colors Azzurro Monaco (an out-of-production ferrari color).

[StephenDeli]

Originally Posted by owlmodel

cool cool cool! I like Ferrari!

ME TOO!!

[tonioseven]

Awesome!! Thanks for the tips as I'm considering doing mine for the NNL!! I'm sure this one will be another stunner (normal for you!)