360 Spider (first pics)

[tazdev]

Well started work today on the spider. Seeing as I am not using the optional top I used that to test what the Deep Metallic Blue would look like on the finished product.

Using a grey primed base the blue comes out extremely dark (almost black looking in photos). I may try part with a silver base over the primer to see how that comes out.

[tazdev]

The paint mix for the Beige leather interior as stated in the instructions was to be 1 part X-6 (orange) to 10 parts XF-15 (flat flesh) but this came out a bit too orange for my likeing so I added a bit more XF-15.
(ratio approaching 1 X-6 : 12 XF-15)

It may have been because my measuring was basically estimated as I didn't have any proper measuring device (I used straws )

Here is what it looks like on the inital coat on the doors



I'm happy with the way they are going at this early stage

[primera man]

Whats the petfood in the top pic ...lol

The blue is pretty dark looking....but hard to tell in the pics.
Looks to be going well so far.

[tazdev]

Thats my water for applying decals.

Don't worry it was washed fully before use

[primera man]

Is the blue you doing a factory colour ??
Not lucky enough to see any in real life down here

[tazdev]

I don't think it is a factory colour, I just saw the colour and thought that it would look good on a Ferrari instead of the common reds, silvers and yellows.

They were released in silver, red, yellow, blue, green, black, and white.

With the main interiors being black and beige.

[ales]

Originally posted by tazdev
I don't think it is a factory colour, I just saw the colour and thought that it would look good on a Ferrari instead of the common reds, silvers and yellows.

They were released in silver, red, yellow, blue, green, black, and white.

With the main interiors being black and beige.

Isn't it that with the 360 Ferrari (for additional cost) lets you provide them with a sample of any colour you want and you can get the car like that? Very convenient for modelling Although maybe it was different with the Spider.

[Guiddy]

No, you are right Alex, you can have any Ferrari in any colour, and the blue will look great, so stick with it!!!!
Be careful with glueing all the bits on the body, they all need panel lines so don't fill them with glue!
But the front vents need filling by the front wheels! Looking forward to seeing this one! I still haven't decided on a colour for mine!!!

[S Brake]

What kind of blue is that going to be? I love azuro hyperion on Ferrari's also. sweet looking color.

[tazdev]

Originally posted by snowboarder
What kind of blue is that going to be? I love azuro hyperion on Ferrari's also. sweet looking color.

the colour is TS-53 Deep Metallic blue

Originally posted by Guiddy
But the front vents need filling by the front wheels!

Do you meen the small ones on the side?
why do they need filling in?

[tazdev]

found it

below is a pic of how I HOPE my interior will come out




HHHHHMMMMMM. Just noticed that the carpets seem to be based on the exterior colour of the car where as the instructions make it the same as the seats

[S Brake]

Yeah, i think i'll do my carpet to match the dash, what color is your leather going to be? and are you going to paint the dash the same color?

[Hawk312]

So, does anyone know where I can get detailed engine pictures of this car? I am about to start mine and want it to be as accurate as possible. Does the carpet always match the exterior of the car?

[S Brake]

360 engine
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and i don't think that the carpet always matches the exterior color

[Hawk312]

Thanks! That was exactly what I was looking for.

and i don't think that the carpet always matches the exterior color

Good. I didn`t know where I was going to be able to get YELLOW carpet.