Progress: Ferrari 355 GTS

[DasWiesel]

Another kit i´m still working on right now. It´s one of my favourite Ferrari.



None of Fujimi´s highlights if you ask me, the quality could be much better. But as long as this is the only F355 model, what else can i do ?

The body is nearly finished. A simple black, made with Tamiya´s spray can "TS 14":





Unfortunately, Fujimi made it curbside, but a Ferrari without an engine?
So i cut out the engine hood and drilled all venting gaps to open them up completely.



The engine block and gearbox are borrowed from Hasegawa´s 348


Now i have to scratchbuilt the whole air-intake. I took some parts from a Die-Cast, the rest will be self-made.


Here you can see some of the parts already primed and the light modified airboxes.

Yes, i know it´s not really symmetric, but we will see how this works out at the end.

[CADguy]

You're off to a good start!

I can't wait to see how the engine addition turns out.

[SpoonMan Dos]

You're off to a very good start. I like the engine idea, any plans for the interior color?

[Orion37170]

good start!
-> ist das der Motor?

[owlmodel]

very good idea.
the body color is awsome!

[slk320]

The body looks great! Good luck with the engine build up.

[Bas Carwash]

Looks promising. Can't wait to see more of this one. Color is excellent btw.

[blackf40]

one has to wonder why such beauties are given mere lipservice in terms of models--oh well, better than not at all. Your build looks good so far--that engine looks like it's gonna be sweet! Forza Ferrari

[DasWiesel]

Thanks, guys!

@SpoonMan
Well, i like it a bit more classical.What would you think of this:


I replaced the plastic gear shifter of the kit with a pinhead.

[tonioseven]

Beautiful project!! Can you just imagine how great this kit would br if Tamiya had produced it?! Continue on with a great job so far!!

[Porsche Carrera]

Stunning build!

[bibendumz]

I love the interior...

[mike united]

looking good all round, great work.

Mike

[tonioseven]

*Bump*

[ol' dude]

That interior is awesome!!! Looks to be a cool project!! Keep us posted on the progress!!