Fujimi F355 Spider - in progress + a few comment

[A_C]

Kit: Fujimi 1/24 Ferrari F355 Spider

After Fujimi released F355 GTB/GTS in 1995, they recently recast the body and release this long-awaited F355 Spider. I did a little comparison with the old F355 GTB...

The overall panel lines are deeper and sharper.




The rear engine hood looks more accurate in shape.


No need to glue an additional part near the rear spoiler. It's now moulded to the body.


The most challenging work is still the door panel...

After 2 hours work, I did a little progress...

[bigfrit]

Great work! I ll be watching this thread with big eyes, and great interest, and thanks for the comparison pics!

Olivier

[mel79]

Ooh, it's ou already... How is the interior, have they updated the side panels?

-Mikko

[CADguy]

I'll be watching this thread with interest. Kit looks nice.

[kunta]

Nice progress. keep up the good job!

[Bas Carwash]

I'm doing the same model at the moment. The door panels are definitely a challenge. I'm doing the side panels in the interior as well, as they look absolutely terrible. It's just flat! This kit needs a lot of improvements, but it is quiet a good one for a regular Fujimi one. Keep up the good work!

[mike united]

Very nice, your doing a great job. The only only drawback with this kit (not the spider) is the windows as they dont seem to fit properly, especially the side windows, otherwise its a decent kit to build.

Thanks for sharing, looking forward to more progress.

Mike

[tmathew1us]

Mind telling/showing us how you cleared out the rear deck vents? That will add a great deal of realism and your technique looks very good.


thanks

Tom

[A_C]

Thanks all for your comments. CADguy and kunta, hope you don't mind that I'm using your F355 as reference.

Originally Posted by mel79

Ooh, it's ou already... How is the interior, have they updated the side panels?

-Mikko

Fujimi simply reused the interior of the F355...

Originally Posted by tmathew1us

Mind telling/showing us how you cleared out the rear deck vents? That will add a great deal of realism and your technique looks very good.


thanks

Tom

I used the similar method posted by Chris at http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...threadid=61545
(I must say Automotive Forums is very resourceful!)
I drilled 2 small holes at the end of each vent. Then cut along the edges with the knife blade (and its back) many times. That's why the residue are stripped.

[mic329]

Hi AC

It is impressive work so far and keep it up.

Besides, would it be further modification on engine bay?

Mikusen

[Wheelin75r]

Nice work so far!

[360spider]

Great review!

[A_C]

Originally Posted by mic329

Hi AC

It is impressive work so far and keep it up.

Besides, would it be further modification on engine bay?

Mikusen

Thanks Mikusen. Maybe I'll put "something" beneath the engine hood. Will update later...

[DJPaul]

Grea t work on cut outs. mre progress please.

[suiteR]

Good job AC !!