WIP: F430 Stradale - Concept

mic329 · #1 08-20-2006, 06:21 AM

Hi everyone

After making of the F430 spider, I have started a new project on the F430 stradale concept. Basically, it would be based on the Fujimi F430 chalenge kit and the 360 stradale decal.

After spraying primer, I have test-built the kit. This kit is different from the hard-roof version which incorporated with engine hood marking on the body and different detail at the tail.

The fitting of this kit is good!

As usual, sanding away the moulding lines on the body.

and primer the body in pink.

Since I have made Ferraris models in black colour before, I would choose the red colour for the F430 stradale concept this time. The red is of Lummi Red by Finisher's paint.

Time to decaling the Italian strips on the body

Done !!!

After allowing to dry the body for 2 days, I have sprayed 2 layers of clear coat on it.

After drying for 4 days, I have sanding the body to level the thickness of the clear coat on the decal and do the compound job as well.

For the cockpit, I have only detailing the steering wheel.

and adding PE for the pedals as well. The interior was sprayed using texture paint.

For the body, the window frames and the windscreen were paints. For the side window, I finally decided to cut them off and allow them to remain open for better viewing the cockpit.

Up to now, Only some more details to be add up before done.

Thank you for visiting

Mikusen

ales · #2 08-20-2006, 06:46 AM

It looks fantastic. Personally, I'd put a second seat in as it's a "stradale", but it's your model.

I love the shine you've achieved, it's superb.

Gamerxz · #3 08-20-2006, 07:21 AM

0_o... building one myself.. but mine is based on a option parts kit.. yours looks good

mic329 · #4 08-26-2006, 11:17 AM

Hello all

Thank you for the comment so far.

Some more update today

1. The fast-open-lock were replaced by optional PE parts.

The one on the right hand-side is from original Fujimi kit. I have spent almost an hour to build the 4 locks.

Finally done

The engine top was covered by CF decals.

Happy Modelling

Mikusen

gionc · #5 08-26-2006, 12:01 PM

Fantastic. It's also one of few times that I seen pink tint under the Rosso Corsa, like recomended by finisher's: great. As Ales said I'll see 2nd seat inside, but it's amazing anyway.