Ferrari Testarossa in Progress....

[5ynergyx]

Another kit in progress....this time, it's the Ferrari Testarossa. Although it's a 1984 car, i will try to do it in a modern style. Will do the car in bright red and black interior.







Meanwhile here is some process photos of sanding of the molding lines and the "Ferrari" logo, will be replacing the "Ferrari logo" either by decals or metal decals.



"Ferrari" logo removed


Mold lines sanded....

[Ferrari TR]

I'm looking forward to this!
I built this kit stock over 10 years ago and recently picked up another kit with plans of building a tuned version.

[Jaimenew]

it´s a 1984 car, but is a great ferrari exotic car.

if I have it, would also would it

[rod_k2]

Hmmm...This car remind me one of the Koenig's... Great car choice! Can't wait to see more!

[5ynergyx]

Thanks guys for giving me some idea to the Testarossa. For those who has done this kit before. Did you mask the whole body and spray those grills or hand paint them?? They are all attached to the body, the parallel lines of the grills are too thin and soft to remove and replace back.

[5ynergyx]

Some progress.... engine done.

As for the body, i had made a terrible mistake by cleaning it with a dirty cloth before spraying and the paint was terrible! It looks as though the car has chicken box.

Hmm....looks like the cloth was stained with some wax and after cleaning the body with the car and sprayed, there were lots of spread dots around which paint can't cover them.

Paint was stripped off and body was sand again. I am very happy with the result now. Will put on the clear coat soon...

Engine Pics...









Body Pics....

[ferrari2k]

Originally Posted by 5ynergyx

Some progress.... engine done.

As for the body, i had made a terrible mistake by cleaning it with a dirty cloth before spraying and the paint was terrible! It looks as though the car has chicken box.

Hmm....looks like the cloth was stained with some wax and after cleaning the body with the car and sprayed, there were lots of spread dots around which paint can't cover them.

Paint was stripped off and body was sand again. I am very happy with the result now. Will put on the clear coat soon...

Engine Pics...



Body Pics....

I must say that I will build my kit with the headlamps molded close... never thought they might look that ugly on the testarossa.
No offend to the builder of course, I mean the kit itself for sure.
Great job with the engine and bodypaint though

[Enzoenvy1]

Great, now I need to pull another build together.

Every time I start to complete one ferrari, another ferrari comes around!!

Great engine!

[5ynergyx]

Originally Posted by ferrari2k

I must say that I will build my kit with the headlamps molded close... never thought they might look that ugly on the testarossa.
No offend to the builder of course, I mean the kit itself for sure.
Great job with the engine and bodypaint though

Hi..no offense of course. The headlamps I will make it flexible, it can be either open or close. Thanks for the compliment

[Emc-Icon]

hey.. i have this kit, but i lost the directions about 4 years ago, and its been lying there ever since.. would you be kind enough to post the directions for his plz?.. or if not, email them to [email protected] plz

[crab]

Originally Posted by Emc-Icon

hey.. i have this kit, but i lost the directions about 4 years ago, and its been lying there ever since.. would you be kind enough to post the directions for his plz?.. or if not, email them to [email protected] plz

http://www.1999.co.jp/asp/GoodsDetai...ce_right_e.asp

[Enzoenvy1]

Just curious if anyone following this might know?

My Testarossa kit has a white shell and white sprues, is that normal or is it before they used colored plastics or what?

[eph2]

Looking great!

[KTem]

Originally Posted by Enzoenvy1

Just curious if anyone following this might know?

My Testarossa kit has a white shell and white sprues, is that normal or is it before they used colored plastics or what?

Mine's molded in red, black and grey... Maybe the guy you bought it from sprayed everything white, are the clear parts solid white as well?

[5ynergyx]

Mine obviously is



Maybe wrong colour plastic molding? My F430 red engine is half melt when I open the box. Any idea can I exchanged?