Tamiya 1/24 Ferrari F40 - progress

[robrex]

OK, here's my next project. The Tamiya 1/24 scale Ferrari F40.
I've been going through a dry spell as far as motivation to build is concerned so hopefully this won't be another started project that doesn't get completed (damn Playstation 3 - Call of Duty 4 )

For this project I intend to superdetail the base kit but I'm not planning any major modifications to the body to keep it clean. We all know how good the base kit is so I'll just add some details along the way robrex style
Anyway, I started on the dash and wanted to replicate the finish on the real car so I removed all of the gauges and switches etc. to make it easy to paint without having to mask anything.


Then added the details


The next thing I disliked about the Tamiya kit is the seats so I had to do some modifications. For some reason I deleted the pictures so if you want them just let me know and I'll post the before and after shots later
I also CF'd the interior tub and added the rest of the interior details




I have also started on the engine details which will be the biggest challenge of the kit (and also my favourite part )
First modification is the wastegate. Here's the kit part:


I machined and painted a new one:


and assembled the parts. Unfortunately I chipped some paint in the assembly process but I'll come back and fix that later




That's it for now. I'll have machined wheels and more engine progress very soon so if you like what you see, stay tuned! opcorn:

[Big Kahuna]

Oh Goody Goody!!!!!!!!!!

Looks nice so far.

[thadude]

The start looks awsome!
What did you use for the interior to get the rough look if i may ask?

[Joe Blyth]

Nice work, I really like the work you've done with the wastegate servo.

[ales]

This is going to be fantastic (it already is!).

[MPWR]

Off to a great start, this will certainly be fun to watch.

The new wastegate and servo look terrific! Great idea also on drilling out and replacing the cockpit gauge bezels. I may have to try that when I get around to finishing my F40.

[Ferrari TR]

Nice work.
i'm looking fwd to more.

[mrawl]

Sweet - very unique and HOT!!

[ddtham]

I'm sure this is going to turn into one of your wonderful builds. The wastegate looks awesome, I'm tuned.

[bigfrit]

Incredible sofar, and who knows what is coming...

and we all know the famous tamiya kit, and I hope you'll find solutions to all it's flaws!

good diggin and fragging

[fastdupree]

One of my favorite Ferraris and off to a lovely start. I will also check in on this F40.

[jmwallac]

Originally Posted by robrex

Dayumn...that's a model in itself! Can't wait to see more.

[thadude]

Originally Posted by thadude

The start looks awsome!
What did you use for the interior to get the rough look if i may ask?

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[gionc]

opcorn:opcorn:opcorn::naug hty:

[godfather23]

Very ambitious project, once again. What do you use for the dashboard?? Interesting technique it seems!