Revell Twin Turbo Ferrari Enzo

[ravan17]

hey guys, so in the process of starting modeling back up after not doing it since of school scheduling, i decided to give a Ferrari a try since all of my other builds are Turbo Supras... i wanted to switch it up a little, only thing that wont change for this build is some custom detailing as well as a completly custom Twin Turbo set up as far as I can tell there hasnt been a Twin Turbo Enzo to this day, atleast not that I could find records of pics off... (if you know of one please let me kno where i can find it) but anyway, on to the 2 quick pictures:

carbo fiber on the valve covers:



and here is the firewall and my first place for modification, original kit says to paint it silver, but i decided to go the actual way and put on some heatshielding



let me know what you think and sorry that you can see where the turbos are going yet, i promise to try to get to that point really soon, ive just never had to deal with a model that has ALL WHITE components that absolutley need paiting before installing, keep posted

[rollin80s]

can't wait to see the turbos. will be checking this one out.

[ravan17]

i am hoping to fabricate the actual turbos tomorrow, so you will be able to see the orientation and everything. i'll keep you updated

[Wolf95]

what did you use for your "heat shield"?

[ravan17]

inside of a cigarette box works perfectly and is free if you know smokers

[Wolf95]

any certain brand? (I dont smoke) I didn't know the insides were textured like that lol

[ravan17]

im not a smoker either, i think it doesnt matter, i found this box that my dads friend left at the house years and years ago, im not sure if they are all textured like that but i think they might be... if i recall correctly there is even some that are like a stained yellowish tint to them, or bronze, im going to try and see if i can collect some more. The one i used above, if im not mistaking.., was from a Malbaro box which was atleast 3 or 4 years old... not sure if that matters or not.

i'll look around and let you know what i find.

[da_ashman]

Ive never seen a Revell Enzo, but by looking at it im glad I brought the Tamiya one.
The American model companies like to do everything white plastic, Ive sprayed the spruces with primer before Ive cut anything off, makes further painting eaiser.
For the turbo i reckon do a similar setup to the F40, have a look in the motorsports forum theres an amazing F40 Competizone on the go at the moment.
Cant wait to see more!!

[ravan17]

yea i wasnt too thrilled about all the white plastic.... but i'll just have to deal with that... what i was thinking about doing is actually airbrushing all of the components into a flat black color and going from tehre

[Wolf95]

Thanks for the info on the "heat wrap"

[ravan17]

np man, any time

[Exotics_Builder]

Originally Posted by ravan17

inside of a cigarette box works perfectly and is free if you know smokers

This is also available from Model Factory Hiro in an adhesive version

[carl63_99]

I've seen many other products have similar foil with patterns. Take a look at Pringles potato chips, yogurt or cottage cheese containers, or any product that has a sealed foil cover. I think I've got cottage cheese foil on my 348 twin turbo firewall.

Carl

[Wolf95]

Originally Posted by Exotics_Builder

This is also available from Model Factory Hiro in an adhesive version

but you have to pay for that one

[ravan17]

^^ EXACTLY ! with the kind of money i have already spent on the supplies i try to go the cheapest possible route whenever i can, like buying solder wire in bulk to make turbos instead of paying 4 bucks per set but thanks for the insight though. Im off to try to get a few basic parts painted so they arent white and hopefuly start the fabricatoin process of the turbos