Revell Ferrari 458 Italia, my first car build

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:13 pm

Absolutely like it, some great paintwork

Lysus · Post by **Lysus** » Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:59 pm

I hope to try my first paint polish on a car the next day or so, if I can make it look 10% as good as yours I'd be happy. Bravo, sir!

FuzzSquad · Post by **FuzzSquad** » Tue Aug 02, 2016 4:22 pm

Just spent an afternoon cutting back the paintwork with 4000/8000/12000 sandpaper, then Tamiya Compounds, and finally several coats of Auto Glynn Polish
The bonnet was the worst area for the dreaded orange peel. I'm pleased how it turned out.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Aug 02, 2016 4:41 pm

Holy shoot that is gorgeous

Wow

Lysus · Post by **Lysus** » Tue Aug 02, 2016 6:10 pm

Wicked gorgeous.

Hmm...maybe I will practice this on that GTi shell on my SoD...

FuzzSquad · Post by **FuzzSquad** » Wed Aug 03, 2016 6:01 pm

I've came to the conclusion that me and clear plastic parts don't go together very well. Thankfully I've got a spare set. Anyway that the grill, front land rear lights fitted. Once I've more of the interior fitted, I'll wire up the front and rear lights.

FuzzSquad · Post by **FuzzSquad** » Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:38 pm

Did some more work on the Fezza. All the glass fitted.

The rear mesh fitted along with the exhausts which I heat stained.

The arty shot of the interior fitted up to the shell.

The rear engine bay, I carbon decaled, the side panels, with carbon decal sheets from scale Motorsport.

Now I'm in the process of fitting up the lights, which to be honest are a nightmare to fit in such a small model.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:00 pm

Above and beyond COOL my friend,just amazing stuff going on here

FuzzSquad · Post by **FuzzSquad** » Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:40 pm

Cheers mate, it's been fighting me a bit, I'll be glad to get this one finished

FuzzSquad · Post by **FuzzSquad** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:26 pm

Not much left to do on it now. Here's a sneak of the engine bay all carboned up. Very finicky to do but well worth the effort I think

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 4:19 pm

You are making this really shine, literally!!
Superb job, love seeing updates and progress to your build

FuzzSquad · Post by **FuzzSquad** » Sat Aug 27, 2016 2:37 pm

That's the Ferrari finished, I've posted up the finished build pics on a different thread. It's not the best of kits but I liked the challenge. Hopefully you all like the finished item

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:08 am

I have followed your build along from nose to tail and must say I am fully impressed
THE shiniest scale Ferrari I have ever seen done

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Revell Ferrari 458 Italia, my first car build

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