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Re: Revell Ferrari 458 Italia, my first car build

Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:13 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
Absolutely like it, some great paintwork :thumb2:

Re: Revell Ferrari 458 Italia, my first car build

Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:59 pm
by Lysus
:jd:

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!

Re: Revell Ferrari 458 Italia, my first car build

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 4:22 pm
by FuzzSquad
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.
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Re: Revell Ferrari 458 Italia, my first car build

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 4:41 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
Holy shoot that is gorgeous :clap: :thumb2: :thumb1: :th:
Wow

Re: Revell Ferrari 458 Italia, my first car build

Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2016 6:10 pm
by Lysus
Wicked gorgeous.

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

Re: Revell Ferrari 458 Italia, my first car build

Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2016 6:01 pm
by FuzzSquad
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.

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Re: Revell Ferrari 458 Italia, my first car build

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:38 pm
by FuzzSquad
Did some more work on the Fezza. All the glass fitted.
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The rear mesh fitted along with the exhausts which I heat stained.
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The arty shot of the interior fitted up to the shell.
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The rear engine bay, I carbon decaled, the side panels, with carbon decal sheets from scale Motorsport.
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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.
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Re: Revell Ferrari 458 Italia, my first car build

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:00 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
Above and beyond COOL my friend,just amazing stuff going on here :thumb2:

Re: Revell Ferrari 458 Italia, my first car build

Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2016 11:40 pm
by FuzzSquad
Cheers mate, it's been fighting me a bit, I'll be glad to get this one finished

Re: Revell Ferrari 458 Italia, my first car build

Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:26 pm
by FuzzSquad
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
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Re: Revell Ferrari 458 Italia, my first car build

Posted: Thu Aug 25, 2016 4:19 pm
by Twokidsnosleep
You are making this really shine, literally!!
Superb job, love seeing updates and progress to your build
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Re: Revell Ferrari 458 Italia, my first car build

Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2016 2:37 pm
by FuzzSquad
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

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Re: Revell Ferrari 458 Italia, my first car build

Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2016 12:08 am
by Twokidsnosleep
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

So :clap: :thumb1: :th: and :cheers2: