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| Dave G |
Posted - 04/05/2013 : 12:01:09
Hi all!
My name is Dave; I am from The Netherlands and a new member to this forum. I have been reading posts here for quite some time now though, mostly admiring the skills of building some people display here! Some time ago I decided to give it a try myself...
I do have some experience in building airplane kits and modifying BBurago's and stuff but only up to when I was 14 years old or something... Now (16 years later ;) ) I think at least I know how to use paint and brushes etc. Never did anything this small though!
I got the kit through ebay for a small price and decided to give it a go! I like to post some things on this forum as I like to share my experiences as a newbie and hope to gain some advise when I need it!
Unfortunately I can only post images made with my cell phone as it actually does a better job than my current camera :( That is, if I succeed to upload!!
Let's see:
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| Dave G |
Posted - 03/02/2014 : 12:12:32
No I won't, it only needs badges. Since this is my first go I will not take the risk of messing it up by adding clear coat, this is a pre-painted kit anyhow. I have bought a F50 kit that I started with too, that one I will try to spray myself, there I will cover decals. |
| ferrariscale |
Posted - 02/24/2014 : 19:03:43
Looks the goods Dave! Your not using clearcoat over the decals? |
| Dave G |
Posted - 02/23/2014 : 14:43:06
Small update on my small project :)
I fitted the windows to the body. Actually was quite easy; I put the front screen in place with small pieces of tape and added epoxy glue on the inner side. The side windows were more difficult as it is really difficult adding the glue in such a way that it will not be visible.
After that I tried my hand at the front light covers. First, shaping the covers is a tricky job! Fitting them was more difficult than the windows, since there is no way to hide glue. I think I did an OK job, like the windows fitted the covers with small bits of tape, then adding a small amount of epoxy in the edges. It did run under some part of one cover, nothing to do about that, but it turned out pretty good!
Currently it is on its wheels, remade the axles because the BBR ones did not fit at all. The stance is pretty important for the general look of the model, think it looks good like this!
Next up is finishing the outside with decals etc. I hope all decals will stick properly as no clearcoat will cover them. Will be another learning curve :) |
| surfjunke |
Posted - 11/17/2013 : 06:43:11
Off to a great start. Very nice clean work. |
| 914joe |
Posted - 06/08/2013 : 06:34:48
I'd practice on some window scraps befor using anything. I never had luck cleaning acetate windows with anything other than a damp qtip... I like those pointy ones.
think small |
| Dave G |
Posted - 06/07/2013 : 15:56:07
Back to the model!
One of the exhaust pipe ends was damaged in the kit. I decided to remove the damaged part of it and try to make a new piece to fit to it. I used a piece of plastic model kit frame which I drilled out and sanded down to the correct size.
I fitted the new part to the exhaust end with some epoxy glue, but used a bit too much. Think it turned out pretty well for this first time though! Only the end tips will show so it should do the job.
I also finished the parts for the interior. I fitted the rear window on the interior side of the model and then fitted the door cards and rear interior panel with the seat belts. As per instructions the belts should be fitted like this, but they should actually be fitted to the seats. Since there was no material for the belts in my kit, I used a piece of adhesive satin black foil.
I should have put the window in a little bit higher; looking at the pictures you can see red shining through the transparant top of the window. Tried to keep it low to prevent the edge to be very obvious...
This morning though I noticed something; there were fingerprints on the rear window. I first thought glue residu on my fingers caused it, however I once read something here, believe it was from Moriaan??, about the fumes from cyanoacrylate causing fingerprints to show on transparant plastic?? I fitted the window with epoxy, the interior panels with cyano... Other option could be that I touched the window with the rear panel and rubbed glue to it. Cannot remember touching the window though, would mean I would have got stuck to it...
I am considering trying to polish it with a mild polishing compound. Is it worth the trouble or should I leave it as I could turn out worse? |
| Dave G |
Posted - 06/07/2013 : 15:23:39
Took me a while to continue with this model, as I was very busy with preparations for my wedding! Had a fantastic day, followed by a great honeymoon to Italy, where I conveniently took the chance to get a glimpse of the Mille Miglia passing by...
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Was a great experience. Also visited the Ferrari museum where there were some brilliant cars like the 288 Evoluzione, my favorite the F40 Evoluzione, the dark blue 250GTO and a 250 Breadvan... 250 GTO 64... Driving a 430 Scuderia complemented the day! |
| Dave G |
Posted - 04/07/2013 : 13:14:03
quote:
Originally posted by moriaan
Dave, please fill in your email in the profile.
there are several dutch members here, and I would like to give you some tips..
Hans
I noticed several Dutch members indeed! Email is available, tips are very welcome! Thanks!! |
| Dave G |
Posted - 04/07/2013 : 13:12:01
quote:
Originally posted by moriaan
looking good Dave!
was the kit prepainted in red?
The next challenge will be the windscreen!!
The attachment of photoetch metal and clear plastic is quite a challenge!
Hans
Hoi Hans ;)
Yes the kit was prepainted. This gave me the opportunity to make an easy entrance to this kind of modelling, as I expect spraying something this small and detailed is really dificult to do. However, that would be the next logic step. I would only need to buy myself a decent airbrush set, I have a large compressor which I should be able to use. The thing is, I have a 1/1 scale project waiting for a long time now which will require a lot of time and $$. Can't do everything I like at once sadly...
As for the window, that's indeed the item I fear fitting most. Luckily, being a modern car is only features a plastic windscreen without any photo etched surrounding. It is very flexible so it doesn't require to be held in place very firmlywhile fitting, but still it will be a challenge. Can't afford to mess it up either, it's such a notable part! |
| Cloud 9 |
Posted - 04/06/2013 : 14:24:34
Nice job! Keep up the good work! |
| moriaan |
Posted - 04/06/2013 : 03:43:42
Dave, please fill in your email in the profile.
there are several dutch members here, and I would like to give you some tips..
Hans |
| moriaan |
Posted - 04/06/2013 : 03:41:56
looking good Dave!
was the kit prepainted in red?
The next challenge will be the windscreen!!
The attachment of photoetch metal and clear plastic is quite a challenge!
Hans |
| Dave G |
Posted - 04/05/2013 : 17:21:27
Did the wheels this evening.
Started with the white metal wheels. I like the stuff, good detail but not too delicate. They needed some attention before painting. I removed all flash and made the rear wheels less wide because they did not fit the tires. Painted the wheels aluminium silver and added a small wash to the wheel nut surrounding, hardly shows but I need to learn stuff! I am thinking about polishing the outer edge on the wheels because the real wheels also have polished rims...
Painted the brake calipers and fitted the photo etched discs. Should paint the discs according to the manual but I like the metal appearance they have now. Looks OK to me!
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| Dave G |
Posted - 04/05/2013 : 12:28:51
Well hooray, it worked :)
I feel bad not taking any pictures of the contents of the box, I haven't seen many -or any- proper build report of a BBR kit? Anyway I was surprised by the amount of parts, never would have guessed it was so comprehensive! Oh, I almost forgot to mention it is a prepainted kit! This really gives it a nice entry level! The paint finish is actually pretty much flawless. Unfortunately any decals will not be covered with clear paint, but that's something I can deal with (most decals and some etched parts come in double, very handy!!).
I kicked off with painting some areas which are not really visible like wheel wells, to get familiar with the paint again. I got revell enamel paint as it was easy quickly available here; I would try something else next time, I think it dries too fast to get nice smooth surfaces. I do everything by brush by the way!
Got a nice sandlike color for the interior to be mixed with some black parts. I was positively surprised by the way the parts fitted together, really seamless mostly. By now, the interior is almost finished, only need to fit the photo etched air vent parts. Which are REALLY small, still trying to figure out how to even hold them...
I have added some parts to the body and did some painting of the rear rollbar. Doing this by brush requires some patience to get a good result; first time I thinned the paint to much. I will have to sand it down a bit and have another go. Sadly damaged the right headlight housing when I tried to fit it and it refused to come out. Managed to take a very little bit off it with some tweezers :( Can't think of a way to fix it, luckily it doesn't really show. Unless you know ofcourse...
For now I will continue work on the wheels. I think I have to file the rear wheels less wide as they are wider than the tires, weird. I did notice the axle, a square piece of rod, fits like a duck in a train tunnel so I will try something else instead...
Thanks for reading, any comments are always welcome!! |
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