My 1:8 F40

[666fast]

Just went through that whole thread and, holy crap! That is one hell of a kit, shame about the price. I'd love to put one together, but $3000+ it's far to much for my blood!

Do you have any more pics? I'd love to see it finished!

[supercarfreak]

Originally Posted by 666fast Just went through that whole thread and, holy crap! That is one hell of a kit, shame about the price. I'd love to put one together, but $3000+ it's far to much for my blood! Do you have any more pics? I'd love to see it finished!

thanks man. ive made sure to post just about a pic of everything ive done so far in that af.com thread, so i dont really have any more pics.

if you guys become a member to af.com forums you can suscribe to my thread and receive and e-mail notice everytime i post an update!

[Zonda11]

Wicked post some pics when its done!

[supercarfreak]

Originally Posted by Zonda11 Wicked post some pics when its done!

dont you worry about that, ill post more than some, if you know what i mean

[Toronto]

looks amazing, i wish i had some free time

[jon_s]

Originally Posted by supercarfreak Originally Posted by Zonda11 Wicked post some pics when its done! dont you worry about that, ill post more than some, if you know what i mean

Too bloody right, I would be very proud of that creation. You are obviously a very skilled man....I will be keeping an eye on that thread!!

I am even going to find a little (plastic) kit to re0live my childhood! I may post pics of it.....although, as usual it may go wrong in the painting department lol

Thanks fot the inspiration! I have been meaning to have a go again for ages....just needed that little kick to get my arse off the ground!

[callen]

supecar freak, it looks amazing! the detail on that F40 is superb.....i bought a tamiya ferrari 360, but i have to pick up a few more colours(besides corsa red!) i have the entire drivetrain and chassi together but havent started on the specific body panels....ive fucked up the paint job.....can i finely sand it to get some of the bubbles out?(then apply a few more layers of paint...?)

[supercarfreak]

thanks guys

callen, that sounds like a good idea. check out this tutorial, im following it for my F40

http://www.italianhorses.net/Tutorials/paint.htm

[jon_s]

Ahhhhhhhhh that is a useful link!

[supercarfreak]

Originally Posted by jon_s Ahhhhhhhhh that is a useful link!

tell me about it

this guy gets perfect paintjobs every time, look at the dark blue 360 at the bottom

[jon_s]

Do you know what pains he used for the blue 360??

Obviously, a white and grey plastic primer, but what blue and what type (lacquer, enamel e.t.c)?!?!?!

Why is the first coat always grey, why not two coats of white for example??

ok, been having a little look about:

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/pai...olor_chart.jpg

Perhaps it is the dark metallic blue. TS52

I have been looking at the kits....for example: Ferrari 306 'yellow version', this is confusing me lol. Does that mean it comes pre-painted? Or just yellow plastic?

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/pla...ies/index.html

[supercarfreak]

Originally Posted by jon_s Do you know what pains he used for the blue 360?? Obviously, a white and grey plastic primer, but what blue and what type (lacquer, enamel e.t.c)?!?!?! Why is the first coat always grey, why not two coats of white for example?? ok, been having a little look about: http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/pai...olor_chart.jpg Perhaps it is the dark metallic blue. TS52 I have been looking at the kits....for example: Ferrari 306 'yellow version', this is confusing me lol. Does that mean it comes pre-painted? Or just yellow plastic? http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/pla...ies/index.html

Body was painted with Tamiya TS-55 Dark Blue

i dont know why grey and not 2 coats of white

360 yellow version isn't pre-painted, you are right, it is just yellow plastic

[jon_s]

I was looking in my model shop after work today....I was going to get the 360, but they did not have it in red, as I want the cream interior. :cry:

Do you know what the paint codes for the brakes and engine bits e.t.c....I had a look in the instructions, but could not find them

Sorry for all the questions! This is a new ball game for me lol

[SPEEDKILLAR]

One word for it: wow!!!

[DeMoN]

man how much more time for you to finish? Take more pics of it please! Where are you hosting the pics? I mean, do you need help with hosting... maybe I could help if that is the case...