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F40 Competizione * * D O N E * * 6 months 4 weeks ago #1

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If you were at the Taupo Model X last weekend you'd have seen me tinkering with a few Ferrari kits - all of them are on the bench together, but I'll just post the Tamiya F40 here for now as I don't want to be a 'forum hog'.

I marked-off then sanded down all the mold seams at the show with Tamiya 400 then 600 grit sanding sponges and yesterday evening I primed the shell with Tamiya grey straight from the rattle-can. Just before dinner this evening I lightly rubbed-back the primer with some 2000 grit wet'n dry and a little water.

Ready now for the Tamiya fine white primer coat. Busy weekend for me so may not get any cave-time so progress pics as soon as I can, likely to be early next week.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Ian.

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F40 Competizione 6 months 4 weeks ago #2

Bishop Offline Moderator Posts: 9344 Karma: 115 Thank you received: 1644	Nah, come on we want to see them all!!! This will look wicked with paint on it. Beautifully prepared. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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F40 Competizione 6 months 3 weeks ago #3

RossMack Offline Platinum Boarder UnZud 39South Posts: 612 Karma: 6 Thank you received: 55	Lovely car, Ian. Ferrari's road-legal go-cart. My favourite Italian, too. Had the big, assembly-required Pocher once. Wish I hadn't sold it. Regards Ross Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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F40 Competizione 6 months 2 weeks ago #4

IAN Topic Author Offline Administrator Posts: 2819 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 431	Tamiya white & Chromate yellow: Ian. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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F40 Competizione (Engine & trans) 6 months 2 weeks ago #5

IAN Topic Author Offline Administrator Posts: 2819 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 431	Engine done, still need to add the etch 'heat tray' and the intercoolers but thought y'all may like to see it as it is right now: Tamiyas engineering here is exquisite, such complicated and complex shapes and it all fits together effortlessly. Ian. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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F40 Competizione (Engine & trans) 6 months 2 weeks ago #6

Bishop Offline Moderator Posts: 9344 Karma: 115 Thank you received: 1644	Gee that engine looks good Ian! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: IAN
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F40 Competizione (Rollin') 6 months 1 week ago #7

IAN Topic Author Offline Administrator Posts: 2819 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 431	We rollin' folks... More soon, stay tuned. Ian. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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F40 Competizione (Rollin') 6 months 1 week ago #8

Gary Away Administrator Posts: 9612 Karma: 65471 Thank you received: 910	Looking sharp mate Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: IAN
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F40 Competizione (Interior) 6 months 1 week ago #9

IAN Topic Author Offline Administrator Posts: 2819 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 431	Interior and engine bay all done. Next... decals (sharp intake of breath) :frantic Ian. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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F40 Competizione (Interior) 6 months 1 week ago #10

Bishop Offline Moderator Posts: 9344 Karma: 115 Thank you received: 1644	Very impressive. Top quality work. Mate the decals will be fine. Says he who doesn’t have to apply them lol. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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F40 Competizione (Decals) 5 months 4 days ago #11

IAN Topic Author Offline Administrator Posts: 2819 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 431	After a lay-off for five weeks, some stickers happened over the last few days: Printed by Cartograph, these decals are just incredible. tiny amount of tidying & touching-up to do on the bonnet 'Shell' logo, the intakes and the vents below the rear wing. More very soon. Ian. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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F40 Competizione (Decals) 5 months 4 days ago #12

Viperbuilder Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1122 Karma: 11 Thank you received: 431	This model looks way cool! Looking forward to the finished article. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: IAN
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F40 Competizione (Decals) 5 months 4 days ago #13

yak Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 827 Karma: 10 Thank you received: 232	That looks awesome Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: IAN
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F40 Competizione (Decals) 5 months 3 days ago #14

Bishop Offline Moderator Posts: 9344 Karma: 115 Thank you received: 1644	It simply looks real with the decals on. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable. The following user(s) said Thank You: IAN
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F40 Competizione (Decals) 5 months 2 days ago #15

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F40 Competizione (Decals) 2 months 2 weeks ago #16

IAN Topic Author Offline Administrator Posts: 2819 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 431	Definitely not forgotten and now ready for final assembly: Wish me luck (deep breath :frantic: ). Ian. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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F40 Competizione (Decals) 2 months 2 weeks ago #17

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F40 Competizione (White Flag lap) 2 months 2 weeks ago #18

Bishop Offline Moderator Posts: 9344 Karma: 115 Thank you received: 1644	Another beauty Ian. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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