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Alex
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New Monday, November 12, 2007 4:37:52 PM GMT

In 1996, some 9 years after its introduction, Ferrari F40 was still a brutal force on the circuit. This was proven by several IGOL sponsored F40 GTE's in various races throughout the year - LeMans, Monza, Suzuka... Today I start another superdetailed build based on Model Factory Hiro kit, with few aftermarket additions.

Here you can see what I'm starting with: MFH kit, Zero paints and clearcoat, an assortment of various carbon decals, Top Studio connector sets, and Sakatsu fittings and valve stems. I will be also using various aftermarket items that I will identify over the course of the build.
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Alex
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New Monday, November 12, 2007 4:42:55 PM GMT

Starting with the body, as usual. All body parts were carefully washed, cleaned, sanded, test fitted, and panel lines re-scribed. Then I mocked it up to see how everything fits together.

"Aerodynamics is for people who can't build engines" - Enzo Ferrari

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Alex
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New Monday, November 12, 2007 4:43:21 PM GMT

I will spare you boring priming and masking details (used BMF for masking), and here are the pics of the parts 1) after painting 2 & 3) after clearcoating.

"Aerodynamics is for people who can't build engines" - Enzo Ferrari

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Alex
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New Monday, November 12, 2007 4:44:03 PM GMT

After the paint was completely dry, it was polished, and decals applied. Let me tell you, green decals on the front and rear bumpers were such a pain in the neck!

"Aerodynamics is for people who can't build engines" - Enzo Ferrari

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Dan
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New Monday, November 12, 2007 5:45:03 PM GMT

Alex,

As usual another spectacular start, I will be watching this one especially since it will be another superdetail build. I always manage to pick up a few things via your WIP's.

I am amazed by the difference in resin kits, the resin kit I have is requiring a large amount of tedious work, I am sure that you had put a lot of time and effort in to preparing this body but I can really see a difference in the quality of the resin itself between yours and the one I have. I guess just like kits, it all depends on what you pay for. I can say that I have used several of your preparation suggestions when working on the one I have.

Thanks for sharing your work with us.

Dan

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Jake777
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New Monday, November 12, 2007 5:46:23 PM GMT

Paint and decals look awesome! Cant wait to see more...
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HondaBear
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New Monday, November 12, 2007 6:14:33 PM GMT

Another masterpiece in the making. I do not know how you do it Alex, but I swear that with every kit you build you improve. I will be following this closely.

HondaBear
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ChrisJ
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New Monday, November 12, 2007 6:35:05 PM GMT

Awesome start, Paint and details look great. Can't wait to see more.
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CTJoe
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New Monday, November 12, 2007 6:51:09 PM GMT

Great start, Alex. I'll follow this one closely. Looks like I'll have to try BMF for masking. It appears to work better than masking tape.
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Alex
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New Monday, November 12, 2007 8:02:31 PM GMT

Joe, BMF is a lot superior to the masking tape, even Tamiya, but it is so hard to peel off and a bit more expensive?
Dan, Hiro kits are one of the best in the market, not by chance. Their casting s are great, but even then they need quite a bit of cleanup. This body took me about 6 hours of prep work for paint.
Thanks!

"Aerodynamics is for people who can't build engines" - Enzo Ferrari
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Completed. In Member's Galleries. Model Factory Hiro 1996 Ferrari F40 GTE IGOL