WIP- My First Model Revell Ferrari 360 Spider

I put together this same model and it seems that we used almost the exact same color of paint....

 

Keep us posted

 

ME TOO! I just got this model. I am really bad and a beginner. Got all the paint, but I don't have a great way of applying it to the main body. Whats the best method? Spray or by hand? The guy in the store was an idiot and told me to get both. I got spray.

-Dan

 

Prime it nicely and sand/fill if necessary and use a spray can. I do a couple of mist coats without even trying to cover the whole thing, then when that has dried spray a wet coat being careful not too apply too much. When this has dried add another wet coat and you should have a reasonable result.

PS I am no expert, have only completed one model and have two more in the pipeline

Also i am only a newbie myself but i would have advised not to start with a revell. A tamiya would be around double the price but would fit together much nicer and is better made in general and will give you less to worry about when trying to learn like we are IMO

 

Nice work Austin keep us updated

 

I also have this sitting on the bench right now - The intention is to do it as a "copy" of my 1:1 version.

I'm certainly not in Wolfman's class, but I've been building models since before I can remember. Some comments:

1. Spray -v- brush: Depends on what you're doing, and you'll probably find that you do want both - "Touch-up" is difficult with a spray can. [Obviously, an airbrush is the "real" way to go, but keeping 'em clean is a major PITA.]

2. You should (IMHO) have put some of the parts together before spraying the red. For example, I think part #27 (front lower panel) and #47 (roll bar) could have been attached prior to the paint application. Newbies (no offense!) tend to "follow the directions" in terms of build order - Study the directions, dry fit everything first and you'll "get a feel" for what can be assembled prior to painting.

Good luck, and thanks for posting,
Cheers,
Ian

 

Ok, I admit, I am a moron...I have the same model...still in the box....anyone want to put it together / paint it , etc...for a fee???? I just want it for my desk, but don't have the patience or time to put it together.

 

Hmm - Given the time these things take to do "properly" I suspect you're going to **** if a "professional" were to give you a price......

However, I am about to start mine and could probably do two at once - no big deal there. In fact, if you're serious, I'll just go pick up another one (probably cheaper than you sending me yours!) and do 'em in stereo....... (Argh! - two different color schemes = even more airbrush cleaning )

cheers,
Ian

 

Talking ´bout first models...what model/brand it is the way to go for newbies?

 

When you were spraying, what was your technique? (i.e. how many coats, where did you put the model, how close were you, ect.)

 

IMO Tamiya have the best fitting models that require little to no modification to make everything fit perfectly. Revell can be tricky sometimes and often will take some creativity to make everything fit nicely but as someone already said they are half to a third of the price of a Tamiya model. Also I'd recommend Tamiya paint as well.

 

+1
I have not done a lot of model building, but the ones I have done were all Tamiya and they all had parts that fit.

 

How about Fujimi sets...

How do you rate Tamiya, Fujimi and Revell?

 

I have chucked the two revells i was building in a cupboard and bought another tamiya.

 

Hmmm - I'm about to pick up a second one (yes, I agreed to build one for HOF!) Actually, as they're so cheap, I'll probably get two, with the aim of getting two "good" ones from three kits.

Anyway, I've already dry-fit pretty much the whole thing and don't see any big issues....

When you say "the engine doesn't fit" do you mean the assembly in part 2 of the instructions? - There is an error in that it says part #5 is the front axle, where its obviously the rear.....

Or, do you mean part #8 doesn't fit over the top - See instruction #3

Or, do you mean part #22 doesn't fit "over" the engine? - You have trimmed the excess plastic off as shown in #4, detail "F", correct?

HTH,
Cheers,
Ian
PS - Would anyone be interested in a "build log" for this project? - No promises, but if anyone's interested, please let me know.

 

I use Tamiya spraycans, I have not jet discovered a way of getting a better result

Having build about 20 kits, I just recently discovered Polishing Compound (Tamiya).
It is the next step in finishing.
If you have done a nice paintjob the car looks fine.
But if you polish it - it gets even much better.
Just try it. It's fun to do and the result is just great.

I clearcote over the red. So I can polish without rubbing the paint from the edges.
When your clth shows the first particles of red color it's time to stop polishing..

p.s.: I love build logs. I'll be moving the next month, so I'll have no time for modelling. But at least I could watch your log.

Regards, Till

 

Tamiya kits cheap? where?

I would love to follow the build log.

THX