Revell #07099 F10 Build

Hello all,

I've just recently bought a Revell model kit again, after a lengthy break from model building. I thought I'd start this thread so I can share and upload pictures from this model assembly like a build log/blog. The kit is rated at a level 3 skill level, which basically just means that it has around 100 parts and needs to painted etc. It's product number is 07099 (might be a different no. in the US). It's as you can see a 1/24 scale kit, and it includes decals, paint (4 colors), glue and everything you need (I've taken the plastic wrap off which included theese items). It also includes an engine chassis and cockpit details.

I haven't started building yet but the instructions look super-detailed, and there are 4 livery options. Version 1 is the F10 as raced at Bahrain, version 2 and three is the F10 as raced at Catalunya and Hockenheim respectively. Finally version 4 is the car as raced at Istanbul with the "800th GP" livery. The versions as far as I can see are purely esthetic, i.e. there is only one type of front wing included. For the moment I think I might be leaning towards version 4, even though it might not be correct considering the aero package that the kit is supplied as. I'll have to investigate that matter further.

My reason for doing this is that I believe that these consumer kits really can be assembled by virtually anyone, especially when it is supplied with absolutely everything you need. You just need a bit of spare time during the week, and focus. I'm in no way professional, I think I might have forgotten 99% of how to do this, hence I bought this particular kit. But I do remember the joy of completing a model, and think more people should get into this! Please feel free to ask any questions regarding the kit or the build. I'll try to follow up any requests as best I can.

Building will commence shortly, and I'll be sure to post details and pics of my first ever GP kit build!
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Thanks to all three of you! Brian, I remember building a small Spitfire with my dad when I was around 6 or 7. Together we decided on whether or not the landing gear would be retracted or not, how to paint the camouflage etc.

Cut the story short, it was an unforgettable experience. I'm very glad I had it, and I think your son would be too. These type of plastic kits are not purely for "big boys", their userfriendliness with the instructions and the relative ease of just gluing parts together make it a very easy way to have some quality father and son time, especially at the young ages. Letting the young one glue, paint a few parts really is a great moment for both parties.

Tom, you are so right! I started this thread because I remember from the time I was very into modelling I followed lots of different build blogs and websites. Really enjoyed it, so I thought what better place to feature a Ferrari kit build than FChat, haha!

 

Here's a picture of the decals supplied with the kit. I put a credit card-sized item (backside of my license) next to the sheet, to give you all an impression of how small some of these teeny-tiny decals are! The detail on each item is exquisite, especially for the price I got this kit for (€27). I'm sure you could find it cheaper but I love buying things in person from a model shop, hehe.

For those who wonder, all the decals are of the water-applied type (google is your friend here) and the sheet is supplied in the box with a thin piece of foodwrap(?)type paper/foil above it to protect the decals.

I'll post pictures of all the parts supplied when I start the build.

Note to myself: Wow, I never think I've used the word 'decal' so many times before!
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Here you can see all the 'hardware' included in the kit, excluding the paperwork. What really impressed me is that the tires are made of actual rubber compound, and there is a difference between the front and rear's even though it's a bit hard to see! Although part of the shell is already finished in red I believe I may have to coat that properly with the red paint included. The colors included are 04 (white), 07 (black), 34 ("Ferrari-red") and 91 (metallic "Eisen"?). If anyone wants to see pictures of the instructions, let me know. One funny thing I found today, is that the instructions include a bio on the car, and Massa and Alonso are referred to as 'team colleagues' amongst other cheeky uses of English. It's quite funny to read, because it's not wrong, it's just an overcomplicated use of the language (in typical German fashion, haha!). Still, doesn't beat the Japanese and Chinese translated instructions though... (I hope I haven't offended anyone from the nationalities mentioned, please accept my apologies if I have )

Oh, and sorry about all the mess in the background, just swiped off my desk in a rush to lay this all out.
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A few days ago, I started building the kit. First things first, this kit DOES NOT include everything you need! You need at least 3 other colors in addition to the ones that come with the kit. I think it's a bit stupid that they couldn't just leave a small note on the packaging specifying that. Anyway, I'm not going to bother going out and buying the extra paint, this is just a fun build. Another thing I find a silly is that the instructions make you paint over things that you later either will apply decals over or glue parts on top of. Okay, it's detailing down to the bone, but seriously? Talk about a waste of paint and time.... Nonetheless, I'm still impressed by the detail on a lot of these tini-tiny parts (1/24)!

Here are some pics from the engine and intake assembly, as well as a few painted parts waiting to dry and have decals applied. I later glued the engine onto the plate. As you see, some parts are still grey, because I don't have the color for them (like titanium gold and wood-color).

EDIT: I'm having some problems with the bluetooth between my phone and mac, will try to upload more pictures later, but for now, I've only managed to get this one of the engine block transferred.
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