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  1. CDW
    Thought it would be informative to give you a couple of photos showing all the unopened parts bags that come inside the kit box. Keep in mind, this is a just a curbside kit! Just imagine how many parts sprues would be required to produce a full drivetrain/suspension version of this model. It's very complex just as it is without anything extra.
  2. CDW
    I rather think it's like this: These days the cars for racing have to sacrifice aesthetics for aerodynamics and speed. Function over form. The older designs were much more pleasing to the eye in my opinion. Onward.
  3. CDW
    And this is the only kit I know of for this particular version of Ferrari, the 250 GT California Spyder. This kit went out of production a long time ago and I had two of the kits for well over 20 years. They were not new when I bought them, probably made in the 80's.
  4. CDW
    Excellent work Mike! If it was me, I would clear coat before the rigging.
  5. CDW
    For reasons I don't recall, I let this project die on the vine. While I'm waiting for paint on my next project, decided to move forward to finish this little Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder. Here is where I left off. Much of the sub assembly construction has been completed. Just need to put it all together for the most part.
  6. CDW
    Except for a brief period in the early 70's, the looks of most cars have gone downhill since the 60's in my opinion with some exceptions. The angular shape of this Veneno reminds me of a stealth bomber. Purpose designed in a wind tunnel no doubt. A car that's built to exceed 220 mph is not going to look normal. By the way, I need to pick up the paint colors I don't have on hand Monday before I can start this model. The way it's built, paint is needed almost straight out of the gate.
  7. CDW
    I don't need to own a Lambo tractor for my baby to think I'm sexy. 😃 (129) Kenny Chesney- She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy - YouTube
  8. CDW
    It almost looks like a Gundam science fiction machine.
  9. CDW
    Oh by the way, I checked my piggy bank and I am a tad bit short of the $9 million dollar+ sticker price for this beauty. I'll be thinking about starting a "go-fund-me" page for the shortfall. 🤑
  10. CDW
    The Lamborghini Veneno is an all wheel drive supercar capable of a top speed of over 220 mph. These stock photos are borrowed from a search on Bing:
  11. CDW
    Thanks Mike. You ready to start?
  12. CDW
    Thanks for the kind words. By now I know that no build is ever perfect. For me, the builder, I see every flaw. The flaws drive me to find a way to do the next build better and learn from the experience. Your words encourage me for the next one.
  13. CDW
    It's done. The rear cowl does not fit very well in closed position. Might glue it in the raised position. Will decide later. Onward and upward!
  14. CDW
    Still have to install my head and tail light lenses then this model is all done. Waiting for some acrylic paint to dry.
  15. CDW
    Saw this Mercedes GTR in my travels today. Beautiful satin green paint. Not sure if that's a factory paint job or aftermarket, but it looked super either way.
  16. CDW
    Getting very near the finish line now. Did some masking and painting of satin black details on the body. Next will add the glass, headlight lenses, spoiler, and attach the body to the chassis to wrap it all up. Might do a little shading of panel lines. We'll see.
  17. CDW
    Thanks. Spanked those decals right into place.
  18. CDW
    Remember when we were kids and rabbit foot keychains were a thing? Kinda gross when you think about it now, but it seemed pretty natural back then. 😄
  19. CDW
    After drying overnight, the decals were ready to seal. 2K clear coat seals the decals and adds some over all pizzaz. Going to let the clear coat cure out all day and over night before handling it too much. Tomorrow will attach the glass and other details before mating the body to the chassis. There are a couple of places to mask off and paint semi gloss black on the body.
  20. CDW
    Got lucky this time OC. My rabbit's foot keychain must be the trick. 🙂
  21. CDW
    This is the first car model I can recall that used water slide decals for the tire logos. They look good, but I have my doubts about how long they will last before shedding off of the tire.
  22. CDW
    With all the decals now in place, it's time to set everything aside for a day to let the decals dry completely. Will give the whole body a clear coat tomorrow to seal the decals before adding the glass, spoiler, and attaching the body to the chassis.
  23. CDW
    After a couple of hours passed from the previous photos, we can see the decals are finally behaving better, conforming to the curves. The decal on the side of the car is laying on pretty much a flat surface, so that's not a problem. I believe the remainder of the decals will be equally easy to apply without too much problem. Sometimes, it takes overnight for the decal solvent solution to really do it's thing. (Solvaset in this instance)
  24. CDW
    This kit was copyrighted in 1999, so I am guessing the kit is at least 20 years old. It's becoming a recurring theme when I'm working with these older kits, the decals are questionable at best. These are no different. While they look decent when you look at the whole decal sheet, you find they are less than optimal when you begin to place them on the model, particularly if they are placed in an area with compound curves. Fortunately, the decal on the hood is the worst of the complex areas to be done. We will have to see how well the decals respond to setting solutions and solvent to help them settle into place over the curves. I'm keeping my fingers crossed (again). The two photos were taken about an hour apart. A third and fourth application of decal solvent will be necessary before it's all said and done.
  25. CDW
    Body painted with Tamiya gloss white reduced with Mr Color 400 levelling thinner. Once this has cured, will begin applying the decals.

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