Ferrari 288 GTO by gsdpic - Fujimi - 1/24 - PLASTIC

[gsdpic]

Hi All.  I've completed my build of the Fujimi Ferrari 288 GTO.  This is the same one built and logged by @CDW though I opted for the more traditional red instead of yellow.  And extra thanks to Craig for his build log, pointing out all the potholes with this kit and supplying a bunch of photos of the prototype.  I referenced both numerous times during my build.

 

This was definitely a challenging kit with many small parts and parts that are tricky to attach and get lined up.  But overall, I managed to include most of the parts in my build.  The decals on my old kit were definitely fragile, and the instrument panel decals were poor....they were far too large for the circular gauges molded into the panel.  Instead I just painted them.

 

You may also notice that the side windows are open.  Unfortunately that large clear piece was not completely molded so the passenger window was partially missing.  I opted to cut off both side windows and actually like the effect and may do more of this on future builds to give better view of interiors.

 

Every time I build a model car I think I am going to emulate the guys I see on youtube going nuts with clear coat and sanding and polishing and get that glass like finish.  But then after applying several coats of clear, I think to myself that it is good enough and I fear doing any sanding or polishing is more likely to ruin things.  That is especially true for a somewhat hard to find model like this one.  So I just stopped after applying the clear.   And yes, I went over to hobby lobby and bought a couple cheap, common models on their 40% off sale and I swear I will practice my highly polished, glass-like finish on those.  Maybe.

 

Anyway, here are pictures of my build.  Overall it was a fun build despite some challenges and I am very pleased with the results.

 

 

Edited Monday at 07:16 PM by gsdpic
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[CDW]

You did a masterful job on her, Gary. She looks beautiful in red with that black trim.

[Glen McGuire]

That is incredible work, Gary!  The pictures look like showroom shots for the real thing.  Wow!