Tamiya 1/12 Ferrari 641/2 Carbon Decals

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Tamiya 1/12 Ferrari 641/2 Carbon Decals

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My Formula Perfect references show almost no noticeable weave on undertray/side pod in front of the rear wheels. Usually I would paint this semigloss/nato black, but the release pin marks are huge and are pressed into the interesting weave pattern molded into the part. I usually hate carbon fibre decals, but it seems to make sense here. Does anyone know what decals I can get for this area. I probably will paint the wings, I may decal the brake ducts. Any info is appreciated.

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Re: Tamiya 1/12 Ferrari 641/2 Carbon Decals

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Hey John

I generally remove (sand) all and any weave that is molded in. I havent done the 641/2 as yet, but if it is anything like the airbox on the MP4/6, it is virtually impossible to keep the weave and have no seams/joins.

Starting with a clean surface just gives me more options, and if I am honest the weave in the kit could be a lot better.

I think the 641/2 wings have very slight 'lines' of a cf weave in them (from memory) just like the tub of the MP4/6, but not sure about pin marks. Been too long since I dug it out.
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probably not the most accurate representation but l'm happy with how it turned out. looks more subtle after a coat of smoke. just painting the wings, side pod & airbox looked too bland to me.
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by the way, i had to sand down the pattern slighly. looked horrible after smoke/clear coat

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spray alclad smoke on top & satin coat.....very subtle
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