1/12 Tamiya Ferrari 641/2 (F190) WIP

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1/12 Tamiya Ferrari 641/2 (F190) WIP

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Now that the P34 is mostly in the bag, I decided to get started on number 2 for this year's GB. Now, the P34 was box stock for the most part, and this one likely won't be much different, but I will be doing a few things over and above.

- Decals will be replaced by an MSM Creation set
- Tire logos will be painted instead of decaled
- Seat belts will be replaced with SMS set
- I have some RB motion valve stems I may use as well

In addition, I'm going to see what I can do with CF and Kevlar decals for the first time - I may regret it in the long run, but I've got a ton of them stocked up and if I never try to use them then I've wasted the money, right?;

Here's the 'starter shot':
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After working on polished the white metal suspension bits, I remembered the issues I had on the Williams with the paint chipping. So I decided a dunk in Blacken-It after polishing might help hide it if it happens again. I couldn't get it to turn very black, though . . . on the left is the blackened part, on the right is the polished one.
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All suspension prepped and blackened:
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And now for the traditional 'bathe the chrome sprue in goop' steps:
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And here's the result of the bath in SAK - I love this stuff, 15 minute soak and no scrubbing, and it's ALL gone:
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That's it for now - time to start the rest of the parts prep!
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Re: 1/12 Tamiya Ferrari 641/2 (F190) WIP

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I need to send some pics of my start with this kit.Your on a good start.
Will keep my eye on your work
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Thanks for letting us know about Strip a Kit, I can definitely us some of that!


I found an email address for the producer and emailed an inquiry about Strip a Kit and received very nice response but unfortunately, it is no longer produced. Bummer!
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It's back from the dead . . . .

Have been making slow but steady progress on the F190 in the last couple of months - I've scaled back the plans to be closer to box stock, but still doing a few things of my own (more on that when I finish the undertray). I haven't taken too many photos along the way, but figured after completing the decals for the body panels it was a good time to stop and take some. I still need to clear the body panels, paint the insides black, finish the wing prep and paint, and do a bit of detail painting, but hoping to get this wrapped up by the end of November. Comments welcome!

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Great work so far the paint on the chassis looks nice and smooth.
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Seeing your excellent build makes want to knock dust off the box and finish mine.
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miked wrote:Seeing your excellent build makes want to knock dust off the box and finish mine.
My feelings exactly. Maybe this is my next 12th scale build.

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Post by SteveNoble »

Looks very nice..!! I built this kit many years ago, long before I had an airbrush, or the painting skills to do it justice. It's sat in my attic for many long years.....
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