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Post by Skid Mon 08 Feb 2016, 12:01 am

My favourite road going  Ferrari bar none!!

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This one doesn't need any masking!!! Ferrari 275 GTB/4 1792231099

The front pan and rear panel are separate pieces so some sanding and filling is going to be required.

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Of course I want to do it in 'Daytona Yellow', so the red plastic brings up the ugly problem of 'bleed through' However, I'm sure a coat of silver should provide an effective barrier.

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Post by Mr Hirakawa Mon 08 Feb 2016, 9:29 am

So, this kit any good? Is the engine, suspension and interior nice and detailed?
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Post by Johnag Mon 08 Feb 2016, 3:24 pm

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Post by RetiredMike Mon 08 Feb 2016, 8:01 pm

Very nice.
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Post by Skid Mon 08 Feb 2016, 11:16 pm

Mr Hirakawa wrote:So, this kit any good? Is the engine, suspension and interior nice and detailed?

I'm almost certain it's an Italeri re-boxing of the original Revell version dating back to 1979 and yes, it's pretty nicely detailed all round with little flash etc.

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Post by pete s Tue 09 Feb 2016, 1:22 am

I have to agree with you Al about this Ferrari. It is one of my favorites too. I will be watching too!
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Post by Geezerman Tue 09 Feb 2016, 12:37 pm

Like that baby in yellow !
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Post by Guest Tue 09 Feb 2016, 1:45 pm

Looking forward to it Al.

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Post by harron68 Tue 09 Feb 2016, 2:35 pm

My only experience with a 275 kit was the wonderful ancient (like me) Aurora one.  It had opening everything and sliding side windows.  I wish that line of sports cars could be reissued. The  Ferrari was the best, with a Maserati and Aston Martin less well detailed.  Maybe there was a Porsche there too. Good luck with this one, yellow, meh.

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Post by Skid Tue 09 Feb 2016, 7:40 pm

I'm not altogether happy with the engine, as getting the top water hose pipes and the air filter in AFTER installing the HT leads, proved difficult and was handled WAY too much!!. Needs a few touch ups here and there. Oh well!!

A couple of decals on the oil filters would help a great deal but none were included in the kit. I will almost certainly have some in the decal stash but alas, they are all packed away in the container. There are a couple left over from the De Havilland Vampire that might look passable, so I may consider those.

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Post by Skid Tue 09 Feb 2016, 10:24 pm

Almost got rid of those ugly seam marks:

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Superglue and baking powder, modeller's best friends!! LOL

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Post by RetiredMike Wed 10 Feb 2016, 1:59 pm

Nice looking engine, Al. Fine body work.

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Post by Skid Thu 11 Feb 2016, 10:33 pm

Thanks Mike.

The seams are now completely gone and I have the base 'Daytona Yellow' on the body. Clear coats to follow.

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Post by pete s Thu 11 Feb 2016, 10:53 pm

The yellow base coat looks great Al. Keep it up!
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Post by dogfish7 Fri 12 Feb 2016, 3:56 pm

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Post by Guest Fri 12 Feb 2016, 5:54 pm

Excellent Yellow paint. Perfect for the car. Ferrari 275 GTB/4 1705482731

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Post by Skid Fri 12 Feb 2016, 7:04 pm

Thanks guys.

Laid the gloss today and I have to say I am very impressed with the Promatic rattle can gloss. Two coats straight from the can, no polishing:

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If I get more results like this I may just give up on the automotive 2k.

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Post by Speed Racer 65 Fri 12 Feb 2016, 8:49 pm

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by RetiredMike Fri 12 Feb 2016, 9:57 pm

Beautiful finish !
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Post by Guest Fri 12 Feb 2016, 11:33 pm

That is a great finish Al. Great choice on the color too.

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Post by pete s Sat 13 Feb 2016, 3:16 am

That looks so good with the clear. I also am impressed with this straight from the can. So pretty and shiney!
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Post by Mr Hirakawa Sat 13 Feb 2016, 11:08 am

Look at that finish!! Flawless. Very impressive. The yellow is really striking.
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Post by Johnag Sat 13 Feb 2016, 1:17 pm

Hi Al,

This is looking sweet and I really, really love the yellow too, I've always thought it's the best colour for Fiats...

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Post by Skid Sat 13 Feb 2016, 3:36 pm

Thanks guys!!

Johnag wrote:Hi Al,

I've always thought it's the best colour for Fiats...

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