Ferrari F430 Scuderia

[70 STING]

After a short hiatus, my final build for 2023 is Fujimi's Ferrari F430 Scuderia.

I strayed from the box art as I just don't see a Ferrari 'street' car with stripes. Body colour is Zero Paints Ferrari Rosso Rubino over Pink primer and cleared with Mr. Color GX100. The actual car has a fair bit of carbon fibre which I tried to replicate with paint over the rear fascia, grids and vents. The interior is a combination of Semi Gloss Black and a lighter shade of carbon fibre coloured paint. The wheels were painted AK Xtreme Metalizer Gold and coated with multiple applications of Tamiya X-19 Smoke.

What I learned:

1. Zero Paint does not like going on wet as it can, and will reactivate the lower layers. In fact, it's so hot it will soften the plastic. It tells you in the instructions to apply 3 or 4 medium coats. This particular colour didn't seem to cover evenly and required a number of extra coats. Due to my impatience I encountered the reactivation thing. :^(

2. I really can't say anything negative about the assembly of this kit. It's probably the best fitting Fujimi kit I've built. Every part went together well including the glass.

3. If you choose to build one yourself, attach the front end of the body to the chassis first and work your way to the back.. easy peasy.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year for '24

[jeaton01]

What a beautiful car, fantastic finish!

[406 Silverado]

I really don't know how to put into words the reaction that I'm having to seeing this build bud. I've never built an exotic before but seeing this sure makes me want to bust out with one. Despite the issues that you had with the Zero paints, you've pulled off one heckuva nice paint job with it. Beautiful work STING. You showed 'em how it's done with THAT build.

[project510]

wow, great color. That looks very nice!

[atomicholiday]

Oh my…. Dang that is gorgeous. Never seen one in this color before, but it’s absolutely perfect.
Fantastic job on this build.👍

[kyledehart5]

Fantastic color!! I love the dark red on this car. Just a beautiful build and a fantastic way to close out the year! Great job.

[handiabled]

Gorgeous! Prefect paint work on this and your photography captures it wonderfully

[TJ]

That dark red and the dark gold rims. Man that looks good

[70 STING]

Dec 26, 2023 14:10:47 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

What a beautiful car, fantastic finish!

Thanks you sir.  

I was browsing your website and enjoyed looking at your builds... though I know nothing about aircraft.  I like the way you photographed them outdoors under mottled light.

[70 STING]

Dec 26, 2023 14:11:02 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I really don't know how to put into words the reaction that I'm having to seeing this build bud. I've never built an exotic before but seeing this sure makes me want to bust out with one. Despite the issues that you had with the Zero paints, you've pulled off one heckuva nice paint job with it. Beautiful work STING. You showed 'em how it's done with THAT build.

As always, you're too kind Joe. If you're looking for a palette cleanser, this kit might do the trick.

I'm still working on removing a little orange peel in the colour coats at the source. I do wet sand the primer, as well as the colour coat while trying not to burn through the paint. 

Maybe I should try burying it under a greasy coat of 2K Clear...  

[70 STING]

Dec 26, 2023 17:16:35 GMT -5 atomicholiday said:

Oh my…. Dang that is gorgeous. Never seen one in this color before, but it’s absolutely perfect.
Fantastic job on this build.👍

Thank you sir. It's one of those rare Ferrari colours like Grigio Thalasso and Jewel Green. I had my doubts at first, but it kinda grew on me.

[70 STING]

Dec 27, 2023 2:04:49 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Fantastic color!! I love the dark red on this car. Just a beautiful build and a fantastic way to close out the year! Great job.

Appreciate it Kyle.  8^)

Have a great 2024!

[70 STING]

Dec 27, 2023 2:08:21 GMT -5 handiabled said:

Gorgeous! Prefect paint work on this and your photography captures it wonderfully

Thanks handiabled.  I can highly recommend this style of photography for hiding booboos.  ;^)

[70 STING]

Dec 27, 2023 5:13:44 GMT -5 TJ said:

That dark red and the dark gold rims. Man that looks good

Thanks TJ. Almost seems sacrilege not painting a Ferrari bright red. 

[brandonk]

The 430 is a dead sexy ride. Well done and great choice.

[70 STING]

Dec 27, 2023 17:02:22 GMT -5 brandonk said:

The 430 is a dead sexy ride. Well done and great choice.

A quote from Austin Powers… nice. 8^)

[deafpanzer]

It really looks very realistic! If you had it taken outside, you would have easily fooled me! Well done!

[Steve Zuleski]

Now that is a really cool clean ride, excellent!

[70 STING]

Dec 28, 2023 10:38:07 GMT -5 deafpanzer said:

It really looks very realistic! If you had it taken outside, you would have easily fooled me! Well done!

Thanks DP.  Just have to find a 1:24 location in my backyard.

[buddho]

What a beauty...the color and trim are stunning.

[70 STING]

Dec 28, 2023 12:36:46 GMT -5 Steve Zuleski said:

Now that is a really cool clean ride, excellent!

Muchas gracias. 8^)

[406 Silverado]

Dec 27, 2023 12:33:20 GMT -5 70 STING said:

Dec 26, 2023 14:11:02 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I really don't know how to put into words the reaction that I'm having to seeing this build bud. I've never built an exotic before but seeing this sure makes me want to bust out with one. Despite the issues that you had with the Zero paints, you've pulled off one heckuva nice paint job with it. Beautiful work STING. You showed 'em how it's done with THAT build.

As always, you're too kind Joe. If you're looking for a palette cleanser, this kit might do the trick.

I'm still working on removing guy a little orange peel in the colour coats at the source. I do wet sand the primer, as well as the colour coat while trying not to burn through the paint. 

Maybe I should try burying it under a greasy coat of 2K Clear...  

  Testor’s Wet Look bro. Decanted and shot thru the AB does the trick every time.

[70 STING]

Feb 27, 2024 22:07:18 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Dec 27, 2023 12:33:20 GMT -5 70 STING said:

As always, you're too kind Joe. If you're looking for a palette cleanser, this kit might do the trick.

I'm still working on removing guy a little orange peel in the colour coats at the source. I do wet sand the primer, as well as the colour coat while trying not to burn through the paint. 

Maybe I should try burying it under a greasy coat of 2K Clear...  

  Testor’s Wet Look bro. Decanted and shot thru the AB does the trick every time.

I thought that stuff was discontinued?

[modelcarjr]

Looks wonderful, Sting! I wouldn't mess with it, the paint looks beautiful! I wish I could mess paint up like that! I think Testors Wet Look is still available but it always bubbles on me out of a can. I use Krylon Clear Lacquer out of a can but it has to be wet sanded after.