Tamiya 1/12 Ferrari Enzo build

[MOOSE.]

Thanks Steve and yes... I'm drooling too haha

[Leon]

Moose,your off to a great start .Really liking all the detail in the last set of pics.

[DeafStuG]

Looking good.

[MOOSE.]

Thanks fellas... Started the brakes tonight... Already lost 3 of the micro rivets haha..
The picture of my hand is just to show how small rivets are lol... Hands this big can't handle those things =/

[MOOSE.]

Yeah the rivets are so exciting haha. I think I'm going to wait and order the PE set & carbon fiber body set from Scalemotorsport.com

[MOOSE.]

Boo... I'm gonna tear back into the stang lol... Gonna lower it a little and I still have to do final clean up and finish decals and details
Can't wait to see what you get to doing. I may do another.... This Enzo is kicking my arse haha

[MOOSE.]

Busy getting some home projects done. Very frustrated with the Enzo at the moment. The gray engine cover or hood is in primer and has been drying... FOR 3 DAYS UGHHH!! I'll never use Testors primer again. Fortunately I didn't use that primer on all the body peices. The Dupli Color Perfect Match primer worked out very well though... That's what's under the Red.
As you all can see I redid the headers... For the 3rd time... I just can't leave well enough alone. First I was going for the used driven look... But then I wanted to go to a brand spanky new look... Just gonna add a little bluing to it and be done.
I want to get as much painting done now because here in Virginia it gets a little too humid for precise painting. I do have AC in my garage but it doesn't keep up against the humidity too well. Stays cool though

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[MOOSE.]

Haha yeah it gets mighty sticky here. I'm leaning towards the possibility of the primer itself. I only say that because I've never had this issue before. I dunno brother. My garage typically stays about 75° and under 30-50% relative humidity. I believe the humidity really won't bother you too bad until it's over 70-80%.
But with that, I believe I may have opened the door too early... Can't remember though

[MOOSE.]

What state are you in Boo?

[MOOSE.]

Hello fellas...it's been a busy week but I'm back on the Enzo. I ended up stripping all the bad primer (which took the better part of about 4 hours lol) and have been focusing on getting all the bodys pieces painted & cleared. Having fantastic weather right now with almost no humidity at all and NO rain here in Virginia this week. Aroung here it is critical to take advantage of these days.

[MOOSE.]

That photo still posted as a thumbnail...What the H*ll =)
I do want to add them normally...not as thumbs so more can look. I have many more new photos...give me a few to figure this out

[MOOSE.]

Jun 21, 2013 19:15:04 GMT -5 MOOSE. said:

That photo still posted as a thumbnail...What the H*ll =)
I do want to add them normally...not as thumbs so more can look. I have many more new photos...give me a few to figure this out

OK...GOT IT! Thanks Chris...great and simple how to on posting from photobucket. I never used photobucket before...nice!

[MOOSE.]

The front hood/bonnet waiting patiently for clear coats

[MOOSE.]

Now I am in need of some opinions. I like both the stock rotor (black) and the upgrade PE (silver). The PE doesn't really have holes, instead like a light etching that looks like holes. I can't settle on which to use. What do you guys think?

[MOOSE.]

I'm going to drill out both and see how it looks

[wetsellery]

I would paint the holes in the PE brake disc, clamp the brake disc in my Dremel (wih a bolt and a couple of nuts) and polish the metal to give a used look.

[MOOSE.]

Getting back to her....finishing details on engine (decals, paint and all)


Engine is in cradle...no turning back...well...maybe haha

[Keith Christie]

Nice progress Moose,
I have this in my stash along with the Carrera GT, I'm interested to see how you get along.

Best Regards

Keith.

[MOOSE.]

Jun 25, 2013 17:33:39 GMT -5 Keith Christie said:

Nice progress Moose,
I have this in my stash along with the Carrera GT, I'm interested to see how you get along.

Best Regards

Keith.

Nice Keith! It's a great kit. I have found a couple errors in the directions...nothing a good modeler can't figure out. I do want the Porche too

[MOOSE.]

Shot of the brakes (still needs some paint)

[MOOSE.]

Thanks Boo...Now I need to figure out how to darken them to get that "Carbon" look as that is what they really are. I've furthered my progress and will be adding photos in the next day or two.

[MOOSE.]

Boo...here's a couple nice shots of the actual Enzo brakes

[MOOSE.]

And here are some pics of the aftermarket brake kit for the model (the calipers come with kit but need to be modded for the PE upgrades.


You have to cut away inside a little...the pin is to help hold straight while you drill holes with pin vice though you could probably do the 2 holes needed without drilling the 3rd for pin. I'm going to fill the pin hole when I fill the seam from the 2 caliper halves, then repaint.

[MOOSE.]

[MOOSE.]

PE brake pad hardware



Installed...the 2 wire are only about .040mm...bit tricky for me because I have BIG PAWS LOL

[MOOSE.]

Still needs clean up and final touch up/decals...but here's a shot with the aftermarket HRE wheel

[MOOSE.]

Thanks buddy. I will say that it's becoming a PITA with some of these directions. Some things are very vauge and I've found some more errors in the directions....working through it though

[Keith Christie]

Nice progress Moose.

[Leon]

Moose that is some awesome work on the brakes.Could swear they look like the real thing.

[MOOSE.]

Thanks Keith, Leon...Long build...getting closer to having it look like a car haha