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WIP: STR3 2008 F1 "Italian GP" winner


Spike2933
11-09-2008, 11:17 AM
Hi everyone,

The kit just arrived I just couldn't wait to get started on this one. this will be my first MFH/E-JAN kit and I must say I am heavily impressed by the quality and how crisp the resin and white metal pieces are. the rims are stunning and the PE looks superb. plenty of Carbon Fiber decals will be used and will prolly need a new shipment from SMS before its all said and done

This is the very rare Italian GP kit that only 60 were produced worldwide, I wanted to build it up because Vettel is my new favorite F1 driver and this model will depict his Historic raceweekend when he became the youngest polesitter and race winner in F1 history.

ok, no more talk just the pics. :biggrin:

The Box
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3918/1000459df4.jpg

The Body
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/4300/1000464ic1.jpg
http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/7546/1000465qx4.jpg

Tons of Metal pieces
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1917/1000460xc3.jpg
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/7407/1000461yi1.jpg
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/7907/1000462zn5.jpg

additional Resin pieces
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/6306/1000472ib3.jpg

Photo-etch
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9172/1000477cv4.jpg

SeatBelts
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/2489/1000466sq8.jpg

Macined Rims
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/8674/1000468xz6.jpg

The absolutely awesome Rain Tires :biggrin:
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/2388/1000475oo9.jpg
http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/9844/1000476ln6.jpg

and last but not least, the Decal sheet (oh god I'm not looking forward to this :headshake I ordered 2 sheets just incase of a mistake but I also didn't realize you also get a full set of teh RBR decals also, so I could build 3 more kits now )

http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/450/1000478uw2.jpg
http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/7795/1000479bx6.jpg

thanks for looking and wish me the best of luck :smile:

cheers,
Steve

tuned.by.twenty
11-09-2008, 11:36 AM
This should be interesting to follow; good luck!

jano11
11-09-2008, 02:50 PM
Keep us updated!
And Good luck! :)

robrex
11-09-2008, 04:07 PM
This will be a thread to follow. Those rain tyres look sensational!
Did you get a set of decals in the kit as well or did they send you two sets in the decals you ordered? I think you got a bonus either way because I only got the 1 set of RB decals in my RB4.

Spike2933
11-09-2008, 04:37 PM
the decals were purchased seperately, I bought 2 because of the difficulty of the STR Red Bull, I didn't realize the RBR decals would come with it, so it was indeed a bonus

AustinMartin
11-09-2008, 04:42 PM
Where did you get the kit???:confused: I want one SO badly!!! I LOVE Sebastian Vettel!!!!

I am watching this build!

Spike2933
11-09-2008, 05:21 PM
only 60 kits were produced worldwide, and now since RB made all the stores stop selling them, its tough to get, I was able to get it through one guy who already soldout, they will be extremely difficult to find unfortunantly

Shunter
11-09-2008, 06:25 PM
Look forward to watching this one, i agree love the rain tyres.

davesans
11-09-2008, 08:57 PM
Very nice kit what color blue do they say to use for the body?

xpeed
11-09-2008, 09:00 PM
I'll be following this thread too. I love F1 builds.

Spike2933
11-09-2008, 09:04 PM
Very nice kit what color blue do they say to use for the body?

I'd like to use the RBR paint that Zero Colors has, but I haven't used an airbrush in a while (nor am my skills up to it), but I have been told TS-53 is a very good color, its Deep Metallic Blue, I think, the Darkest Tamiya has.

flhansen
11-10-2008, 07:49 AM
Hi

I can recommend the Zeropaint from Hiroboy. Even if the airbrush capabilities are limited it is within most peoples reach to remove the lid and pour some prethinned paint into the airbrush cup ;-) The paint goes on very smooth but should get a couple of layers to build up the colour. It is way easier to get a nice finish with that rather than to use a rattlecan IMHO

Flemming

Spike2933
11-10-2008, 09:18 AM
just ordered the paints from hiroboy, should be here in a couple weeks. :)

kimi4623
11-11-2008, 11:25 AM
The kit looks great. I have never built a MFH kit, but according to what I have seen so far I wouldn't mind building one.

I'll be watching this build. Good luck!!

And remember: Sebastian Vettel will be also the youngest F1 World Champion!!

WasteGas
11-11-2008, 11:53 AM
Totally looking forward to this build!

ejsmith
11-11-2008, 02:15 PM
Good to see you on here as well Spike! You'll probably get this finished before my RB4 but it'll be interesting to see your progress (especially as I have this kit on order!). The kit looks great though and the wets look pretty tasty too! Has anybody succesfully duplicated a white metal part? I want to copy the bridge wing for my RB4 when the STR3 turns up...

ferrari2k
11-12-2008, 12:42 PM
Wow, this really looks interesting, I look forward to follow this build. What did you pay for the parts all together?

Spike2933
11-12-2008, 01:29 PM
Wow, this really looks interesting, I look forward to follow this build. What did you pay for the parts all together?

$177 US for kit and 2 decals

shhhhh :lol2:

kimi4623
11-23-2008, 10:54 AM
Hi Steve,

I have found this thread in another forum, and I thought it can help you.

http://www.f1passion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11807&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Regards,

Spike2933
11-23-2008, 02:13 PM
thanks Quim, just a reminder, the seat is done, CF and belts all together, took pics but my camera and computer are not connecting together for some reason, I've also just been prepping parts and test fitting them, also fixing up some areas to make it a correct Italian GP version.

more on the horizon

cheers

Spike2933
11-24-2008, 08:54 AM
pics of the seat:

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/9756/1000489qn1.jpg


enjoy

Captain Mark
11-24-2008, 06:15 PM
Lookin' good Spike/Steve!

Spike2933
11-25-2008, 11:45 AM
the front wing was changed to make it more correct

from this
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/2327/1000484fr4.jpg

to this
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7190/1000491wp5.jpg
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/8975/1000493qf8.jpg

reference:
http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/6952/00913full478ue4.jpg

cheers,
Steve

JTninja
11-25-2008, 01:33 PM
very nice!

Decs0105
11-25-2008, 01:37 PM
great work on the front wing, I have to keep that in mind when I build the italy version :wink:

But I hope you checked if the RB decals still fit on the modified element?

Spike2933
11-25-2008, 01:52 PM
But I hope you checked if the RB decals still fit on the modified element?

yep, just have to modify them alittle bit like the STR team did :smile:

Spike2933
12-29-2008, 08:01 PM
update: been a long time thanks to computer problems (made me too mad to work on the build)

Zero Paint was used for the the whole process, first time using it and it looks very nice, the pics will not to the color justice as its just a stunning blue (I want it on my car). the car is a pain in the *** when it comes to CF the car. alot of bare carbon is used on the RBR/STR cars, but its not as bad as the RBR car though, anyway enough talk, pics

Front Nose Assembly:
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/3590/1000499tx5.jpg
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/4778/1000500tj1.jpg
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8639/1000503bg8.jpg
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/9519/1000505ym3.jpg

front suspension pieces, TV cameras, and radiator intakes carboned also awhile ago
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/4472/1000508ee6.jpg

all the Aero pieces painted and carboned
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/9370/1000519md6.jpg
http://img370.imageshack.us/img370/4800/1000521tz9.jpg
http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/7093/1000526hw7.jpg
http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3989/1000522ds4.jpg
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/1681/1000529hz8.jpg
http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2820/1000531iy1.jpg
http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/6230/1000532cz2.jpg

this was my best pic in trying to get the color right through the camera
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/1997/1000511ef5.jpg

cheers,
Steve

AustinMartin
12-29-2008, 08:52 PM
I was looking at this a mere 20 minutes before you posted the update, and was so excited to see this!

Decs0105
12-30-2008, 04:11 AM
great work, can't wait to see some pics of the body :wink:!

robrex
12-30-2008, 04:19 AM
That front wing looks great!

Spike2933
12-30-2008, 01:08 PM
this is what the front nose and the Bargeboards look after the clear over the decals (it also really brings out the blue)

got the pics in the natural sun also

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/5347/1000536mk1.jpg
http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/7229/1000539ak4.jpg
http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/3750/1000538wz0.jpg


bargeboards (there was one little bubble that I have tried to fix but will have to live with)
http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/417/1000540cz1.jpg
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/7063/1000541lr6.jpg

the mirrors got the same clear, and I am extremely pleased what Mr. Super Clear does to bring out the paint, its stunning

right now, the chassis is being CF, almost done with that, felt like doing it, which is rare because I hate doing it :lol:

thanks to Saint for persuading me to clear over the decals (looks 1000 times better)

cheers,
Steve

AustinMartin
12-30-2008, 01:27 PM
Your skills amaze me! How long have you been modeling for?

Spike2933
12-30-2008, 01:31 PM
since I was about 10, so 12 years, over the years, I've been getting alot better, thanks to alot of members on these and other forums.

hopefully within another 10 years, I can start making models like Klutz and 360Spider only to name a few

Decs0105
12-30-2008, 02:23 PM
thanks to Saint for persuading me to clear over the decals (looks 1000 times better)


No problem, you are welcome :wink:!
The blue looks really stunning, can't wait to see the bull on the cowling, that will be sweeeeeet... :licka:

Spike2933
01-01-2009, 08:09 PM
here is a teaser shot of the body, it must be cleared before CF and decals are started :mrgreen: I unfortunantly messed up alittle on the right side, luckly part of the bull will cover it up and no will see it, started getting scared because I am running low of the blue, but luckly I only have the rear wing left to spray with the blue

http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/5274/1000542ul0.jpg
http://img366.imageshack.us/img366/9287/1000543qc5.jpg

cheers,
Steve

AustinMartin
01-01-2009, 08:25 PM
Wow! That finish is AMAZING!

builder77
01-01-2009, 08:27 PM
Excellent job Steve.
Good to see more progress on your build!
How do you like the mac?
Chris

Spike2933
01-01-2009, 08:29 PM
How do you like the mac?


the mac???

builder77
01-01-2009, 08:33 PM
Hmmm maybe wrong forum/person I thought you were going to be fixing your computer problems by going with Apple. Sorry for the confusion!

Spike2933
01-01-2009, 08:36 PM
Hmmm maybe wrong forum/person I thought you were going to be fixing your computer problems by going with Apple. Sorry for the confusion!

oh no, the Mac is fantastic, love it much better than a pc, I thought you were referring to a McLaren, the paint fumes got me right now :rofl:

Spike2933
01-02-2009, 01:38 PM
clear has gone on, and this has to be one of the hardest colors to get a good pic. its the most beautiful shade of blue I've ever seen.

car alittle dusty, but theres nothing on the clear though thank goodness

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5323/1000548ks9.jpg
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/3633/1000552yk1.jpg
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/6097/1000551cf2.jpg
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/6173/1000550zd9.jpg


such a color
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/7907/1000554on6.jpg

now its onto the CF and the decals :twisted: this is gonna get nerve racking

cheers,
Steve

Spike2933
01-03-2009, 02:24 PM
let the games begin :lol:

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/3459/1000556un9.jpg
http://img65.imageshack.us/img65/9659/1000557oi7.jpg

thats enough for now, I don't feel like tackling the bulls today

cheers,
Steve

AustinMartin
01-03-2009, 04:10 PM
That is AMAZING!

Spike2933
01-05-2009, 11:48 AM
first of the 2 bulls completed, decals alittle rough to work with, but Solvaset does a great job to conform the decals to the body
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/5872/1000562yy9.jpg
http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/3219/1000563io4.jpg
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/2334/1000564by6.jpg
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/505/1000566fa0.jpg


cheers,
Steve

AustinMartin
01-05-2009, 11:49 AM
Awesome!

pawlie
01-05-2009, 06:33 PM
Looks fantastic!

Keep up the good work. That blue is great.

Shunter
01-06-2009, 12:19 AM
Sweet job, what was all the panic for....hahaha came up well.

Spike2933
01-18-2009, 03:26 PM
glad this trama is finally over, it may not be perfect, got a few wrinkles here and there, but this was the toughest decal job I've done to date, only got a few simple decals left but the bulls are finished finally

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/8641/1000590mp7.jpg
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/3491/1000591qe9.jpg
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/3334/1000592hp2.jpg
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/4402/1000593ot4.jpg
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/4262/1000594ij2.jpg


cheers,
Steve

JTRACING
01-18-2009, 03:42 PM
Fantastic job on those decals!!:worshippy

Shunter
01-19-2009, 12:32 AM
Came up well. If you use 2K as your clear you will find all the wrinkles will vanish.

Tibi Keke
01-19-2009, 12:50 AM
You did a titanic work on those decals and it's looking great! Congratulations!
Can wait to see more of your progress to!

jano11
01-19-2009, 02:26 AM
:eek:
That decal job looks fantastic! :thumbsup:

TRBJ
01-19-2009, 03:59 AM
WOW~ veeery cool

ffejjeff
01-19-2009, 06:53 AM
wow..youre scalemodelling skills are great that's why you are AF moderator.. Nice F1 car

Spike2933
01-21-2009, 10:08 AM
clear has gone on, now I can actually start finishing the build now

also nice to see Sjelic build a STR, hopefully this will help with his build.

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/7876/1000605ns7.jpg
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/4674/1000606pi2.jpg
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/4149/1000607uh4.jpg
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/7330/1000608cw4.jpg
http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/3697/1000612xl1.jpg
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/46/1000613kv5.jpg

bargeboards and front wing on for quick pic
http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/5301/1000614lg3.jpg

Enjoy

cheers,
steve

kanedge
01-23-2009, 04:14 AM
Awesome job. The decals looks excellent, you don't really realise how big the bull is.

AustinMartin
01-23-2009, 10:41 AM
Wow! This has been one of my favorite builds to date! Where did you get the decal sheets? I am about to jump on one of these, and cannot find the decals anywhere.

Ferraristo
04-21-2009, 05:52 AM
Awesome work! Any news on this one?

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