Ferrari FXX No 17 Bianco Fuji (Pearl White)

Hi Everyone

This is my lastet project, Its Tamiyas excellant FXX kit with a few aftermarket parts. Ive been collecting all the parts I need over the last year & have just started on it. I plan to do a pretty detailed version, engine wired, suspension coils, carbon fibre'ered & hope to get a good result. Please bear with me as im a slow builder
So heres some pics,

The Car
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/FXX17a.jpg

Tamiya Kit
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Models048Large.jpg

All the extras
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Models049Large.jpg

Dexters FXX of Japan decal set (now i can build 5 FXXs, including the No12 with the large FXX logo on windscreen, the Silver No16 & 3 other Red ones)
And Zeros paints FXX Bianco Fuji
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Models052Large.jpg

Crazy Modeller's Basic Photoetch set
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Models056Large.jpg

Model Factory Hiro's excellant Heat shelding
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Models057Large.jpg

The Rest of my Hiroboy.com order, i used the gloss black for all the chassis & Cf parts
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Models033Large.jpg

Thats all for now folks, im uploading some pics of the painted parts so will have an update shortly
Ash

An exciting project. I can't wait to see your progress.

What's the Candy Purple paint for?? :headshake

I love FXX's, I'll be watching. Best of luck with this one.

I always wanted to try that hiro heatshielding. Im so tempted to try this one also. The scale motorsport fxx kit is awesome i have to say, if you plan on making the black one i suggest getting that kit. Only downside to it is it only has cf for the outside, no interior.

Nice selection of extras!! One thing to mention is i think one last thing you might want to detail is the shocks. I know aber, scale production and other make em. Either way looking forward to seeing some progress, and best of luck on this build.

BTW Crazy modeler didn't include brake detail?

BTW Crazy modeler didn't include brake detail?

it looks like the Basic kit. the complete kit has brake detail if i'm not mistaken.

awesome choice of colour!!

cant wait for you to start!

looks sweet...I like seeing Ferrari's in colors other than red and i think that white is perfect!

wonderful color:)

Just imho beware of the color of plastic.Red is always coming up, so when u will start to paint it, just be sure the primer really cover all the red plastic.

Best

Hey Guys

Wow thanks for looking & commenting
What's the Candy Purple paint for?? :headshake
Project R33 GTR coming soon to an Automotiveforum near you....

Yes im using the Basic PE set from Crazy modeller, kinda sucks theres no brakes detail & its also missing the mesh from the engine cover beside the glass. But thats ok, i plan to wheather the discs anyway...

Id love to get the Scalemotorsports Full detail set, maybe in the future, i dont think my skills are quite ready for that much detail.

Red Plastic, Yes i always use 2 primer coats, pearl white has to be one of the hardest colours to get right, i used 2x cans of Tamiyas White fine primer to get a solid white finish. Check out this photo, this is the difference between 3x Tamiya Ferrari Kits, FXX & F50, Also my 360 CS plastic was a slightly different shade of red.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/P1010001.jpg

Anyway, some progress

Scale Motorsports CF (from Santa)
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos110.jpg

Painted Parts
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos071.jpg

No Clear just yet - decals where average, some didnt want to stick to the paint, i accidently found one on my hand 2 hours later, & had to put it back on...
Applying to clear coat would have been better
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos073.jpg

Clear Coated - please ingore the dust, has been sitting out of cabinet
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos102.jpg


http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos100.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos101.jpg

Outside at dusk
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos103.jpg

Inside with Sunset
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos109.jpg

& Heres a little engine progress, still to wheather the engine & exhaust
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos105.jpg

Thanks for looking,
Hopefully ill have some more progress pics for you all soon
Ash

It's looking really good in white, both the original and your model!

I've heard of silver paint being a good barrier for bleed through, especially on red plastic it would be usefull.


Niclas

Building the alter-ego to this car - midnight black - looking forward to following your build.

TIM

Nice Start!
I always follow ferrari's wip.
Good luck until the end...

Pretty colour! You are right about pearl white, it is hard to archieve a satisfactory result, but you did it! The silver pigments are fine which really made the model look realistic!

Really nice colour choice. I also like how it looks to have a satin finish in some photos and hope it will be the final finish :). I'm looking forward to following this. I'm interested to see how you're going to detail everything.

Hey Guys, thanks for the comments!! I dont have any progress as of yet, but im off work for 2.5 weeks over Xmas, so will get hopefully heaps done!! Ive even taken my aircompreesor & airbrush home from work so will be turing my carpeted garage into a paint booth (sorry landlord, .... I do have a few drop cloths aswell!!).
The colour was very satin before i clearcoated it, it was a very nice colour!!
Stay tunned for more in the new year. Merry Xmas!!

Well seeing as i Have to be at work today (Sunday & also halfway through my Summer VACATION!!!!) I thought id post a few pics of the progress ive made over the first half of my holiday.

Carbon fibering - Still lots to finish
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos117.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos119.jpg


Weathering the Engine, first I painted it Flat Ali, then i airbrushed a heavily diluted mixture of flat black, gun metal & ali over the entire engine to darkin it up abit. Then I wipe away my weathering with cotton swabs soaked in thinners to leave the raised edge shinny & looking good. Its hard to see in the Photos but does look quite good.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos120.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos124.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos129.jpg


The Exhausts:
I glued the exhausts together then filled all join lines, then i wanted to add some weld joints, so i used some gap filling superglue & a paperclip (folded out), added the weld line and then i airbrushed X32 Titanium Silver (as per instructions)
To give it the "I've been used a few times & am not an expensive paperweight" I wanted to highlight the joints, i airbrushed a mixture of flat black & gunmetal to where the weld joints were. then i heat treated the exhaust with Clear blue & Clear Red/Orange mixture. it turned out awesome!! Then i painted the raised weld line with silver paint & added a touch of tinned black to the outsides. Im very happy with the results!! Let me know what you think...
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos130.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos136.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos139.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos142.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos148.jpg

Thats all for now, my camera died this morning, ill take some photos later.
But let me know what you think, Thanks for Looking!!!

WOW very nice job so far!!
I love the welding on the exhausts looks superb!! well done!

That looks great, nice job on the exhaust!

look great pain with White pearl
cuz base surface by bronze ?
:wink:

wow great work so far love all the carbon fiber work you doing and the paint looks great cant wait for more updates

Waw that looks great, nice job

Greetz

Ard

Hey Guys, thanks for the comments!!!
Got a couple of new progress pics for you.

Engine with oil lines
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/Photos150.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/Photos151.jpg

Heads
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/Photos153.jpg

Dry assembly tests
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/Photos154.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/Photos155.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/Photos157.jpg

Thats all for now, im still working on the Carbon fibering of the main monoque, theres just so much of it!! Most CF work is done & just drying for a few days before clearcoating.
Let me know what you think!!

Very interesting project. The exhaust staining looks like a really daunting task and turned out great. Looking forward to more of this.

very beautiful car and build.

waiting for the rest of pics.


paul.

The carbon fiber is coming along well, it's a lot of work but it's worth it!

Nice choice on the white paint job. Something different from the usual red or black (or CF).
It looks great! Keep it up.

Jesse.

Wow looking great mate. Cant wait to see it finished.

Hi everyone

Got a small update today, finished all the carbon work & have been working on polishing the clearcoat. Been working on some of the smaller auxillary engine stuff.
Let me know what you think

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos165.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos170.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos173.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos177.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos178.jpg

Difference between Old SMS Carbon (Seat) & new (Interior base).
I do like the new CF it looks more realistic, first i thought id ordered the wrong product.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos182.jpg

Fuel Filler pieces
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos158.jpg

Electronic box
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos161.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos169.jpg

FXX engine & 935 1:12 engine, God id love to have a 1:12 FXX!!! Come on Tamiya!!
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos168.jpg

Thanks for looking, more progress soon!!

Looks great - I love the heat staining on the exhaust!

Finally got some progress done this weekend, with the carbon all clearcoated I started working on the interior parts. Body polishing is almost all finished, & it should really start coming together quickly now.

Suspension - on top is plastic Enzo suspension
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos187.jpg

So much more realistic
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos188.jpg

Dashboard (I LOVE paint detailing, makes everything come to life)
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos191.jpg

Fuel Filler - still considering changing to a thicker braided wire
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos195.jpg

Model Factory Hiros - Heat sheild (it looks so amazing, dosnt stretch much however
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos198.jpg

Pedals
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos201.jpg

Thats all for now, i have to go & fix some carbon, my masking tape pull up the Clear + CF & even the Black!!! now i have to patch it or strip it....
Thanks for looking

Hey guys, a few more pics of progress

I Love this stuff!!!!
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos205.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos207.jpg

Modified Fire supression system
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos208.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos209.jpg


http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos210.jpg

Finally some good outdoor shots of polished body
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos211.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos212.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos216.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos217.jpg

Finally I can start on pieceing the body parts together,

Thanks for looking, comments, critques welcome

Ash

Looks god Ash. Paint looks nice and shiny.

Very nice, I can't wait to see the body pieced together.

Sweet progress so far. I actually don't see the shine on the paint could be due to the sun lit pics.

PS The mfh heat shield looks good, an alternative you can find at michaels store. Comes in a big roll for a couple bucks. But you have to glue it.

Very nice :cool:

Very nice, I can't wait to see the body pieced together.

Thanks, me too. Thats the only problem with a body in 20 pieces, its hard to visualize the finished product

Thanks for the tip about the MFH heat sheild similar stuff, ill keep looking around

It's looking great, I'm building this kit as well. How do you make templates for your CF decals? I'm trying to figure out how you guys do such a great job with that.

TIM

very very nice. Love this color.

Great work all around!

Hello

Looks god i can,t wait to see more .
I like Ferrari,s

Greetz Ard

How do you make templates for your CF decals? I'm trying to figure out how you guys do such a great job with that.

TIM

Thanks everyone, Tim I use Tamiya Masking tape or a good Painters tape before any paint is sprayed. Place tape over area you want & use a sharp scapel blade or a thin tipped marker. A little experence & youll get to know how much adbuse (with MicroSol) a decal can handle. The best thing about using the low tac tapes is you can apply the template onto the CF sheet & cut around it, allow 1-2mm extra & peal it off before putting into water.
With my FXX the tape templates covered the front of the box, theres ALOT of Carbon
More progress soon

It's coming along nicely. Engine looks great so far. I have the Model Factory Hiro FXX transkit that I spent a ton of money on before Tamiya decided to make the FXX kit....I wonder which one is better? The MFH kit probably has a ton of cleaning up to do with all the resin and white metal parts I think (I haven't looked at the kit in probably 2 years and I don't think im good enough to do a good job on it so far)

Hey Guys

Its been awhile since my last update, ive had to travel for work & got sick at the same time, I thought I would get heeps of modeling done while I was off sick, but no... I was bed bound. Now im feeling better Ive got a few things done. So heres some photo update,

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/Photos232.jpg

Chassis ready for Engine - I had to break off the "extractors/ vents" to get the engine in, the instructions say to install them first but when you do its difficult to wedge the engine in, but i did get the engine in & "extractors" glued back on.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/Photos233.jpg

Almost complete doors, just gotta install the glass
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/Photos235.jpg

Completed Rear bumber
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/Photos239.jpg

Love the mesh
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/Photos240.jpg

Finished wheels
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/Photos244.jpg

& now my boo boo, not quite sure what to do, do strip it & start again or patch it....
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/Photos241.jpg

Thats about all for now, ill have some more photos of the installed engine very soon, & hope to get lots done this Easter weekend
Thanks for looking

Ash

Edit - Posted twise for some reason

Looking good mate. Should be a stunner when finished.

Hey Guys

Got some more photos to show some progress

Engine in Chassis
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos256.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos257.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos258.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos260.jpg

& finally some shots of my first drytest with this model, this is the first time ive seen it with all the panels painted white together, & im pretty happy with the colours on each piece, most line up exactly
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos263.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos269.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos272.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos273.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos275.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos278.jpg

my goal this weekend is to get the interior finished & installed to chassis

Thanks for looking
Ash

Looks good! I like the color and CF chassis.

Lovely work Ash!

I´m in awe of you for making the whole monocoque CF decalled, I tried that on my Enzo and went nuts! :biggrin:

Will look even sweeter when finished I´m sure. Keep up the good work!:smile:

Cheers!

That's some nice work! All the CF on the chassis is well done! I don't like the FXX too much but this one should look great when finished :-)

Thanks heaps for the comments guys, it means alot.
Yeah the Monoque was a nightmare, so many areas, so many masks, I even did the window & door surrounds with CF, alot of it wont be seen, but at least i know its there...

Well it took me all easter weekend, but i finally got the interior installed to the chassis. Its nice that it is coming together & should finish "soonish"

Seats with belts - need to paint some matt clear over the decal
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos286.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos287.jpg

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http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos290.jpg

With Roll cage installed - all finished & ready to go
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos293.jpg

& finally in chassis
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos295.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos296.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos297.jpg

Now its time to move on to mounting all the body parts & chassis undertrays

Thanks for looking
Ash

looks great. what did you use for the seat belt material?

looks great. what did you use for the seat belt material?

Thanks, the seatbelt material is a printable fabric that i use at work, it has a nice texture & cuts nicely, looks pretty inscale as well. I simply printed the red & a few other colours on it & used a red sharpie on the back & sides.

Finally Ive started attaching some boady panels & working on all the final detail stuff, so heres a few picks of my progress

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos299.jpg

I had to shave a bit of material off to get the rear fenders to sit flush with the undertray & chassis, mainly due to the seperate scoop. If i were to do this kit again ( and i probly will) id attach the scoops to the fenders & fill the seems before painting.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos300.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos301.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos303.jpg

Bonnet clips, tricky little things
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos304.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos305.jpg

& Ive cut out the mesh on the rear screen, the PE set i got did not include this part so will have to use the mesh supplied in the kit.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos306.jpg

Ill post more progress pics as I finish parts, thanks for looking

Ash

Nice update, shouldnt be much longer before its done!

Tiny update,

Someone dropped by & wanted to test drive the FXX so i had to say shes not quite ready yet, but soon.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos309.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos331.jpg

& some of the last parts coming together, now just waiting on some Braided line for the oil coolers.
Removed the plastic molded mesh & replaced with real mesh
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos328.jpg

Doors are next to be attached
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos329.jpg

Bonnet with lights & mesh, just need to attach the front bumper now
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos330.jpg


Almost done, so whats next then?.......

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos307.jpg


All comments & critisims welcome

Ash

everything's looking really good. Good job on the engine bay and suspension. Where did you get the Batman figure from? I'm also looking forward to seeing your future projects you have lined up.

Coming together very nicely. Looks great in the white and the little details just add that bit more to it.
Do the clear carrera gt next :-). Ive also got one and would love to see one built.

Do the clear carrera gt next :-). Ive also got one and would love to see one built.

Thanks Everyone for the comments, very appresicated.
Ive had the Clear Carrera GT for a few years now, i have all the stuff to make it now, PE, CF etc & have started parts, but am a little wary about a clear body.

Anyway, this will hopefully be my last update before finished pics. My braided lines arrived & i fixed the dash, now a few more nights work & shell be done.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos332.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos335.jpg

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http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos336.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos338.jpg

Guess which one has Photoetch? Dosnt matter, youll never see them again with the ducts on.
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos339.jpg

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos343.jpg

My Favorite Viewhttp://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s258/da_ashman/FXX%2017/Photos342.jpg

Ive got a pretty empty weekend, so will get finished & take some proper photos

Thanks
Ash