Progress: 1/24 Ferrari F430 Challenge

Hi Guys, …so first wip, first Ferrari ever, I do not know WHEN/HOW/IF I’ll be able to complete it, but let’s proceed.
Fujimi kit with Crazy Modeler F430 photoetched set (Note: I understood they’re developing a specific set for the Challenge only)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch.jpg

I’m not sure about the livery but the model will have slick tires. To do so, I sanded away the inner radial dent from all the rims. Tires come from a Tamiya Alfa 155 DTM. Rims are too bright, later on I’ll tone them down with Gloss Aluminium
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch1.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch3.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch2.jpg

The kit features many updatings respect the street version, the black one are the new brake discs
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch4.jpg

To have an idea about the box-stock stance, I quickly assembled undercarriage, hub and wheels. Stance looks correct in my opinion, despite I’ll probably lower it a bit
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch5.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch6.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch7.jpg

There are two racing seats in the kit; looking at my ref photos, I do not understand why Fujimi included the seat’s back shell, I won’t install it and I’ll cover the back with carbon fiber decals
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch8.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch9.jpg

Rollcage well replicated, the tubes look somewhat small
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch10.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch11.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch12.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch13.jpg

Bye: Roberto :)

Go Robi GO!! Can't wait to see that beast come over your garage!!

Any project regarding lifting pistons? I seen a picture of the presentation's car raised from track with the right camber set-up... amazing and pretty easy to do trought alu tubes or by lathe.

BTW those fujimi rims seem not bad.

Those Fujimi wheels realy do look nice, at first glance I thought you got some alu extra wheels.
Now you got me thinking of buying this kit but I think I will wait for Technomodel version of a race car.
Don't put it a side, I would love to see it finished.

ahh yes... im waiting for mine to arrive.. however im gonna have a problem getting the photoetch from mediamix.. it seems it dissapeared from the store:banghead:

need more progress!:iceslolan

erm rob just a question... are the grills on the car molded with holes like the ones on the spider version? or are they filled up like the standard 430 kits?:rolleyes:

Crazy Modeler has discontinued this set but they are going to release a new improved version. No ETA yet though.

Regards,

Ron
Racing Miniatures

Hi and thank you for the feedback !

Gionc, you mean this, yes I thought about…
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/2006-Ferrari-800x600.jpg

…but I’m also thinking to an ex-works version, like this one
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430chst-800x600.jpg

Gamerxz, this is what I found in my set, but as Ron said CM is working to a new set. They’re very active and it could be the next set will contain details for all the 430 versions
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch15.jpg

Bye: Roberto :)

Hahaha i think u mistaken me... i meant the kit itself... not the PE set...

Looking good so far Robi.
I really love the F430, make sure to keep us posted on the progress!

erm rob just a question... are the grills on the car molded with holes like the ones on the spider version? or are they filled up like the standard 430 kits?:rolleyes:

The plastic grilles are molded w/open mesh now :)

They look good enought that I don't feel the need for P/E. I'm going to spend my time doing a clean OOB buildup, but I am going to make working air jacks on mine (not air-powered, but displayable either up or down).

haha zoom zoom i been waiting to see progress on your challenge kit... mine is coming tmr.. :D

Hahaha i think u mistaken me... i meant the kit itself... not the PE set...

Yes, sorry, you meant this:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch16.jpg

OMG ROB THANK U SO MUCH...!!! :grinyes: :grinyes: :grinyes: i really needed to confirm that so i could plan for the building process!

Yes, sorry, you meant this:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch16.jpg
So all Fujimi f430 kits have the front intakes with a proper mesh, or just the challenge kit? Nice start btw

So all Fujimi f430 kits have the front intakes with a proper mesh, or just the challenge kit?

In the Challenge kit, both front grilles from the street version and for the race version are included, remaining grilles in the Challenge kit are molded open. I do not know what about the Spyder.

Robi :)

Hi again. I would not superdetail this kit, but the engine bay is so simply replicated (and so visible) that it would be really tricky to paint it cleanly. So, brutally copying what my friend P64 is doing on his Street F430, I’ll will install part the engine of the Tamiya Ferrari 360.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch17.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch18.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch19.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch20.jpg

Using the fabulous etched blade from Scale Race Cars, I carefully started cutting the molded engine, proceeding then with a Tatra blade to refine the cut
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch21.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch22.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch23.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch24.jpg

Tomorrow I’ll continue in cutting the areas around the exhausts. Bye !!

I might have some photos about f430 challenge's engine bay.

I might have some photos about f430 challenge's engine bay.

Thanks Jurva, me too, I have several photos of the engine bay, therefore I started cutting ! :)

Roberto

hey rob... could u share the pictures ? :D im doing this kit now as well

hey rob... could u share the pictures ? :D im doing this kit now as well

The most important link is the following, where you'll find plenty of terrific photos http://www.joe250.com/images/ferrarichallenge/ferrarichallenge.htm
and then two official shots from Supercars.net
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/Various/430eng.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/Various/430eng2.jpg
Bye: Robi

hey rob... did u realised that the challenge kit lack some decals? :banghead: lol

hey rob... did u realised that the challenge kit lack some decals? :banghead: lol

Yes, unfortunately yes :(

I continued in cutting the engine bay structure, first drilling holes and then cutting with the blades
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch25.jpg

The cut parts will be glued on the upper trunk cover
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch26.jpg

I’ve to finish it with file and sandpaper
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch27.jpg

Bye: Robi

I continued in cutting the engine bay structure, first drilling holes and then cutting with the blades

The cut parts will be glued on the upper trunk cover


I’ve to finish it with file and sandpaper
Bye: Robi

Hi

Not that I want to discourage you, but Revell has released a kit with complete engine detail, that is obviously far superior to this Fujimi kit. And you can buy two for the price of one Tamiya 360!

Best regards

Flemming

Hi

Not that I want to discourage you, but Revell has released a kit with complete engine detail, that is obviously far superior to this Fujimi kit. And you can buy two for the price of one Tamiya 360!

Best regards

Flemming

This is a challenge kit? different engine... different body.. u could try converting a standard revell kit to a challenge.. which i think would be alot harder

This is a challenge kit? different engine... different body.. u could try converting a standard revell kit to a challenge.. which i think would be alot harder

I'm suggesting taking the best parts from both kits. There is talk about using Tamiya 360 engine parts which I find a little pricey - when you can get two Revell kits for the same kind of money. By that shortcutting this chopping of primitive 'click'fit' Fujimi parts.

Flemming

I'm suggesting taking the best parts from both kits. There is talk about using Tamiya 360 engine parts which I find a little pricey - when you can get two Revell kits for the same kind of money. By that shortcutting this chopping of primitive 'click'fit' Fujimi parts.

Flemming

I believe its not possible due to the way the fujimi kit is built.. if u see under the engine bay .. its blocked by the rubbish method of putting the brakes done by fujimi which is really simple.. there wont be enough space to put in the revell engine
Cheers

Flemming and Gamerxz, thanks for the suggestions. The more I look at the kit the more I realize that is not 100% correct and even installing the 360 engine will be not a joke. But I have to say that my friend Alex made a resin copy of the engine, so I don't have to buy a new kit either Revell or Tamiya, I never tought about this possibility.
Unfortunately Fujimi is still not able (or they are not interested in) to make good and perfect conversions, since ever.

Roberto ;)

Hi to all, a very little update. While I’m thinking how to install the 360 engine in the 430 engine bay (I’m changing my mind about this topic), I relaxed myself installing aftermarket locking-nuts on the wheels. Once milled away the molded in nut, I placed on the beautiful Scale Production turned parts (Item SPA24011).

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch28.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch29.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch30.jpg

Bye: Robi

ahhh i was thinking of doing that too... as the nuts on the wheel are a little too small.. :banghead: but too much work for me.. ill just detail it then get on with the rest

ahhh i was thinking of doing that too... as the nuts on the wheel are a little too small.. :banghead: but too much work for me.. ill just detail it then get on with the rest

Hmmm... properly painted the kit nuts are ok in my opinion. I had these alu nuts in my box and wanted to test and I think they looks like the real thing. Very little difference in the dimensions.

Robi

Hi to all, while I’m STILL thinking how to manage the mechanical area, I drilled the recesses intended for the hood fasteners, both front and rear, and I glued in some styrene rods that will be sanded down. At the end, I’ll install photoetched hood fasteners
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch31.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch32.jpg

Then, as previously told, I glued on the trunk engine cover the parts I cut from the engine structure
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch33.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch34.jpg

Bye: Robi

this will be outstanding finish.

hold on robi!Crazy Modeler just released their all new PE set for F430 challenge!

hold on rob!Crazy Modeler just released their all new PE set for F430 challenge!

Do you have the link to the new PE parts? Thanks. :D

Auw12 > Let me finish it, I did not complete a model since 5 years ! (Yes, link please to the CM new set)

I installed new exhaust pipes made of solder wire that will be shaped according to the engine bay room.
Nice weekend: Robi

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch35.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch36.jpg

wow, great progress!

that's really a long time robi,just finish it!here you can take a peek.http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c141/auw12/EP0031278612528921033F430.jpg

D LaMz > thank you !

auw12 > thanks for the picture, interesting set !

Robi :)

Is that CM set available now?

that's really a long time robi,just finish it!here you can take a peek.http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c141/auw12/EP0031278612528921033F430.jpg

THANKS! :bananasmi

Hey Robi, how thick is that solder btw?

to klutz:i don't know when exactly will it available,but i think it'll be quite soon.

Thanks auw12 :thumbsup:

Hey Robi, how thick is that solder btw?

Daniel, solder wire was 3 mm / 0.118 inch. A little less would be better, in my opinion, but I didn't have it.

Robi :)

Other interesting ref photos here http://www.fast-autos.net/archive/2452/

Robi :)

Other interesting ref photos here http://www.fast-autos.net/archive/2452/

Robi :)

Thanks for the reference, Robi.:)

Hi guys, I’m looking closer to my reference pictures and I discovered so many details I’ve to change. Exhausts layout is different from the street version. I started reducing the width of the silencer
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch38.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch39.jpg

I’ve to think about how to connect the exhaust pipes to both ends located in the rear bumper and also study how to fix the air jack located in the rear grill.
I sanded smooth the trunk engine cover, nose and tail where I glued the rods, I also removed the seat of the Ferrari logo from the nose (I’ll replace it with MFH adhesive logos)
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch37.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch40.jpg

Since I’ve to install the etched grilles, I’ve to open the holes on the rear decklid. To do so, I firstly milled the relevant areas and then drilled the holes from the outside
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch41.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch42.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch43.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch44.jpg

That’s all for the moment, thanks for looking.

Robi :)

Looking Great! rob... i drilled holes to cut out the mold as well... but i used a bigger drill bit so i dont have to drill so many holes :lol:

i drilled holes to cut out the mold as well... but i used a bigger drill bit so i dont have to drill so many holes :lol:

Thanks Gamerxz.

You're right, is better to use bigger drill to avoid to cut within the slots with possible damages !

Nice work Robi!

But I guess you have that PE razor saw for a long time now since it was made in Czechoslovakia and not the Czech Republic :)
BTW I have the same one :lol:

Really nice progress, I like the steps you are doing!!
Big inspiration for me to build my firsth Ferrari:iceslolan

Hi Gents and thank you for comments and feedback. Tiny update: on the cockpit bulkhead some lines and protrusions – from the street version - were molded in. I sanded down up to having a flat surface. My ref photos show a sort of shaped cover bolted on the bulkhead within the rollcage. I’ll replicate it with thin styrene, to do so I firstly prepared a 1:1 sketch I’ll use as jig.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch45.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch46.jpg

In the meantime I cured the rollcage, filling the connection with superglue and liquid putty and priming it for a cross check.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch47.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch48.jpg

Bye: Robi

Hi guys, here http://www.redinfocus.com/html/english/index.html in the news from July 19, there’s a gallery from Ferrari Days at Spa, inside about 20 photos of the F430 Challenge.

Then, sloooow progress/tiny update. I moved on the bodywork, I milled down the thickness of the front bumper in the air outlet areas, before glueing parts D1 and D2
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch49.jpg

The rear grilles are molded in the black part which fits the rear end. Since I’ll use the etched items from the coming soon Crazy Modeler specific set, I removed the grilles. Instead of drilling holes, this time I try to cut using the SRC etched blades and the CM etched saw. Being careful I got a satisfactory result
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch50.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch51.jpg

Then I marked the slots on the body and drilled the area that will be removed
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch52.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a163/RJ1108/F430%20Challenge/430ch53.jpg

As usual, thanks for your feedback and attention.
Bye: Robi :)

I'm going to use your thread as instructions for building my F430 challenge model(s)!:)

I'm going to use your thread as instructions for building my F430 challenge model(s)!:):1:

Robi that looks wonderful! cant wait to see the finished model .. :grinyes:

It's not fair, you have too much talent!

Meh!

I don't like it! I prefer to eat poo then to admit I m jealous!

I m not jealous!


Ciao!

Oli

That rear grille is gonna look awesome. I'm glad you did it F430 style... it looks so much better than the 360CS!