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 I was quite impressed with this kit. Aside from some fitting
problem, that can be corrected easily, this kit represents the 275 very nicely.I decided to make this kit as a "Factory Stock," so I added some extra parts to enhance the details to meet that standard. |
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 I used Detail Master photo etched wiper blades and Replica &
Miniatures Co. of Maryland prancing horse and Ferrari script.I prefer using Modeler's chrome foil since it is reasonably thin, easy to peel off, and adheres well. (After these photos were taken, I replaced the bumpers with re-plated parts done by Chrome-Tech USA.) |
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 I sprayed Gunze Sangyo's Surfacer to cover the molded-color red,
then I airbrushed tan as a base coat and yellow as the body color. Both are Pactora's
water base acrylics. Finally, I sprayed Testor's gloss coat, and sanded the surface with
Tamiya finishing papers. (1500, and 2000 grid) Using Tamiya and Modeler's polishing
compound, I achieved a fairly convincing smooth surface. |
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 Another 275GTB model shown here is a curbside resin kit of the
short nose version. It was commissioned by my acquaintance, and the color was
specified by him. I don't remember the manufacturer, but the kit was well done, and
the resin body was clean and had very little pin holes. |
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 Assembly was not so difficult, but I took a while to form the
right shape of the headlight rims. The paint was Gunze Sangyo's Mr. Color lacquer base
paint, and Gunze's clear coat was used. |
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| Questions and comments? Send mail to Hiroaki Fukuda |
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