Finally an update after almost a month. I hadn't had much time available for modeling during that period, only about 4 hours per week. Most if that time was spent on applying CF decals to monocoque and front structures. I've used SMS transparent CF decals, twill weave and pain weave. Transparent CF for front structures and brake ducts. Most of the monocoque is covered in plain weave, except for the floor. I've decided on use plain weave on floor panels, as seen on some references. Besides that gives a bit of a variety too.
Past weekend I've decided to take a break from CF and apply some livery decals instead. Started with rear and side panels. Only in about 4 hours I've completed almost a third of whole livery. That gives out an idea on how much effort goes into those CF application jobs. But in the end CF decals make model look quite a bit better and provide enough satisfaction to justify whole ordeal. Decals job for the small central roof piece, front bonnet and doors is more challenging. Between doors and lower side panels I have to align and split big white "FINA" decals, which also must conform to ridges on doors. On the front bonnet couple of decals actually overlap onto front lamp covers and that posses a requirement to finish front lights first. So, next update could take longer to appear because I will need to solve these challenges first.
One more challenge is represented by internal door panels. I've attempted to cover them with one piece of CF and failed. Even SMS CF decals aren't flexible and stretchable enough to conform to complex shape. I plan to use multiple pieces for my next attempt.
Here are some photos of current state of things.
Past weekend I've decided to take a break from CF and apply some livery decals instead. Started with rear and side panels. Only in about 4 hours I've completed almost a third of whole livery. That gives out an idea on how much effort goes into those CF application jobs. But in the end CF decals make model look quite a bit better and provide enough satisfaction to justify whole ordeal. Decals job for the small central roof piece, front bonnet and doors is more challenging. Between doors and lower side panels I have to align and split big white "FINA" decals, which also must conform to ridges on doors. On the front bonnet couple of decals actually overlap onto front lamp covers and that posses a requirement to finish front lights first. So, next update could take longer to appear because I will need to solve these challenges first.
One more challenge is represented by internal door panels. I've attempted to cover them with one piece of CF and failed. Even SMS CF decals aren't flexible and stretchable enough to conform to complex shape. I plan to use multiple pieces for my next attempt.
Here are some photos of current state of things.
Great work on getting the CF decals on, it is an area I don't enjoy. Love seeing a tease if the Fina decals, these were great colours on the cars.
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