AlphaModel Ferrari 488 Pista

Madhatter · December 18, 2025, 02:25:14 AM

hey guys
This will be my last completed build for the year. I think I started at least 9 different kits and finished maybe 4. This being #4. Very shameful....
Anywho, my son made me buy this one (that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it), and together, we chose a paint scheme.
In the end, we settled on what you see below. I will admit, this is probably one of the best paint jobs I have ever done - with no mistakes or errors for once! Yep - I only had to paint this once, which for me, is pretty close to perfect as my Alfa Romeo GTAm is on it's 5th or 6th paint job (I can't remember).
The paints are Mr Super Metallic Pink Gold base colour (polished until it was gleaming), and then Zero Paints Candy red over the top. Once dried and the decals applied, it was SMS 2K clear on top.
I reckon because I spent so long on getting the base colour coat looking amazing, is why the rest of it went smoothly with minimal sanding needed. There's a first time for everything folks.
Anyway, enough words, here's the pics:

Well, that's all the pics. I had some interior ones somewhere - I just can't remember where I stored them. I used Gunze Velvet paint for the first time and it's really really nice!
Have a great Christmas peoples, ,and I shall see you all again in the new year
Stay safe and thanks for stopping in and having a look
Si

Old Wombat · December 18, 2025, 02:38:16 AM

Oh, yeah! That's nice!

Much prettier than regular Ferrari Red!

Madhatter · December 18, 2025, 05:18:19 PM

Quote from: Old Wombat on December 18, 2025, 02:38:16 AMOh, yeah! That's nice!

Much prettier than regular Ferrari Red!

Thanks mate

I've been experimenting with various base coats in other colours and this is still one of my favourites.

Rick Lowe · December 18, 2025, 08:44:57 PM

Nice to see you back, Si - and a great looking model.

And Quality over Quantity... 'nuff said!

All the best of the Season to you and yours, too.

Madhatter · December 19, 2025, 02:46:33 AM

Thanks Rick

hopefully next year will see me be a bit more productive and present within the forums. Heck, I MAY even finish off a couple of projects I started

who knows?

Old Wombat · December 19, 2025, 05:26:28 AM

Like a Star Destroyer?

NARSES2 · December 19, 2025, 05:33:12 AM

Gorgeous looking vehicle

All the best of the season to you as well mate

su27rules · December 19, 2025, 08:40:11 AM

Madhatter · December 20, 2025, 12:48:52 AM

Quote from: Old Wombat on December 19, 2025, 05:26:28 AMLike a Star Destroyer?

Yep, that's on the list for next year. I picked it up a couple of months ago with a view to finish the fibre optical installation but my eye sight has deteriorated significantly since 2022 and I was really struggling to find the holes. I'm hoping my new glasses will help

Old Wombat · December 20, 2025, 01:34:52 AM

Quote from: Madhatter on December 20, 2025, 12:48:52 AM
Quote from: Old Wombat on December 19, 2025, 05:26:28 AMLike a Star Destroyer?

Yep, that's on the list for next year. I picked it up a couple of months ago with a view to finish the fibre optical installation but my eye sight has deteriorated significantly since 2022 and I was really struggling to find the holes. I'm hoping my new glasses will help

Them & jewellers' bi-optic magnifiers!

zenrat · December 20, 2025, 01:43:54 AM

Nice paint.

Good job.

Madhatter · December 20, 2025, 04:28:38 AM

Thabks guys

Jewellers glasses, I hadn't thought of them. Good call. Might have to find some