The building of the Ferrari 360 Modena
This is a good Tamiya kit, good inner engine-detail
Some background......" Sparked by the stunning debut of the 308GTB at the 1975 Paris Salon de I'Automobile, the evolution of Ferrari's V8 berlinetta (coupe) goes on and on. March of 1999 saw the fifth incarnation of the class, when the radically innovative 360 Modena was unveiled at that year's International Geneva Motor Show. The vibrant styling of the 360 Modena was left to the charge of inspired designer, Sergio Pininfarina, who has collaborated with Ferrari for over 50 years. Perhaps the most salient characteristic of car is the glass-installed hatch, which slopes down from the rear of the roof and reveals the engine bay below. Also new on a Ferrari road car, is the use of aluminum to build the entire frame, with even the bodyshell and chassis components fabricated of aluminum. The 360 Modena underwent extensive testing (5400 hours) in Ferrari's wind tunnel. This allowed for the optimization of its aerodynamics, which are further bolstered by a diffuser on the undersurface of the car. Its powerplant consists of a normally aspirated, 400 hp, 3.6-liter, 40-valve, 8-cylinder engine. The 360 Modena is available with either the standard longitudinal gearbox with 6 forward gears and one reverse, or the electrohydraulic system (F1 -type), which allows for gear shifting by paddles installed behind the steering wheel. All this hardware provides an impressive maximum speed of over 295km/h, and acceleration of 0-1 1OOkm/h in a mere 4.5 seconds. The 360 Modena was named for the birthplace of company founder, Enzo Ferrari. "........
Engine details, i opted for the (parly)transparent underside(enhanced detail visibility)
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The "horse" is a metal transfer
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