Pagani Zonda C12S (Job Log)

1
December 1, 2022
Rivets around the headlamps were removed and holes were drilled for detail-up.
2
December 1, 2022
Sanded.
3
December 1, 2022
Washed.
4
December 1, 2022
The bottom plate is twisted.
Kits that have been stored for a long time and are full of contents are recommended to be checked before assembly. (ex: Revell kits)
5
December 1, 2022
Painted black surfacer. (Gaianotes)
6
December 1, 2022
The surfacer in the unsanded areas fell off powerlessly.
7
December 1, 2022
Just in case, I sanded all the places where the surfacer fell off while attaching and removing the tape on the other parts.
8
December 1, 2022
This time, the etching parts also need to be painted, so I painted with Vallejo Mecha Primer (black).
9
December 1, 2022
If the plated wheel is painted black from the inside, the spokes will look thinner and more edge.
10
December 1, 2022
L: Silver
R: Flat Aluminium
11
December 1, 2022
IPP Super Gold.
12
December 1, 2022
Mirror-like plated parts. However, due to the gate marks, I sanded it down and then applied Vallejo Gloss Black Primer.
13
December 1, 2022
And... Painted chrome.
14
December 1, 2022
The gate marks on the lightly plated parts were sanded and then painted with normal silver.
15
December 1, 2022
I painted the carbon pattern using stockings.
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December 1, 2022
17
December 1, 2022
I mixed it to paint it a very pale yellowish silver color.
The left, which I first mixed, was more yellow than expected, so I mixed one more with Tamiya's titanium silver as a base.(Arrow)
18
December 1, 2022
Done.
19
December 1, 2022
Clear coated.
20
December 1, 2022
Clear coated to carbon pattern parts too.
If the carbon pattern is coated with glossy clear, the pattern becomes clearer.
21
December 2, 2022
Vallejo Mecha Primer(Sand).
You don't have to worry about the color development of the primer because you're going to paint a paint with good shielding power on top of it anyway.
22
December 2, 2022
For the red leather color, Gaianots Oxide Surfacer was used.
23
December 2, 2022
Sanded.
24
December 2, 2022
Washed.
25
December 2, 2022
Polished.
26
December 2, 2022
The compound I used this time.
For finishing, we recommend the ceramic compound on the right.
27
December 2, 2022
Removed the masking tape.
28
December 3, 2022
painted with a hand brush. (Vallejo)
29
December 3, 2022
Applied decal.
30
December 3, 2022
Ready to assemble.
31
December 4, 2022
Assembly starts with the engine.
32
December 4, 2022
Detail-up with PE included in optional parts.
33
December 4, 2022
Assembled engine.
34
December 4, 2022
The interior was also assembled and placed on the lower plate along with the engine.
35
December 4, 2022
Another photo one.
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December 4, 2022
Another photo one.
37
December 4, 2022
The inside of the tail lamp was painted with a chrome marker.
38
December 4, 2022
Assembled the tail lamp and exhaust.
The tail lamps are all divided by color, so it was very easy to assemble.
39
December 4, 2022
The rear parts were also attached to the lower plate, and the wheel axle parts were also attached to the front.
40
December 4, 2022
Just following to the manual...
41
December 4, 2022
I roughly restored the thing that I missed and fell into the plate where I put the ROCTITE.
42
December 4, 2022
The windshield and dashboard were attached to the frame.
The marked part seems to be a fuel tank, but about 60 liters?
Considering the fuel economy of this car, I think 60 liters is small.
43
December 4, 2022
Cockpit done.
44
December 4, 2022
It is good to coat the parts attached from the inside of the hood with wood glue so that they do not fall off after assembly.
45
December 4, 2022
For the rear hood, etching parts must be attached, but since there is no separate guide mold for the attachment location, it must be attached carefully with Loctite.
After attaching it, lightly coat it with wood glue to make it stick more firmly.
46
December 4, 2022
Assembled the door.
It's thick and has a lot of detail, so it seems like there are a lot of parts, but it's made up of three pieces.
47
December 4, 2022
It's a little tricky to assemble because one of the wing's pillars is divided.
The lip spoiler was surprisingly easy to attach.
48
December 4, 2022
A metal sticker included in the optional parts was applied.
49
December 4, 2022
There are no guides or indications for the location or angle of side mirror attachment, so you have to rely on your senses and attach them with a well-balanced left and right. 😠
50
December 4, 2022
The front and rear hoods can be assembled with a choice of open or closed.
They designed it so well, I don't understand why they didn't add door hinges.
51
December 4, 2022
It felt like the producers were passionately designing molds, but eventually gave up due to running out of stamina.
52
December 4, 2022
I don't like open gimmicks anyway, so I'll cover them all, but I applied glue for temporary fixing to the necessary parts to harden them so that they don't completely fix.
The green glue shown in the back is water-based and retains moisture even after completely hardening, so you can attach and detach the parts.
53
December 4, 2022
Finished.
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December 4, 2022
Finished.
55
December 4, 2022
I should have detailed-up the rivets around the headlamps, but I forgot, so I worked on it belatedly. 😉
All done. Thanks for watching~

Jv
Yes I did buy a few kits on the
second hand market
Idiscovered problems whed things not being straight
And learnt not to heat them up whed a lighter lol
So I may be abel to save some now lol
So a very interesting build to watch
Would appreciate lots of photos and notes on this build
Lots to learn on this subject

1 December 2022, 15:35

MS K
Thanks Jv. This time Just nothing special and I just finished it normally.
Never use a lighter when correcting a twisted part, just soak it in hot water for a few seconds, remove it, twist it slightly in reverse, and cool it in cold water.

1 December 2022, 15:48

Villiers de Vos
Very nice work so far.

1 December 2022, 19:52

Kyle DeHart
I love the Zonda

3 December 2022, 05:39

Jv
Yes I learnt the had way but dident know better
Learnt much here sofare and all have been very helpful
Your builds are always educating and very nice to see
This is a kit I love to have
Many on that list lol

3 December 2022, 06:19

Jv
I can already see how butiful this one is going to be not fare to go now

3 December 2022, 06:23

Villiers de Vos
Very nice progress so far.

3 December 2022, 06:36