Miami Vice Ferrari Daytona Spyder

Heres my next build, the Ferrari Daytona Spyder replica from the 80's TV show Miami Vice. I originally did this kit back in the 80's as a kid after always watching the show. You can see in the picture my original build, including the brush strokes in the paint. I have since bought another kit to build a better version. In the TV series a Ferrari was not used but a fibreglass replica based on a Corvette chassis was used, hence the small block Chev engine in the engine bay. Apparently from what I have googled, 2 cars were used in the TV series up until Enzo Ferrari discovered what was being used and suggested that this replica be taken off the show (to avoid a law suit by Ferrari) and that he supply a new Testarossa, in white, as apparently it would show up better in the night scenes. As you can see I have cut out the headlights as the replica used 2 rectangular headlights on each side that was covered with a clear piece of perspex and as the show continued, these pieces of perspex were then tinted to replicate a full nose cone. I was hoping to finish this one for next weekends IPMS show in Brisbane BUT I don't think that will happen now. Have a busy week ahead with house painting, cleaning and 8 hours of travel. Anyhow, heres those pics.

Will look great once done,did not know they used a vette in the show

A bit more done. Hinged the bonnet and filled in the back of headlight openings. It is now sanded and waiting paint. Interior is currently drying before painting the black seat highlights and black dashpad and floor.

looking good so far.  

Neat job on those hinges mate,  keep at it.

Well, I learnt something new today. Would never have guessed about the Corvette thing, but looking at the w/creen shape and the headlight units, it  screams Corvette. Great job so far, them hinges are super neat.

This one is back on the bench. Interior and exterior painted.