*Review* SMS Ferarri ENZO super detail kit.

SCALE MOTORSPORTS Superdetail kit for Ferrari ENZO.

Usually this space is reserved for reviewing of models, but this super detailed kit is more of a model in itself then most current Revell offerings.

Contents:
1 Photo CD, showing over 260 detailed photos of the Ferrari ENZO, including unreleased photos and never before seen undercarriage and engine photos. This becomes completely invaluable when seeking to super detail the already fine Tamiya kit.
25 white metal, brass and copper pieces, including 3 piece rear shocks J separate oil reservoirs, gas, oil and cooler caps with finely engraved Ferrari name, exhaust tips (these are fantastic!) and some nuts and pins that will hold shocks and other parts together.
3 photoetch fret sheets, 2 are for brakes and hangers and are slightly thicker nickel pieces (more on the build up of these later) and one is for screens, miscellaneous items and some engine detail pieces.
1 rubber backed photoetch sheet that includes a variety of nuts, bolts, fasteners, scripts, emblems VIN numbers (!) and door/engine data plates J These are also fantastic for super detail freaks like yours truly.
1 package of braided metal hoses that will come in handy in detailing the radiator lines
6 Resin pieces that become very important in separating your model from the herd. There is a superbly detailed, delicate and ultra thin resin windshield wiper, which is so prominent in the real car, and the other is a resin front boot lid that will reveal (if you make it) a detailed front trunk compartment where you can store tools, first aid kit or a piece of Ferrari luggage and driving gloves ;) Ohh the possibilities are endless. There are also 4 brake calipers that are stunning, with open elements, allowing to insert brake pads, etc. More on this later.
5 composite fiber template sheets, 3 are of regular black on pewter 1/24 scale cf decals that cover engine and interior pieces and 2 are of silver carbon fiber 1/20 scale for undercarriage and various details. These sheets have templates in the back with corresponding Tamiya part numbers where they are destined to go. They are SUPERB and will fit the part exactly with a lot of decal solvent. SMS decals are top notch and will present little to no problems even for a novice (which this kit is NOT designed for!)

There are 2 instruction manuals included, showing how to assemble various subassemblies and they are clear and refer back to photos of the real car found in the Photo CD.

Price $125.00 USD (And well worth it!!!)

HIGHLIGHTS:
BRAKES – Brakes are the most amazing part of this kit, by far. Each brake consists of 18 pieces, included inner rotor, ventilation center, outer rotor, hub, hub nuts, hub rings, brake pads and resin brake caliper. The build up with ease into magnificent representation of the Ferrari 4 pot BREMBO units. They are a must for any serious detail freak, as they are more prototypically correct than the kit included parts and will build up into a fine looking replica.
SHOCKS – with outer shock, pneumatic dampener and spring the kit included shocks are history and are replaced with these beauties. For us, superdetail guys they are predrilled to accept hydraulic fluid line that will go to the finned brass reservoirs (another small masterpiece) Checking the references, the completed shock assembly is dead on to the real car, with some manufacturing stickers (not included) it will appear that you shrunk down the rear clip of a real Enzo.

VERDICT:
Scale Motorsports got it right. For the most complicated 1/24 model ever made they designed an equally complex, but equally beautiful true SUPER detail kit. The mix medias they used and the fit and finish of the parts are superb and well worth the fee..

Some things to consider for superdetailing project:
In addition to the SMS kit, the builder of a super detailed project might want to consider the following:
- Racing harness and ribbon for the seats (as SMS kit does not come with seat betl material or hardware.
- Various diameter wiring (mostly black)
- Some hard lies for fuel and brakes
- MV lenses for headlights

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
some photos for you:

The kit:
http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album136/2_G.sized.jpg
http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album136/4_G.sized.jpg
http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album136/1_G.sized.jpg

the brakes:
http://www.joeyandmona.com/albums/album136/5_G_001.sized.jpg

Thanks Slk. :bigthumb:

Price $125.00 USD (And well worth it!!!)


so true!! I can't wait to build my super detail enzo...........

Great review but shouldnt this be in the section where you give reviews on kits.

I see in your pics there are two sets of wheels. Does this detail kit come with another set of wheels?

That first photo also includes Sakatsu and Acusteon detail parts i.e. not everything in that photo is in the SMS detail kit. What is in it certianly looks impressive! I expect their Williams FW24 superkit will be just as good.

SMS puzzle me somewhat, I'd have thought they'd have released the Enzo and FW24 earlier, instead of concentrating on the 935 superkit. Afterall the Martini Porsche basekit is OOP and SMS have no competition for it. Whereas many people who have already bought S27, Acusteon, etc detail kits of the Enzo and FW24 will not be able to justify the expense of abandoning them for the SMS version. Still, Mathew don't look like he is in danger of going out of business, so I guess he must know what he is doing!

I think the 935 kit has been brewing in Matthew's mind for a long time and after the success of the 956 detail kits he probably got Tamiya's confidence to work with him. Still, I dont understand why Tamiya hasnt re-released the 935 kit.

Slk320, what are these MV lenses you're talking about?

~~ Paul

MV lenses are used by HO scale railroad guys to simulate headlight and marking light lenses. The are a very realistic looking hard plastic lenses with reflective backing and replace headlights for a realistic look.

Is there a set for the Enzo?

~~ Paul