Revell NEW FERRARI (550?)! - Exclusive pics inside - WTF is this?

Hey guys!
I found this on the computer this morning, I thought I 'd share it with you!

I haven't got the exact description of the model, anybody care to say what they think about it, I for one, like it, but is it real? :2cents:

It looks like a 550 convertible of some sorts, not the 575, nor barchetta...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/bigfrit/REV1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/bigfrit/REV2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/bigfrit/REV3.jpg



Let your opinions free.

Olivier

HMM.. RHD 550 convertible. Looks like some uber-rich Ferrari owner had Revell make him a one off. Looks like some newly tooled wheels too.

Nice.

Wow! Revell is really sneaky!

Isn't just a stock 550 Barchetta? I don't know why the wheels are different, though.
I was going to convert a Fujimi kit, but I guess I don't have to now.

ADD: You're right, klutz, it's the 550 Cabrio.
http://www.geocities.com/sul288us/index.html

The rear deck is different from the Barchetta.

http://images12.fotki.com/v211/photos/4/431166/1750986/550barchett75-vi.jpg

I think maybe I saw the original 1/1 of this driving by Harrod's in London. Doesn't it belong to the King of Brunei?

Cool that there's going to ba kit of this! Any release date?

Why in the **** are they doing a kit of One Off custom Ferrari instead of the real thing (Barchetta) ??? :banghead: Maybe their only reference was the website above...

-Niko

Hmmm, I smell a fake :wink:

Seems anyone could work up a model like that from the Fujimi 550 and put a Revell logo next to it as a prop. Since it's not a factory car, especially w/RHD, and the all-gray buildup (more of a Japanese way to show off a prototype) I'd say someone may be pulling our legs. I could be wrong :uhoh: :icon16:

Let's wait for the nürnberg toyfair :sunglasse

If it is a model of a one-off car...the real one might not have Ferrari badges and Revell can produce it without having to pay licensing fees too Ferrari (clever, actually).

But then...the Revell logo looks like wrinkled paper, would a company do this? I'd think pulling our legs is not so unlikely.

Its has a 575 interior.

If it is a model of a one-off car...the real one might not have Ferrari badges and Revell can produce it without having to pay licensing fees too Ferrari (clever, actually).

I'm not too sure of that. Generally copywriting and licensing disclaimers are written to reserve "Ferrari tm, the Ferrari logo, and the distinctive design of Ferrari automobiles". Even without badges, it's obviously a Ferrari, and Ferrari SpA isn't going to allow production of such a kit without licensing.

Judging by how off the front wheels look, I can belive Revell could make and build something like that...

Other than that, any more information, Oli? Where did you find that?

:rofl::rofl::rofl: you go nut my friend

Judging by how off the front wheels look, I can belive Revell could make and build something like that...

I was just thinking something similar.

Thanks Oli for the info. It's really strange but interesting, in that case I could probably agree with Bob. It's really hard to believe that a manufacturer like revell would do a sultan car, or it's requested by the sultan?:icon16:

I bet this is an ego trip kit! :D

I mean, if someone can afford to commission a one-off Ferrari maybe they also commissioned a one-off kit?

i think that is 550 cc....
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/22472684/550cc1.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y56/22472684/550cc5.jpg
maybe only one in the world

That is such a gorgeous car! I can totally see Daytona spyder in its lines, especially trunk line.

Wish someone would clarify the model mystery.

That looks absolutely like that black car!

damn, I think it looks fabulous!


Oh and for the source, alix, I m not allowed to say too much, except that's it 's an inside job of somebody who knows his marketing...

errrr... can't say more,until officialising the stuff.

Oli

I wonder if they will mold it in black so I don't have to bother painting it?

I wonder if they will mold it in black so I don't have to bother painting it?

And prebuilt so we don't have to build it? :grinno:

I bet this is an ego trip kit! :D

I mean, if someone can afford to commission a one-off Ferrari maybe they also commissioned a one-off kit?

Yes Steve, for sure an ego tip :evillol:

is that a rare car? I saw one at the beach and I thought it was a kit-car (fake) cause it doesn't look as exotic as the common ferraris (f360, 430 etc)

Yeah, it's a one-off it seems.

Oh, I will have some more information soon.

Olivier

And here it is...

from
this
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/bigfrit/aloo078.jpg

to
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/bigfrit/REVELL005.jpg
this



If you want the progress thread, check here...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Gt7B0D5iE

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Cheers,

Olivier

LOL

The 1st moovie wip in the Af history! That's cool. Since is early morning I watched w/out sound, I'll reload later ;)

BRAVO!!!!

and cool gag ;)

The sound is cool too LOL~~~~

Good job Oli! On all fronts ;)

Neat idea, cool video. Looks like the car uses an SLK retractable roof?

I had no idea you played with dolls :evillol:

I had no idea you played with dolls :evillol:
You talking about my buddy Skip?? ;)

You talking about my buddy Skip?? ;)

I think Skip stole Barbie's wig :shakehead :lol: