Tamiya 1/12 Enzo Ferrari..... Whats in the box... First Look

[Vric]

For those interested, I received the Hobby Design kit. Here's a few pictures: (sorry for the size, but there's a lot of details to be seen and 1999 don't have any picture of it)

[allnie]

Excellent review. I am right now building the kit and to be honest - I don't see the point investing in this expensive etch. Only to replace superb Tamiya parts in plast with similar parts in etch. Not my cup of tee.
Give me a Top Studio kit where they include parts which are MISSING in the kit. (nothing is missing in this kit)

[roymattblack]

Sorry - have to agree....
A fantastic etch set that replaces fantastic kit parts.
Pointlessly expensive.
There are one or two bits I would use, but the majority seem replacements for no real reason.
The Tamiya kit really is THAT good.
However, I really hope you prove me wrong and build a MEGA stunning model, which you probably will.

Roy.

[Vric]

I think you are a bit of a bad faith here. Ok, i will admit there's some useless parts supplied, but saying it's useless or only 2-3 parts will be used is a bit too much to say.

There's many part that will add to the kit, as awesome as it is. There's even space for more details. (I'm a fan of TopStudio set!) All the radiator meshes, the backplane shield, wiper, engin details will make the tamiya kit better.

And don't forget, it's a $60 P/E set, not a super detail like SMS used to be for the Porsche that cost more than the kit itself. Is it a must? Sure not. Is it worth it? I think so yes. I will see when I build it, but with my initial inspection, it will worth the ticket price imo.

[viperofoz]

Originally Posted by Vric

I think you are a bit of a bad faith here. Ok, i will admit there's some useless parts supplied, but saying it's useless or only 2-3 parts will be used is a bit too much to say.

There's many part that will add to the kit, as awesome as it is. There's even space for more details. (I'm a fan of TopStudio set!) All the radiator meshes, the backplane shield, wiper, engin details will make the tamiya kit better.

And don't forget, it's a $60 P/E set, not a super detail like SMS used to be for the Porsche that cost more than the kit itself. Is it a must? Sure not. Is it worth it? I think so yes. I will see when I build it, but with my initial inspection, it will worth the ticket price imo.

Vric, you have echoed my sentiments exactly, I couldn't agree with you more.

Thankyou for the very useful post, If I hadn't already ordered a set your pics would have made me do so anway.

Regards, Dan

[keveuh]

Amazing kit that 1/12 Enzo, I'd love to make one. But right now I don't think I have to skill and certainly not the tools to give it any sort of good justice.

But good luck with it and I look forward to see it done.

[HIPPIE2]

Just thought I'd post this if anyone hasn't seen it,

Someone's building a 1/12 Enzo on anther forum, but its not just somebody its David Thibodeau! and he's got his hands on a pre-production SMS cf kit!

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/i...howtopic=63074

[viperofoz]

Originally Posted by HIPPIE2

Just thought I'd post this if anyone hasn't seen it,

Someone's building a 1/12 Enzo on anther forum, but its not just somebody its David Thibodeau! and he's got his hands on a pre-production SMS cf kit!

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/i...howtopic=63074

I've been following this thread since I found it about a week ago, as always David is doing an awesome job.... and FAST.

Regards, Dan

[viperofoz]

Here is a quick semi-review in pictures for those interested in the Hobby Design brake kit.

This is the result after spending a couple of enjoyable hours at the bench.

As nice as the plastic kit parts are I think these are a definite improvement for an outlay of about $35.......

and before we get all the posts bashing these "useless" , "pointless" & "overpriced" products lets put that into perspective in modelling terms.

AU$35..... thats $10-$15 LESS than a current Revell US car kit or slighly more than 2 cans of Tamiya spray paint.







Regards, Dan

[tpliquid]

link to the brake kit?
will look good on my rosso nsx build

[viperofoz]

Originally Posted by tpliquid

link to the brake kit?
will look good on my rosso nsx build

Most online retailers have it but prices vary dramatically so it pays to shop around.

Here's a link to the set at HobbyEasy
http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/cs5...p1euznurf.html

Regards, Dan

[Vric]

Originally Posted by viperofoz

Most online retailers have it but prices vary dramatically so it pays to shop around.

Here's a link to the set at HobbyEasy
http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/cs5...p1euznurf.html

Regards, Dan

I never ordered from hobbyeasy. Is what you see in stock or it's not that often updated and I will receive a cancellation email?

They have the best price for the PE brake Set and have a few hard to find kit.

[viperofoz]

Originally Posted by Vric

I never ordered from hobbyeasy. Is what you see in stock or it's not that often updated and I will receive a cancellation email?

They have the best price for the PE brake Set and have a few hard to find kit.

Hobby Easy is very good to deal with. If they show something as being in stock then its a pretty safe bet it is........ Ive had more than 20 orders with them totalling over 200 individual items and everything has always been in stock.

Regards, Dan

[viperofoz]

For those following along at home... Tuner Model Manufactory has just released a neat little detail set for the 1/12 Enzo.

It helps address a couple of small details that I thought were needed but were not included in Hobby Designs PE set..... namely the steering wheel buttons/markings, exhaust manifold ID plates .

You will also find decals for the battery and a whole bunch of other neat little markings absent from the kit, Body decals to replicate the prototype Enzo and a More realistic mini replica Ferrari key blade to replace the plastic one in the kit.

Not a huge detail set but an interesting little addition. I paid around $12 but I've seen other online retailers listing it for more than double, so shop around.

And as a bonus.... the instructions look to be a good source for reference pics.








Regards, Dan

[Vric]

SMS finally released their Carbon decals set for exterior but more interesting (at least for me) the interior part.

Anyway know a retailer with stock that don't charge $22 to ship 6 simple sheets of decals?

For those interested:
interior: http://store.scalemotorsport.com/mer...ategory_Code=2

exterior: http://store.scalemotorsport.com/mer...ategory_Code=2