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

[robertgreen94]

Originally Posted by tpliquid

Is possible you can get me the diameter of the extruded part on the middle of the barrel? That little hump between the ends to keep the tire in position.

tpliquid, not sure what this is, are we still talking about the wheels?

[viperofoz]

Originally Posted by guiwee

can we see some pics??????

Sure............I thought I had already posted these but It must have been elsewhere.

I stripped the chrome usin bleach and cleaned up the miniscule molding seams and sharp edges.
Painted with Tamiya TS-17 Gloss Aluminium, cleared with TS-13 and given a light polishing using Tamiya compounds.
Tyre treads were sanded and sidewalls lighly scrubbed for realism. Valve stems are from Hobby Design... intended for 1/12 Motorcycles.








Regards, Dan

[grundski]

Originally Posted by BVC500

When they say "full carbon fiber template set," does that mean they'll not include carbon templates for the monocoque, like they missed on their 1/24 Enzo detail set??? womp womp.

If they included it, you would complain its too expensive and not seen. If they don't, you complain its not there. womp womp.

[viperofoz]

Scale Motorsport has made a pre-liminary announcement for their up-coming 1/12 Enzo details.

Check out the details HERE and register your interest.
Edit : it seems you will need to email matthew@scalemotorsport.com directly to register as the "contact" link on his page is incorrect

First up is an 8 sheet Carbon Fibre decal template set, which will be priced at $90.
This will cover the outside of the body panels, similar to their 1/24 FXX set, but once again the monocoque gets left out.

They are also releasing, what looks like a single (albeit LARGE) photo-etch sheet. This one will be $55



Regards, Dan

[leafs004]

Unfortunately the photoetch looks like a waste. Tamiya already gives you photoetch mesh, and as has been discussed, the brakes really don't need the etch, so you're already losing most of what comes on the sheet.

[ouizel]

Originally Posted by leafs004

Unfortunately the photoetch looks like a waste. Tamiya already gives you photoetch mesh, and as has been discussed, the brakes really don't need the etch, so you're already losing most of what comes on the sheet.

If you go to the link quoted above (the actual SMS website) you will see where Matthew notes that the PE image is just a placeholder and that the actual product will not have any PE parts that duplicate what comes in the Tamiya kit.

[JeremyJon]

great thread guys!

can someone give a link to the SMS enzo detail CD spoken of, I haven't had any luck finding it online, thanks

[viperofoz]

Originally Posted by JeremyJon

great thread guys!

can someone give a link to the SMS enzo detail CD spoken of, I haven't had any luck finding it online, thanks

HERE is the link straight to the item on SMS's website.

Most decent online retailers list it, but I have noticed many of them currenty show it as out of stock.

Regards, Dan

[JeremyJon]

super, thank you

looking forward to more build updates!

[viperofoz]

I finally got around to ordering the Hobby Design detail set tonight, Ill post some detail pics once it arrives.

Anyone else got this set already and wish to share your impressions?

I'll make a more concerted effort to make some serious progress on the big Enzo once I have this set in my hands.

Regards, Dan

[roymattblack]

Sorry for causing any aggro....
I've got the kit and it is ACE.
DON'T waste any more money on any of the so-called 'upgrade' rubbish.
The 'upgrade' companies must be gritting their teeth, as there's literally NOTHING to upgrade!
This kit DOES NOT need it.
The included detail will keep ANYONE except the most obscure rivet-counter happy.
I will be building the kit 'mostly' OOB and the end result will be amazing!
OK, I will add a few 'Google' image details, but after spending around £350-ish on the kit (depending where you live) you really DON'T need to spend more on upgrade stuff.
This really is Tamiya state of the art.
Anything else is rivet-counting!
If you want to add accurate carpet fibres, detailed window dust and accurate seat belt stitching, then ok, waste EXORBITANT money on pointless and unnecessary upgrade stuff.
My advice?
Buy the kit.
Stop looking at 'extra' rubbish that only enhances the sellers bank balance!
Get one while you can. OOB will still be the most detailed kit you ever built.
Roy.

[MerlinPro]

Originally Posted by roymattblack

Stop looking at 'extra' rubbish that only enhances the sellers bank balance!
.

X2. This is largely true of KA's expensive stuff for the much-lesser Trump GT-40. It's finicky to fit, poorly done and mostly invisible when the kit's together, as the few who have posted builds have noted. Some even abandoned the build part way through.
The GT needed more help than that PE and baggy seats supplied.

[Vric]

Originally Posted by viperofoz

I finally got around to ordering the Hobby Design detail set tonight, Ill post some detail pics once it arrives.

Anyone else got this set already and wish to share your impressions?

I'll make a more concerted effort to make some serious progress on the big Enzo once I have this set in my hands.

Regards, Dan

Mine is waiting at HLJ for shipping. Guess I will hit the "ship now" button soon.

[ferrari2k]

Well Roy, you are right, but I just said I wanna wait. That doesn't meen I'm gonna buy
Just see, if it is worh it, what is included, what price, etc.
But what I will wait for are carbon fiber decals, that is a must.
To build that car OOB without them doesn't make it justice.
In my opinion

[roymattblack]

Originally Posted by ferrari2k

Well Roy, you are right, but I just said I wanna wait. That doesn't meen I'm gonna buy
Just see, if it is worh it, what is included, what price, etc.
But what I will wait for are carbon fiber decals, that is a must.
To build that car OOB without them doesn't make it justice.
In my opinion

I too will C/F the kit but I'll get plain C/F decal sheets and 'DIY' as they say......
Not expensive - plenty fun.

Roy.