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

[viperofoz]

Originally Posted by robertgreen94

Apologizes to viperofoz, it looks like we wiped out your bandwidth on Photobucket I was hoping to see more pictures of the metal parts, ah well guess I will have to go out and buy one myself.

No problem..... account has been upgraded..... go back to enjoying the pics.

I will get more detail pics up over the weekend.

Regards, Dan

[ferrari2k]

I really hope HLJ will have the kit for that price by the end of the month, I am not having enough money now...

[star21]

Originally Posted by lemansnut

Tamiya USA website lists suggested retail at $610. I wasn't aware that HLJ was offering it for about half that price as I'm sure others will offer discounts as well.

Mike

Although a bit more expensive than HLJ, Hobby Search also has theirs similarly priced. http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10176163 . The suggested list price is the same at 29,800 Yen.

Tamiya USA must think shipping and marketing it in the USA deserves an extra $250 more dollars.

[guiwee]

Can someone please clear this price issue up!!!! Tamiya must be insane to think that it will sell for $600 here..they have to know we will just buy from overseas rather then purchase the car here!!!!

[roymattblack]

Ordered mine today (Yipeeeeee!)
HLJ: £183.
Thats about £250 CHEAPER than the stores in the UK!
Can't wait to get it.
Roy.

[360spider]

Yeah, looks nice! But I think I'll stick with 1/24 scale, I don't even have time to build the ones I have already!

[willimo]

Looks like a cool kit.

But it's just a Ferrari.

[xerox3]

Thanks for posting the pics.Made up my mind real quick..ORDERED.

[viperofoz]

Here are a few more detailed pics for those interested.

The beautifully molded tyres, complete with Bridgestone logos and sidewall detail.





Check out the size difference compared to the 1/24 Enzo tyres.



Next up are the Vinyl seat faces, these fit onto styrene seat backs.

They are nicely finished complete with stitch detail... as mentioned earlier you get a red pair and a salmon pink pair (these are called out in the instructions as brown??). They will need a very minor amount of careful clean up around the edges.









Next up we take a look inside some of the metal parts bags.

Screwdrivers, wheel nut socket, steering shaft, vinyl tubing, engine cover prop and flexible brake ducting.



Various screws,metal brackets and magnets.



More screws and metal exhaust tips.



Front and rear suspension bell crank components.



Suspension control arms and door hinge.



More suspension components and second door hinge.



The pre-assembled "dampers" that mesh with main door hinge for smooth operation.



The main damper springs, door tension springs and various metal brackets.



The small but concise decal sheet.



Check out decal #25 ..... these are glass makers specs that go in the corner of each peice of glass on the car.



dash, wheel centre and exhaust detail decals.



Seatbelt, fender and nose cavallino's in 3D



Small sheet of metal transfers for mirror faces, tail light reflectors and emblems.



Group shot with window masks and printed seat belts.



The basic but well done photo etch plate, all grilles including top of dash, pedal faces, footrest, toeboard and seat belt hardware.



Wheels are nice and have rudimentry valve detail. ( I'll be stripping the plating and finishing in gloss silver, as well as adding RB motion valve stems)





The massive monocoque.... this is going to takemany sheet of carbon fibre decals to finish properly.



Of course we all know this kit is 1/12 scale and therefore quite large....... but check out the comparison with the 1/24 Enzo tub.



Regards, Dan.

[euro_z]

is it just my eyes, or does decal number 22 say made in ITARY ?
looks like an insane kit, should be alot of fun!

[icon_modeler]

Originally Posted by euro_z

is it just my eyes, or does decal number 22 say made in ITARY ?
looks like an insane kit, should be alot of fun!

Good Eye, it does indeed. Must have been proof read in Japanese not English

[euro_z]

i love a bit of engrish haha

[ferrari2k]

OK, you evil man you got me... Ordered mine today from HLJ
Would be interesting if Tamiya will correct this decal issue as Fujimi did with their 'Safty Car'

[nugundam93]

wow that's one sharp eye to have caught that wee bit of engrish.

do hope tamiya corrects this, even though it is funny.

[viperofoz]

Originally Posted by nugundam93

wow that's one sharp eye to have caught that wee bit of engrish.

do hope tamiya corrects this, even though it is funny.

For what its worth..... that minute piece of text is less than 2mm long and can't be seen with the naked eye... are you really going to let it bother you?.... I know I certainly won't.

But I did find it to be quite funny

Regards, Dan