288GTO q?

Hi all
Fairly simple question but keen to know the answer. I already have Revell's 288 GTO in the stash (which I believe is a Protar re-pop, yeah?). It's not a horrible kit but does show it's age. Have noticed on HLJ's site, they have Fujimi's kit of the same car going cheap. So which kit would be a more accurate model of this beauty?

The Fujimi 288GTO is a fantastic kit. BUT... it's an "Enthusiast Model" series kit, featuring a close-to-protoype engine, rear frame, suspension, turbo and exhaust set up, made up of a LOT of parts, none of which have any solid, locked-in, engineered fit. I've built one -- it looked great when it was finished, but my word it was a pain to get the back end set up properly.

The Italeri (not Protar...) kit is described here:
http://italianhorses.net/gallery/italeri/ital288gto/ital288gto.htm

The Fujimi here:
http://www.modelersite.com/Oct2002/English/Ferrari288GTO_Eng.htm

This is my Fujimi build-up:
https://cmatthewbacon.smugmug.com/Hobbies/Car-Modelling/Models-gallery-32/i-d3tLFt8/0/O/front-left-corner.jpg

To be honest, if you already have an Italeri, I wouldn't go out and buy the Fujimi, unless you want to build it all opened up...

Just my 0.02C worth...

bestest,
M.

Thanks Matt. FWIW, the engine bits of the Revell kit don't inspire me a whole lot either. Typical old-school Italeri/Protar soft details. )The Fujimi kit is only USD16-odd (like AUD20-ish) at HLJ so may throw the card at it just for the sake of some sharper details & make 1 good one from 2.
Your model looks awesome btw

Seamus,

I'm pretty sure Fujimi's recent 288GTO reissue is a "dumbed down" version in their RS-Real Sports car series ...... Meaning it is a curbside but body and interior are still used from the really nice EM kit.
It also explains the lower price.

Regards, Dan

**EDIT** although the instructions show it as a curbside, it looks like the engine parts are still in the box too.

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/image/10341030z5/70/5

Regards, Dan

I'm pretty sure Fujimi's recent 288GTO reissue is a dumbed down version

Its perfectly same kit as EM series, including engine parts.
Strangely, engine assembling is omitted from instruction:wink:

At that price, the Fujimi is a steal! I'd certainly try to get hold of a scan of the full instructions if you're going to build the engine, though... it's not a "no-brainer", believe me...

bestest,
M.