Quick comparison of new Fujimi STi vs. Tamiya STi

While I'm glad to have the latest STi, I sure wish it had been Tamiya not Fujimi.

What's good vs. the Tamiya kit? It's a new STi. Steerable wheels, separate exhaust.

What's not so good? Rims are too small and incorrect. Interior is from the '90's STi coupe, with cheesy blocks you must glue to the sides, and you must cut the package shelf and glue another on. Body isn't nearly as crisp as Tamiya's. Weird molding over side glass, almost like vent shades/extra large rain gutters. Trunk lid completely wrong, doesn't have the center dip/raised edges that sweep back from the taillamps. Grille not molded open. Costs more than a Tamiya.

Pics:
Rims (Tamiya on left, Fujimi on right)
http://images3.fotki.com/v35/photos/1/10258/17860/STirims-vi.jpg

http://images3.fotki.com/v34/photos/1/10258/17860/STifrontcomparo-vi.jpg
http://images2.fotki.com/v10/photos/1/10258/17860/STirearcomparo-vi.jpg
Note the completely flat, completely wrong trunklid...
http://images2.fotki.com/v10/photos/1/10258/17860/STirear-vi.jpg
Notice the rain gutter detail...:screwy:
http://images3.fotki.com/v33/photos/1/10258/17860/STigutter2-vi.jpg
http://images3.fotki.com/v33/photos/1/10258/17860/STigutter1-vi.jpg
The front looks decent, though the grille isn't molded open.
http://images3.fotki.com/v34/photos/1/10258/17860/STi04front-vi.jpg

Fujimi, you really need to try just a bit harder... :nono: :banghead: :shakehead

I agree with everything you have said and would like to add more.

the quarter panel has somewhat incorrect propotions which makes the rear half's stance look like a Toyota Echo.

all 4 brakes look the same and the calipers look non-existent

Cutting the front grille open isnt some easy task =(


However, if one is willing to kitbash, the tamiya 4 brakes could be used on the fujimi, also the tamiya Sti wheels

just my :2cents:

oh man :headshake

Those pillars all look to thick, even with the rain visors, gives all windows a smaller effect. The trunk sucks :loser:

I pray to the Model God that Tamiya puts out the correct version :1zhelp:

This model kit is a disgrace to Subaru loyalists everywhere, and Subaru employees, too

Bigg "E"

:nono: :nono: :nono: NEVER FUJIMI :nono: :nono: :nono:

yeah this fujimi kit sucks. but they also make kits tht noone else makes which is cool

I totally agree, BUT ......................Quality always wins over quantity.
Later, Mike.

:smokin:

Fujimi should bring back those guys that left to form Rosso

I think the Fujimi wheels look nice though, shame about the tyres.

Fujimi should bring back those guys that left to form Rosso

Maybe if we keep buying their crap they can afford to hire REAL engineers/artist. Or either just employ a new philosophy like, ANYTHING WORTH DOING IS WORTH DOING RIGHT! :banghead:

Skin graft time.
When Fujimi and Tamiya are combined, I guess it will make a decent Impreza.
While trank lid is hopeless, the rain gutter is a factory option. Maybe, they are going to release this?
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/148914wrxsti-img.jpg

what a waste! >fujimi< why bother, IMO. :shakehead :screwy:

RS

if you want a new scooby,you have no choice.

:eek7: Fujimi needs to learn from Tamiya :D
All hail TAMIYA!!!

Thanks ZZ, I was about to buy this kit...now i'll think again about wasting my money.

me too, i was going to get this kit next, and since there aren't really any pictures of the "real" kit out there i never would have known the immense levels of suck this kit contained :p

so when is tamiya going to make either the new street or rally STi's? i want a rally one soon! :smile:

Skin graft time.
When Fujimi and Tamiya are combined, I guess it will make a decent Impreza.
While trank lid is hopeless, the rain gutter is a factory option. Maybe, they are going to release this?
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/148914wrxsti-img.jpg

Hm I don't think so, every variation they made on existing molds , were the models where the front -rear bumpers were separate parts, and as this one isn't the case?

Well, one can always hope Tamiya releases one, as that would be the way to go, after all they have released already three generations of WRX'es, right?

Olivier