Ferrari 575M & 550 Maranello from fujimi.

fujimi just announced this two models (Ferrari 575M & 550 Maranello), due around june according from hobby search. does anyone have pics, even the prototype models? any more infos, if anyone knows please share!

Link?

OMG! It's true!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU FUJIMI! (I know I'll probably sauing less flattering things about Fujimi when I actually see the models, but in the mean time - yay!) :evillol:

Sorry, I don't know anything about the kits but sure as heck would love to!

Great news.

Now they just need to get it right.

They also have:
Lamborghini Gallardo Polizia
Isuzu 117 Coupe Handmade w/Grade Up Parts
Isuzu Bellet 1600 GTR w/Grade Up Parts
Porsche 917K `71 Daytona Winner
R32 Skyline GT-R `92 Gr.A AXIA
R32 Skyline GT-R `92 Gr.A HKS

wow, that's terribly good news !

you see , after all that whining, somebody listened finally to our Zoomzoom-man!

I for one am looking forward!

oli

Someone call an ambulance to Bob's house - he might be having a heart attack right about now.

So it's finally official. Though June seems way too early to me. I think this date might be pushed back. It was just November '04 when hirofkd told me that some modelers saw Fujimi engineers taking measurements and pics of 550's in the Ferrari Museum in Japan. I don't know how long it takes to go from measurements to a final kit, but 8 months seems short. At that point, hirofkd and I speculated late 2005 before we see a kit. I'm sure we'll see some type of prototype at Shizuoka, hopefully. I'm sure this kit is a big deal for Fujimi, so I expect them to show it off.

Hey,

:eek: Well, its about godam time! woooooooooooooooooooooo!!

Frank X.

YES, bout friggen time. we finally get the 575M, WOOHOOOO,

http://www.ferrariturbo.com/Ferrari/New/f550.jpg

Well that's awesome news. Fujimi is releasing more and more Europian stuff. Started with F355, Murcie, Gallardo now this... It's going the right way :D

Schwiiiiiiinggg!!!!!!

There IS a God!!:sunglasse

Someone call an ambulance to Bob's house - he might be having a heart attack right about now.

:lol2: :lol2: :lol2: :lol2:

yeah..... but according to hobby search, it's an RS kit....
i.e curbside....

it's a start i guess.

Sweet!..this is going to be awesome i've been waiting for a kit of this one too!..will look good next to my Modena and 612(whenver I get the modena built and the 612 purchased)

I had to check the date because I thought this had to be april fool's.. I'll make mine in Argento Nürburgring with a red interior :biggrin:

-Mikko

yeah..... but according to hobby search, it's an RS kit....
i.e curbside....

it's a start i guess.

Fujimi only does a near full detail kit when they have to, like the Porsche 917 which has a lot of exposed drivetrain.

You can probably put the Fujimi Maranello body on a Bburago chassis if you want to whip up a full detail model.

HOLY SHIT!

Not only a Maranello, but how about RX-3 Savanna early and late model!! :eek: It's about friggin' time we get a new-tool RX-3!!


Yeeeeehaww! :icon16:

Bitchin'!! :sunglasse

This is the best news I've received since the Hasegawa Jota!








Quick question though, guys, what's with the four skeleton dudes on horses floating outside my window?

what we need then is transkits and lots of decals to built all the different GT Cars that have een running in the past three years!
Really great news.

mmmm...march!
http://www.hlj.com/product/FUJ03631

After all these news I had to check out HLJ to see what future kits there are coming from Fujimi and this was quite surprising too: http://www.hlj.com/product/FUJ18891

Original De Tomaso Pantera :iceslolan But in resin...? And for about $200???

-Mikko

OMG :ylsuper: This news definitely wakes me up from my usual afternoon nap. My polizia Gallardos are coming with 550 and 575. What is next? Murcielargo Roadster. Mr Tamiya, it is time for you to fight back with Ferrari F430, SLR. HAPPY SUMMER...WOO WOO :bananasmi :bananasmi :bananasmi :bananasmi :bananasmi

hang on....
something else just came to mind....
does this mean we're only missing the 456 cars then we've got a complete run from the daytona onwards?

in case any model manufacturers are reading this...

does this maan we're only missing the 456...
ahem.... 456.....

This is the best news I've received since the Hasegawa Jota!








Quick question though, guys, what's with the four skeleton dudes on horses floating outside my window?
just give'em some peanut M&Ms and they'll leave you alone!! That or threaten their horses!!:p

This is :bananasmi news ...... !!!
I do agree with TireGaint though about rather having an F430 from Tamiya.
Mike.

Wooohhoooo :bananasmi finally, a 575M and 550 Maranello... I have to make sure I have the money ready to order them (my GF will be furious if she knows this :lol: ). I don't really mind for it to be a curbside as long as there are more Ferrari kits for my collection. :lol:

I just saw a 575M at Sonic. (I love tots!!)

So it's finally official. Though June seems way too early to me. I think this date might be pushed back. It was just November '04 when hirofkd told me that some modelers saw Fujimi engineers taking measurements and pics of 550's in the Ferrari Museum in Japan. I don't know how long it takes to go from measurements to a final kit, but 8 months seems short. At that point, hirofkd and I speculated late 2005 before we see a kit. I'm sure we'll see some type of prototype at Shizuoka, hopefully. I'm sure this kit is a big deal for Fujimi, so I expect them to show it off.

For the past 5 months, I've been dying to share this info, but without confirmation, I couldn't. It was only this Tuesday, when I received a second information (actually it's Hobby Search's mailing list) about an all-new Ferrari kit from Fujimi.

This is indeed a great announcement. And the Nissan March kit is a welcome surprise, too. I thought it was illogical to release the Mitsubishi Colt, instead of the much more popular Nissan compact, but I guess it was just a labor shortage issue or something.

Hirofkd,

Thanks! You always have reliable info regarding hobby news from Japan.

Instead of an SLR, I'd rather see an SL55 or any variants, like the SL500, SL65, SL600

Fujimi only does a near full detail kit when they have to, like the Porsche 917 which has a lot of exposed drivetrain.

You can probably put the Fujimi Maranello body on a Bburago chassis if you want to whip up a full detail model.

I'm not sure, but i think that 575m and 612 Scaglietti share a basic engine, so better kitbash project would be installing revell 612 engine on a fujimi 575m

-Niko

Awesome, my Fav Ferrari :)

hang on....
something else just came to mind....
does this mean we're only missing the 456 cars then we've got a complete run from the daytona onwards?

in case any model manufacturers are reading this...

does this maan we're only missing the 456...
ahem.... 456.....

Don't forget, we're also missing the 400/412 (started as 365 GT/4 2+2)...

400/412 ... 456 ... please!

All the best, Marc

I'm squealing like a little girl...

Take your firm grip from your scrotum then!

What a belter!

Anyone else get the impression that someone is starting to listen out there?

What a belter!

Anyone else get the impression that someone is starting to listen out there?


Well if they are, I screem for a LeMans Transkit ! :lol:

My god, I've been waiting for ages for a decent new release ferrari these are must haves, sure to sell out. Only one more Ferrari I want to see a model of, the Pininfarina Ferrari Rossa, coolest show car I've seen in ages.

what we need then is transkits and lots of decals to built all the different GT Cars that have een running in the past three years!
Really great news.

Hi,

www.scaleproduction.de already offers Luc Alphand decals for the 550, I´m sure later this year there will be etch-parts, cage, spoilers etc. available.

Micha

there 's some more info and pictures of the new fujimi releases, including the new 550 and 575 on HLJ.

http://www3.hlj.com/shs05/cars/pictures/DSC00135.jpg

here's the linky.

shizuoka hobby show pictures - including the ferrari's ! (http://www3.hlj.com/shs05/cars/index.html)

looks like they re well tooled with the correct differences in bumpers and interior.

Olivier

This is just great... and at a time when I was comtemplating on stopping modelling. Another Ferrari to add to my collection.

i've been meaning to ask...does anyone know the difference between the 550 and 575? Does the 575 have a longer hood?

this is great news. the ferrari 550 and 575 looks pretty accurate from the pics. i just hope they have the proper diameter wheels too.

i've been meaning to ask...does anyone know the difference between the 550 and 575? Does the 575 have a longer hood?

the only difference are the front bumper and the wheels.

that's it? Same engine and all? Wow why would they do that...:confused:

the only difference are the front bumper and the wheels.

And rear bumper and interior.

that's it? Same engine and all? Wow why would they do that...:confused:

the engine differs from the 550 to the 575. code number 575, refers to its increase in engine displacement from 5500 cc to around 5750 cc, i believe.

And rear bumper and interior.

the rear bumper is the same, but the interior is different.

575

550

the rear bumper is the same, but the interior is different.

575
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/Porsche_Carrera/20022575.jpg

550
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v458/Porsche_Carrera/ferrari_550_maranellor_99lr.jpg

The 550 has a narrow indention in the top of the bumper for your hand to lift the trunk lid, the 575 has an indention which is as wide as the trunk lid where it meets the bumper.

550
http://www.legendmotors.net/catalog/images/550MARANELLO%20001.jpg

575
http://www.autogaleria.pl/tapety/img/ferrari/ferrari_575m_maranello_2002_03_m.jpg

don't they have different front lights as well?

don't they have different front lights as well?

Yes, and it looks as if Fujimi has that part covered as well, as the headlight buckets are separate.

For the differences between the 550 and 575, check out....

http://fast-autos.net/ferrari/ferrari575m.html

They talk about the 575 compared to the 550.
Also has some great reference pics.

Enjoy....

Hmmm.... I dont remember dying and going to heaven.

What a belter!

Anyone else get the impression that someone is starting to listen out there?

Please lead by example and listen to me when I say...

"PLEASE MAKE A SAS RACING TRANSKIT! PLEASE! PRETTY PLEASE!"...;-)>

Bill

i think i'd prefer to see a 456/M gt/gta before i see a transkit....
it would be good to have 355(or360), 550 and 456 all together.

Okay, if Fujimi is listening...

How 'bout making the 550 Barchetta and the 575M Superamerica from this kit. Seeing lots of pics of the Superamerica has changed my opinion on it...it's cool.

And while they're at it, Murcielago and Gallardo Spyders!

I'd rather have the 456M than the 612 Scag...lietti. That car just doesn't look right for a modern Ferrari. Sad, really.

:iagree:

It's almost illogical not to release the Barchetta and Super America, so I'd say, the announcement in the fall hobby show, and the actual product in Feb 2006, how does it sound?

As for the 2+2 Ferraris, the 456 is certainly nice, but from what I hear, the Scaglietti's face follows the common theme for the next decade Ferraris and the Scaglietti is the first of its kind. Every time Ferrari radically changes its design theme, everyone reacts negatively (like the ugly TR512 was a hint for the better-looking 550/575), I think the new design will eventually grow.