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Old 12-06-2009, 06:07 AM   #1
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Cool Kit Review: Ferrari 599XX Super Detail-up Set from HobbyDesign in 1/24

Hi,

I just got my Hobby Design 599XX Transkit.




Overall impression isnīt bad, however the parts need some work. Especially where the resin is poured into the mold, some filing and sanding is needed. This can be seen on the photo of the right side of the front, quite some work necessary.




Concerning the tires: forget them. They are not like the vinyl tires you know from other kits, they are soft like chewing gum. I think I must look for some replacement.
The BBS wheels have a nice design, but the 599XX wheels are a little bit different. The Y-spokes are too deep (looking towards the brakes). All 4 wheels have the same size, that is also wrong, the rears should be wider than the fronts.




The other resin parts look crisp, the cage needs some more sanding.




The etched parts look good, however, some items are not necessary, but the companies provide the modeller with lots of etched parts, that wonīt be seen later – but the modeller seems to like that.




The transkit is completed with etched seat belts and decals.




All in all the transkit looks rather good. I will testfit the parts on a Revell 599, I think about a phantomracer with engine ...
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