Ferrari F430 Challenge

[Alien]

Just came across the anouncement at hobbysearch.
http://www.1999.co.jp/asp/GoodsDetai...op_right_e.asp
Does anyone have more info about it?

[blubaja]

Thanks. I can't believe it. I was just looking pics for these to see how much diff it was from the standard F430. More new Fujimi kits coming out son too

[D_LaMz]

great! also the RE Amemiya RX7 is coming out http://www.1999.co.jp/asp/GoodsDetai...oyaku102_e.asp

[gasman03]

THey have the new Mazda MX-5, and two new versions of the 2006 Subaru WRX,

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

F430 Challenge? Bah.

Mazdaspeed MX5 Roadster...

Sorry

The new Toyota bB

Next thing y'know Fujimi will be kitting an Aztek

[gasman03]

Here's the Challenge F430



Nothing really special about it from the Option parts 430 that Fujimi brought out, looks like the interior will be the real difference in the kits, the Challenge car should have a full race interior

[hirofkd]

I don't really care too much about the interior, because it's less visible and can be easily fabricated with styrene rods. But if Fujimi cut corners and put the 5 lug-nut wheels and call it the Challenge, I'll be really mad, because they look nothing like the center-lock Challenge wheels. Traditionally Fujimi doesn't care about those things, so let's see if the company really changed.

[blubaja]

I wonder if they made a new decal sheet for the Spec C and WR limited too. I don't recall the Nurburgring decal or swish being on the STI/WRX decal sheet. Good luck to all and hope Fujimi comes through with their new way of things

[mazinkaiser]

There are also,

1. F430 Spider with option parts;
2. F430 with upgrade parts (selling for 3XXX yen);
3. 575M with upgrade parts (selling for 3XXX yen);
4. 550 with upgrade parts (selling for 3XXX yen).

[auw12]

what upgrade parts are they going to be?a small piece of photoetch set?

[mazinkaiser]

No word on it yet but highly likely is some PE parts like the Gallardo. But, why not buy the one from Crazy Modeler?

[cfcrules]

I also saw on there that they rereleasing the dino early type, not the curbside version like last time but the enthusiast model.

[Exotics_Builder]

The Crazy Modeler PE set for the F430 does have some parts for a Challenge option. Haven't double checked if they would all be there. I guess if not, you add in MSM Creations 360 Challenge transkit as well to get closer.





Gerry

[hirofkd]

Looks like Fujimi did it again (in a positive sense). With a price increase of only 210 yen, you'll get these parts.


The interior sprue is very different (door panels, floor pan , dashboard etc.) The wheel sprue seems brand-new, and there are two extra sprues for the rollbars etc. and the seats, steering wheels.

This is going to be a great kit. Man, we should hold a F430 Challenge group-build or something.

[BVC500]

Wow, Fujimi is on a roll! Much improved kits, great subjects, and reasonable prices. Maybe they hired former Tamiya employees.

Its a shame about Tamiya. I'm tired of reissues...I already have them and don't need more.