Fujimi: 365/512/512i, 599 and Cayman confirmed

[5ynergyx]

Cayman cool!! 599 cool!!
Hope Fujimi to release the LP640 and the Gallardo Spyder too

[exhaust smoke]

The Cayman is a beautiful car. My boss recently took me for a spin in his 1:1 and it is a fantastic car!!

I am glad Fujimi are producing one in 1/24th. It will be even better with an engine. Fujimi are starting to kick Tamiya's ass with their new releases. My new Mazda Speed Roadster MX-5 arrived this morning and it had a FULL engine, not just the top halves that they used to do. GO FUJIMI! (Sorry for going a little off topic)

[hirofkd]

I found more pictures online.
Fujimi Page 1
http://kurobom.hp.infoseek.co.jp/car...%20fujimi.html
Fujimi Page 2
http://kurobom.hp.infoseek.co.jp/car...0fujimi02.html

The Cayman prototype model looks great. Although the wheel look too accurate, lowering the car by 1.5 mm or so will probably improve the look. I think Fujimi should release the tequipment version with the 19 Carrera Classic wheels.

The announcement of a new R34 GT-R kit was a surprise, but what's even more interesting about the kit is that it's a brand-new tool. I thought it would be just another variation of the old generic Nissan chassis, but it's good to see another interpretation of this great car. The seat bottoms are molded with the floor, but I guess it won't matter once the model is built.

The BBs...the prototype looks alright, and it's detailed enough for the price. (almost the same level of details as Tamiya's SLR, but 2600 yen vs 4000 yen, Fujimi is the winner). From the parts layout, it looks like the wheels don't seem to belong to any common trees, which suggests that 365 and 512 won't have the same wheel size. The picture of the 365GT4 isn't accurate, and I hope we don't have to end up cutting the front lip spoiler.

The prototype of the 559 kit looks pretty good, and I'll be getting one in addition to the Revell counterpart.

The October surprise from Fujimi turned out to be the new Lexus LS. Now we'll have all 3 generations of Toyota flagship in 1/24 scale.

And finally Prince Skyline (S54B) in both plastic and resin.

For the FXX, there's a specific thread on the subject.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...=621219&page=7

Takata NSX and McLaren reissue announcement.
http://kurobom.hp.infoseek.co.jp/car...%20tamiya.html
Other Tamiyas
http://kurobom.hp.infoseek.co.jp/car...0tamiya02.html


Aoshima page 1: SR20 engine, etc.
http://kurobom.hp.infoseek.co.jp/car...20aoshima.html
Aoshima page 2: pre-painted models for casual builders.
http://kurobom.hp.infoseek.co.jp/car...aoshima02.html

[Mr. Me.]

WOW! Cayman! That`s Interesting.

[Al Terego]

Any more info on this Gallardo? It's was among the Fujimi resin items so I assume it's also resin which is beyond my budget-too bad.

Al

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally Posted by Al Terego

Any more info on this Gallardo? It's was among the Fujimi resin items so I assume it's also resin which is beyond my budget-too bad.

Al

It's a resin 1/43 scale model. Totally not anything I'd like to see. I'd like to see that variation w/their 1/24 Gallardo tooling.

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally Posted by exhaust smoke

The Cayman is a beautiful car. My boss recently took me for a spin in his 1:1 and it is a fantastic car!!

I am glad Fujimi are producing one in 1/24th. It will be even better with an engine. Fujimi are starting to kick Tamiya's ass with their new releases. My new Mazda Speed Roadster MX-5 arrived this morning and it had a FULL engine, not just the top halves that they used to do. GO FUJIMI! (Sorry for going a little off topic)

One of my best friends has a Cayman (white, blue interior, 19" wheels, all the go-fast and handling upgrades except for carbon brakes), it's a blast to drive-it's the best sports car I have ever driven. The engine in a Boxster or Cayman is completely, totally hidden from view in the car, and the only way to see it is if it is removed from the car from below. No reason to make it "better" with an engine if you're never going to see it. Curbside is perfect for a Boxster or Cayman.

[mbwoods]

heres an idea for the ferrari 599 from channel 4(uk) website:-

its suspension is raised 25mm, and has rally tires to cope with the terrain in south america and maybe somebody could make the decals for it

http://www.channel4.com/4car/gl/gallery/gallery/5379/7

[klutz_100]

I hope Mr. Ping and Mr. Pong will see this!

[73superduty]

I hope Fujimi plans on issuing their Challenge Stradale wheels as separate items. The pentagram wheels just don't look right to me.
I'm very excited about the 599 and Cayman. I've already got my Cayman colors and wheels picked out.
Chris

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally Posted by 73superduty

I hope Fujimi plans on issuing their Challenge Stradale wheels as separate items. The pentagram wheels just don't look right to me.
I'm very excited about the 599 and Cayman. I've already got my Cayman colors and wheels picked out.
Chris

I imagine the 599 will be available in an "optional parts version" after the intial model comes out; the 20" Challenge wheels and the sports seats would be a natural. I also find the pentagram wheels disturbing. Not because of any superstitions, just that they're fugly! Same can be said for the optional rims they foist on 612 buyers, they're hideous. FWD-offset wheels on Ferraris causes problems like this.

I'll have to build at least a couple Caymans. One will have to have a tunneled rear window like the 904. I also hope Fujimi does more wheels, the 15-spoke Carrera 19's look killer on the Cayman. The Lambo Sportec wheels will do in a pinch.

BTW, HLJ has decent pics of the Cayman, 599, and 512BB on their website that are bigger than the ones we've seen here. You get a better feel for the models. The 512 looks like it's simplified like the modern Ferraris/Lambos. I don't believe the 200 parts they claim, and there's a picture of the parts layout of the 365 BB that isn't just a copy of the 1/16 version; no separate doors, and looks more like a 150 part kit. If it's got the level of detail of say the new MX5 kit, they're doing fine.