Kit Review: New Fujimi NSX Type R.

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally posted by Veyron


Then the common interpretation of curbside is totally wrong, most people think it means no engine. In your view, based on rules knowledge I'm sure, this model could be entered in either class, right?

Basically a curbside kit has no engine. The Fujimi NSX doesn't, it just has a one-piece relief that can only be paint detailed. The Revell and Tamiya NSX's are full detail, w/full engines, not just molded in relief detail.

Based on my limited knowledge, it could be entered in both classes, but it won't fare well against models with real engine and full chassis detail.

People have been known to build a model w/o detailing the engine, and gluing the hood shut, and that's legal for curbside. You just look at the model-no getting in/under it.

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally posted by jay@af
I wonder if the NSX kit will even have the engine, since the back glass doesn't move and it'll have a solid engine cover panel... Maybe they'll just cut off the interior tub at the firewall...

Do you mean the standard NSX? Because the NSX-R has engine detail molded in relief:


One piece that requires paint detailing. Counts for curbside in my book

[Ferrari TR]

Got a Pix of the box top?
Thanx

[Jay!]

Originally posted by ZoomZoomMX-5
Do you mean the standard NSX? Because the NSX-R has engine detail molded in relief:

That's exactly what I mean. I don't know what I expect Fujimi to do...

*Include existing 'engine detail' even when it won't be visible?
*Alter tool to remove 'engine detail?' (and leave a gap in the tree? and include some other option?)