Pix of the upcoming Revell AG Ferrari California

[godfather23]

Originally Posted by Cobra11

We should explain to the Herr Doktoren some things..Cobra

Robert

[BVC500]

Maybe I'm wrong, but in a couple pics it looks like you can see white spokes behind the brake discs, hence the two-piece. In the end, it doesn't really matter, as the wheels won't look bad, and I'm very happy Revell is producing a model I want to build!

[BVC500]

After looking at the product descriptions on Revell's site, which features a finished model (as opposed to test shots) it looks like we get two types of wheels, one design for the closed top and another for the open top. Nice touch!

[Mikke]

Originally Posted by BVC500

After looking at the product descriptions on Revell's site, which features a finished model (as opposed to test shots) it looks like we get two types of wheels, one design for the closed top and another for the open top. Nice touch!

Looks like we're actually getting two different kits, one for open top (kit no. 07276) and another for closed top (kit no. 07191).

EDIT: Also looks like it would really pay off reading these threads before commenting. Because now I've noticed that these two separate kits have been mentioned quite a few times already.

[BVC500]

Originally Posted by Mikke

Looks like we're actually getting two different kits, one for open top (kit no. 07276) and another for closed top (kit no. 07191).

Yeah, I know. How hard or expensive is it to create a removable top (like Tamiya's one-piece for the SLK). Maybe Revell wants us to buy both kits.

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally Posted by BVC500

Yeah, I know. How hard or expensive is it to create a removable top (like Tamiya's one-piece for the SLK). Maybe Revell wants us to buy both kits.

I'm sure that's their reasoning.

I think the California is hideous. I'm not buying either version. I'll buy a Trabant before a California

I'll save my Ferrari kit $$ for a 458 Italia. That has to be coming out sometime. That car is so perfect it makes up for the atrocity known as the California

[MidMazar]

Originally Posted by ZoomZoomMX-5

I'll save my Ferrari kit $$ for a 458 Italia. That has to be coming out sometime.

Fujimi, tamiya take notice!!

[stryfe101]

Originally Posted by ZoomZoomMX-5

I'll save my Ferrari kit $$ for a 458 Italia. That has to be coming out sometime. That car is so perfect it makes up for the atrocity known as the California

Well said! I'm waiting for the announcement of the Italia

[73superduty]

Well, unlike Bob, I'm getting the California, if nothing else, to paint it in a color that hides its big ass.

Otherwise, I'm waiting for the Fujimi announcement on the 458 as well. Sadly, I prefer it to Tamiya. Fujimi has come a long way in their kit designs. Who would have ever thought we get to this point? However, Tamiya needs to step up and give us something. The Nissan was nice, but was outdone by two other manufacturers. They can do it, but with what? I'm hoping they aren't sticking to one new automotive tool a year, or every other.

Chris

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally Posted by 73superduty

Well, unlike Bob, I'm getting the California, if nothing else, to paint it in a color that hides its big ass.

Otherwise, I'm waiting for the Fujimi announcement on the 458 as well. Sadly, I prefer it to Tamiya. Fujimi has come a long way in their kit designs. Who would have ever thought we get to this point? However, Tamiya needs to step up and give us something. The Nissan was nice, but was outdone by two other manufacturers. They can do it, but with what? I'm hoping they aren't sticking to one new automotive tool a year, or every other.

Chris

Sorry Chris, I've seen a black California in person. If that color can't hide the ugly, nothing can

Fujimi outdid Tamiya's GTR, but Aoshima...not so much. The Aoshima body is pretty clunky by comparison, tires are too small, yada yada. In a vacuum w/no other GTR's, it's quite acceptable. But sitting next to my Tamiya, it clearly appears inferior. A full engine option that came later doesn't improve upon it IMHO since the body is the weak link.

I'll be happy if Tamiya/Fujimi/Revell AG do the 458. I wouldn't be surprised if we see more than one...there just aren't that many exciting new cars anymore, this one's got the goods.

[BVC500]

Ferrari California open top instructions posted (pdf file):

http://www.revell.de/en/products/mod...RTN=07276&sp=1

[F1Tommy]

I think the car looks best from the factory in silver with these wheels:


http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/d...errari1007.jpg


Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-chicago April 2010

[BVC500]

I concur,although I do like the Azzuro California blue. I saw similar silver cars at Ferrari-Manhattan and on eBay. The one on eBay had a really cool red interior with silver-gray piping and stitching. Too bad we aren't getting those wheels!

EDIT: I saw some new 20inch Type D Hobby Design wheels on Ebay, and they seem very similar to the wheels on the silver Ferrari California in the pic above.

[Cheesey153]

Am I the only one here who does like the look of the California? To begin with I didn't like the look of the large chunky front grille on recent Ferraris, but even that is growing on me now. Seriously, I think the California looks good, even the fat rear end.

As for the Revell kit...well, we know it will be widely available at a decent price and that when built it will look like a Ferrari California. The negatives I predict (for me) will be the 2-piece wheels, wooly & wobbly suspension parts fitment and a few difficult fitment issues here & there - probably most notably in the dashboard area.
I'm certainly not a Revell hater but I'll probably give this kit a miss. I'm not adverse to putting extra work into a kit and improving what's in the box but I'd also like to have the option to make a kit as a very simple and quick out of the box build. The Revell kits I've made were not as hassle-free as I would have liked them to be and I suspect this kit will be no different. Maybe I'll wait to see if Fujimi eventually make their own kit of this car. If they don't, I'll no doubt end up buying Revell!

[BVC500]

I too like the looks, for the most part. I finally got over the side swish character line. On the rear quarter panel, it helps disguise the cut line for the trunk lid.

And I agree with you re: the two-piece wheels. However, while the Revell kits require a lot of clean up, once clean, they look pretty darn good. I enjoyed building my 612's. What I didn't like was warping issues, such as the hood and chassis.