Climax Kits

[250 Testa Rossa]

I know that Climax did some kits back in the 1980's. What did they release? Are they still in business? If any of you out there know about these kits, please tell me about them. I would like to know what their releases were, and if any of the kits are still around.

[jaykay640]

I don't know what all their releases were ( i guess 360spider can shed some light on that...:-) but the more sought after ones were recently re-released as MFH kits ( the 250GTOs and the 250 LMs as far as i know and possibly some others too ).

[MerlinPro]

I have an unbuilt 427 Cobra. Do not know their current status.

[512BB]

Originally Posted by 250 Testa Rossa

I know that Climax did some kits back in the 1980's. What did they release? Are they still in business? If any of you out there know about these kits, please tell me about them. I would like to know what their releases were, and if any of the kits are still around.

As far as I know 1/24 kits issued under Climax are:
- Cobra 427
- Aston Martin DB2(?)
- 250GTO '62
- 250GTO '64
- 250LM (long & short nose)
- 275GTB Le Man

[360spider]

Originally Posted by 512BB

As far as I know 1/24 kits issued under Climax are:
- Cobra 427
- Aston Martin DB2(?)
- 250GTO '62
- 250GTO '64
- 250LM (long & short nose)
- 275GTB Le Man

That is correct. These are the only kits that were released under Climax brand. 275GTB Le Mans is a Speciale, which was also re-released by MFH. It was also curbside.

[hirofkd]

>>- Aston Martin DB2(?)
That's DB4GT Zagato.
Minicar shop Kojima is still around, but they haven't released any kits under the Climax brand for a long time.
Here's a list, and some kit names are clickable so you can see photos.
http://www.mini-kojima.co.jp/origina...ax/climax.html

[F1Tommy]

I think both the 275 GTB/C and Cobra 427 were engine less kits. I never bought the Climax 427 Cobra since the Monogram Cobra 427 was very good. I think the Monogram is also better than the Fujimi kit since the Monogram was based on a real 427 Cobra and the Fujimi a replica 427 Cobra.


Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

[jano11]

Originally Posted by F1Tommy

I think both the 275 GTB/C and Cobra 427 were engine less kits. I never bought the Climax 427 Cobra since the Monogram Cobra 427 was very good. I think the Monogram is also better than the Fujimi kit since the Monogram was based on a real 427 Cobra and the Fujimi a replica 427 Cobra.


Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

The 275 GTB kit looks like it has an engine:

http://www.mini-kojima.co.jp/origina...ax/275gtb.html

[F1Tommy]

Originally Posted by jano11

The 275 GTB kit looks like it has an engine:

http://www.mini-kojima.co.jp/origina...ax/275gtb.html

Hi,

That was a "special made" 275 GTB/C model with a motor. The Climax 275 GTB/C kits do not have a motor.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

[jano11]

Originally Posted by F1Tommy

Hi,

That was a "special made" 275 GTB/C model with a motor. The Climax 275 GTB/C kits do not have a motor.

Tom Tanner/Scale Designs/Ferrari Expo 2010 model/photo contest-Chicago April 24th 2010

Thanks for the info Tom. I stand corrected.

[512BB]

Originally Posted by hirofkd

>>- Aston Martin DB2(?)
That's DB4GT Zagato.
Minicar shop Kojima is still around, but they haven't released any kits under the Climax brand for a long time.
Here's a list, and some kit names are clickable so you can see photos.
http://www.mini-kojima.co.jp/origina...ax/climax.html

Yes, you are correct! It is actually a DB4GT, that is why I put a question mark after the model. Forgive me for not being a big fan of Aston Martin!

[512BB]

Originally Posted by jano11

The 275 GTB kit looks like it has an engine:

http://www.mini-kojima.co.jp/origina...ax/275gtb.html

My goodness, don't tempt me on this one! I always consider this 275GTB a pretty Ferrari (though others consider it an ugly Ferrari or at least among standard 275s), but one of the reason why I didn't buy it is because it's a kerkside kit. Now you show me one that is finished with a beautiful engine?? Maybe I should check if there is any more Hiro ones around!

[360spider]

Hiros are curbside as well.

[250 Testa Rossa]

Does MFH still make the Climax Ferrari kits?

[360spider]

Originally Posted by 250 Testa Rossa

Does MFH still make the Climax Ferrari kits?

Yes and no. Yes, they own a license and masters and "can/may" release them if they want to. But they are not exactly Climax kits, since they were heavily modified from their original release - different/reworked bodies, major parts, lots more photoetch and turned parts and much more white metal instead of resin. Overall, I think they are better/more accurate than Climax, even though Climax kits were...nicer. Hard to explain, I guess its that special feeling when you open a Climax kit that has all those nice resin parts, all individually packed and hand made, knowing that it was so expensive and rare back then, and even more so now, even though its not a better kit than current MFH offering. Climax kits have very "quality" feel to them, almost like no other kits, maybe only first Q-Model Ferraris were similar.