New Mazda MX-5 released.

[Veyron]

The kit looks to have a fairly high parts count...the engine bay doesn't appear to go together in a conventional manner but it's a full engine nonetheless. If the fitment isn't as persnickety as some of Fujumi's recent offerings... this could be one of the best releases of the year.

http://www.1999.co.jp/asp/GoodsDetai...right102_e.asp

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

I hope the Mazdaspeed variant also has LHD dashboard. I'm shocked that Fujimi has included two dashboards in this kit

Overall looks like it could be an excellent kit, with about 135 parts

[exhaust smoke]

Wow!! At least it has an engine!!

It looks like some Tamiya staff may be working at Fujimi now, as their kits are starting to move up a notch in terms of quality and content. Love or hate Fujimi, at least they release far more kits in a year than Tamiya does.

[gasman03]

This kit greatly exceded my expectations, I was expecting a flat Maisto style engine plate, but no, there an actual engine block there, albiet a little low on detail compared to AMT and Revell, but still something we rarely see from Fujimi. and its nice to see that Fujimi finally relized that there are model builders from country's and don't drive on the Left side of the car. looks awsome, may get one, but I may wait to see what the MazdaSpeed version looks like

[Merkava]

Oh Gawd! Now I have to buy another kit... These new Miatas are gorgeous, in my opinion.

[KevHw]

I'm glad it comes with an engine. Looks good for Fujimi and good thing they do release so many more kits than Tamiya and nice kits too.

[willimo]

Wow! Fujimi is getting better by leaps and bounds. That's one amazing looking kit, to be honest. It even has an operating hood prop - something I've been intending to incorporate into my models but have always been too lazy to do. And LHD! This is going in the pile, no doubt!

[bigfrit]

Originally Posted by willimo

Wow! This is going in the pile, no doubt! I m crapping my pants with joy!!!

I wholeheartedly agree !

Oli

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Let's hope the Cayman and 599 GTB Fiorano are as good.

I like the "spring" suspension; should make it simple to lower the car w/o major surgery while still remaining prototypical.

Dear Fujimi, this one next:

[Chuck Kourouklis]

Anybody else noticed that this kit seems to have a working suspension?



Pore over step 1 in the instructions. The struts function more as sliding pillars, and it seems that the rear suspension arms will have to flex their plastic a bit to accommodate this. But you are directed not to glue any strut in place - not just the front ones, which you expect to steer, but the rear ones, too - and those look like real metal coil springs at all four corners.

As if I haven't already contributed enough to Japan's economy.

[Jay!]

Wow!

First Fujimi kit with window masks?

[Gamerxz]

Originally Posted by fubaz

Wow!

First Fujimi kit with window masks?

First Fujimi kit with window masks = F430 spider option parts kit..

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally Posted by Gamerxz

First Fujimi kit with window masks = F430 spider option parts kit..

The new-age Fujimi WRX/STI's were the first to use masks, IIRC. They came before the F430.

[Gamerxz]

Originally Posted by ZoomZoomMX-5

The new-age Fujimi WRX/STI's were the first to use masks, IIRC. They came before the F430.

Hahaha.. never brought that kit.. looks like i been out smarted

[Jay!]

Originally Posted by ZoomZoomMX-5

The new-age Fujimi WRX/STI's were the first to use masks, IIRC. They came before the F430.

D'oh! That kit's sitting in my living room!