Fujimi 1/24 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano on HobbySearch Japan finally!!

[TireGaint]

It is finally on HobbySearch Japan. It looks very good...and for the first time in modeling industry with the overhead liner. Good job Fujimi. I will order two of 599s with the BBS RE rims and the Porsche Cayman. YEAH!!
http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10055803

[Eric Cole]

I definately like that headliner. Nice touch Fujimi !

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

It's in stock at HLJ too, but it's still on the "future" page for whatever reason.

Looks like Fujimi has a few details that beat Revell, but Revell has the engine and a more traditional chassis/suspension. The headliner detail is nice, but it might not be very visible inside the car once the glass is all installed.

Dear Fujimi: where the are the 20" Challenge rims for this car? The stock pentagram wheels look like

[blubaja]

things that make you go oooooooo

indeed:-d

[Honny]

Hey the kit looks pretty good, would be fun to build for sure. The only thing i dont like is the dash, its molded in one piece so theres going to be alot of complex masking needed.

That doesnt worry me tho im still going to get it, lets hope Crazy Modeler's gona release some PE parts for it

[anopanjo]

I would always buy that over the AMT, doesn't matter if it doesn't have an engine because the Fujimi will always have a better stance (now) then any AMT kit, just what i think, i reckon many would agree with me. Im saying this because Fujimi have really improved their models lately...

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally Posted by anopanjo

I would always buy that over the AMT, doesn't matter if it doesn't have an engine because the Fujimi will always have a better stance (now) then any AMT kit, just what i think, i reckon many would agree with me. Im saying this because Fujimi have really improved their models lately...

Please tell us more about this AMT kit. I've never heard about it. AMT? Wow. I never knew they were doing new Ferraris. Fascinating. Tell us more!

[tonioseven]

Originally Posted by anopanjo

I would always buy that over the AMT, doesn't matter if it doesn't have an engine because the Fujimi will always have a better stance (now) then any AMT kit, just what i think, i reckon many would agree with me. Im saying this because Fujimi have really improved their models lately...

Anyway, to keep on the topic of this thread, it appears to be a decent kit. The 1:1 is starting to grow on me so this could possibly be a future purchase.

[Thegs]

Why don't buy the 599 from Revell Deutschland (RoG)? I think it looks way better, having a nicely molded body, full detail engine and interior and a multiparts dashboard (specially for Honny):




I'm willing to make a preview if anybody prefers one, I really like this kit anyway.

Gerwin

[BVC500]

I do think that Revell captures the size of these Ferraris pretty well. The 612 is a big car and so is the model.

Fujimi tends to make a more precise kit. The chrome on the Revell 599 is thick, there's usually warpage, and the wheels/brakes suck.

[gionc]

Why, you asked?

Cos I have enough of the Rog's 612: I wanna have the chance to do a OOB one day. BTW taken Fuji from HLJ, it's cheap.

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

If the prices were the same I'd go Fujimi, I was able to get the Revell quicker and the Revell kit saved me about $12 vs. Fujimi once shipping is in the equation, and I can easily make it look good. I'll get a Fujimi if they offer a version w/Challenge rims if they're the correct 20" size. I hate the pentagram design wheels in either kit, so no matter what I'd be spending $$ for replacements.

But I can't wait for that AMT Fiorano

It might be as cool as their Tokyo Dript 350Z

[BVC500]

Are these wheels the same as the 599 challenge wheels?

http://www.hlj.com/product/FUJ19284

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally Posted by BVC500

Are these wheels the same as the 599 challenge wheels?

http://www.hlj.com/product/FUJ19284

They're close, but they're 19's and the 599 has 20's. If Fujimi tools 20's I'd get the 599, but if they were to include these I'd pass. They're a bit small inside the 599's wheelhousings.

[Enzoenvy1]

Wow, why is everybody always so damn tense on this site? Thank you TireGiant for posting this. i was unaware of this being released and am happy now, thank you!