Revell 1/24 Enzo in progress

What happened to the yellow Enzo, you ask? Well, I move to the U.S., and everything's still packed in Japan. An estimated international moving cost was $9000, so I gave up on the furniture, and decided to ship my kits by surface instead.
Anyway, I got a good deal on Revell Enzo here in the U.S., so I started it.

Here's partially built engine parts. Some parts still have to be painted, but these are almost all parts that goes in the engine room. It's just as detailed as Tamiya.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/675281engine1m.jpg

This is the test fit of the engine parts.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/816988engine2m.jpg

Here's the front of the Revell Kit.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/365407front1m.jpg

The body is primed and painted in black, using Tamiya spray Gloss Black, and it's drying in the garage now.

damn i didnt know they came out with that already. ok im gonna go get it :grinyes:

Very good job. Sometimes I wanna build a "Enzo-Le Mans Phantom Racer". The Enzo will race next year in LM labeled as a Maserati. The Race car is in testing and there are some blury pics on the web.

Looks good so far. Keep us posted.

nearly brought one yesterday, i'm kicking myself now n it was only like £14 ;(


looking great so far

I just started this kit as well. You're a little farther along than me.

Have you test fitted the wheels and tires?

The picture on the front of the instructions makes it look like it's going to sit high in the front.

Could you test fit the front wheels/tires and take a pic?

I'd love to see if it needs a lowering job before i start the front suspension.

Lots of Enzo builds going on it seems! They're such a nice looking model too I'm definately going to buy myself one when I get my current projects out of the way. Keep us posted with progress!

Yes, test fit of the suspension is always recommended regardless of the brand.
And as you said, the front of the Revell Enzo sits way too high, and lowering is a must.

I corrected this problem by carefully bending the upper and lower A-arms as shown. (If you break the part in this process, just drill holes, and insert a brass rod.)

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/561303P8090039.jpg

Also, you have to modify the push rod. (You can cut it short, instead of filing the tip.)
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/656649P8090040.jpg

Now the front sits fairly low. (notice the minimal gap between the wheel arch and tire.)
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/362825P8090037.jpg

Wow, that's looking like a sharp kit. Excellent job lowering it.

Are the front wheels posable?

Great work on the engine.:bigthumb:

What's the price diference between the Revell and Tamiya's Enzo? I wanted to buy the Tamiya one, but it is a bit expensive..€49.5!!

Wow, I beleive this is the first Revell Enzo progress thread, right? :eek7:

The kit looks very good if you ask me! I hope to pick one up someday.

Wow, that's looking like a sharp kit. Excellent job lowering it.
Are the front wheels posable?
Yes, it's posable.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/485042p8220089m.jpg

I applied the first coat of body color and sanded to check for any imperfections.
As expected, there is a shallow sink mark on the engine cover, which should have been eliminated before painting.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/893357p8220084m.jpg

Also, the right side door has vertical sink mark, which also should have been smoothed. For those who are going to make the Revell Enzo, pay attention to these areas before applying the body color.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/927471p8220087m.jpg
Since the marks are so shallow, that a few coats of paint and sanding should be able to take care of it.

What's the price diference between the Revell and Tamiya's Enzo? I wanted to buy the Tamiya one, but it is a bit expensive..€49.5!!

The revell one is much less expensive... but also less detailed !
:grinyes:

The revell one is much less expensive... but also less detailed !
:grinyes:
At least not with this Enzo kit.

It's redundant to my photos in FAQ, but anyway, I started polishing the body.
This is how the Tamiya spray surface look like. (no, I don't get p-man shine.)
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0828af/p8250104m.jpg

Next, I used Tamiya finishing paper 2000 grit and smoothed the surrface.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0828af/p8250105m.jpg

After orange peel was gone, and the surface became uniformly hazy, I wet sanded the surface with Detail Master mesh abrasive 4000 grit, all the way up to 12000 grit.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0828af/p8250106m.jpg

Once obvious scratches are gone, I used Meguiar's scratch X, and finished the surface with Zymol car wax. (both are safe to use on Tamiya spray)
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0828af/p8250107m.jpg

Now, I've got to polish the rest.

Very nice polishing work...can't wait to see it finished

I think you are doing a great job. Shine looks just as good as Pman's.

I think you are doing a great job. Shine looks just as good as Pman's.

I was about to say he got great shinee on the paitn too, but I think Kunta gets better shine then anyone in the forums. I don't like the car at all but I like the fact your not doing it in red or yellow like everyone else does, props to ya :biggrin:

I was about to say he got great shinee on the paitn too, but I think Kunta gets better shine then anyone in the forums. I don't like the car at all but I like the fact your not doing it in red or yellow like everyone else does, props to ya :biggrin:
:) Sorry to disappoint you, but I have both yellow and red on the plan.
A currently in-progress yellow model is Tamiya + S27 detail kit, so it's gonna be a moderately detailed kit.
Red is reserved for Tamiya + Scale Motorsort super kit.
So, I asked my wife, what color she likes, and she said black. I like this Revell Germany kit so much, that I might make another one in dark metallic blue or something.

I've looked on the Scale Motorsport site but can't find any Enzo kits :confused:. Hoping this comes out though.

Scale Motorsport super kit and ref. CD is supposed to have everything you need to super detail the Tamiya kit. Last I heard, SM is working on the licensing issues, so that it can be sold with the Tamiya kit, just like the 956 super kit. (which means another $150 model, probably.)

I started the construction of the interior. Carbon fiber decals were applied to the center and the sides of the dashboard. Also, the back of the gauge cluster was covered with a carbon decal. The A/C nob face and center control panel were painted gloss black to create a contrast, and the A/C outlet rings were painted flat black.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0904af/p9010118.jpg

The intake chamber was also covered with a carbon fiber decal. I used Solvaset to make the decal conform to the surface.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0904af/p9020123.jpg

Here's the skeleton of the Revell Enzo kit. The sub assemblies are supposed to be glued to the chassis, but I left them unglued until all the sub assemblies are finished.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0904af/p9030124.jpg
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0904af/p9030126.jpg

Sanding and polishing of the rear cowl was finished.
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0904af/p9030133.jpg

This is coming out to being one cool project!

Hey now, that is looking good. Revell should hire you to inspire others that there models really aren't that bad as long as you have patience. :screwy:

WOW!!! Thats looking really good. I like it.

Quick question...while were talking of Enzo's anyone know if any manufacturer makes a 1/18 or 1/24 metal body diplay enzo...die cast car?

Quick question...while were talking of Enzo's anyone know if any manufacturer makes a 1/18 or 1/24 metal body diplay enzo...die cast car?

hot wheels make a 1:18...im not sure if they do a 1:24

1/18 is the size i was hoping for.

Here are some interior pics and the mesh on the rear.
I'll post finished pics real soon.

That is looking good, damn good. So surprised at revell right now ! I like your interior, I did mine in tan and black with hints of red in the intruments.

Here are some indoor pictures of the finished Enzo. I'll take some outdoor pics later.

http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0919af/p9170006

http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0919af/p9170034

http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0919af/p9170037

http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0919af/p9170045

Very nice! Revell really have done a good job with this kit.

stunning work! :eek2:

WOW!!! You've built a stunner of a car considering its a Revell!!!

hirofkd : Revell Enzo :: wkma7six : Revell 360 Spider

That is to say, you've made it look like a Tamiya. ;) Looks flawless.

Wow.. great Enzo! Revell? :eek2: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Is it a beauty or what!! Coolness! :sunglasse

Great Job
;)
pmarque

Great work Hiro !!!!

Fantastic looking Enzo! I keep waiting for the Tamiya kit to show up, but as was said, you make this look like Tamiya!
Great Work!
Chris

Dude that looks great ! Go head Revell, but one thing the front end does look differnt from the Tamiya one. Hey for the price though you did a fantastic job on this one. :grinyes:

Simply amazing!!! Awesome!!!

It's amazing what Revell can achieve if they put some effort in. Although being a fantastic modeller helps!

Thanks for one of the best "in progress" threads I've seen for awhile.

Nice clean build! Awesome job!!! :bigthumb:

Beautiful, excellent work ... :thumbsup:

Thanks guys.

This kit went well effortlessly. There are only two problems, I should point out, one is the front height, and this can be easily fixed. Another is the very tight fit of the front section, where the ducts and the bumper meets. Without cutting the duct by 1.5 mm or so, the body won't fit the chassis, because of the thickness of the mesh sheet. This tight tolerance suggests an extensive use of CAD/CAM, and I think I can expect more from Revell Germany.

In the U.S., the kit is about $14. Using Micheal's weekly coupon, I get 40% off, and that makes it $8.40. Waiting for next Hobby Lobby sale, it can be as low as $7.00. That's a steal, in my opinion.

hey hirofdk i got a question, where can i get the Detail Master mesh abrasive 4000-12000 grit online? thanks!

from www.detailmaster.com

Detail Master products can be found on their own site, but Hobby Linc has them for cheaper price. www.hobbylinc.com/

Anyway, here are some more pictures.
More detailed progress is available on my web site:
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/scalemodels/project/ferrari/revenzo/index.htm


http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0919af/p9230014m.jpg
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0919af/p9230026m.jpg
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0919af/p9230027m.jpg
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd/temp/0919af/p9230028m.jpg