topher5150 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I got a little cash burning a hole in my paypal account, and I've been surfing ebay looking for something interesting. I found some larger scale (1/16, 1/12) Lambos, and Ferrari's for a decent price, and was wondering which would be worth my time. I know everyone is going to say Tamiya, but that's to rich for my blood. The kits that I've been looking at are from the 80s-90s of the Testarossas, Countachs, and some 512's, and F40's from Fujimi, Testros, Monogram, Italeria, and Revell. Just wondering what your opinions on some of these kits are? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 The fujimi 1/16 f40 is a nice kit. Rear bumper mount is a little delicate. I have heard the revell kits aren't very accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) If you like the Testarossa, the Monogram edition of it isn't THAT bad.......it does not have brake rotors in the kit and some other detail related items but that would never stop me from getting it. I bought one anyways......besides I think I got my 1/12 Testarossa for $22.00 shipped. WELL worth that price! I do have the 1/12 Protar F40 and that is another story.....more like a toy than anything. The 275 GTB from Revell, stay away from it. Totally wrong on every account! You wont go wrong with Fujimi.......especially the Enthusiast series! Edited January 15, 2015 by Kennyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Fujimi, Tamiya, Hasegawa all good Japanese model companies. I really like the Fujimi's I have done and am going to try a 1/16 Enthusiast kit F40...these are supposed to have more detail than the norm kits That might be something to look at. Have a peek at MFH...Japanese company doing crazy stuff and stupid expensive at 1/12 scale..but one day:) http://www.modelfactoryhiro.com/new/en/archives/13228 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher5150 Posted January 15, 2015 Author Share Posted January 15, 2015 Looking at some of these Fujimi kits, I noticed a lot of them that have what looks like gear assembly for a wind up car. Was this an option, and did it effect the overall look the detail of the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 (edited) Thread on some Fujimis http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=95480&hl= I made motorized Tamiya (Lancia Stratos)... no engine detail and too toy-like Personally wouldn't make one again, that is just me. Edited January 15, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Looking at some of these Fujimi kits, I noticed a lot of them that have what looks like gear assembly for a wind up car. Was this an option, and did it effect the overall look the detail of the car? I mentioned in my PM, but yes there was the option to have it be motorized and for the front and rear lights to illuminate. The motor parts don't affect the overall look once built, but it does create some difference in how the engine and transmission look compared to the real thing (mostly just the lower section). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher5150 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Thanks for the help guys....hopefully I can snag one for a decent price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Just hang in there, be patient and keep looking Don't get sucked into an E Bay bidding war...been there done that Have a look at garage and estate sales...you never know what people have and sometimes neither do they Even think about some partially built large kits that you can disassemble and breathe new life into One of my dream kits is a Pocher Ferrari F40 in 1/18 scale Good luck with your search , keep us posted Edited January 16, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I've sold off all my Fujimi 1/16's, they aren't as nice as the 1/24 Enthusiasts. If you want to go 1/12, look for Tamiya offerings, much nicer to work with. Unfortunately no Ferrari's or Lamborghini's, but thye do have nice Porsches or even a Caterham with alloy panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher5150 Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Just hang in there, be patient and keep looking Don't get sucked into an E Bay bidding war...been there done that Have a look at garage and estate sales...you never know what people have and sometimes neither do they Even think about some partially built large kits that you can disassemble and breathe new life into One of my dream kits is a Pocher Ferrari F40 in 1/18 scale Good luck with your search , keep us posted I'll keep my cool. I've kind of given up on garage sales as of lately it's all been baby BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH, or old people stuff. I remember when I was a kid (in the 80s-90s) getting quite a few good models from garage sales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I'll keep my cool. I've kind of given up on garage sales as of lately it's all been baby BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH, or old people stuff. I remember when I was a kid (in the 80s-90s) getting quite a few good models from garage sales. There has to be some old farts selling off their kits somewhere.....I am closer to being an old fart than I'd like to admit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stump Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 There has to be some old farts selling off their kits somewhere.....I am closer to being an old fart than I'd like to admit That made me C'mon Scott, you can't be as old as me..... Back on topic, sorry Kristopher, My main experience with the larger scale kits is limited to mostly Tamiya and of course Revell-Monogram (Camaro, Corvette).. Tamiya is hard to top with regard to scale "accuracy", and even they make compromises in a lot of areas in my opinion. Good thing is, it leaves you a lot of scope for adding your own bits and super-detailing, if that is something you desire. I have often looked at some of the more exotic (Lambo's, Ferrari etc..) but have yet to bite at one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toast Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Like Scott said, just keep your eyes on eBay. I had a saved search that I kept checking in on for about a year and a 16th scale F40 popped up for 35 bux and free shipping. I figured nah, that'll never stay that low but I threw my max bid on it and let it ride. Picked it up for 35 bux! I've found that patience is the key to that site. If you're in a hurry to get something you will get sucked into them bidding wars and pay way too much. The funny thing is the last couple of years I've thrown a couple kits into the garage sales my family organizes, $5 for each kit, and in three years I've sold one. These are fairly new kits. Corvettes and Camaros, even a Viper. Figured kids would dig these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendog261 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 this old fart is getting rid of a 1/12th Enzo http://www.ebay.com/itm/171869252950?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_470wt_1362 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 this old fart is getting rid of a 1/12th Enzo http://www.ebay.com/itm/171869252950?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_470wt_1362I was going to write about the steep price until I actually read your listing.....a ton of goodies included therNot really my favorite Ferrari so not interested, but good luck on the auction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher5150 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 this old fart is getting rid of a 1/12th Enzo http://www.ebay.com/itm/171869252950?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_470wt_1362I wonder if I could convince the wife not to go to Ohio this weekend to see her brother, and to celebrate our anniversary to get that Enzo...I'd even paint it with the pink paint for her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendog261 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 this old fart is getting rid of a 1/12th Enzo http://www.ebay.com/itm/171869252950?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_470wt_1362 I was going to write about the steep price until I actually read your listing.....a ton of goodies included ther Not really my favorite Ferrari so not interested, but good luck on the auction I only had a reserve price of $200.00 this old fart is getting rid of a 1/12th Enzo http://www.ebay.com/itm/171869252950?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_470wt_1362 I wonder if I could convince the wife not to go to Ohio this weekend to see her brother, and to celebrate our anniversary to get that Enzo...I'd even paint it with the pink paint for her You should try that. It will be as good as me telling my wife I'm selling all my model stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hey, good for you, Ken the auction is at twice your reserve...others did see all those PE and goodiesI am too chicken to sell anything on E Bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 From experience here's how I rate ones I know about:!/16th Fujimi Porsche 959 is very good IMHO!/12th Mono/revell Testarossa is okay,but toylike. Could be worked into a nice piece with some Aftermarket. !/16th Revell Camaro/firebird Very toylike GREAT tires though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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