Mike C Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) Well, I've had this kit since about '99. It was originally $25. So when I decided it was time to build it I researched the car on the net and came across the kit on Ebay for about $150. And I also came across a PE set for it. I sent away for the PE set and got it in four days. Amazing for a collector kit that's not in production any more. Thanks for looking. Here is the box art first: Here is a walk around the chassis with the engine and transaxle installed: Here's closer up on the engine. My ref photos had red plug wires with a white sleeve. I just dipped the wires in white paint: Edited June 15, 2016 by Mike C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Hi Mike, Superb work on this one Sir !!!! Some gold always looks good on a Ferrari. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I have a few of the Enthusiast Ferraris in the stash. Nice to see one being built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
花火 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 GREAT so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Ya, that's a lot of AWESOME right there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Looking great to me!! -I too have a couple of this kit in my collection -love'em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekay Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrObsessive Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Beautiful chassis work! One suggestion if I may-----or I should say more of a caution. If you're going to use the wire wheels, I found them to stick out from the body unacceptably far due to the wheel hubs being maybe a bit too long. I built this many years ago (late '80's) and that's what I can remember from mine. I ended sanding the hubs down to get the wheels to tuck in further. I could have assembled the hubs wrong to begin with-----I'm not sure as it was so long ago, but it wouldn't hurt to test fit the wheels to make sure all is well before final gluing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) I have got to add this one to my stash, just such a cool FerrariYep got one.... E Bay, the devil's search engine Edited June 17, 2016 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Very nice!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 That's a good look'n chassis! Almost a shame to put a body on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Beautiful chassis work! One suggestion if I may-----or I should say more of a caution. If you're going to use the wire wheels, I found them to stick out from the body unacceptably far due to the wheel hubs being maybe a bit too long. I built this many years ago (late '80's) and that's what I can remember from mine. I ended sanding the hubs down to get the wheels to tuck in further. I could have assembled the hubs wrong to begin with-----I'm not sure as it was so long ago, but it wouldn't hurt to test fit the wheels to make sure all is well before final gluing. Thanks for that tip. I was thinking of using the wire wheels. I certainly check that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Your build is coming along great! I built the coupe several years ago, as the spyder is my absolute favorite car. I cannot wait to see yours finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 Looks great so far, superb job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 My kit came in today. One of the worst package/shipping jobs I have ever had from an E Bay auction. Loose part trees, loose parts off the tree, a broken wheel wire, loose and scratched clear windows, warped removable top and broken roofline on body.It is all fixable, just more work. I bagged all parts, bubble wrapped body and just babied her a bit.Old buyer beware adage as when I scrolled down in the auction there WAS a photo of the mess in the box. So my faultKeep posting away your beautiful build, so as to get me inspired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 Here's an update. I now have the interior tub finished and I also did the insulation under the hood which came out realistic looking using that alum. duct tape. This kit may look as good as a Tamiya kit when you open the box but it does not go together as well. So here's the pictures: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) God man, that all looks great. You are doing FANTASTIC!!!Some solid modelling skills there Edited August 10, 2016 by Twokidsnosleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roncla Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 That is coming together nicely. EJan make a comprehensive upgrade kit for this Daytona which includes P/E wire wheels with aluminium rims. I believe EJan is actually Model Factory Hiro by another name.http://www.club-barchetta.com/SHOP/E801.htmlA lot of these Fujimi EM kits are being reissued in new cartoon type boxes and don't carry the price tags demanded for the original EM boxed issuehttp://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10304490 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Whenever I come accross the EM-kits I just buy them within reasonable money (which is below 25 dollars). They have been sold quite a lot for a long time and still being reissued by Fujimi for nice prices. Regurarly.I love the old box-art a whole lot better than the new ones, they are/were so beautiful, true art. And you are doing a nice job on this beauty, even though it might be a tricky kit, it is very pleasing when finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbike-shaun Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Wow,nice work,when this kit gets posted I always bid ,,if under 25$,haven't been able to yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaled Outlaw Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Hi Mike, Superb work on this one Sir !!!! Some gold always looks good on a Ferrari. RandyYep..! The gold looks the goods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) Just out of the paint booth. Actually it's the 3rd and final coat that needs a little polishing and then waxing. And I just finished of the spray can. I usually airbrush but I used Tamiya laquer on this one and that comes out beautiful right out of the can. Edited August 20, 2016 by Mike C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbike-shaun Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Wow , that came out very nice, when i finally,win one from evil bay i will just get it and re address it to you LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twokidsnosleep Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 What was the Tamiya paint code you used???I gotta add that to my paint stores as that looks fantastic on a Ferrari.Nice job!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 What was the Tamiya paint code you used???I gotta add that to my paint stores as that looks fantastic on a Ferrari.Nice job!!!It's TS-8, it IS Ferrari Red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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