ferrarijoe Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 (edited) Tamiya Ferrari FXX with addition of Scale Motorsport Super Detail Set , Studio 27 Interior carbon decals, and Hobby Design fuel filler ports. So i picked up this Scale Motorsport Super Detail set at a hobby shop in KC. It was on the self for a few years so asked if they would give me a discount on it. So they knocked it down to $100. Every where I have seen it it is $150 plus. After looking at it it has a lot of nice pieces, but leaves a lot out. It has all the exterior carbon to replicate Jean Todt's FXX and nice aluminum, 2 photo etched frets, and resin calipers. What i don't like is they don't include bolts for areas where the shocks mount or the engine bay supports. And no interior carbon, or wiring. It is a very nice kit but not what i consider super detail. So i will add so more detail myself. The firewall details are sanded off and replaced by nice aluminum oil tank, and some styrene, with photo etched brackets. Edited August 29, 2016 by ferrarijoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 the rear shocks have to be cut up and replaced with aluminum parts. This is a part i wish would have included bolts. rear suspension frame mount modification. Shock parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 When it comes to the engine bay supports the Detail Set has you cut the rod ends off and drill the shaft to except photo etched rod ends. I didn't like that idea so I bought some brass tubing, RB Motion rod ends, and Hobby Design Bolts and made my own. Will use the Detail set brackets. this is the detail set rod ends And this is what I came up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Next was the rear inner fenders. The molded in towers are replaced by photo etched ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Had to remove some molded in mesh on the back of front fenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted August 13, 2016 Author Share Posted August 13, 2016 Now the wheels the Detail Set has really nice spindles and center nut. You have to drill out center of kit wheels and put in a aluminum insert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Wow!! That looks very interesting! I look forward to more. David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_ashman Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Ive been wanting to get that Superdetail kit for years, Will be watching with great interest! Good luck I cant wait to see more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 A great start. I have the MFH detail kit for mine. Will be watching this , it will make me want to build mine. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Uummmmm, heck YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandriet16 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 This is awesome! Where did you get those shocks from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 This is awesome! Where did you get those shocks from?they came in detail set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Was hoping to have a lot more done by now. But started new job, then had to have emergency nasal surgery last week. so not much done. Really like the photo etched heat shield on the cam cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted August 29, 2016 Author Share Posted August 29, 2016 Here are the braes from Scale Motorsport kit.. The center lug shaft was bigger then the hole in the discs so i had to drill it out a hair. Next I will start the carbon from Studio 27. After I get of pain killers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I have the Studio 27 Super Detail set for my McLaren MP4/4. I've been looking forward/dreading building it. When I get my back projects finished I'll bring it to the bench. I'll refer to your build for inspiration as it is superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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