Tuffy's Garage Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I got a few but have never done one before. Which kit would be the most user friendly for me. I have the Revell 430, 612 and 360. Also have the Fujimi 550 and the Tamiya 360 Spider. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Of all of those, the Tamiya 360 Spider is the class of the field. Don't let it's full-detail scare you off, it's a beautifully engineered kit that practically falls together, including the engine and suspension/chassis. Far less cleanup work on the body and ancillary parts vs. Revell's 360. It's one of the best kits I have ever built-great crisp detail; painless from beginning to end. Some people have been practically stealing them from Hobby Lobby lately for about 7 bucks. Best kit buy of the century. Second favorite of mine would be the Fujimi 550 Maranello; with a few caveats. They shared parts of the interior w/their 575, so the door panels aren't prototypical (there is a proper 550 dash). The seat engraving is pretty weak and rudimentary. Otherwise it's a great kit, and if you don't care about the interior design that much it will be just fine OOB. I had a lot of fun building mine, but I did upgrade the interior. Don't tell anyone, but I kitbashed the plastic bits (door panels/seats) from a Burago diecast 550 to upgrade it :wink: I also did the unthinkable and painted it a Nissan green :shock: If you do go w/stock door panels, watch for the fit under the kit glass which might complicate final assembly. A bit of trimming may be necessary. My kitbashed parts were an easy and perfect fit. I've built a Revell 612, it's really good but a bit ornery to work with in final assembly. I also did many custom tricks to mine because I wanted it to look more aggressive. I've seen Revell's 430 up close last weekend and it looks really good for the $$, and I've seen them built. I can't comment on the user-friendly aspect, but the few I've seen built looked good. Shortcomings are undersized wheels; lowering helps. I'm working on a Fujimi F430 Challenge, I have seen one built on another board and the builder was glowing at how good it was (especially for a 4-day OOB buildup); and it looks marvellous finished. It's definitely a step above their other F430's and their Maranellos. I wasn't too happy w/Revell's 360. Ended up being a parts kit. It was cheap so that didn't matter. The body is pretty messy w/tons of prep work needed for a good finish. Seats seem 1/20 scale. Mirrors are too big and sit too tall. Yet good modeling techniques will yield a good finish so it's not at all hopeless. But after the Tamiya it's a stinkeroo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuffy's Garage Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Thanks for the advise Bob. I am looking at the Revell 360, reason is I can use paint that I have right now and if it looks bad so what. I am going to order some Cobra Colors when my Lamborghini comes in. Then I can order paint for the other Ferrari cars that I have along with that for the Lambo. Being the first Ferrari car that I am doing it is sort of a test for me and my skills. I had no idea that it had so many issues but I will give it a whirl. Again thanks for the help Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonoPed Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I haven't built Tamiya's 360 Spyder, but I have built the coupe. Aside from using Bob's side window fix, it was as close to a "shake-n-bake" kit as you'll get.... toss paint and glue in the box, shake, and out comes a Ferrari Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuffy's Garage Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 With the issue of the windows and interior of the 550 what needs to be trimmed the windows or the door panels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuffy's Garage Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Nice job Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 With the issue of the windows and interior of the 550 what needs to be trimmed the windows or the door panels? Probably just a sliver or two off the top edge of the door panel. You can do a dry-fit of the body/chassis/interior and side panels/glass to see how much interference you run into. I had no problems, but a couple of friends mentioned it being a minor issue. Other than that it's pretty much a shake 'n bake. I'll email Brian Venable to see if he remembers his fix for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Kingsley Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Charlie...I dare you to paint it Neon Pink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuffy's Garage Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Won't happen :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Won't happen :roll: Hallelujah Seeing the pink photoshopped "Hello Kitty" 512 TR was bad enough. http://images.google.com/images?q=hello+ki...rrari&hl=en Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuffy's Garage Posted July 16, 2006 Author Share Posted July 16, 2006 Don't worry Bob it will be Silver Grey with a red interior Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Charlie, I'm late to the party but I also vote for the 360. I built this Tamiya 360 coupe and it just fell together. It's a great kit to work with. Cobra Colors Giallo Modena Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted July 23, 2006 Share Posted July 23, 2006 Now I've got a urge to build mine. I have always wanted to, just haven't done it yet. I'm selling some of my ferarri kits on ebay, but am hanging on to a few, and the Tamiya 360 is one fo them. Just too many stalled projects on my bench. Bob, at least I had the forthought to save your original critique and window fixes when you posted them to H/H. Thank goodness for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuffy's Garage Posted July 23, 2006 Author Share Posted July 23, 2006 Started the Revell 360 Spider the other day. Got it painted and that is about it. I will post some pics of it later when I can get a chance to take some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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