Fujimi EM series 1971 Ferrari 365GTS4

[Mike C]

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

[Randy D]

Hi Mike,

   Superb work on this one Sir !!!!  Some gold always looks good on a Ferrari.

 

 Randy

[afx]

I have a few of the Enthusiast Ferraris in the stash.  Nice to see one being built.

[花火]

GREAT so far!

[Twokidsnosleep]

Ya, that's a lot of AWESOME right there!!!

[Dann Tier]

Looking great to me!! -I too have a couple of this kit in my collection -love'em!

[peekay]

Looking good.

[MrObsessive]

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.

[Twokidsnosleep]

I have got to add this one to my stash, just such a cool Ferrari

Yep got one.... E Bay, the devil's search engine

Edited June 17, 2016 by Twokidsnosleep

[DrKerry]

Very nice!!!!!!!!

[Intmd8r]

That's a good look'n chassis!

Almost a shame to put a body on it

[Mike C]

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.

[Ron Hamilton]

 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.

[dino246gt]

Looks great so far, superb job!

[Twokidsnosleep]

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 fault

Keep posting away your beautiful build, so as to get me inspired

[Mike C]

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:

[Twokidsnosleep]

God man, that all looks great. You are doing FANTASTIC!!!

Some solid modelling skills there

Edited August 10, 2016 by Twokidsnosleep

[Roncla]

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.html

A 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 issue

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10304490

[The Creative Explorer]

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.

[superbike-shaun]

Wow,nice work,when this kit  gets posted I always bid ,,if under 25$,haven't  been able to yet.

[Scaled Outlaw]

Hi Mike,

   Superb work on this one Sir !!!!  Some gold always looks good on a Ferrari.

 

 Randy

Yep..! The gold looks the goods.

[Mike C]

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

[superbike-shaun]

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

[Twokidsnosleep]

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!!!

[Mike C]

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.