Nacho Z Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 I would like to share my recently completed Fujimi Ferrari F355. Overall, not the greatest kit ever produced. The fit of the side scoop inserts and the panel on the rear of the car was not good. A lot of work was needed to make them presentable. The glass flat out sucked, poorly molded and the fit of some pieces was enough to make you want to leave them off. The interior is for a 348 and not a F355. The window trim molded to the body is incorrect for a F355. However, at the end of the day it makes a nice shelf model if you take your time and put the work into it. I have added a link to the WIP thread. Here are some bullet points of the build. I hope you like it! Thanks for looking! Painted in OPI "Chopstix and Stones" fingernail polish. Cleared with Tamiya TS Clear Blue Splash Paints Interior Tan Photo-Etch from Acu-Stion Badges from T2M 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Love it !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoom Zoom Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Nice job, great color. I lived thru the same issues building mine somewhere around 2001. Saw one at "The Quail" event in 2000 that inspired me because of the aftermarket wheels it had. I was able to replicate those and lived w/the incorrect interior and sort of fixed exterior stuff. If I did it today it would be even better but I'd still gripe about Fujimi doing such a slapdash update to the 348 and calling it a day. I have another coupe and convertible to build...maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 That's one great looking Ferrari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 The color is so deep looking, really like the color and finish. Nice looking interior and like the wheels and tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 John, that is just beautifully done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger U Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Beautiful model. Cleanly built with great paint . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Even though Fujimi cut some corners on this kit,your build looks fantastic!!👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Careful, wet paint! Well it looks like it's still wet, and gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Beautiful Ferrari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Despite the difficulties you encountered your build is very well done. I really like the color, very high gloss and deep appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Very nice, I love that color on it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Very sharp in blue, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Beautiful. That finish is something else..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 9 hours ago, Can-Con said: Love it !! Thank you, Steve! 9 hours ago, Zoom Zoom said: Nice job, great color. I lived thru the same issues building mine somewhere around 2001. Saw one at "The Quail" event in 2000 that inspired me because of the aftermarket wheels it had. I was able to replicate those and lived w/the incorrect interior and sort of fixed exterior stuff. If I did it today it would be even better but I'd still gripe about Fujimi doing such a slapdash update to the 348 and calling it a day. I have another coupe and convertible to build...maybe. Thanks, Bob! I’m no kit historian, nor do I understand the intricacies of what goes into what subjects get kitted, but I would think a F355 would deserve a legitimate attempt at its own kit. 9 hours ago, Jim B said: That's one great looking Ferrari. Thank you, Jim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mittagskind Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Wow, great job. This color and polishing is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Really nice build. Paint job and color is awesome. Great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 21 hours ago, espo said: The color is so deep looking, really like the color and finish. Nice looking interior and like the wheels and tires. Thank you, David! 21 hours ago, SpikeSchumacher said: John, that is just beautifully done! I appreciate that, Mathias! 20 hours ago, Roger U said: Beautiful model. Cleanly built with great paint . Thank you, Roger! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 19 hours ago, kelson said: Even though Fujimi cut some corners on this kit,your build looks fantastic!!👌 I have built other Fujimi kits and thought they were good kits. I hope this was just the exception and not the rule. And thank you! 19 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said: Careful, wet paint! Well it looks like it's still wet, and gorgeous! Thanks, Pierre! I appreciate you checking in on this one! 19 hours ago, porschercr said: Beautiful Ferrari. Thanks, Trevor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) Absolutely beautiful John. That paint combination is something else…and a nice refreshing break from red.👍😎 Edited October 1, 2023 by NOBLNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketFoot Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Awesome color! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicholiday Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 It looks really striking in that color. Great choice and great build.👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Fantastic build of a great subject. The 355 is one of my favorite Ferraris... it's a shame Fujimi didn't do right by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkychiken Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 It's a deep an beautiful blue, another smooth build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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