FujimiLover Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 Anybody done any of the big 1/16 scale Koenig Specials model kits from Fujimi? I'm tempted to do one but dont' think my skills are good enough to get a high-quality finish that would make it worthy to have in the first place! I would love to be able to purchase one and have it come out as nice as some of the die-cast models. If you've done any, could you please post pics in your reply?
Brendan Posted March 13, 2009 Posted March 13, 2009 Nothing really special with these kits except that they're 1/16 scale. They have been around for a while and have been reissued several times. They can be pricey for what they are. Other than that, they build up nice. Unfortunately I gave all mine away and don't have any pictures of them. If you have built a Tamiya kit or a Fujimi kit, you could build these cars. They do need some work; some slight fit issues.
FujimiLover Posted March 13, 2009 Author Posted March 13, 2009 (edited) Thank's, I'd just hate to spend so much money on a kit and have it turn junk. It's only worth it if I can get a high-quality die-cast like finish. I guess most of that depends on how much time and patients I spend on it. Seems like the bigger ones would be easier than the smaller ones as the parts are bigger! I've built several of Fujimi's 1/24 scale Koenig Specials models and loved'em. Their engine bay is a bit tricky though with all the downpipes going to the exaust tips, but each one I've built I learned a new trick. I just need to get my paint really nice and smooooooooooooooth! Edited March 13, 2009 by FujimiLover
FujimiLover Posted March 21, 2009 Author Posted March 21, 2009 Yes I've built that kit before. That was the one that fell off the shelfe and broke, hence posted in the "unicorn" thread. I think the larger 1/16 scale is of the first version of this modified Testarossa and not of the second version. First one look's a little more stock than second version where as the second version look's like it was cross bread with the Ferrari F-40 as you see in your picture. You can see the F-40 resemblance more in the hard-top version than in the convertible version.
FujimiLover Posted March 21, 2009 Author Posted March 21, 2009 (edited) Boy, oh boy. I sure am tempted by these awesome kit's. Confused about one thing though. In both ebay descriptions, their listed as 1/18 scale? But aren't these larger kit's really 1/16 scale? Never knew 1/18 was available or is this a mistake cause the seller doesn't know much about it perhaps? Koenig Specials Ferrari 512 BB Koenig Specilas Competition Evo 2 Also, as I dont' have an airbrush, how can I get these gorgeous glossy red reults? KS 512 BB KS Competition Appearntly, there are kit's of both Koenig Competition "Testarossa" versions in 1/6 scale. Edited March 21, 2009 by FujimiLover
B_rad88 Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 beutiful ks ferrari 512bb and f40. i wish i can build something that good.
FujimiLover Posted March 22, 2009 Author Posted March 22, 2009 That's not an F-40. That is their modification of the Ferrari Testarossa which they nicknamed the Competition. It has twin turbo's PLUS supercharger pumping out close to 1,000 horses. In my opinion, it look's way better than the F-40. But yes, gorgeous models and I hope to accomplish same results whenever I purchase and build mine.
LDO Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) I have a built 1/16 Fujimi 1/16 Koenig TR. It does not have the F40-style rear wing. I got it as a builtup off ebay a while back. The roof was smashed down a bit and one of the rear wheels/tires is missing. I threw it away a couple of days ago, but I dug it out before writing this. If you want it, just pay for postage and I'll send it to you. Think of it as a cheap canvas for practicing painting. Heck, scratchbuild the wing and sail-panel scoops. Let me know if you want some sheet plastic for those parts. edit: with a smooshed roof, just cut it off and make the Spyder! Edited March 22, 2009 by LDO
FujimiLover Posted March 22, 2009 Author Posted March 22, 2009 I have a built 1/16 Fujimi 1/16 Koenig TR. It does not have the F40-style rear wing. I got it as a builtup off ebay a while back. The roof was smashed down a bit and one of the rear wheels/tires is missing. I threw it away a couple of days ago, but I dug it out before writing this. If you want it, just pay for postage and I'll send it to you. Think of it as a cheap canvas for practicing painting. Heck, scratchbuild the wing and sail-panel scoops. Let me know if you want some sheet plastic for those parts. edit: with a smooshed roof, just cut it off and make the Spyder! Koenig-Specials made two versions of the Testarossa. The one your describing without the F40-style rear wing was their first one. That one for some reason is the odd scale 1/16. The second version which they dubbed the Competition, is available as 1/18 scale model. I would be interested in it, but would rather have a complete kit. Thank you though!
FujimiLover Posted March 22, 2009 Author Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) sorry, thats how good it looks. If you dont' know these cars, it can be confusing. However, some clues that it's a Testarossa and not F-40. Look at the hood, the F-40's rounder, and it's headlights are bigger and not as square. Second, look at the side air-intakes. The F-40 has tiny little triangular ones similar to that of the Countach, but not as big. The KS-Competition's is simply the Testarossa with the fin's removed. I beleive what KS did when building the Competition, is practically re-skinned the Testarossa, widening it, and giving it more cooling intakes/outakes. Plus, I think their body-kit's are kevlar. Being 80's, could be fiberglass as well, but I beleive they were ahead of their time and made it out of kevlar. The other difference is that the F-40 does not have those intakes at the corner's behind the side window's. Pic's side by side. Koenig-Competition Ferrari F-40 I love'em both, but the KS Testarossa Competition has always been my fav. Edited March 22, 2009 by FujimiLover
B_rad88 Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) hey fujimilover 3 questions? 1st: do you know of any k.s. porsche kits? 2nd: do you know of any 1/1 refreances for the k.s testarossa? or any konieg specails? (websites,pics,info,etc.) 3rd: do know where i can get a set of the red k.s. testarossa rims and tyres? Edited March 24, 2009 by KUZTOMMODELS88
FujimiLover Posted March 24, 2009 Author Posted March 24, 2009 Hi there Kustoms. For KS Porsches, they have a 911, and an awesome 928. I've seen the 911 available at HWJapan, but not sure where to find the 928, it seems to be much more rare. As for references for 1:1 scale, try Koenig's web site. http://www.koenig-specials.com/homepage%20...%20englisch.htm I have no idea about the wheels however, sorry. Hope this helps. For 1/24 scale references, here are the following KS models. KS-Testarossa Competition KS-Testarossa Competition spyder KS-Mercedes Benze 500 SL KS-Porsche 928 KS-Porsche 911 KS-Lamborghini Countach KS-Lamborghini Diablo I've seen the Testarossa and Mercedes models available in both black and red, and the Testarossa in white. There are several 1/16 and 1/18 scale models including KS-Ferrari 355 KS-Ferrari 512 BB KS-Testarossa version 1 KS-Testarossa version 11 "Competition" KS-Lamborghini Countach Then their are 1/43 scale resin and pre-built model's from BBR mostly the same cars but I have seen the KS Ferrari 360 Modena done as well. When you build'em, please post here? Thank you! As you can tell, I'm a big big fan of KS!
FujimiLover Posted March 24, 2009 Author Posted March 24, 2009 Do you have pic's of the 928? Is it still new in kit form or did you build it already? I'm interested in buying from you if it's new in kit form. It's one of my favorite models as it is easy to put together and look's awesome. Thinking of painting it in Boyd's Chezeal Teal Pearl color, it's a nice dark green..........maybe I'll use that on one of my MR2 kit's.
FujimiLover Posted March 24, 2009 Author Posted March 24, 2009 I was just searching through HWJapan and noticed they had it listed, but sold out. AND! I also discovered that they do NOT accept PayPal.
FujimiLover Posted March 24, 2009 Author Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) As this thread is becoming more for Koenig Specials models and less 1/16, this should be under a different catagory. Nevertheless, I just purchased from ebay three 1/24 KS models. The Koenig Specials Testarossa Competiton The Koenig Specials Testarossa Competition spyder and the Koenig Specials Lamborghini Countach. Thought I should grab those three while still available................................ Still looking for the KS Mercedes 500 SL KS Lamborghini Diablo, KS Porsche 911, and, KS Porsche 928. Edited March 24, 2009 by FujimiLover
B_rad88 Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) here is a pic of the ks porsche 911. i don't like the nose. it would look better if it had the slant nose front end. i would like to see pics of the three ks models you just got, i never saw what the lambo looks like. Edited March 24, 2009 by KUZTOMMODELS88
FujimiLover Posted March 24, 2009 Author Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) Nice build on that 911! Me likes! I'll get some pics for yea. Koenig didn't do to much to the Countach. Minor differences are the side skirts, and a differently styled rear wing. This I think actually look's better than the stock Countach. reference, here are the other two kit's I purchased. Edited March 24, 2009 by FujimiLover
B_rad88 Posted March 24, 2009 Posted March 24, 2009 i wish i can get a set of the testarossa you got, for the 1/16 scale ks testarossa. i like that style better than the 80's bbs wheels.
crispy Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 I was just searching through HWJapan and noticed they had it listed, but sold out. AND! I also discovered that they do NOT accept PayPal. Yes, yes they do accept pay-pal. In fact they prefer pay-pal. You must have had some problems logging in or when you got to the cart you didn't hit the right button. Anyway, yeah, they do accept pay-pal. I do have the Fujimi Koenig Lamborghini Countach, one of the first 1/16 scale kits I picked up way back when. Haven't built it yet, just waiting for old age and time. Should be fun. Chris
LDO Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 here is a pic of the ks porsche 911. i don't like the nose. it would look better if it had the slant nose front end. i would like to see pics of the three ks models you just got, i never saw what the lambo looks like. Do you know of this kit?: I may have some old Road and Track magazines with Koenig articles. I'll dig through them.
B_rad88 Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 no i didn't. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! do you have it? if so how much? $$$ me like, me very like!
crispy Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 Those Revell Premium kits are sweet but spendy. I'm still looking for an 850i. Hopefully with the re-issue of the M-B 560 SEC we'll see the other premium kits come out. Chris
B_rad88 Posted March 25, 2009 Posted March 25, 2009 does this avalanche look better. i think it does, but no kit for them yet. so i want the porsche 930 gembella avalanche.
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