Fujimi Enthusiast kit community build

[bobthehobbyguy]

Put me down for the slant nose Porsche.

[Jordan White]

Well I cracked open my kit, and figured out that they fumbled a bit when labeling the kit. It's claimed to be a LP500S, but all signs point to it being a Series One ('78-'79) LP400S, namely the wheels, and smaller wheel arches. I do prefer the looks of the early 80's LP500S, so I plan on modifying the wheels and fabricating new wheel arches to mirror this.

[Jordan White]

Got the rear wheels fixed for the most part, just have to do a little filling.

[rctruk]

Well here goes...I've never built one of these before. Fujimi sure has done well with detailing. I'll probably build it box stock. Hopefully I'll be able to get some of the sub-assemblys put together and ready for paint

[Kennyboy]

To say the engine compartment is amazing on these kits would be an understatement........

Mine-

[Kennyboy]

The interior-

[Kennyboy]

A mockup side shot-

[rctruk]

Ken...that is really nice. Wish mine was the 1/16 scale

[Kennyboy]

Thanks Jeff, yours is still an Enthusiast so it will be GREAT on the detail level!!

[Mike_G]

Got the rear wheels fixed for the most part, just have to do a little filling.

Those are LP500 wheels, The LP400 has no wheel arches, no chin spoiler, and no rear wing.

[Jordan White]

True the LP400 doesn't, but they made the LP400S, which did in fact have the spoilers and arches, it was made from 1978-1981. The LP500S went from 1982-1985, and after that it was the LP5000QV.

[Mike_G]

True the LP400 doesn't, but they made the LP400S, which did in fact have the spoilers and arches, it was made from 1978-1981. The LP500S went from 1982-1985, and after that it was the LP5000QV.

I didn't know about the LP400S, thanks for the heads-up.

[timc]

I'm glad you guys are working on your kits.I hope to get started on mine wed nite.Life just keeps throwing curve balls right now.

[Kennyboy]

No problem Tim.......you said it yourself, no timeframe.

[Jordan White]

So any updates by anyone? I'll probably be posting some pics later tonight.

[Kennyboy]

Christmas season has been pretty busy for me lately......no progress yet.

[rctruk]

I hear you about the holiday season. My work has gotten busy also. I have been able to do a bit on mine

[Jordan White]

Some quick progress.

Almost completed front trunk:

Chassis painted and engine block/transmission installed. Also attempted to flock the carpeting (first time haha):

Flares, scoops, and front bumper attached to body:

Painted wheels in tires:

[timc]

Well I'm getting started on mine but can't get the dang photos to load here.

I get the image box but when I add the link it freezes and won't do anything.

[Kennyboy]

Well I'm getting started on mine but can't get the dang photos to load here.

I get the image box but when I add the link it freezes and won't do anything.

What photo-hosting site are you using Tim?

[hgbben]

Thought I had a kit for this...I don't - it's not an enthusiast kit

Edited December 27, 2014 by hgbben

[timc]

I'm using photo bucket,but something is not working like it used to.

[Kennyboy]

I'm using photo bucket,but something is not working like it used to.

Hmmm maybe they were doing an update or something? Just a guess.

[timc]

I have tried repeatedly to put the photos here. every time I get the image bow and add the link it freezes and I have to refresh the page.When I try to cancel the box I get a message that some properties of the website have changed,I still have to refresh the page. I'm starting to feel like what's the use of even being here.

[timc]

I'm getting really upset over this

Edited December 28, 2014 by timc