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Post by Mike C Wed 10 Aug 2016, 2:03 pm

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. Lots of photos. Thanks for looking. Here is the box art first:

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Here is a walk around the chassis with the engine and transaxle installed:

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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:

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Post by Dirkpitt289 Wed 10 Aug 2016, 4:41 pm

WOW.....
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Post by dublin boy Wed 10 Aug 2016, 5:08 pm

Looks great, what colour are you going to paint it?
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Post by Mr Hirakawa Wed 10 Aug 2016, 5:25 pm

Excellent job!! The Fujimi enthusiast range gives you some fantastic details. I wish they would start making the EM range again.
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Post by GaryDainton Wed 10 Aug 2016, 5:46 pm

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Post by Guest Wed 10 Aug 2016, 6:16 pm

Very, Very nice. Just outstanding.

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Post by Mike C Wed 10 Aug 2016, 6:22 pm

dublin boy wrote:Looks great, what colour are you going to paint it?

Thanks guys. I'm going to paint it Ferrari Red. I have the Tamiya lacquer for it. I'm just about ready to paint the body now too.
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Post by Guest Wed 10 Aug 2016, 8:32 pm

Wow, really great work Mike.

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Post by RetiredMike Thu 11 Aug 2016, 3:47 am

Super nice.

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Post by Skid Thu 11 Aug 2016, 8:29 am

Nice chassis, tranny and engine combo Mike. Interior looks sharp too!!

A nice touch is replicating the grey HT lead covers.   Fujimi EM series 1971 Ferrari 365GTS4 1705482731

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Post by Promodmerc Thu 11 Aug 2016, 1:59 pm

Nice!

I want a full detail 365 GTB/4.

And where else have I seen this WIP. Hmmmm Fujimi EM series 1971 Ferrari 365GTS4 1792231099
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Post by Spanky 19 Thu 11 Aug 2016, 8:13 pm

Stunning!!

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Post by harron68 Thu 11 Aug 2016, 11:35 pm

I didn't know the Fujimi kits of that era were so good! By the looks of it there are no weak spots. Of course, we weren't there when you had fitting problems. Big congrats!

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Post by KatsZenJammer Fri 12 Aug 2016, 7:38 pm

Beautiful work! The detailing is remarkable and despite the issues you mentioned you can't see them Fujimi EM series 1971 Ferrari 365GTS4 1705482731
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Post by Mike C Sat 20 Aug 2016, 7:57 pm

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.
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Post by Spanky 19 Sun 21 Aug 2016, 2:18 am

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Post by RetiredMike Sun 21 Aug 2016, 2:34 am

It's looking gorgeous, Mike.
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Post by GaryDainton Sun 21 Aug 2016, 8:22 am

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Post by webby Sun 21 Aug 2016, 9:14 am

That is hot!
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Post by Guest Sun 21 Aug 2016, 2:44 pm

Good progress.

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