ferrari F40 the best kit made ?

[mopar01lee]

As topic states I'm lookin to get a F40 . What is or was the best detailed kit made in 1/24 or 1/25 scale..

Thanks for the help.

Later days Davin

[jaymcminn]

Tamiya by far. It doesn't quite "fall together" like many of their kits, but it builds into a spectacular replica with a little work. The Fujimi kit is a curbside with limited engine detail and the Italeri/Testors kit has stance issues. The Tamiya kit is also fairly plentiful, and the Monte Shell racing version comes with a nice fret of photoetched parts.

[Kaleb]

I just built the tamiya f40 it's a great kit. I didn't do a lot to it. I'm on my phone or I would post a link from the under glass section.

[Exotics_Builder]

I'd go with the Tamiya. The only kit not yet mentioned is the Protar and it has a mult-piece body.

[mopar01lee]

Now do any or if all have engine detail.. ???

[ZTony8]

I do have a version of each manfacturer's kit.I'd go with the Tamiya as being the best overall.It has fit issues with the rear body but aside from that it offers the best detail.IMHO,though,the Fujimi has better looking wheels.Note also that there are differences between the kits in the number of rear window and body side vents.They represent the different prototypes.Yes,they all have engine detail-some better than others.

Edited April 25, 2013 by ZTony8

[jaymcminn]

The Tamiya kit has excellent engine detail- here's a pic of the built-up engine from mine.

and a shot of the completed model... this is the "competizione" version.

[mopar01lee]

Anyone kw how good the protar kit is ... ???

[Quick GMC]

I would definitely recommend the Scale Motor Sport detail kit for the Tamiya kit. Here is mine in progress.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=73661&hl=%2Bferrari+%2Bf40

[IMSANUT]

I have both the Tamiya street version Testors / Italeri street version, and the Fujimi racing version. It depends on what version of the car you want to build. The Fujimi pretty closely copies the earliest racing version, and with minimal fuss, replicates the car ran in the IMSA endurance series. It is curbside, but is easily kit bashed with the Testors / Italeri kit for full detail. The Tamiya kit is wonderful for both street versions of the later racing versions. The Testors / Italeri kit does indeed have stance issues.