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Re: Anyone build scale models??? Just a hobby dedication thread.
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Tue, 01 February 2005 04:29
 
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The Fujimi Enthusiast series were VERY highly detailed 1:24 car kits that were released in the late 80's. Mostly Porsches (356 and many variations of the 911) and Ferraris (Dino 246, Daytona, 288GTO, etc), with a few versions of the Lamborghini Countach as well.
They had almost ridiculous levels of detail, a 911 Cabriolet that I have at home even has cast pistons and crank (even though you'll never see them once it's all put together!) Most of them also came with a little engine stand to display it seperately if you so desire, like a museum piece.
They were out of production for years (see, told you! lol) but some have been re-released lately. Check this link at Hobby Link Japan:
http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist.cgi?Maker1=FUJ& amp; amp;Category=AutPas&Dis=2
Scroll to the bottom and you'll see the Enthusiast Series there. And there's some over the page too, so make sure you click on "Next 100".
As I understand it, most of the Fujimi employees who created the Enthusiast Series left not long after, I believe they ended up at Rosso (famous for making the 1/8 scale NSX kit). I don't think the series was a huge commercial success either, so no more cars were produced.
Here are a few online hobby shops you might want to check out.
Hobby Link Japan http://www.hlj.com
MediaMix Hobby (Singapore) http://www.mediamixhobby.com.sg/catalog/index.php
Hobby Search Model Shop http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/plamo/index_e.asp?Bno=&a mp;a mp;Typ1_c=102
Rainbow Ten http://www.rainbowten.co.jp/english/ (not many pictures though)
I have purchased from all of these in the past and they are excellent. You'll find more in these than you'll ever find on an Australian hobby shop shelf!
Matt
[Updated on: Tue, 01 February 2005 22:07]
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