Revell LaFerrari. Worth it?

[wijit]

Fiest, let me say I am more amateur at making models than a worm. That said though, I like it.
So, this LaFerrari looks ok to me and I quite fancy getting it and seeing if there are any more detailed parts to add. A lot of you are just awesome at modelling so what would your thoughts be? It it worth getting? If so, are there other parts svailable to improve it? If not, what would you recommend?

[ecsrobin]

You are likely going to get a better model getting Tamiya's version for around £35 optional parts include photo etch, and carbon detailing however finding both these items will be hard to find as they've been out over a year.

[russy01]

All depends how far you want to go with it, but as previously said the Tamiya is definitely the better kit, but its double the price!

For £20 the Revell kit isn't too bad. We sold hundreds at Christmas...

[wijit]

Thank you chaps. I have found the carbon sets on ebay and just googling, excuse my ignorance, but what exactly do they do? Are they easy to fit?

[dr_gn]

wijit said:

Thank you chaps. I have found the carbon sets on ebay and just googling, excuse my ignorance, but what exactly do they do? Are they easy to fit?

Presumably waterslide decals that you apply to the various parts that are carbon? You'll need a lot of decal softener and probably a hairdryer to get a good finish. If you're after a perfect finish, they are very tricky to apply. I bought a set of Scale Motorsport carbon decals for a Jaguar I built, and they were hopeless in terms of fit. How they'd been cut didn't match the parts, nor were they even divided up in the best way to give a good fit. I ended up templating the whole lot with masking tape and making my own set.

[The_Jackal]

If you are as amateur as you say, patience and accuracy in the filing, fitting, gluing and painting will produce a greater standard of finish than some badly fitted aftermarket pieces.
As has been said already those carbon fibre sets are a pig and an art to apply neatly (Micro Sol is a must!).

[dr_gn]

The_Jackal said:

If you are as amateur as you say, patience and accuracy in the filing, fitting, gluing and painting will produce a greater standard of finish than some badly fitted aftermarket pieces.

Certainly very good advice ^

In the case of this Ferrari, I have no idea of the relative quality of Revell vs. Tamiya. Based on other kits I've built, I'd always go with Tamiya if given a choice, but this may turn out to be an expensive option if you're a beginner and not looking for ultimate detail. Read a few online reviews and if all seems well, I'd go with the cheaper kit and see how it goes.

[wijit]

Thank you again. I think this is my best best. Walk before I run and all that.