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  1. SSNISTR

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    #276 SSNISTR, Jul 5, 2008
    Great shots. Why did they make the lettering on the F50 tires white though? Looks horrible.
     
  2. NYCSpotter

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    #277 NYCSpotter, Jul 5, 2008
    Can you post the headlight opening process?
     
  3. Jackmb1

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    #278 Jackmb1, Jul 5, 2008
    Beautiful shots!
     
  4. nopassn

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    #279 nopassn, Jul 5, 2008
    It would be hard to capture. The headlights are spring loaded. when you push the outer lower light, the headlight on that side POPS open. And I do mean POPS. If you'd like, I can take a few shots of the headlights up though...
     
  5. DMC308

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    #280 DMC308, Jul 5, 2008
    I have a request... GIVE IT TO ME
     
  6. NYCSpotter

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    #281 NYCSpotter, Jul 5, 2008
    Oh, alright. Post a few with them up. :)
     
  7. NYCSpotter

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    #282 NYCSpotter, Jul 5, 2008
    :D:D:D
     
  8. nopassn

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    #283 nopassn, Jul 5, 2008
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    Sure thing... just as soon as the check clears (and it better be a BIG check, I've been waiting a long time for this model)

    K, don't run off... have to take 'em right quick...

    EDIT: back with pics...
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  9. NYCSpotter

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    #284 NYCSpotter, Jul 5, 2008
    Very cool! Thanks. :)
     
  10. nopassn

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    #285 nopassn, Jul 5, 2008
    Sure thing. If I get time, tomorrow I'll pull the seats and the rear firewall/bulkhead and take some shots... it's pretty impressive inside too.
     
  11. veyron407

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    #286 veyron407, Jul 6, 2008
    thanks for the pic's
     
  12. Christian.Fr

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    #287 Christian.Fr, Jul 7, 2008
    That s cool Roy!
     
  13. canam350

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    #288 canam350, Jul 7, 2008
    hi to everyone
    the postman has just arrived with my 288 gto
    what a great day for me,its beeen worth waiting for.
    cant wait to open it.
     
  14. nopassn

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    #289 nopassn, Jul 7, 2008
    Congrats, and enjoy it!
     
  15. zerofighter

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    #290 zerofighter, Jul 7, 2008
    Beautiful model, hope to get my hand on one soon.
     
  16. SSNISTR

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    #291 SSNISTR, Jul 7, 2008
    Me too!
     
  17. Mark(study)

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    #292 Mark(study), Jul 7, 2008
    I thought I'd get my model today.... didn't happen, I only got a check in the mail from Bush Jr. he wants me to stimulate the economy. LOL

    I would have rather got my GTO...... oh well, maybe tomorrow is my day?

    Anyone else still waiting? Were do you live? I'm in Florida
     
  18. Jackmb1

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    #293 Jackmb1, Jul 7, 2008
    I got mine. The car looks great.
     
  19. Ultimate Pedals

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    #294 Ultimate Pedals, Jul 7, 2008
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    Still waiting in Florida.

    Jackmb1 what's your home state?
     
  20. Jackmb1

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    #295 Jackmb1, Jul 7, 2008
    California
     
  21. Christian.Fr

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    #296 Christian.Fr, Jul 8, 2008
    happy boy!
     
  22. Riskinator

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    #297 Riskinator, Jul 8, 2008
    Got mine! I really like it. My daughter and I did the minor assembly and placed it next to the F40, F50 and Enzo 1/12 scales. It fit right in!
     
  23. CollectorMorry

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    #298 CollectorMorry, Jul 8, 2008
    I just got a second batch if anyone is interested.
     
  24. lucky_13_2002

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    #299 lucky_13_2002, Jul 9, 2008
    I just got mine yesterday, but did not have a chance to open it until today. All I have to say is WOW. This model is just full of amazing tricks. The whole magnetic assembly is pure genius.
    I am also happy that people are coming to their senses and realizing all the advantages of building models in composite resin, compared to die-cast. Paint and finish on the model are as good as they get. In my opinion this is the best 1:12 model made to date of any car, not just Ferrari (I am not counting the $20K one offs). The F40 is my all time favorite car in any scale and in reality, but IMO the Kyosho F40 does not hold a candle to this marvel. They both have pretty much the same engine, but the GTO has WAAAAYYYYY more detail under the hood. People were calling me picky when I pointed out the lack of plumbing on the F40. Well obviously it can be done. And thanks to the guys at Toronto Motorsport, for the same price, if not cheaper. Tamiya have outdone themselves with this one. They thought of everything, including the little self adhesive circle pieces to cover the holes for the screws that keep the model bolted to its base during shipping.
    As blown away by this model I am, I have to comment on a couple of things. As I noticed on everyones pix, all models come with quite a camber at the front. I don't think I have seen it on the real car. Also all pix of 288GTO that I have seen have black leather dash and door panels. This is not the case with this model, so I was wondering if someone can shed some light on the subject.
    Someone mentioned the lack of Goodyear logos on the tires. I have a feeling that this is not due to Tamiya's lack of attention to detail, but rather some kind of licensing issue.
    Anyway, as I said......BEST 1:12 MODEL I HAVE SEEN AT A TRIPLE DIGIT PRICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
  25. Mark(study)

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    #300 Mark(study), Jul 9, 2008
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    Got mine today. Car looks great!

    I just need to figure out a way to get it to sit better on its right front wheel...body rest a little low on suspension. Be careful... I was playing with the screws on the front wheels and the wheel nut is two parts.. my left-front came apart, hex nut needs to be epoxied back on to round peg :( or I can't get the front wheel off.

    I'd give this model a "10" Tamiya did one hell of a job.
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