Revell 1/24 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano By Gerry Nilles

Introduction

Introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 2006, the 599 Grand Touring Berlinetta (GTB) Fiorano is the latest super high performance sports car to come from the Ferrari stable. Named after the premier Italian test track, the two-seat 599 get its designation from its new 5999 cc 620 bhp V12 engine. Not surprisingly, the high-tech, wind tunnel tested, road-hugging design for the all aluminum 599 front engine coupe is by Pininfarina.

Uniquely, Ferrari has combined both comfort and the essence of a true sports car into the feel of the vehicle. The passenger side is one of leather luxury and comfort, while the carbon and metal cockpit drivers’ side echoes the all business feel of a racecar.

Performance wise the 599 Fiorano is a combination of power, high-tech, and safety. The car’s onboard computer continually monitors road grip while adjusting both the power train and suspension systems to react safely to one of five different road condition settings that is available at the driver’s fingertip.

As for acceleration the 599 goes from 0 to 60 mph (100 kph) in 3.7 seconds and from 0 to 120 mph (200 kph) in 11 seconds. Its overall top speed is about 200 mph (330 kph). The Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano is unquestionably a marriage of beauty, high performance and safety.

The Kit:

This moderately priced kit comes cleanly and sharply molded in white, clear, and chrome styrene, and includes screen material that is used to cover various vents and intakes located around the vehicle. Although not extremely complicated, the kit is complete with a well-detailed engine, engine compartment, interior, and suspension-system.

The instructions are nicely illustrated and easy to follow and provide both painting/color references and decal placement within each individual sub-section assembly guide. A final exterior decal placement guide for such things as the Ferrari logo, Ferrari name and, in the case of the U.S. version, body sidelights is also included.

Markings:

The kit comes with an extensive sheet of markings that include not only the numerous Ferrari emblems, license plates, and dashboard/instrument panel details, but also various interior accents and engine markings.

Considering the number of decals, following the instruction sheet sequence is a must in order not to overlook a decal placement that would other wise be difficult if not impossible to place later on.

Conclusion:

This is a nicely done kit of one of the latest Ferraris. It is both well detailed, and looks to be not to hard to build. My complements to Revell for once again giving us model builders a very decent kit at a very reasonable price.