Tamiya 1/24 Ferrari FXX Model Kit Assembly Guide
This document provides assembly instructions and painting guidance for the Tamiya 1/24 scale Ferrari FXX model kit.
Introduction to the Ferrari FXX
Unveiled in 2005, the Ferrari FXX is a GT car developed for a select group of Ferrari's most dedicated clients. These clients participate in a technical research and development program to aid in the creation of state-of-the-art racing technologies. The FXX boasts blistering performance, with a carbon fiber body designed for increased downforce, a 6262cc V12 engine producing over 800hp, and a 6-speed sequential gearbox offering near F1 performance. It features a custom-made Brembo braking system and a carbon fiber racing cockpit with Sparco seats.
The Tamiya 1/24 scale model kit (Item 24292) replicates this advanced machine, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to build a detailed replica.
Recommended Tools and Paints
Recommended Tools
- Cement (for plastic models)
- Nippers (Side cutters) ✂️
- Modeling knife ?
- Tweezers ?
- Scissors ✂️
- Phillips screwdriver (small) +
- Soft cloth, sand paper, adhesive tape, and masking tape are also recommended for construction.
Paints Required
The following Tamiya paints are recommended for assembly and detailing:
- TS-8 Italian Red
- TS-29 Semi Gloss Black
- X-1 Black
- X-2 White
- X-6 Orange
- X-7 Red
- X-8 Lemon Yellow
- X-10 Gun Metal
- X-11 Chrome Silver
- X-13 Metallic Blue
- X-18 Semi Gloss Black
- X-26 Clear Orange
- X-31 Titanium Gold
- X-32 Titanium Silver
- XF-1 Flat Black
- XF-2 Flat White
- XF-16 Flat Aluminum
- XF-19 Sky Grey
- XF-53 Neutral Grey
- XF-56 Metallic Grey
- XF-63 German Grey
Assembly Instructions
General Warnings & Safety:
- Read and understand all instructions before beginning assembly.
- Use tools, such as knives and nippers, with caution to avoid injury.
- Use cement and paints according to their instructions and ensure adequate ventilation.
- Keep small parts away from children to prevent ingestion or suffocation hazards.
- Handle photo-etched parts with care due to their thinness and sharp edges.
- Remove plating from areas to be cemented.
- Use only plastic cement and paints.
Step 1: Engine Assembly
Assemble the engine components. This involves attaching parts like F2, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10, F11, D4, D5, D6, D10, C18, C21, C22, C23, and C24 using specified paints (e.g., XF-16, X-1, X-11, X-32, X-18, X-13, X-31) and cement.
Step 2: Exhaust Pipes (Left & Right)
Assemble the left and right exhaust pipes using parts such as C6, C9, C10, C22, C23, C24, D6, and applying paints like XF-16, X-18, X-32.
Step 3: Attaching Exhaust Pipes
Attach the assembled exhaust pipes to the engine. This step involves parts like C8, E3, E2, B23, B17, F5, and uses paints such as XF-16, X-11, and X-18.
Step 4: Rear Uprights Attachment
Attach the rear uprights. This step requires parts C14, F14, F16, F17, F18, and paints X-11, X-18, XF-16, X-32. Poly caps are used for connection points.
Step 5: Front Uprights Assembly
Assemble the front uprights. This involves parts F3, F4, F6, F8, F14, F15, F16, D2, and paints X-1, X-11, X-18, XF-1, XF-16, XF-56, X-32. Poly caps are used for connection points.
Step 6: Monocoque Assembly
Assemble the monocoque chassis. This step uses numerous parts including D4, D5, D9, D13, D17, D18, D20, and paints like X-7, X-11, X-18, XF-2, XF-16, XF-19, XF-56, TS-29. Pay attention to part orientation.
Step 7: Engine Attachment
Attach the assembled engine to the monocoque. This step involves parts C2, C3, C7, C11, E12, and paints X-11, X-13, X-18, X-31.
Step 8: Dashboard Assembly
Assemble the dashboard. This requires parts E16, E25, E28, E29, E32, and paints X-7, X-11, X-18, XF-1, XF-53, XF-63, TS-29.
Step 9: Interior Assembly
Assemble the interior components, including seats and roll cage. This step uses parts like C12, C19, C25, C26, C27, E9, E18, E20, E26, E27, E28, E29, E32, and paints X-1, X-6, X-7, X-10, X-11, X-18, XF-1, TS-8, TS-29. Detail-up parts (DP) are indicated.
Step 10: Radiator Assembly
Assemble the radiator units using parts D1, D3, D11, D12, and paints X-1, X-6, X-11, X-18, XF-1.
Step 11: Underpanel and Interior Parts Attachment
Attach the underpanels and interior parts. This involves parts like C1, D7, D8, D9, D14, D21, E20, C29, E18, and paints X-11, X-18, XF-16, TS-8, TS-29.
Step 12: Underpanel Attachment
Attach the main underpanels. This step uses parts E4, E14, E15, C20, and paints X-11, TS-8, TS-29. Note that a gap will be left between the radiators and part E4.
Step 13: Fuel Tank Lid Attachment
Attach the fuel tank lid. This step uses parts C1, D19, D22, F20, F22, F23, and paints X-7, X-11, X-18.
Step 14: Rear Dampers Attachment
Attach the rear dampers. This involves parts D23, D24, E1, and paints X-7, X-8, X-18, XF-56.
Step 15: Mesh Cutting
Cut mesh parts as indicated for air intake detailing. Follow the diagrams for precise cutting.
Step 16: Air Intake Assembly
Assemble the air intake components using parts E7, E8, and paints X-18. Mesh parts are also applied here.
Step 17: Oil Cooler Attachment
Attach the oil cooler components using parts A2, A3, D16, E21, E22, and paints X-18, TS-8, TS-29.
Step 18: Rear Fender Attachment
Attach the rear fenders using parts A2, A3, E21, E22, and paints X-18, TS-8, TS-29.
Step 19: Air Cleaner Attachment
Attach the air cleaner assembly using parts C1, E13, E19, and paints X-11, X-18, XF-7. Refer to page 3 for metal transfer application.
Step 20: Front Window Attachment
Attach the front window using part G12 and E35, with paint X-18. Apply decal 5 first as indicated.
Step 21: Nose Cowl Assembly
Assemble the nose cowl components using parts B22, E24, and paints X-18, TS-8, TS-29. Mesh parts are also applied.
Step 22: Front Cowl Assembly
Assemble the main front cowl structure using parts A4, B6, B7, B9, B10, B13, B14, B19, B20, B24, L6, and paints X-18, X-26, TS-8, TS-29.
Step 23: Door Assembly
Assemble the doors, including interior panels. This step uses parts G8, G9, L3, L4, B5, B15, and paints X-18, TS-8, TS-29. Masking seals are used.
Step 24: Door Inside Panel Assembly
Assemble the interior panels for the doors using parts E5, E6, E10, E11, E33, E34, and paints XF-16, TS-8, TS-29.
Step 25: Rear Bumper Assembly
Assemble the rear bumper structure using parts A1, B1, B2, B4, B8, B11, B12, C30, L1, L2, and paints X-2, X-11, X-18, X-31, TS-8, TS-29. Mesh parts are applied.
Step 26: Attaching Doors
Attach the assembled doors to the main body using parts E30 and paints X-7, X-18.
Step 27: Attaching Front Cowl
Attach the front cowl assembly using parts B9, B10, B24, E31, and paints X-7, X-18, TS-8. Instructions are provided on how to open and close the doors.
Step 28: Attaching Rear Bumper
Attach the rear bumper assembly using part B3 and paint X-18. Metal tubes are used, and the rear wing position (open/closed) can be selected.
Step 29: Rear Cowl Assembly
Assemble the rear cowl structure using parts G6, B21, and paints X-18, TS-8, TS-29. Masking seal B is used.
Step 30: Wheel Assembly
Assemble the front and rear wheels. This involves parts C4, C16, C17, and paints X-7, X-18, TS-29. Ensure two of each wheel are assembled.
Step 31: Attaching Rear Cowl
Attach the rear cowl to the main body using parts L5 and paints X-11, X-18. Front and rear wheels are also attached in this stage.
Step 32: How to Open Rear Cowl
Instructions are provided on how to open the rear cowl. Unused parts are listed as E17 and E36.
Ferrari FXX Painting Guide
The exterior and interior colors of the Ferrari FXX can be customized by the owner. This kit allows for painting in colors of your choice, including Ferrari's iconic Rosso Corsa red. The assembly instructions indicate specific Tamiya paint color numbers for various components such as the engine, suspension, and cockpit.
