UPDATE: I ran it tonight on the Fig 8 at FL...only track open. This thing FLYS!!!
I had a little front wheel rub without the fix, but didn't seem to hurt any. Held the
dirty a** track like a champ. It didn't get air over the bridge like Shawn's Fly Vette
and Marcos did. I think if you use a Slot It axle w/out the knarled ends and cut it
to fit w/out the use of spacers that the stock axle requires...the wheels with be tucked
under the fenders and avoid rubbin all together. This keeps the front end low and thus
in theory the car faster and better handling.
Do I think it's still worth the price? No!!! However, it was worth the car I traded for it.
Thanks Meatball...I know you're enjoying the Jag and I will continue to enjoy the F40.
I recently sold, traded or partially sold/traded off 10 of the 15 Slot Its I have (had).
I traded a Jag for a NIB Fly Pilot F40 Ferrari Kit w/one of the Louisville Boyz.
THANKS TO JESIV FOR MAKING THE DELIVERY BOTH WAYS.
(alright I kiss his ... enough)
So, here's a mini review, rant, complaint type thing just bcuz I can and felt like it.
First, stop selling me a useless cardboard box. Take the $ that you spent on it and pay
someone to complete the body 100%. Fly leaves 2 of the most delicate parts for us to
finish. I spent more time trying to get the grills in place and secured than anything else
during the build. NOT EVERYONE HAS HANDS OF A 4 YR CHILD!!!!
Plus, it didn't help that the VERY THIN bottom of the grill opening was snapped in the
middle upon removing it from the box.
CLICK THE PIX TO ENLARGE
Below you see the grill piece that you have to get into the shallow tabs and glue in place.
Also, peek out the front of the quarter panel in between the wheel opening and front end.
It was rough as can be. Almost like some ran a Dremel over it by mistake. I might be the
clear coat. Either way it was the first thing I noticed on the body.
Here's some of the crazy small pieces they expect us to glue in place without messing things up on the right of the picture. Tow hook that I didn't even bother with. Besides the first front impact and its screwed.
A red lens that's suppose to magical be glued in the rear grill. Again, didn't bother. Glue would be everywhere and it would still most likely pop off in a wreck. Lastly, the roof antenna. I couldn't pick it up with my fingers off the desk. How would I get it shoved into a small hole in the roof? Again, wreck...what's the point.
Below...see the rectangle opening in the grill on the left. That's where that small lens is suppose to rest. If you pulled it off without messing it up with glue...more power to you.
Also, the rear lights have a post on the back that a very thin chrome disk slides over (with gentle effort) and them the post goes thru the grill and then thru the body to be glued in place. Not much room to get glue in there so be careful.
What the heck happened to the Fly motor? Looks more like the Sport+ Scaley motors without the painted can. I thought a brass pinion is suppose to be better. What's this? Plastic!!!
If there's a plastic pinion...there's a plastic gear...What the??? That is different too.
What else is new and different. A SOLID FRONT AXLE!!! About time...however, the ends are knarled just like Scaley...which is bad if you need to remove a rim later. Almost had it perfect.
At first I thought..."Hey the added some strength to the rim post." Wrong. Those ridges are suppose to hold the seperate disc brake rotor detail in place. They do if they don't break them when you try to slide it down over them.
The rears already have this detail in place. However, I cracked one of the fronts right through and then had to mess with it to try and hide the crack behind a wheel spoke. You have to go VERY SLOW and GENTLY to get them seated without breaking.
Here you can see how the rear detail is over these ribs. That's how the fronts should be..though the directions give you no clue to this point.
What else is new and improved (yet to be seen) The solid axle was a plus, but the front axle post are not fixed. They are like a lot of Ninco cars. I know a lot of us shove something under the axle to keep it up.
Why not have it fixed?
Speaking of front axle...there's a ton of axle slop!!!
A spacer on each side fixed mine.
The chassis before...
The chassis after...
The chassis is pretty nice and seems solid. The wire holders are a nice touch and the lead wire is nice and soft.
Other stuff...
The card that goes in the display case doubles at the directions when unfolded. Smart!!!
The fancy, pretty, questionable added cost, in my opinion USELESS box.
Under glass. I like the colored bases they are doing.
Other finished shots...minus the 3 small ... parts I didn't bother with...
So, was it worth the trade? I honestly don't know. $$$ wise. It was a fair trade. Worth all the effort? I don't know yet...no track to run on...so we'll see.
Fly makes beautiful cars. Look at the engine area alone. However, with slot prices going thru the roof and boxes that make no sense if it's a cost savings thing...I really wonder what the real deal is.
I can say I traded the Jag bcuz I wouldn't have gotten one of these any other way. I wouldn't have paid the $$$ they want for it. NO WAY!!! I think the body should have been done 100%. The changes...maybe some are good and others are yet to be seen. Fly needs to up its QUALITY CONTROL more than anything. The guy I traded with said that one at the shop came with ZERO wheels included!!! That should NEVER happen with a $70 car.
There's my quick look with a BIG RANT....
Minion
I had a little front wheel rub without the fix, but didn't seem to hurt any. Held the
dirty a** track like a champ. It didn't get air over the bridge like Shawn's Fly Vette
and Marcos did. I think if you use a Slot It axle w/out the knarled ends and cut it
to fit w/out the use of spacers that the stock axle requires...the wheels with be tucked
under the fenders and avoid rubbin all together. This keeps the front end low and thus
in theory the car faster and better handling.
Do I think it's still worth the price? No!!! However, it was worth the car I traded for it.
Thanks Meatball...I know you're enjoying the Jag and I will continue to enjoy the F40.
I recently sold, traded or partially sold/traded off 10 of the 15 Slot Its I have (had).
I traded a Jag for a NIB Fly Pilot F40 Ferrari Kit w/one of the Louisville Boyz.
THANKS TO JESIV FOR MAKING THE DELIVERY BOTH WAYS.
(alright I kiss his ... enough)
So, here's a mini review, rant, complaint type thing just bcuz I can and felt like it.
First, stop selling me a useless cardboard box. Take the $ that you spent on it and pay
someone to complete the body 100%. Fly leaves 2 of the most delicate parts for us to
finish. I spent more time trying to get the grills in place and secured than anything else
during the build. NOT EVERYONE HAS HANDS OF A 4 YR CHILD!!!!
Plus, it didn't help that the VERY THIN bottom of the grill opening was snapped in the
middle upon removing it from the box.
CLICK THE PIX TO ENLARGE
Below you see the grill piece that you have to get into the shallow tabs and glue in place.
Also, peek out the front of the quarter panel in between the wheel opening and front end.
It was rough as can be. Almost like some ran a Dremel over it by mistake. I might be the
clear coat. Either way it was the first thing I noticed on the body.
Here's some of the crazy small pieces they expect us to glue in place without messing things up on the right of the picture. Tow hook that I didn't even bother with. Besides the first front impact and its screwed.
A red lens that's suppose to magical be glued in the rear grill. Again, didn't bother. Glue would be everywhere and it would still most likely pop off in a wreck. Lastly, the roof antenna. I couldn't pick it up with my fingers off the desk. How would I get it shoved into a small hole in the roof? Again, wreck...what's the point.
Below...see the rectangle opening in the grill on the left. That's where that small lens is suppose to rest. If you pulled it off without messing it up with glue...more power to you.
Also, the rear lights have a post on the back that a very thin chrome disk slides over (with gentle effort) and them the post goes thru the grill and then thru the body to be glued in place. Not much room to get glue in there so be careful.
What the heck happened to the Fly motor? Looks more like the Sport+ Scaley motors without the painted can. I thought a brass pinion is suppose to be better. What's this? Plastic!!!
If there's a plastic pinion...there's a plastic gear...What the??? That is different too.
What else is new and different. A SOLID FRONT AXLE!!! About time...however, the ends are knarled just like Scaley...which is bad if you need to remove a rim later. Almost had it perfect.
At first I thought..."Hey the added some strength to the rim post." Wrong. Those ridges are suppose to hold the seperate disc brake rotor detail in place. They do if they don't break them when you try to slide it down over them.
The rears already have this detail in place. However, I cracked one of the fronts right through and then had to mess with it to try and hide the crack behind a wheel spoke. You have to go VERY SLOW and GENTLY to get them seated without breaking.
Here you can see how the rear detail is over these ribs. That's how the fronts should be..though the directions give you no clue to this point.
What else is new and improved (yet to be seen) The solid axle was a plus, but the front axle post are not fixed. They are like a lot of Ninco cars. I know a lot of us shove something under the axle to keep it up.
Why not have it fixed?
Speaking of front axle...there's a ton of axle slop!!!
A spacer on each side fixed mine.
The chassis before...
The chassis after...
The chassis is pretty nice and seems solid. The wire holders are a nice touch and the lead wire is nice and soft.
Other stuff...
The card that goes in the display case doubles at the directions when unfolded. Smart!!!
The fancy, pretty, questionable added cost, in my opinion USELESS box.
Under glass. I like the colored bases they are doing.
Other finished shots...minus the 3 small ... parts I didn't bother with...
So, was it worth the trade? I honestly don't know. $$$ wise. It was a fair trade. Worth all the effort? I don't know yet...no track to run on...so we'll see.
Fly makes beautiful cars. Look at the engine area alone. However, with slot prices going thru the roof and boxes that make no sense if it's a cost savings thing...I really wonder what the real deal is.
I can say I traded the Jag bcuz I wouldn't have gotten one of these any other way. I wouldn't have paid the $$$ they want for it. NO WAY!!! I think the body should have been done 100%. The changes...maybe some are good and others are yet to be seen. Fly needs to up its QUALITY CONTROL more than anything. The guy I traded with said that one at the shop came with ZERO wheels included!!! That should NEVER happen with a $70 car.
There's my quick look with a BIG RANT....
Minion
Glue with needle tip applicators, small part holding tweezers etc... 
I
don't blame you though for not putting them on. Not sure I would have either.
