1:24 Over Fender Set 3

Over Fender Set 3 in 1:24 scale from Fujimi

An accessory set of fender flares, so-called over fenders, in 1:24 scale from the Japanese manufacturer Fujimi. We stress that it is not a kit of a car but a set of parts intended for converting another car model. The number three in the name refers to a particular variant from a numbered range, which the manufacturer offers in several shapes. The particular shape, the contents of the package and the number of parts are not stated here, so go by the illustration on the packaging.

What the set is for

Widened wheel arch flares make it possible on a model to cover wider wheels and to bring the body into the proportions of the tuning and circuit conversions of the period. It is an intervention that changes the character of a car more than any other accessory: with them a production coupe looks like a racing car.

How to work with it

• Seat the parts dry and mark the position with a pencil before you reach for the glue
• Adapt the body under the flare as needed, so that the part sits along its whole length
• Fill the gap between the flare and the body, sand it into a smooth transition and even it out with a filler primer
• Choose the glue according to the material of the parts and let the glued joint harden properly
• After the widening, consider changing the wheels for wider ones too, otherwise an empty space will stay under the flare

Who the set is for

For more advanced modelers building car models in 1:24 scale who want to convert a body into a tuning or circuit look and do not mind filling and sanding a body.

The set is an accessory for converting a model, not a kit of a car in its own right. The base model, glue, filler and paints are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.