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Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by The Speedfighter, Dec 25, 2006.

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  1. The Speedfighter

    The Speedfighter Formula 3

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    #1 The Speedfighter, Dec 25, 2006
    Hi All,

    I allready wrote something in the big scales post. I only want to see/collect who else has complaints about the work of Tamiya. Myself, I bought an Ferrari Enzo Nero a couple of weeks ago. Only the right door is a little bit out of shape just at the back. I can close it, only the door comes 2mm out of the car. I contacted Tamiya, and they don't bother to reply. If other people have more complaints, I can write that to Tamiya. Ofcourse with the permission of the modelowners.

    Hopefully you all can help me!!

    The Speedfighter
     
  2. ferrari4evr1

    ferrari4evr1 Formula 3

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    #2 ferrari4evr1, Dec 26, 2006
    Sorry to hear about your problem Speed, but i personally have had really good experiences with Tamiya. I use to race their 1/10th scale off road (car) racers with much success and my purchase of the Red Tamiya Enzo has been nothing but exceptional.. There have been a few cases here and there (on this forum) with problems with Tamiya products but i think it may have been blown out of proportion... Good luck....
     
  3. Not Red

    Not Red Rookie

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    #3 Not Red, Dec 26, 2006
    So far I have two Tamiya models. The first one I bought was the 1/12 F50. When I got it home I unwrapped it and gave it a good inspection prior to building the model. It went together with no problems. Fit and finish appear very good and all the advertised options seem to be good as well. The car rolls nice, the doors open and close well, the roof can be removed and replaced just fine, the front and rear boots open and close well and the live suspemsion seems good as well.

    The second Tamiya model I have is the 1/12 Enzo. So far it is unbuilt. I did the same inspection and have not seen any obvious problems. I expect this model to be as good.
     
  4. 1_can_dream

    1_can_dream F1 Veteran

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    #4 1_can_dream, Dec 26, 2006
    I've built half a dozen 1/24 Tamiya kits and they have all be spectacular, I'm about to start work on a 1/12 F50GT conversion based on the Tamiya F50, I'll let you know how it goes.
     
  5. The Speedfighter

    The Speedfighter Formula 3

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    #5 The Speedfighter, Dec 26, 2006
    Okay, thnx. Probably I'm here the only one with my Enzo problem. I'm very disappointed in the work of Tamyia. But I'll try and fix this problem. So far thnx for your reactions!!
     
  6. mpatrizio

    mpatrizio Formula Junior

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    #6 mpatrizio, Dec 26, 2006
    Language might be a problem. Tamiya is Japanese, no?
     
  7. The Speedfighter

    The Speedfighter Formula 3

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    #7 The Speedfighter, Dec 27, 2006
    Yes is Japanese
     
  8. Gilles27

    Gilles27 F1 World Champ

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    #8 Gilles27, Jan 1, 2007
    I've always had good experiences with their models. It's possible that your kit was either heat-warped or just had a manufacturing error. Did you order it or buy it from a shop? You could always show it to them.
     
  9. The Speedfighter

    The Speedfighter Formula 3

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    #9 The Speedfighter, Jan 1, 2007
    I think it's an manufacting error, because I put the box (with the car still in it) in a dark spot, so I don't think it has something to do with heat. I'll go back with the car to the shop. Thnx anyway!!
     

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