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  1. Latsyrc

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    #276 Latsyrc, Dec 18, 2008
    When you refer to a model as being "curbside," what does that mean? I'm pretty new to model building, but getting my feet wet. :)
     
  2. AustinMartin

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    #277 AustinMartin, Dec 18, 2008
    'Curbside means that it has no engine detail, as in if you saw it parked, that is what it would look like.
     
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    #278 Latsyrc, Dec 18, 2008
    Ahh ty for the info! That makes sense now that I think about it a little. Been a long day at work. :p
     
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    #279 F1tommy, Dec 19, 2008
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    Another version of the very nice Fujimi 250 GTO kit in 1/24th scale due in January 2009.


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    #280 F1tommy, Dec 25, 2008
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    Tameo Renault RS01 1977 F1, Kit no. 381 full detail kit in 1/43rd.



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  6. F1tommy

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    #281 F1tommy, Dec 27, 2008
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    A couple more non Ferrari models from Model Factory Hiro in 1/20th scale.
    The Tolman TG183B and Lotus 97T.


    By the way, Minidelta.be will be sending samples of their latest new models
    so that we can display them at Ferrari Expo 2009 in Chicago. We will also have the
    latest kits from Model Factory Hiro and other quality kit manufactures at the show.
    The show will be again held at Continental Autosports Ferrari/Maserati on April 25th 2009.
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    #282 F1tommy, Jan 1, 2009
    Revell of Germany has announced they will do the NEW Ferrari California
    in open and hardtop versions. This plastic kit will be in 1/24th scale.


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    #283 Sfumato, Jan 1, 2009
    Waste of tooling. 8C, a nice 156 (Leonardo in progress here), a D50, a 158 all nicer choices, as much market as the bus. Hope it makes money for them, but a snap-kit should suffice. Anyone doing Challenge wheels for the 599 yet? Someone is doing Daytona seats, I forget who.
     
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    #284 F1tommy, Jan 2, 2009
    I would like all the models you mention, but most people wouldnt even know
    what they look like let alone want them. This is a new car so they will do well with it. Only problem is the Japanese kit manufactures will duplicate the same car thus cutting sales in half. The Revell should have a motor.

    I have had a few Leonardo kits. They are very hard to build since they are not very accurate.

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    #285 Sfumato, Jan 2, 2009
    Agreed, but F-1 cars in Germany do well. Vintage GP racing pretty popular, so I wish it would help. Doing a bus like they did (beautiful kit, but why @ $100?), they could do a nice plastic Mac F1, a Veyron (ugly), a Pagani. A vintage GP series with lotus 49, 77, M23, 312T (Marui is OK) may sell.
    Leonardo is PITA, but only 1/24 158 out there, so had to have one. Front suspension is pretty decent once fitted, rear end is a pain but workable. The 158 from CG isn't a treat either, but it's better than my Cox kit. Strombecker D50 and 250F are great starting points, just 50 year old tools.
    3 GT-R's and no 997 GT3 RS's. A 612 and no 8C. A 70's Celica fastback and no Ghibli? Mad-tyte drifter 240SX and no Koenigsegegeegggg? Not even a resin Stig.
     
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    #286 ItalianHorses, Jan 2, 2009
    I think the problem is in licensing, not the willingness of the kit companies release one or the other model. I would think that it is much easier to get a license to make a 70's Celica or 240SX than 8c or Koenigsegg.
     
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    #287 F1tommy, Jan 3, 2009
    If you are talking about an Alfa 8C you should pick up a Cararama or Welly
    1/24th 8C. They are more detailed then a Fujimi kit. Right now the kit makers are back to 1/20th for F1 again. I really dont like 1/20th scale as its
    to close to 1/18th and to big. It would have made sense to do sportscars
    and F1 the same scale like they did in 1/43rd. You can thank Tamiya for that.
    I do like seeing 1/20th F1 models built. Hiro is really doing some nice detail kits, but at the expense of not releasing several 1/24th Ferrari sportscars.
    I just hope they dont go under before releasing the 330LMB and 250 TDF
    kits!!.

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    #288 AustinMartin, Jan 7, 2009
    Tom, do you know if there is anyone that makes a 1/43 Nissan GT-R R35???
     
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    #289 F1tommy, Jan 7, 2009
    I have no idea, but someone in Japan might.

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    #290 the_stig, Jan 7, 2009
    Kyosho and Ebbro will both have the R35 in diecast. Don't know of any kits.
     
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    #292 F1tommy, Jan 8, 2009
    The Tamiya 1/24th model of the car is curbside only, but they do offer a photoetch sheet for the kit.


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    #294 F1tommy, Jan 17, 2009
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    A couple of new ones from Studio 27. They are very simple curbside models. 1/20th Larrouse LC90 Lamborghini 1990 and Ferrari F430GT in 1/24th scale. I hope Technomodel model does F430GT as they put in alot
    of extra detail parts Studio 27 does not.


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    #295 Dino Scuderia, Jan 17, 2009
    Also S27 totally screwed the rims up. I have started this kit and did some correcting but I think I'm going to get a resin copy of Scale Motorsport's C6R rims which are way better.

    Technomodel's rims look great in pics but they are taking their sweet time on getting a kit done.
     
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    #297 F1tommy, Jan 19, 2009
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    The Lotus 97T from Model Factory Hiro in 1/20th scale coming soon!


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    #298 F1tommy, Jan 26, 2009
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    New 1/43rd handbuilt from Eidolon, a Ferrari F40LM Art Sports from Road America in 1990. Here is a photo I took of the car at Road America back in 1990 during practice(for private use only).
    Wheel covers not used during the race.

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    #299 AustinMartin, Jan 26, 2009
    Needs the rear wheel cover.
     
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    #300 F1tommy, Jan 31, 2009
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    Model Factory Hiro will now be doing a 1965 Cobra Ford super coupe in 1/24th scale and a long awaited Lotus 49 and Porsche F1 804 in 1/20th scale( the 804 is much needed as its so hard to find a Porsche F1 victory:)!). What happened to the 250TDF and 330LMB they announced early last year!!


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