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That looks like to Lancia 037's gearbox

@Tom : quicker than me ;-)

 

Oh boy, here is one I can hardly wait for!!

What a waste of good tooling.
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Beemax McLaren MP4/2 and Ebbro Lotus 91 both coming soon in 1/20th scale.

I think the McLaren is being released right now.
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"What a waste......" I couldn't agree more!!

If anyone ever had their doubts that Tamiya caters first and foremost to their home market (still this even seems a stretch for that) then this one certainly should put that to rest.

 

Well, Japanese probably say the same about all Revell and Monogram models of Fords and Dodges.
This could be as simple as a job/order paid completely by Toyota.
AND this is pretty iconic car for Japan btw.

 

Well it looks like an old 1930's FORD sedan. Since Toyoda was formed around the time of the U.S. Macarthur plan they were given assistance by the American Automobile companies. To think the US auto companies helped build the Toyota City, Japan based company is funny as Toyota would love to screw them all over.


Most of the cars Revell/Monogram do now are American muscle cars.

 

I've had these up for offer a while ago, but sold them to fit 1/10 rather than 1/12. They are at least 10 to 15% bigger as the tamiya tire & wheel setup supplied in their kit.

Wim

 

Tamiya needs to come out with a 1/12 LaFerrari kit.

-F

 

Similar to their 288 GTO partial assembled series model that came out a few years ago????

100% agreed!!!

 

Supercar Modeling Project 24 kits coming soon in 1/24th scale:

Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 1972
Maserati Boomerang show car 1971 full engine/chassis detail to a high standard.


Bottom photo shows future projects. The Lamborghini Bravo looks very cool.
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He's going to take my money one of these days.

 

Ferrari 365 GT4 2+2 1972 is very welcome addition.

 

That or I was thinking full on kit like the 1/12 Enzo.

-F

 

Here is part of the wish list I sent to Hiro for 1/12th scale models. So far they have done 5 cars off my old list that included the P4 Spider, 62 and 64 GTO's, BT46 fancar and 312 Bandini Monaco 1967. I think it's a sure bet they will do the P4 Berlinetta and 917K anyway.



Ferrari 330 P4 Berlinetta 1967

Ferrari 250 GTO/LMB chassis #4713 or 330 LMB

Ferrari 275 GTB/C chassis #06885 Lemans 1965

Ferrari Dino 206S 1966 Berlinetta

Ferrari D50 1956

Porsche 917K

Alfa 158 or 159

Porsche 804 F1

Mercedes W196 Aero body

Ferrari 312 Monza 1966 winner

Ferrari 166 1949 Lemans winner

Maserati 250F 1957

Maserati 450S 1957

Ferrari 333SP

Ferrari 512 S and M


These are all some of the most historical cars ever made.

 

Great choices Tommy. Unfortunately here in Greece is very difficult to buy a Hiro in 1/12 scale, but I already have many in 1/24 - 1/20 so I build them.

 

Man, how awesome would that be? I love the fact that they are doing the 037 but the 333SP would be such a must have!

 

*cough* add the Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale *cough*

 

Oh my....... well Tom......if they make them, then I see at least three "must have's" on that list. Looks like I should probably start making space for them now!

 

SMP24 1/24 Ferrari 365GT4 2+2 master:
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SMP24 1/24th Maserati Boomerang full detail kit is almost ready. The use of nickel PE and photo etched window frames is my fault as I suggested it to them to make the model even better

Sorry if you don't like etched window frames, but bare metal foil is not an option to me as it starts to pull up after 10 years............
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By the way, I have the Hiro 1/12th Ferrari 312 Monaco kit and it is very nice. They did include 2 noses in the kit wich is a nice touch. I think the short nose race version is to short. The Firestone tire pre printed graphics are a little hard to see. I would have preferred they had given the rings as a decal as they are slightly off center and look to lightly printed. This kit has the least photoetch of any Hiro kit I have ever seen wich is not a bad thing. I think overall its a really good kit, but no photoetch rivets again. Mini Delta will start to love Hiro because of this

 

New 1962 low tail Lemans version of the Ferrari 246SP Dino in 1/24th scale......


Thrust record car coming in a few months along with the Cooper Indy in 1/24th scale.
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Didn't Q-Model made this car back when?

 

Yes they did, I built it.

 

The Q Model was curbside and also was available as a slot car. I like the FPPM kit better.


I have the Q model kit also that I bought 15 years ago.


By the way, Motoi at Hapico can now get SMP 24 kits.


He is rebuilding his website.



Hapico