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05-16-2013, 12:08 PM | #61 | ||
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I think it is great that Aoshima decided to do a different version. And as already mentioned Fujimi will most probably follow up with a GTR version, and if not there is still the MFH GTR, so we should be happy that all the major versions have been covered. |
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Let's hope so, though the Celica doesn't seem to have a detailed engine, unless I missed it on that parts diagram.
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05-16-2013, 12:20 PM | #63 | |
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I am glad they did the F1 GTR/97 also. I saw them race at Sebring and Laguna Seca back in 1997 at the FIA races and they were as loud as hell. The 1997 V12 CLK Merc's also sounded good, alot better than the 1998 V8 version wich I saw at Homestead in 1998(no one came to that event as it was a ghost town!!). Although Mercedes did not win Lemans with the CLK they won everything else!!
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While F1-GTR is a race car it is very closely based on F1 road car and it's long tail variant - F1 GT. In fact same monocoque structure was used for all of them, according to Driving Ambition book. Only 3 F1 GT cars were build, that made it extremely exclusive super car. It is as much as super car as F1 is, not cheap and very powerful road car. There isn't that much difference between F1 GT and F1-GTR long tail. Aoshima can just decide to include one more parts tree to make kits universal and let modeler to build either F1-GTR or F1 GT. Quote:
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I think Aoshima has made very sensible decision in terms of business too. They are not going to compete with Fujimi on the same road version of the car. They are releasing generic F1-GTR kit and with so many racing liveries available for it, Aoshima will be able to sell a lot more kits compare to road car versions. AND if they would really want to, they could release short tail version, because most of the car is the same. |
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05-16-2013, 04:42 PM | #65 | |
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Re: Aoshima has a Supercar secret to share... its a M.....
Waited over 10 years for this model, others have waited longer.
Fujimi kit will almost certainly be curbside, and from the looks of it, require tweaking to get the body accurate. Not really interested in Longtail. Not paying £250 for MFH. So I'll say it again. Disappointed. Is that a crime?
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05-16-2013, 11:55 PM | #66 | |
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I just find it interesting that:
1. Modellers complained year after year that no McLaren F1 kit was made and promised to buy every one they could made if it was released. 2. After so many years, Aoshima and Fujimi obliged, and announce the F1 in different versions. 3. Modellers are disappointed, either complain the manufacturers are wasting their resources on the same car, or not getting certain version from certain manufacturer. All without seeing the actual product. It's no wonder Aoshima is branching out to military models. Military modellers complain too, but at least they are willing to open their wallet. |
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05-17-2013, 12:56 AM | #67 | |
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If you're serious about it, you can get one for around 180GBP from amiami.com. Go to http://slist.amiami.com/top/search/list and enter "f1 gtr" in search box.
Of course not, just don't make such a fuzz about it. Imho, one post should be enough to get out your disappointment, shouldn't it be ? |
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05-17-2013, 05:03 AM | #68 | |
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Re: Aoshima has a Supercar secret to share... its a M.....
Consumer demand wears out over time, so if a company releases the most popular variation first, the subsequent variations won't get the same level of attention or sales. But if a company releases a less popular variation first, the expectation and demand will remain fairly strong until the more popular item comes out.
I hope Aoshima has made this kind of strategic move, and decided to release the GTR as an appetizer, so they can give us a gorgeous main dish later. |
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05-17-2013, 05:19 AM | #69 | |
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Re: Aoshima has a Supercar secret to share... its a M.....
I'm glad to have them BOTH in plastic; I can live with the "imperfections" even if none of us know what they are just yet. People are never satisfied. Already hanging the perpetrator before the crime has been committed.
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We 'bend over and take it' car modellers deserve everything we get. Wouldn't catch Military modellers putting up with substandard releases. That said. If Fujimi and Aoshima do pull it out the bag and deliver two stonking models, I will happily eat humble pie. A few more details from Aoshima would calm some fears I think.
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I'm liking all of these new kits, now to get rid of that ST27 Celica trans kit.
or maybe kit bash it since the new one is Gravel and i need a tarmac for Monte win. but you know they will do that one eventually. |
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I'm happy with the resurgence of kits from Aoshima and Fujimi. Much better than getting nothing or all high priced resin kits(a bit out of my reach). If it's near enough, I can tweak it myself. It's better than nothing peoples.
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