Will this be a model soon?

Notice the Tamiya decal on this JGTC car, the 350Z GTR.

http://www.imagevenue.com/host/web1/c181e_04tm001m.jpg

Optimistically speaking, we can only hope....for any new kit from Tamiya.

That would be nice, but since Tamiya have released the Porsche Carrera, next model should be:
Porsche Carrera GT: Stupid Color Version
Porsche Carrara GT: Special Edition (carbon with few PE)
Few Old kit rereleased
Then a new kit.. probably at the begining of 2005

Few years ago, this kit would be released for sure (tamiya was making near 10 kit by year and even more) But now, tamiya have hard time to release 2 kit by year

The 350Z is definitely a popular car. And from what I've heard the JGTC version is a big hit, too. I think Tamiya will release it, eventually. It won't be soon (imo), since the race car is nothing like the street car, so very few, if any, shared parts. New parts require time to mold.

I agree with vric here, you just know they will release a new carrera gt, they are also planning some new re-releases of the renault 5 and peugeot 205 rally cars. Looks like we will have to be patient and wait for a JGTC 350Z.

next model should be:
Porsche Carrera GT: Stupid Color Version
Porsche Carrara GT: Special Edition (carbon with few PE)
Few Old kit rereleased


:rofl: or should that be :crying:
Oh so true, Vric (there probably will be a "clear view" version in there too). I guess a JGTC 350Z would make sense for Tamiya and the Japanese market. Seems they have definitely gone off WRC.

hmmm.. if u have noticed..

someone in this forum had done up this car..
:iceslolan :iceslolan :iceslolan

I would put money on this being Tamiya's next release, I'm surprised they have not done so already. Considering that this is the successor to the Skyline in the JGTC series and that Tamiya had a soft spot for the Skyline and produced so many versions, I think we can see the 350Z kit on our shelves before 2005.

I don't build many racing cars, but this is definitely one I'd buy, the 350Z is one of my favorite cars.

The kit will be announced in october.
Avaible in december.
Pre orders begin on late november! lol!
Finally in France on may 2005... :\

(just like the 2003 JGTC Skyline last year...)

:sunglasse I'll be happy with this one:
http://www.jgtc.net/race/gallery/gall2004/044gallery_ph/044_001.jpg
I think I've already posted my links to pics webpages in the Motorsports sub-forum... searching for references can be the best way of waiting... :D

++ Tamiya will announce its release of the whole 2004 world Rallye championship racers, meaning:
Peugeot 307, Citroën Xsara, Ford Focus, Subaru Impreza, Mitshbishi Lancer, Skoda Fabia. (Dreaming costs nothing! :D )

... Apparently, Hasegawa may release a 2003 WRC Ford Focus...

I've heard the same rumour about the Hasegawa 2003 Focus. Can only hope.

Can only hope.

Hope isn't enough. Someone need to kick Mister Tamiya A$$. :disappoin :lol:

Good idea! Could we ask Hirofkd to do that for us? :D ;)

I hope they do release the 350z but the leading Z is the G'ZOX SSR HASEMI Z but that is
not sponsored by tamiya. Or tamiya will release it and studio 27 will do the decals :iceslolan .

I've heard the same rumour about the Hasegawa 2003 Focus. Can only hope.


would be awesome...

Porsche Carrera GT: Stupid Color Version

Hope isn't enough. Someone need to kick Mister Tamiya's A$$. :disappoin :lol:
:spit::lol::rofl::lol::rofl: Vric, if you ever stop building models, you have a great future as a comedian!! I agree with you all as well! I never build race car models though I have a few. Tamiya is very highly regarded as the best kitmaker in the world but their release patterns suck big time. :2cents:

The JGTC cars are known to sell well in Japan, so I would say, Tamiya will make the Z. But it will probably happen after 1/20 BAR (another high demand) and maybe 1/24 Mercedes SLR (to complete their line of exotic).

Tamiya have recently made the Calsonic 350Z and Xanavi 350Z in 1/10 RC format. So maybe there is some hope for a 1/24 model in the future.

Notice the Tamiya decal on this JGTC car, the 350Z GTR.

http://www.imagevenue.com/host/web1/c181e_04tm001m.jpg

the tamiya logo could be due to the fact that they make 1/10 R/C body shells of the impul z cars and it would be easier for them to get the rights to reproduce the body style if they were sponsors because impul, who make the bodies would benefit from sponsorship and would be willing to allow tamiya access

Tamiya have recently made the Calsonic 350Z and Xanavi 350Z in 1/10 RC format. So maybe there is some hope for a 1/24 model in the future.

Unfortunately it has been shown several times there is no correlation between RC cars and static models in Tamiya's release programme. Look at some of the RC cars they've done - Porsche GT1 '98, Williams FW18, Lancia 037. Plastic kits didn't follow.

We can only hope for any WRC car from Hasegawa or Tamiya for now. :-(

I think Tamiya wanted to focus on Europe market than japan or asia market. But I just hope that will release Porsche GT3R either the LeMans version or JGTC version. When i saw 'Freisinger porsche GT3R' and 'Alex Job' with a Tamiya sponser, i also thought they will be release as a 1/24 scale model, but it's only in 1/10 RC :mad:
As for JGTC, Z33 will be a good kit plus after-market can make lots of different livery decals on this Z33GT kit. A new NSX or even a Celica GT300 'WedSport' or 'kosei' will be fine too.
Rtuned :rolleyes:

I think Tamiya wanted to focus on Europe market than japan or asia market. But I just hope that will release Porsche GT3R either the LeMans version or JGTC version.
There is many Resin transkit for that not that expensive. I'm working on one right now

Honestly, I'm sick to death of Tamiya.

Yes, the Enzo is a work of plastic art (whose level of detail still doesn't quite approach that of the Accurate Miniatures McLaren M8B) and yes the Carrera GT was stellar too. However, let's look at their Subaru WRX and Nissan 350Z kits. Absolutely pathetic considering the money they cost. Metal axles and molded single piece chassis are okay on a 40 year old AMT kit or a snap together Revell, they'll even pass for a low buck curbside.

But damn it all if I'm willing to spend that much money (25-35 dollars) for a Tamiya with design that lacking.

Sorry, but I can buy two SUPERIOR Revell kits for the price of one of those quasi-snap Tamiyas. You want to know why they aren't releasing more kits? Because they're losing money by overcharging people for kits like the WRX and 350Z.

Now, if you excuse me, I hear AMT is reissuing a Pinto Modified kit this year.

Hey,
Anybody think thers hope at all for the 350z convertible? Frank X.

When you think about it there is some logic to tamiya releasing all the new colour versions of cars (e.g. yellow enzo) and all the re-releases. Just think about all the work that would go into creating a brand new 1/24 scale model, research and development, creating every component 24 times smaller, making sure it all fits together, obtaining all the licenses. It might be much easier just to re-release an old model, because people might think that it is new and buy it, and it would cost hardly anything to make a new colour version of a car but it could sell well.

There is many Resin transkit for that not that expensive. I'm working on one right now

To country that in State or Europe, yes it not expensive, but when it come to Asia like SG (that's where i live), is not cheap at all and not much choice we can choose on. If tamiya came out those kit, i bet ST27 will release the decals for it.

Layla's Keeper... Yes, Tamiya SMX, bB, Wrx and 350Z were all non-steering models. But i could understand that as they are focus not the modelers (us), mainly on the newbie, a newbie that just came into modeling field and wish to start with the easiest and will not screw up model, so these are for them. Tamiya might find that Revell/Monogram had these 'Skill' system is very good idea, so what I think they want to follow the path. Enzo, Carrera GT-these models mainly are for the more advance modeler like you and me. I don't newbie would like to touch those. Yes, to these non-steering and not much parts models, masking is hell job. But I had build some of those and I make it steer like normal model, no more metal rod that you can push the car like a toy. Some of the builders here build lots of 350Z, and they figured out how to make it to look great. Just my :2cents:

The kits themselves aren't bad, just ridiculously overpriced.

They're a $15 kit at most, just like AMT's Mako Shark Corvette concept or one of the Revell diecast kits. But Tamiya continues to charge their ridiculous markup because they're Tamiya.

When I'm sitting in HobbytownUSA looking at the Jaguar XJR-9 reissue costing $20.99 and the WRX costing $34.99, you know something is drastically wrong.

I don't pay much over wholesale for Tamiya kits, though I'm lucky to have those connections. My Tamiya Z cars have been about $16 plus change. Revell kits are totally overpriced in any market other than the North American market...overseas they're nearly the same price as Tamiya. I might feel differently if my only hobby outlet was Hobbytown USA, where Tamiya kits are always full retail, and often times mis-marked. Hobbylink Japan is a much better deal, even when paying for shipping. Though I don't get Tamiya kits from Hobbylink...actually I like to wait around and see what shows up for 1/2 of Hobby Lobby's price, which is also less than full-retail. My yellow Enzo was $25.49 plus tax. For prices like that, I don't have to have a model when it's first released. I just wish they'd stock the Z cars...I want a couple more of them, and at half price, they'll be even cheaper than the $16 plus change I've gotten them for previously.

Is the 350Z overpriced? Perhaps, but Revell kits are made to be cheap in the US, and sold at discount stores. The Z car is simple, but still as well-executed as the best Tamiya kits. Judging by the fact that they're consistently sold-out at local hobby shops, the car is quite popular despite the price. Judging by what I've seen on model show/model contest tables, it's one of the most popular modern subjects there is or has been. The WRX is also...and don't get me started on the price of the Tamiya WRX vs. Fujimi's horrible excuse for a 2004 WRX...it's half the model as Tamiya's, at roughly 30% more cost. Now THAT is insane. I hope Revell's upcoming WRX diecast kit is a 2004, and that it's executed like their Civic/Eclipse models.

Revell would be wise to do a full-detail 350Z, it's a popular car and a good tuner subject. Because they'd do it in 1/25, I'd be tempted to take the engine/guts and still use a Tamiya body and interior. It boils down to this...if you like the model, spend the $$. If not, pass. I LOVE the Tamiya Z car, and I LOVE simple kits. It's the best of both worlds. I've already built two, and want to build two more, PLUS the JGTC kit if it ever hits.

To country that in State or Europe, yes it not expensive, but when it come to Asia like SG (that's where i live), is not cheap at all and not much choice we can choose on. If tamiya came out those kit, i bet ST27 will release the decals for it.

Well I'm from Canada, the transkit cost me about 32$us and 12$ for the decals. Colorado-Carpena make near 20 different decals for it, 2 by Speedline, two by Scale Production and one by Studio27. There is also 4 livery by Renaissance. So there is a lot of choice if you really want to make a GT3R.

The kits themselves aren't bad, just ridiculously overpriced.

They're a $15 kit at most, just like AMT's Mako Shark Corvette concept or one of the Revell diecast kits. But Tamiya continues to charge their ridiculous markup because they're Tamiya.

When I'm sitting in HobbytownUSA looking at the Jaguar XJR-9 reissue costing $20.99 and the WRX costing $34.99, you know something is drastically wrong.

I don't know why you think 1800 yen for the 350Z kit is overpriced. Isn't that because it's an import, which you have to pay for the international shipping and US dealer's profit? I only paid $12 for the same kit in Japan. I mean everything imported cost more than the domestic products, and the same is true in Japan, like Revell's Integra is $30.

Of course, it's true that the kit price has been constantly increasing, considering the fact that the detailed NSX was priced 1200 yen when it was originally released, but the car model market doesn't expand to compensate the the increase of the manufacturing cost, so it can't be helped.

You know many of your friend play video games, but not making model kits, and that's the reality. Tamiya is facing a tough financial challenge for the past few years, so even if they know some kit will sell well, they just don't have money (and human resources) to invest.

[QUOTE=hirofkd]I don't know why you think 1800 yen for the 350Z kit is overpriced. Isn't that because it's an import, which you have to pay for the international shipping and US dealer's profit? I only paid $12 for the same kit in Japan. I mean everything imported cost more than the domestic products, and the same is true in Japan, like Revell's Integra is $30.QUOTE]

Maybe in other countries, Tamiya is really overpriced but to asia market, tamiya is normal. Like you said, in Japan you can get for $12, in SG we S$28.9 for 1800yen model, but yet still got lots of modelers scream on it but is alright to me. Revell models in SG is hardly can be seen. Believed it, till now, you still won't find any FnF cars in SG market. A Civic coupe could cost you to pay double the price.
Layla's Keeper...Tamiya re-issue items getting more and more expensive is mainly because they been joinning force with other after-market decals, etching or tracks (tanks). Like these all re-issue... BMW CSi, or even the LM cars, the decal was printed by Catograf as the same as ST27. ST27 LM decals usually cost 1600yen to 1800yen, maybe when you added on the old kit plus a new decal, you actually have to pay more than Tamiya re-issue, isn't it?
Secondly, Tamiya in other countries (beside Asia) is so expensive, like Enzo Ferrari. I don't think is Tamiya fault, is the greed of some shops that sell it. They business man and of course when is in high demand, they will raise up the price, is very natural thing to them.
Vric... I only can get Renaissance and LeMans miniatures from Europe, but the exchange rate could kill me instantly :lol: rather than ST27, model factory Hiro, thing that sell in Japan will be alot of cheaper here. I remember I get my wholesale price of BBR Enzo ferrari for about $45 each.
Rtuned :biggrin:

Tamiya is going to realese this kit. They always do it after a year or so... It will come soon

wow.. you bring an old thread to say that ?

we alreay know this, there were like 2 or 3 other thread on the Z since this one...

That would be hot. Where do they list their upcoming kits?

In case you haven't been to Tamiya's site lately, I just saw that the Xanavi Z has been added to the catalog. I can't seem to find any details about a release date, but it's definitely coming! Oddly enough, 2 350Z kits are being disco'd (kit# 24246 and #89600). The Track version is still alive.