new kits listed in scale models

Hi all

jus an idea what new kits are coming out thats listed in scale models international magazine

tamiya :-
nissan 350Z (no engine)
honda S2000 (no engine)
opal astra V8 coupe (no engine) (opening doors, includes screws, metal mesh, self-adhevise foil)

revel :-
'86 firebird 400 ram air 2 in 1 kit (stock or drag build)
jungle jim funny car with jungle jim n jungle pam figures
'56 chevrolet del ray

also a read up on building a weathered 1/20th scale fait 131 (alternative abarth) by tamiya
heavy metal racing 43 'big model' lancia stratos n delta both in 1/24th scale (white metal kits)

I think thats kinda old news now! Some people on this forum have already brought and built those tamiya kits!;)

However for those who have not seen it yet tamiya have just released this...http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/22105124251.jpg

Originally posted by flyonthewall


However for those who have not seen it yet tamiya have just released this...http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/22105124251.jpg
I bet Tamiya will be selling truck loads of that kit
:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

What a ridiculous waste! Tamiya could have put its resources into another kit -one that people want to build!

However for those who have not seen it yet tamiya have just released this...

Tamiya better be careful after they release it or someone will stomp on it and put us out
of our misery:bandit:
Mike

I had a chance to talk to a local store owner the other day, and what surprised me was that Tamiya's sports car and race cars don't sell these days. Rather, they sell more Aoshima and Fujimi's street and tuned cars. hummm, I guess it's reflecting the fact that more and more people are buy mini vans and wagons, and that those (once) status symbols like RX-7, Supra won't survive through the tougher emission standard after this August. (sigh...)
BTW, Fujimi is going to release the final edition of RX-7, Sprit R and S15 Final Edition. Only differences are wheel or decals, I think.

Hmm, that's very interesting but bad news...could it be reflecting Japan's economic slump?

Yeah, more people prefer cars with aftermarket body kits and rims and stuff, I know I do, but I still love a stock Japanese supercar. I hear Toyota's bB dragon van is selling real well, like you said, wagons/vans are selling real well, I guess people have to be more practical with their vehicle choices these days