1/24 Tamiya McLaren SLR

According to the Tamiya USA website, the coming soon item is a 1/24 Mercedes McLaren SLR (kit # 24290)!

According to the Tamiya USA website, the coming soon item is a 1/24 Mercedes McLaren SLR (kit # 24290)!

I'd love to believe you but right now their website isn't working :shakehead

Edit: Wow! It is there! Great news!

Wow, great news!!!!!! I must build for sure.

Here's the link, not much info though:
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/coming_soon.php?sub-id=8000

holy crap everybody's wishes came true LOL

That's a great news! Can't wait to get this kit, this car is so hot.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOW:cheers:
Finally, was getting worried I'd had to use the diecast version for my
SLR GT1 project :naughty:

Thank You God!!!!!!!!

Thanks so much.....we need a high detail SLR!!! YEAH! Enzo Ferrari - Carrera GT and SLR.....AWESOME!!
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3030603.001/1065big.jpg

Finally the last 'king' had to be release...:grinyes:

Yesss...!!!!!!!

About time.. If it's the same as the Enzo, or GT then happy happy days. If not, then sod it, die cast chassis or not, its enough. That car is a MUST for me. Thank you Tamiya. After months of me slagging them off, they do and do this.. What great news.

At first I thought this was a joke, but it can't be... Woohoo..

Now we wait for the Zonda and the Koenigsegg.:)

Just think of all the P/E and SMS detail sets that'll follow this... If this is like the Enzo or GT, then this is really good news, and will restore faith in plastic models.

When even I was thinking Plastic was dead, it might not be. I will look forward to seeing what Tamiya are planning, it's bound to be a little more simplified, as I feel Tamiya are trying to get a new appeal to model buidling, so simple kits are the order of the day for Tamiya, but even so, the aftermarket guys will pick this up, and lap it up.

I can't wait...!! I'm ordering two or three of this kit.

Now we wait for the Zonda and the Koenigsegg.:)


LOL

Hey, give them a chance. Do you think Tamiya has listerned to all the complaints being made lately. I mean, there is no way Tamiya PR hasn't seen the threads being posted lately, and I bet their email boxes have had a few "what are you doing" emails..

People power wins.. LOL

Now we wait for the Zonda and the Koenigsegg.:)

A big "yeah, right...not in a million years" for Tamiya doing them :icon16:

Probably get them as 8 million dollar assembled resin kits from Fujimi :shakehead

Yeah, I want a Koenigsegg but the Zonda is just too fugly for me to ever appreciate.

Tamiya does need to get off their lazy *** and do the McLaren F1. Talk about a gaping hole in the supercar kingdom.

About time. Now all they need to do, is get going on the 06' WRC and JGTC Suby kits.

Tamiya does need to get off their lazy *** and do the McLaren F1. Talk about a gaping hole in the supercar kingdom.

Yes, yes, YES! They could do it in both street and motorsports versions, as they're keen to do.

If they ever do an F1, I'm happy- it would be the last new release I ever need, and I can subsist just fine on rereleases for the rest of my natural life.

Yes, yes, YES!
If they ever do an F1, I'm happy- it would be the last new release I ever need, and I can subsist just fine on rereleases for the rest of my natural life.

Oh I wish it were that simple :lol:

First a McLaren F1. Then they retool the Enzo into an FXX. Then they decide to take the Porsche GT2 and make a respectable stock Turbo. Then the GT3 and make it into the later GT2. Then they decide it's time for a Mercedes CLS.

Okay, dream is now over. :crying: :lol:

Finally! I know what I'm going to use Sea Serpent on!

Very good news! That's such a rad car. $10 says they give it the trick opening doors. Way to go, Tamiya. It seems to me that they are sticking with racecars and nice kits of supercars now - letting Fujimi, Aoshima, and Revell all fight over the cars lower on the food chain.

Wow! This is great news!

+1 on a tamiya mclaren F1...

and more dakar machines!

Great news. I hope this kit not to dissapoint us, Tamiya should stop all our criticism.

Regards :)

awesome! Now all they need is an E55 amg, M3, and M5...and a couple others :uhoh:

Yeah, I want a Koenigsegg but the Zonda is just too fugly for me to ever appreciate.


Interesting. I see Zonda's design more aggressive, and Koenigsegg boring. (not that I don't mind having kits of them, of course:wink:.)


Tamiya does need to get off their lazy *** and do the McLaren F1. Talk about a gaping hole in the supercar kingdom.
That is if certain individuals at McLaren stop screwing Tamiya. Is the McLaren property fully owned by MB now? If that's the case, Tamiya might have a chance.

Well done tammy!

Guess it's time I bought the carrera GT & Enzo ferrari, so I can get the three latest supercars from these manufacturers!

I m happy for one !

Olivier

Whos going to get some nads and finally build the veyron. Thats pretty much the alpha dog of the supercars now.

That is if certain individuals at McLaren stop screwing Tamiya. Is the McLaren property fully owned by MB now? If that's the case, Tamiya might have a chance.

MB have a 40% stake in Mclaren.

Very welcome and surprising news. Not a lot of info, so I wouldn't count on anything just yet.

EDIT: Just had a nasty thought - diecast chassis? [shudder]

its about time i did a street car :D this will do the job

great news!!!

EDIT: Just had a nasty thought - diecast chassis? [shudder]

That was my second thought but I really hope they don't pull a stunt like that... :grinno:

awsomen news, nice to that Tamiya still cares about people like us. but i'm gonna do a "wait and see" with this kit, I think alot of people are expecting Enzo, Carrara GT. but we could end up with detailing like the WRX, and a metal chassis, lets hope Tamiya does'nt do that, becouse if that happens, it will be death to tamiya in the plastic kit segment.

If Tamiya is going to continue to do just Supercars, I doubt if they'll do anything thats not affiliated with a large car company. maybe we'll see an 07 Porsche 997 Turbo, or a 997 911 GT3 RS. and a small chance we could see a Bugatti Veyron

What's the reason why a lot of people dislike the metal chassis?

Well,

The die cast chassis is hated, as it’s looked as making the kit simplified. However, a valid point came out that even I was too stubborn to listen to. And that is, who the hell turns models over to look at the chassis anyhow..??

As long as the SLR is coming, die cast chassis or not, I’m happy. Tamiya will perhaps give us the fancy opening doors though. And that would be a sweet detail idea…

Hmm… I’m mellowing out. Few months back I’d have gone off on a tangent about this. But, I hope it’s not a diecast chassis. LOL

The diecast chassis is a sign that Tamiya has lost their interest in high-detail plastic kits for builders, and focusing on lower-detail models w/diecast chassis that are not as detailed...but add weight to a finished model, as Tamiya sells their models finished now. Personally on a curbside I'm not worried over it; but for continuity's sake I really hope that like the Enzo and Carrera GT that Tamiya foregoes any thought of diecast anything on the SLR. If a car as significant as the SLR ends up a curbside w/diecast chassis it will be a sad day. Tamiya used to be something special.

no diecast chassis!!!

What's the reason why a lot of people dislike the metal chassis?

Have a look at the new metal slab chassis Peugeot 307 kit, then look at the underside of a real 307. The problem will become obvious.

[QUOTE=mickbench]Well,

....
The die cast chassis is hated, as it’s looked as making the kit simplified. However, a valid point came out that even I was too stubborn to listen to. And that is, who the hell turns models over to look at the chassis anyhow..??
...


There are a lot of people (not me) who want to make exact replica's off cars. Even on details that aren't visible on the completed model they pit lots of effort in. So yes barely anybody flips their cars to look at the chassis, but the builders know that it is incorrect and THAT is the point.

My point in disliking diecast chassis is that I have problems with converting it into a GT1 racer. People who want to convert there kits, or detail them up, have problems with it as it is not as workable as plastic. That's my concern also. And the argument for more weight, my a.. , if I want that, I could put weight in hidden corners.

But anyway, Very Glad to see this kit coming for my GT1 project :naughty:

Will be good to see this kit

I cant see a die cast chassis as they would have done it on the gt

i think they have opted for die-cast on some models to lower costs to pay for the increased cost of the pre painted and master models.

Even so im sure the kit will be of the high standard we are used too.
this sort of kit they just cant skimp on can they?

Although some of the later kits havent exactly been as crisp as a few years ago.

Who knows time will tell i supose?

First it's a good news. The 3 most requested kit was Porsche Carrera GT, Mercedes SLR and the Mclaren F1. Maybe someone is listening...

But I will wait and see too. In the last 2 years, Tamiya have made every single effort to cut the production cost of a kit and asking more money from us. Making shortcoming in details and putting a Die Cast chassis that is only a reason to ask even more money for nothing.

So yes, this kit could be another Enzo, or can be like a 350Z with a Die cast chassis that will cost 3200Yen (which is what I believe it will)

Also note it's the first real new model since the Xanavi kits that was release near 2 years ago !!! (all other kit are retooled kit) And the last no racing car kit was the Porsche Carrera, which was relesed July 2004....

Few years ago, Tamiya was releasing 4 to 12 (good) kits by year... now It's 1 every 2 years.. Talk about respect...

It seems to me that they are sticking with .... supercars now - letting Fujimi, Aoshima, and Revell all fight over the cars lower on the food chain.
Good point, although I'd never thought of the F430, 550M, and 575M as "bread and butter" cars before ;)

My :2cents: is: screw the Mclaren's and SLRs - WHAT ABOUT SOME ASTONS!!!! :D (j/k about the screwing bit)

I'm not convinced that tamiya making kits for the Enzo, Carrera Gt and now SLR is a sign of them listening to the punters. Those cars are probably the most "important" and most marketed and directly competitive to each other cars out there. Business wise, it was always going to be a no brainer to tool them.

IF they really were listening to what we want, we'd be seeing kits of the not so mainstream such as the Zondas, Astons, Bentleys, Lotus', XK8/R anyone? Heck, even a simple re-tool of the 996 Carrera into GT2 and turbo forms would make hell of a lot of people happy. Instead what do we get? Re-issues of (admittedly nice) kits.

So yes, this kit could be another Enzo, or can be like a 350Z with a Die cast chassis that will cost 3200Yen (which is what I believe it will)

I don't beleive it will have a diecast chassis at all. I'd put $10 on a full detail plastic kit like the Enzo and Carerra. It seems like they are splitting up their energies into these incredible cars v diecast chassis race cars.

Also note it's the first real new model since the Xanavi kits that was release near 2 years ago !!! (all other kit are retooled kit) And the last no racing car kit was the Porsche Carrera, which was relesed July 2004....

Don't forget the new NSXs. The new NSXs are NOT retools of the old kits. They are 100% new.

-I'm not being argumentative, so sorry if I come off as such. Just discussing.

I agree with Willimo. I think the SLR will be tooled without the diecast chassis. Tamiya release these supercars in pre built as 1/12 models, and leave the 1/24 as kits.

I doubt they will miss the trick with the SLR doors. Thats too gimicky for Tamiya not to tool up for. They did the same with the Enzo, and a lesser detailed, but nice kit nonetheless Astra DTM.

It would make sense to have the Enzo, GT and SLR as full detail supercar kits. The collectors would lap that one up. I mean, how many of use have not purchased the Enzo or GT yet. I've got them, twice over.

We will have to wait and see, I'm still shocked that Tamiya has just put this one up, without much info. What I hope is not true, is that someone from Tamiya US has updated the website incorrectly, and it's a RC pre built quick drive or something...

We'll all just have to wait, and see what Tamiya has planned. Now it's on their website, it won't be much longer before we hear something, but I still shudder about the 307... :rolleyes:

Don't forget the new NSXs. The new NSXs are NOT retools of the old kits. They are 100% new.

-I'm not being argumentative, so sorry if I come off as such. Just discussing.
As far as I know, they use a lot of part of the old NSX.

Don't get me wrong, I would love to have a full detail SLR... but I have lost faith in Tamiya few years ago..

NSX debate:
Old NSX (http://www.1999.co.jp/asp/GoodsDetails_e.asp?Bno=&Typ1_c=102&Typ2_c=106&Typ3_c=438&SPage=3&SC=51&SN=Search+result+Search+for+%3A+nsx&It_c=10002269&andor=0&scope=0&scope2=0&thumb=1&sortID=1&urikire=0&sort_sort=0&ItKey=nsx&app_url=KeyReference_right_e.asp)
New NSX (http://www.1999.co.jp/asp/GoodsDetails_e.asp?Bno=&Typ1_c=102&Typ2_c=106&Typ3_c=438&SPage=1&SC=51&SN=Search+result+Search+for+%3A+nsx&It_c=10048498&andor=0&scope=0&scope2=0&thumb=1&sortID=1&urikire=0&sort_sort=0&ItKey=nsx&app_url=KeyReference_right_e.asp)

I really don't think any parts are shared.

SLR debate.

I don't see why Tamiya doesn't just sculpt the chassis like they would in plastic, but mold it in metal. I think that would be a little better than flat black no detail slab right?

I don't see why Tamiya doesn't just sculpt the chassis like they would in plastic, but mold it in metal. I think that would be a little better than flat black no detail slab right?

yep, I would buy one, but people might complain of the very sharp pieces of metal that are the parts of the diffusers.

I don't see why Tamiya doesn't just sculpt the chassis like they would in plastic, but mold it in metal. I think that would be a little better than flat black no detail slab right?
They "tried" that with the last Peugeot Rally. Wasn't really successful.

In fact, I really don't care about the Metal chassis of the Xanavi Z. It don't give anything, but you don't lost anything either. But on the Peugeot, it's plainly horrible. And don't forget, if they put a metal chassis, you will have screw instead of parts and your suspension might be over simplified because of that.

all i want is tamiya can become "normal" after the SLR,die-cast chassis is bullshit,i just want tamiya give us real plastic models as they used to do.if not,the SLR is a gift,and nothing else to expect.

And yet nobody produce the Aston Martin line, c'mon guys! new DBS? DB9 or even DB7 I don't mind! or even BMW new lineup!

Well, the SLR was good but not great I think. The proportion from side view is too weird for me, although I just got the beautiful & original SLR revell from EBAY australia a month ago.

Spymaker

model factory hiro just released its DBR9,i think it'll be better than the renaissanse one.

Just read this. Great news! this kit deserves to be like the Enzo and Carrera GT. If it is a metal chassis, then I'm sorry, but Mr T, you are not making my money anymore for half assed kits :nono:

Lets hope for the best!!:grinyes:

I'm surprised Leon didn't fill everyone in on his paint! He will be adding the exclusive SLR paints to his line (sorry my foreign brethren, US only).
Available July 1, 2006:

2005-06 Crystal Galaxy Black Pearl
2005-06 Crystal Laurite Silver Metallic

Speculation is that eventually the SLR could become available in any of Mercedes' factory colors. Watch for many more Mercedes-Benz factory finishes to be added to our catalog if that happens.

Note: At least one SLR was painted a white pearl finish for a member of the Kuwaiti Royal Family. This finish may be Antigua White Pearl, a tricoat finish listed in Mercedes' 2006 formula database which does not appear to be available on any Mercedes-Benz production vehicle. Antigua White Pearl will be added to our catalog immediately upon verification that it is the exact match for the white pearl SLR. So far, no known informational sources can confirm this.


As for Tamiya kitting up some other items, yes, I would agree with most everyone here:
McLaren F1
Aston Martin Vanquish
Two of the cars I would love to see kitted in plastic.
As for the metal chassis, I'll hold judgement until we get more information and test shots.
Chris

Chris, thanks for mentioning the upcoming Mercedes paint. It'll be nice to have that SLR kit produced to put it on.

I Googled all over to find out more about the pearl white SLR, but no luck. I'm all ears if anyone has anything they can add regarding it. I don't want to bottle Antigua White Pearl as the SLR paint without knowing for sure that it's the accurate match.

And, I'll second your wish list with the addition of the previously mentioned Jaguar XK8 or XKR.

Mercedes does have a white pearl now. Its a Designo color. Look for 2007 SL55's or CLS's with the color. I'm sure its similar.

Leon, how about that bright blue metallic I've seen on the SLR, or the Palladium gray?

Mercedes does have a white pearl now. Its a Designo color. Look for 2007 SL55's or CLS's with the color. I'm sure its similar.

Leon, how about that bright blue metallic I've seen on the SLR, or the Palladium gray?

After more Googling, I struck upon the following SLR colors:

• Amazonite Blue
• Antimony Gray
• Cassiterite Black
• Coronadite Gray
• Covelline Blue
• Crystal Galaxy Black
• Crystal Laurite Silver
• Crystal Osmium Gray
• Digenite Blue
• Fayalite Green
• Palladium Gray
• Picotite Black

I'll have to see which of these I can get now and which I may have to wait for. Thanks for the tip Chris!

I do think that the special order of the McLaren SLR was painted with Designo Mystic Weiss, it's a tricoat white paint dated in 2003 in the Dupont color charts.

It's not exactly a pearl white, it has a basecoat of nearly pure white and a crystal effect over it (in Dupont formula this second coat has just 32 gr of crystal pigment for one litre of binder).

Regards

Mystic White:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-SL55-AMG-Con-SL55-AMG-DESIGNO-MYSTIC-WHITE-EDITION-NEW-PANORAMIC_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6338QQihZ002Q QitemZ4653889256QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

And our beauty:

http://www.forocoches.com/galeria/data/4582/SLR7.jpg
http://www.forocoches.com/galeria/data/4582/SLR11.jpg
http://www.forocoches.com/galeria/data/4582/SLR12.jpg

To me, it's the same color.

In the other hand, I think that Laurite Silver is a new color added in 2005 or 2006 with the other colors in that list. Wasn't the original silver color "Silver Arrow"?

Seems no-one has posted this link yet....

http://tamiya.com/japan/products/24290slr_mclaren/index.htm