Tamiya AMG Mercedes re-release

Tamiya will be re-releasing the AMG kits:
http://www.hlj.com/hljlist2/?Scale=24&Word=mercedes&MacroType=AutPas&SeriTxt1=&Dis=-2&GenreCode=All&Dae=Fut

which year model will they release?

W140 S class
W140 S class coupe
R129 SL

I will be buying 2 of each thanks!
Took me such a long time to find 2 S600 kits and 1 SL500 kit.. cant wait for it to come out

These kits are fantastic, I just finished a S600 AMG Coupe a few months ago. Looks like i'll have to buy some more. I also want to try putting the V12 engine in the 500SL.

HOLEE &$%$$!!! That is my all-time number one grail!! I just ordered 1 of them!! Thank you!!!

Future Tamiya releases to be presented at Twin Messe Shizuoka in November 23rd-24th, 2007:

24306 1/24 Lamborghini Countach LP500S (improved re-release of # 24006)
24307 1/24 Ferrari 360 Spider "Renewal"
89762 1/24 AMG Mercedes Benz 500SL (re-release)
89763 1/24 AMG Mercedes Benz 600SEL (re-release)
89764 1/24 AMG Mercedes Benz S600 Coupe (re-release)
89766 1/24 Ferrari FXX Black Version

they need to do some current cars!!

Yes, They need to do some current kits. Although I am glad to hear that AMG version kits are being re-released. I have 1 AMG SL500, 2 AMG S600 coupe kits and need 1 or 2 AMG S600 sedans to go with them. But to be serious, Tamiya need not to re-release too many old kits but to use the plastic for new moldings of new kits. New AMG Mercedes kits would be nice. :icon16:

I'm interested in building a stretched version of the S600.

I am building one right now. If only I knew how to post the pics, Then I could show you. :banghead:

I am building one right now. If only I knew how to post the pics, Then I could show you. :banghead:

Upload your pics on Photobucket.com. Then from the Photobucket site, click on the photos you want to post. Thereafter, click the link "generate html code" or something like that on the bottom of the page. ON the next screen, copy and paste the html codes from the "message boards" box. Paste that into your automotive forums post and you're all set!

Does anybody know if some of those kits are not actually made by Tamiya? I saw one that looked like it may have been a Revell of Germany kit in a Tamiya box. Tamiya's name was not on any of the sprues like it usually is and the tires were on sprues and were not the same material they use.

I have the kit. It is by CCLee. I used 2 kits to build my 600sel limo because I didn't want to take a chance on my Tamiya kits. I'll post picture of actual kit later in WIP.

Here is pic of the actual box kit came in. Also, Thanks BVC500 for the information. :smile:
http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee34/fastdupree/DSC03767.jpg

Is this the model they are re-releasing?

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/AMGMercedes600SELBox.jpg

i hope its the original tamiya cars.

i really liked them the parts all fit perfectly.

Is this the model they are re-releasing?

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/AMGMercedes600SELBox.jpg


Yes, that is one of them. Its a great kit.

Is this the model they are re-releasing?

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/AMGMercedes600SELBox.jpg

I already have this kit :D, but Maybe I will buy a re-released one too :D

Oh, cool! I'd like another one once they're re-released because I did this to mine:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k212/mrceej/Scale%20Model%20Cars/Mercedes/MyPics012.jpg

Does anybody know if some of those kits are not actually made by Tamiya? I saw one that looked like it may have been a Revell of Germany kit in a Tamiya box. Tamiya's name was not on any of the sprues like it usually is and the tires were on sprues and were not the same material they use.The BMW 850 was released by Tamiya, but its just the Revell kit in a different box. Might be that one? The Mercedes all seem like normal Tamiya kits.

The BMW 850 was released by Tamiya, but its just the Revell kit in a different box. Might be that one? The Mercedes all seem like normal Tamiya kits.

yea that and the 325 both revell kits

boring re-release....we need new cars!!!Disappointing Tamiya

The BMW 850 was released by Tamiya, but its just the Revell kit in a different box. Might be that one? The Mercedes all seem like normal Tamiya kits.
That's right I forgot which one it was.

boring re-release....we need new cars!!!Disappointing Tamiya

at least they have engines :)

boring re-release....we need new cars!!!Disappointing Tamiya
Would the brand-new Mini excite you?:grinyes:
How about the semi-assembled 1/12 Nissan GT-R, followed by the smaller 1/24 plastic?
I haven't personally confirmed these info yet, but these are reportedly the likely line-ups for the near future.

new mini, not so much but that hints at new ties with BMW which does intrigue me more than a little.

The GT-R seemed like it was always going to be a dead cert and confirmation would be marvelous as it is looking stunning. If they're modelling it for 1/12 then that suggests that there'll be quite a bit of detail when it comes to the 1/24, again, that is what makes it more interesting.

Hope I'm not disappointed.

New mini - nope, its boring.
New GTR would be very exciting though, considering the reputation and strength of the GTR badge in Japan, Tamiya would be crazy not to make a model of it.

Ditto! Mini is borrrrrrrrrrrrrring. I'd be more excited about an Audi S5 coupe model.

I hope the proposed GT-R kit will be full detail (with engine) and as good as their R32 GT-R (i.e. without that nasty metal chassis)...

... I must be crazy!!:screwy:

Anyone ordered and get it already?

Anyone ordered and get it already?
I got the S600 coupe and 2 500SL's from HLJ, they were delivered about 2 weeks ago.

I got the S600 coupe and 2 500SL's from HLJ, they were delivered about 2 weeks ago.

Any difference with the first release? No modifications or something? Maybe the decals?

Any difference with the first release? No modifications or something? Maybe the decals?
As far as I can tell they are the same apart from the box. At least the S coupe is, I never had the AMG version of the SL before.
Decals still appear to be Tamiya, not cartograph.