What will we see in 2003???

Hey that rhymes:D

Ok, so what do you think will be likely 1/24 car models released by Tamiya this year (not what you'd like to see)? Perhas we should run a sweapstake:hehehe:

Here are my candidates, discuss;

Mazda RX8
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/news/concept.car/mazda.rx8/mazda.rx8.r3-4.500.jpg

Nissan GT-R
http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/2001/tokyomotorshow/nissan_gtr/nissan.gt-r.f3-4.500.jpg

Zonda
http://www.carvariety.com/Gallery/other/pagani_zonda_c12s2.jpg

Hiroaki did mention that Tamiya were considering these two...
http://www.carvariety.com/Gallery/other/porsche_911_gt2.jpg

http://automanie.wz.cz/Mercedes/VisionSLR/5.jpg

I would love to see those.Especially the Zonda.

I really don't think they would release the GT-R as the car itself isn't released until 2004.

I would expect to see another R34 GT-R JGTC car hopefully the Xanavi GT-R:D

Some of what i'd like to see in plastic in 2003. Some old, some new...

Some of these are in Resin, or in a curbside kit.. but I want a full plastic kit...

http://www.northamptonshire.co.uk/images/silverstone7_0801.jpg

http://store5.yimg.com/I/supra_1717_5565233


http://www.ford-trucks.com/pictorial/big/1969_f100_5.jpg

http://prototyp.org/car/mkiii/20020401_mkiii-ext/image/20010301_aar006_4695.jpg

http://www.audiquattrofan.de/audiquattrofan/audspoaltgrafik/90imsagto/images/imsagto3.jpg

http://www.johnnyoconnell.com/images/previous/nissan300zx.jpg

http://www.ancira.com/nissan/xterra/xterra.gif

Could perhaps Audi R8 and/or TT be released. Afterall, they are established winners!

Originally posted by tazdev
I really don't think they would release the GT-R as the car itself isn't released until 2004.

I thought about that, then i remembered them releasing the Ferrari Mythos which never went into production. So i don't think Tamiya have a problem about producing concept cars.

Originally posted by tazdev

I would expect to see another R34 GT-R JGTC car hopefully the Xanavi GT-R:D

Studio 27 make the Xanavi decal set;
http://www.studio27.co.jp/GALLERY/DC509C/01.JPG

Could perhaps Audi R8 and/or TT be released. Afterall, they are established winners!

Audi's and Bentley's are not going to happen at Tamiya, this has already been hashed and put to bed by Tamiya, license fees too high.:rolleyes:

than tell why they are goin to release a 1:10 rc tt-r?:D

Probably because the licensing fee is cheaper on just shells

Audi and any other company that keeps their licensing fee high are really kicking their own butts, model kits do nothing but increase the popularity/recognition of their brand.

Fast & Furious Car from Revell and AMT !!!!

Id like to see more JGTC cars, especially the new NSX with the google eyes. Has anyone seen this car "mazda6", I would like Tamiya to make this kit (in either sedan or hatch) and the RX-8!!

I'd love to see an updated NSX kit, road or race, but don't really expect to... :(

Wouldn't mind a Zonda, though... ;)

I wish somebody made this

http://frap.hp.infoseek.co.jp/car/gt300/cusco1.jpg

this one

http://www.velocityphotos.com//images/stk/2001/pn2001sunfirehoconcept01.jpg

http://www.angelfire.com/on3/cavzilla/sunfireho01.jpg

Everything I wanted has been listed, how bout this?

http://www.imakenews.com/autospies/word_images/7525036_image002.jpg

Don't care who makes them aslong as its not Fujimi and that they have an engine and reasonable detail!

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/38530890560sel.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/703023237701_5_full.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/686096RenntechSL551.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/305234179090_13_full.jpg

:bloated: :devil: :D :cool: :smoka:

This is just my pure guess, but the Carrera GT and the Mercedes are highly likely, because Tamiya itself said they want to make them, they have less licensing problem, and they are expected to sell well. :)
GT-R, most likely, because Tamiya didn't miss R32, R33 or R34, but probably not the prototype, but the production one, due at Tokyo Auto Salon 2004.
RX-8: Detailed info is released from Mazda, and almost all Japanese magazines are covering it with excitement this week. It's got unique doors, great exterior and interior design to show in 1/24, so even a curbside might sell well. 2200 yen with open doors in April, how does it sound?

May I add a few?
Lamborghini Gallardo to go with their Modena Kit.
It's been long time, since Tamiya released a Lamborghini, and if they skip the Murcielago, give us the Gallardo!
Personally, I want the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, too.

I'd love to see some Aussie V8 SuperCars from Tamiya :cool:

But Ford & Holden are entering the BA and the XY Next year so if Tamiya made the AU and VX they would be out of date.

I doubt that Tamiya would make them though, the V8Supercars aren't as popular worldwide as the NASCAR & JGTC :(

Originally posted by flyonthewall

I thought about that, then i remembered them releasing the Ferrari Mythos which never went into production. So i don't think Tamiya have a problem about producing concept cars.


hmmm you could have a point there

Originally posted by flyonthewall

Studio 27 make the Xanavi decal set;


no not that one the latest one. The V6

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/200257V6-GTR-Xanavi-550-rear.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/800952V6-GTR-Xanavi-550-front.jpg

TACO
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/attachment.php?s=&postid=608988

Originally posted by hirofkd
This is just my pure guess, but the Carrera GT and the Mercedes are highly likely, because Tamiya itself said they want to make them, they have less licensing problem, and they are expected to sell well. :)
GT-R, most likely, because Tamiya didn't miss R32, R33 or R34, but probably not the prototype, but the production one, due at Tokyo Auto Salon 2004.
RX-8: Detailed info is released from Mazda, and almost all Japanese magazines are covering it with excitement this week. It's got unique doors, great exterior and interior design to show in 1/24, so even a curbside might sell well. 2200 yen with open doors in April, how does it sound?

May I add a few?
Lamborghini Gallardo to go with their Modena Kit.
It's been long time, since Tamiya released a Lamborghini, and if they skip the Murcielago, give us the Gallardo!
Personally, I want the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, too.

As you metioned Tamiya's interest in the SLR and Carrera GT that's why I included those as likely subjects. They have produced a number of Porsche and Merc subjects over the years so licensing shouldn't be an issue here. Infact, perhaps we could add a couple more in here - the Cayenne, as you mention, and the Merc SL. Its been a while since Tamiya have done a 4x4 so the Cayenne could follow on from the Cherokee and such like.

The RX-8 I would have thought would be extremely likely from them, again to follow on from their other Mazda models in the past. Like the Skyline's, Tamiya have produced the last few generations of RX-7's to which the RX-8 is the successor i understand. For the same reasons i'm certain the GT-R will be made by them at some point in the future. But as you pointed out the production version would be the more likely subject, so perhaps we won't see it from them this year.

The Gallardo would be great but i cant see it coming from them. Afterall, the Diablo and Murcielago were missed.

Dan pointed out another very likely subject which i missed - the revamped Impreza. It won't take much for Tamiya to re-mold their WRC kit and by the way in which they have kept up with the Pug versions and the revamp of the 350z i think this is almost certain.

Originally posted by tazdev


no not that one the latest one. The V6



Yes, they do that one too!:D

http://www.hlj.com/images/s27/s27dc589c.jpg

:) What are the odds of ever seeing a 1/24th Lotus Elise, or even better; an Aston Martin Vanquish.

Personally, i would love to see the Pagani Zonda, So my Enzo will have something to toy with!

:rolleyes:

Originally posted by CalsonicR34
Has anyone seen this car "mazda6", I would like Tamiya to make this kit (in either sedan or hatch) and the RX-8!!

This car looks really nice when it is been modified and i oso wish some company will make this kit!!!:D Looking forward to seen some company make this Mazda 6 kit!!!;)http://www.ai-online.com/news/images/Mazda6.jpg

Originally posted by bigfrit
:) What are the odds of ever seeing a 1/24th Lotus Elise, or even better; an Aston Martin Vanquish.

Personally, i would love to see the Pagani Zonda, So my Enzo will have something to toy with!

:rolleyes:

DittoZ.

1/24 Mark 1 Elise please!!!

Also updated JGTC kits would be nice. And some tuned Supras...

I would like to see the new 2004 Ford GT-40 in kit form.

i would love to see these...

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/272544HKSS15.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/765196ingsZ33.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/486871yanachanNSX.jpg
and last but certainly not least:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/990680pulsarwagon.jpg

:D :D :D :flipa:

Tamiya to re-mold their WRC kit and by the way in which they have kept up with the Pug versions

wot u mean lob some decals in with the 2000 kit no 1 will notice LOL (i no theyve up dated 4 the 2003 206 kit) :lol:

would have thought that some1 would have brought out a trans kit 4 the 2003 subaru rally car, as alll the differance i noticed on the show car at this years network Q rally was the lights and grill.

how about a new focus RS ??? that would fit in with tamiyas way of thinking. After all they do road going evos and subarus so why not the new ford

RX 8 and the new Scobby are a must, but it would be cool for Tamuya to now make the Citroen Xsara now Colin is driving for them
http://www.spc.org.uk/misc/xsara.jpg

Yes that's me in a RX8
http://www.spc.org.uk/misc/rx8.jpg
http://www.spc.org.uk/misc/civic-btcc.jpg
http://www.spc.org.uk/misc/pajaro.jpg


Steve

The McLaren build Mercedes SLR: YES please ! !:licker:

The AMG powered Zonda: YES please ! !:licker:

And are my other suggestions
For Tamiya, the new Mercedes SL

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/2491670,1294,8697,00.jpg

For Fujimi, the new Mercedes E-Class - they did the previous model as well, so why not do the new one.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/7191910,1294,7988,00.jpg

I just have to make sure my Benz collection keeps on growing and growing... :rolleyes: :D

As Fujimi already do a few Veilsides, I would like them to add the sexiest of the lot, the Supra CII.

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/175929SUPRA-CIIMODEL-001.jpg

And the latest Brit Beast, 965horses of MG!!

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/412816mg2.jpg

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/774607mg1.jpg

If in 2003 Tamiya give me the opportunity of build at least two of this four it will be a great modelling year for me :D

The Williams-BMW from the 2002 season. Ten years have pass since the last Williams released by Tamiya.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/672011WILLIAMS.jpg
Also a beautiful car. Now that there is a full Japanese team in F1 it’s a great chance for Tamiya release a new F1 car.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/226693TOYOTA.jpg
Lovely car. Know that is almost impossible but it will be great to have this one side by side with the CLK and Astra.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/442945AUDI.jpg
Nice to have this one to make company to the Enzo, no?
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/836918LAMBORGH.jpg

This is what i want to see. Its the same chassis as the 350Z. Its so underrated, even though its car & driver, road & track, and motor trends's 2002 car od the year. Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe needs more love.

280 horsepower (thats only 7 less than the Z)

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/270636G35.jpg

i would love to see that RX8 in 1/24 scale made by tamiya w/ engine detail. that'll complete my RX cars!!!;)

G35 coupe! very good idea!! otherwise known as the V35 Skyline Coupe in Japan, so it's a definate possibility. btw, it wasn't Car and Driver's car of the year, they have no such award. it was one of their "10 Best Cars of 2002", in which the Z was named one of the 10 as well.

another idea: since we've been seeing tons of other JGTC car models being thrown around every which way, i think someone needs to finally produce a kit of the Toyota MR-S JGTC, and also a kit of the racing version of the C-West RX-7 wouldn't do any harm either. another idea: the Advan sponsored Toyota Altezza driven in the N1 racing series by the same man who's won the D1 drift championship the last 2 years, Nobuteru Taniguchi (in the drift series, he drives the red HKS S15 that i posted a picture of on the second page of this thread.)

G35,oooohh yes.I got the pleasure of moving one around the block for one of my wife's customers and have been in love with it since.The only way I could afford it would be to build a kit of it.I say YES to the G35.

It would be good if Tamiya releases GT300 cars, and more GT500 cars. Also some outrageous cars, like the Pikes Peak Escudo/Vitara, Hummer in 1:24 scale, Pikes Peak Celica, MCLaren F1 GTR JGTC and road version.

M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3 M3

Some new JGTC machines like MR-S, NSX , V6 GTR and GT3R will be good too.

10 Best Cars of 2002

Aha. I got confused! I get MT, C&D, and R&T so its hard not to mix them up! Its called the Skyline in Japan?

Originally posted by RyanGiorgio
Its called the Skyline in Japan? The G35 sedan = Skyline Sedan in Japan. The G35 coupe has not been released there yet...

Just wanted to bump this up as we are almost finished Q1 of 2003. What kind of predictions do you still have for the remainder of '03?


Any news on the SLR and CarerraGT?

And where can you look for complete reports from the toy fairs, anyway? :confused:

And here is what I want:

Ford Focus WRC, both 2002 and 2003 cars.
Citroen Xsara WRC (wanna make Thomas Rådströms car from last year...)
And while I'm at it, A Hyundai Accent WRC and of course the new Skoda Fabia WRC.

And last, I would like the nice little car at the end...

If somebody from Tamiya read AF.
Come on, man, make these for me :)
VW Phaeton
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/826658xavhuy-phaeton.jpg

VW Touareg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/798926xavhuy-touareg.jpg

and Vw Bora (because it's the same as mine)
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/826207xavhuy-bora.jpg

Does somebody in Japan listen to me ???

Deedlit
You understood that I'm a great Vw fan

Originally posted by ThomasBe

Hyundai Accent WRC and of course the new Skoda Fabia WRC.



A resin kit is being released by Reji soon.

I'm wondering if Tamiya may release the lastest NSX and the V6 Racing Skylines

Originally posted by flyonthewall


A resin kit is being released by Reji soon.



Resin kits are for persons with big wallets and big patience... I have neither...

http://www.spoon.jp/jpn/race/2002/img/super_round7/10.jpg

http://www.so-net.ne.jp/s-taikyu/tmprf/htm/c4-94-p1.jpg

http://www.advan.com/compet/02/img/n1_06-09.jpg

http://www.page.sannet.ne.jp/shinya-k/masato/race/gt-2/c-west-s2000.jpg

http://www5d.biglobe.ne.jp/~tracy-sp/DSC000751.JPG

:eek:

cant wait:D :D

I like to see this car make it into the Tamiya's collection :D

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/57397127/bc/My+Photos/__hr_front.jpg?bcwRse.AJBBg3XIg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid50/pb63c4d26db1aac8e9e17fd3839536c32/fcad79f5.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid46/p50bf520092d140bc1654c7793e73a11d/fcce2d5b.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid46/pcfc1affb66e60c0e4a4ecb67bf854322/fccac815.jpg

http://studiokai.net/Tokachi24/live/img/38.jpg

http://my.reset.jp/~makotaro/car/2003/2003031570000003GT91F05.jpg

http://my.reset.jp/~makotaro/car/2003/2003031571000003GT91F06.jpg
http://my.reset.jp/~makotaro/car/2003/2003031548065100GT91F06.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/loganpgentleman/wrx/0301.jpg

http://skyline2.nissan.co.jp/PROGRAM/COUPE/GALLERYSP/IMAGES/s04.jpg

tats all! :)

Originally posted by MX100


[IMG]http://skyline2.nissan.co.jp/PROGRAM/COUPE/GALLERYSP/IMAGES/s04.jpg


I'm wishing for this as well! I want to make a G35 conversion!! And please, not a curbside!!! I'm pretty sure they're going to make this think though, they made the R32, R33, and R34, so why stop now??? :D

I would like to see the New WRX in street form and a Lamborghini Murcelago (I don't think anybody makes this kit, correct me if I am wrong though).

EDIT: well this is pretty much what I think that they will make, from my list of things I would like to see. :rolleyes:

honda civic 88-91

LOL:D :D :D :D

Still people aren't paying attention to the original question. I asked for predictions, not what you want!!!

Originally posted by flyonthewallLOL :D:D:D:D

Still people aren't paying attention to the original question. I asked for predictions, not what you want!!!


But thats the fun of it :D. Instead of posting pictures, like everyone else is which takes longer to load. I would like to see these:

1977 Porsche 911 930 Turbo
1965 Porsche 911 Carrera
1958 Porsche 356 Super 90 Hardtop
1957 Porsche 550 Spyder A
1974 Porsche 911 RSR Turbo
1998 Porsche 911 993 GT2
1995 Porsche 993 Carrera RS Clubsport
1996 Porsche 993 Turbo
1996 Porsche 993 GT1
1995 Porsche Gemballa 911 LeMans BiTurbo
1997 Porsche RUF 991 993 Turbo R

The list goes on but I think I should stop before I short circuit the keyboard with drool :p :D :o I'd like them all with engine detail and preferably plastic, resin is alot more expensive. Given my situation at the moment I wouldn't be bale to afford them in resin.

how about a TL-S?:D
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/540828tls.jpg
i think tamiya will release the new style impreza and the rx8 for sure, i hope they will release the Lamborghini Murcelago too.:p

I have a few votes for cars that NEED kits.

Lamborghini Miura in bi-scale (1/24-1/25) : Am I the only one who thinks that the dated Fujimi quasi-Jota tooling needs to be dumped in Tokyo Bay?

Morgan Aero 8: C'mon. Tamiya has a Plus 4. And there's the 1/16th Minicraft Three-wheeler. Throw us Moggie guys another bone.

Triumph Spitfire GT-6: Michelotti lines, powerful straight-six, Le Mans success.... WAKE UP HELLER!!! C'mon Revell of Germany!!!

A GOOD 1969 AMX 390: Sorry JoHan, but the old Shirley Shahan Drag-On Lady kit has passed its prime. After grafting on the Revell 1969 Camaro front-end onto my replica stock AMT 1972 Nova project, I can whole-heartedly say that molded-in front suspensions BITE THE BIG ONE!

Ferrari 550 Maranello/575M Prodrive Maranello GTS: Tamiya, these lovelies are way past due.

Chrome Bumper MGB GT: Aoshima has the MGB tooling, how hard is it to add the Pininfarina designed roof? (and yes, I know that there's a resin conversion kit out there, either All American Models or Replicas and Minatures Co. of Maryland carries it at about $45 a conversion, on top of $20 for an Aoshima MGB kit)

Are any of these unreasonable requests? I mean, if Revell can announce a Escalade and 1966 Chevelle Wagon for 2003, then surely they can consider America's other Two Seater.

hey Impreza2k2, is that the Inspire from AJ-R?

I love that! :)