Tamiya 1/20 Williams BMW FW24

Tamiya makes a new F1-kit !!

BMW FW24 total length = 228mm
1/20 grand prix collection No.55 - WilliamsF1 BMW FW24
- The ¥¦¥¤¥ê¥¢¥à¥º BMW FW24 which an arrow rewards to the Ferrari F2002 which is proud of most speed in the F1 grand prix of 2002 years is appearance. - BMW make P82 engine of topic precisely model. You install the engine which you complete directly in the monocoque. - Brake disk and caliper - another part. - As for the under tray where the border wing is unified being 3 screws, removal and re-installation possibility.
Item 20055 May 21st (water) Yen in dispatch retail price 2,900



Here is the original link click (http://www.tamiya.com/japan/news/news0305/news1.htm#20055)

Nice:)
At first I didn't understand a thing, but you took it through a translator, didn't you ???

Anyways, great news to hear from this car !
Should make a nice buddy for the F2001 !

Thanks for the info Saint !
Viele Danke Edit... Vielen Dank

Olivier:cool

yes i took it through a translator because my Japanese isn't so good :D :D :D

and one tip you said Viele Dank but its Vielen Dank :-))) :flipa:

Great news! More,more,more! :flash:

I can't wait for March (water) :D :D :D :D

No wait... I don't build Formula 1.. DAMN!!

Anyway A new F1 kit by tamiya and it's not a Ferrari, the world must be coming to an end!

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/news/news0305/20055.jpg

2900 yen that is getting a bit pricey. Good news anyway, a nice change to another Ferrari at the very least! Wonder if Tamiya will include the Compaq decals too, look much better than HP logos IMHO.

Wonder if Tamiya will include the Compaq decals too, look much better than HP logos IMHO.

If not, I'm sure Studio 27 will. :)

Originally posted by Veyron


If not, I'm sure Studio 27 will. :)

Ditto :-)

Buying new kits is getting more and more expensive. :( But at least we have a new kit to build :):):p

Regardless of the cost, it is good news to see another F1 kit out there, I will pay the price and add this one to the collection I think.

FANTASTIC!!

I want that kit now!

It is rather pricey, but I'd rather pay that than more for a Studio 27 kit.

Can't wait - what's the predicted release date?

freaking awesome!!! now only if tamiya would make more modern F1 kits!

Nice.... now if I only posessed awesome modelling skills and more time.
About the price, i bet my hobby store will have this kit on sale for ummm, the low price of $60. :( :(

Originally posted by exhaust smoke
FANTASTIC!!

I want that kit now!

It is rather pricey, but I'd rather pay that than more for a Studio 27 kit.

Can't wait - what's the predicted release date?

me too !!!
look Item 20055 May 21st (water) Yen in dispatch retail price 2,900!!!
Is this the date ?? I think (and hope :D) so !!!

This is very good news for us Williams and BMW fans :)

Those are in fact excellent news for all F1 modeller fans.
I told you that there is a close relation between Tamiya’s R/C and 1/20 plastic cars :D
Will be great to put it side by side with the Ferrari and McLaren Mercedes and will be waiting for more of these wonderful surprises by Tamiya. :)

Honestly, I've been feeling bad about mentioning a new f1 kit from tamiya last year, because I didn't hear any news, and I started thinking, gee it was only about R/C. I'm relieved.

Anyway, the kit is priced at 2900 yen. It features BMW P82 engine, which is glued on to the monocock, instead of the under tray. Brake disk and calipers are separate, and under tray is screwed on.
After Enzo, I'm expecting to see 1/12 scale quality in this 1/20 scale FW24.

Quote from HLJ, "Tamiya's new FW24 kit (due late May) will feature complete engine detail that attaches directly to the monocoque, separately molded brake calipers and disks (which rotate with the wheels!) and even jack stands so you can portray the car during a pit stop. Of course, the rear cowl opens to show off the engine, too. Place your advance order today .....

Oh my god !!!! :eek2: i cant wait !!!

Calipers that turn with the wheels! That's something I wanna see!

Jacks too! Cool!

I'm gonna buy two!!

Originally posted by exhaust smoke
Calipers that turn with the wheels! That's something I wanna see!


that would be the DISKS that turn with the wheels

That's what I meant:rolleyes:

In my excitement, I got mixed up!:hehe:

First pictures of the built-up kit! Click on the pic for more.

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/20055williams/top.jpg (http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/20055williams/index.htm)

Lookin' good! Gotta get rid of those HP logos though.

This is great! I must get this kit...get it twice I mean ;)

If I'm not mistaken, HP was first used at last year Silverstone...

Originally posted by RallyRaider



Gotta get rid of those HP logos though.

I've done some quick research but apparently Williams did modify their aero pack when they switched to HP logos. It coincided with each other. And as far as I can see in these pics, they did the correct version with the HP. So making Compaq version, when decals will come available, will mean you have to modify rear-end too.

So, I'm very excited too about this. Although I don't want it build in my collection :rolleyes: I think I might buy one. Just for the sake of Tamiya, so that they can make more money and bring more kits out. Afterall, buying a Williams kit isn't as bad as buying a Ferrari kit :lol2:

huudo, I think you are right about it....good observation.

Originally posted by huudo


I've done some quick research but apparently Williams did modify their aero pack when they switched to HP logos. It coincided with each other. And as far as I can see in these pics, they did the correct version with the HP. So making Compaq version, when decals will come available, will mean you have to modify rear-end too.

Damn Guido you are correct! I did a bit of quick research too and there are some signifigant diferences. Nothing too major, different winglets and some squaring up on the rear end would be required to post date to "Compaq" spec. Do-able but probably not by me. I've already got the RAG 1:24th FW23 to build anyway!

Originally posted by huudo
Afterall, buying a Williams kit isn't as bad as buying a Ferrari kit :lol2:

You bought a Ferrari kit? :huh:

He probably has a fever. Or maybe my constant questions about Merces had their toll on poor Guido! :)

Hey, that would look nice next to my Revell Williams BMW FW23. And with the usual Tamiya detail this promises to be a great one. :cool:

Here's a pic of my FW23:

Originally posted by Marcel34
Hey, that would look nice next to my Revell Williams BMW FW23. And with the usual Tamiya detail this promises to be a great one. :cool:

Here's a pic of my FW23:

That's pretty cool, what color did you use for the blue?

Originally posted by freakray


You bought a Ferrari kit? :huh:

Sorry for misleading you Ray :D , H..l no would I buy a Ferrari. When all kit makers would produce only Ferrari's in the future and no more other stuff, I'd gave up modelling!

What?? givin' up modelling? H..l no, I have enough Merc stuff in stcok to keep me busy for at least 10 to 15 years :D :D :D

Originally posted by ales
He probably has a fever. Or maybe my constant questions about Merces had their toll on poor Guido! :)

As long as you don't start questioning me about Fejjajji's, I'm NOT going to get a fever. Afterall here it's 25 °C and sunny. :finger:

Sorry for the OT ;)

Nice FW23 there Marcel34, did you use the kit tyres or replace them?

http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/466014set.jpg
No wonder why they took so long.
Last year end, it was the Enzo, and now this.
How would the next one be?

saw it on the tamiya USA site. this is good news. :)

I'm gonna get one at least. :)

Originally posted by hirofkd

How would the next one be?

With working steering and engine maybe :D

No seriously, it's very impressive.

Question though, is the CF decals or did they just paint it the "Tamiya recommended" way? It looks like it's sprayed.

it's sprayed

Originally posted by freakray
That's pretty cool, what color did you use for the blue?

I used the recommended 1-1 mix of Revell paints 51 (ultra marine blue, gloss) and 54 (night blue, gloss) Came out pretty cool, nice kit overall. :cool:

Originally posted by RallyRaider
Nice FW23 there Marcel34, did you use the kit tyres or replace them?

Thanks, I used the original tires which were pretty good, except for the stuck rubber in the middle of the tire after I removed the "rubber frame" that they were attached to. Revell has improved this with their latest F1 kit, the Toyota TF102, which had very nice tires. Now without a rubber frame. (first thing I noticed as I opened the kit :) )

Cya
Marcel

http://email1.stut.edu.tw/~d8811034/1.jpg

http://email1.stut.edu.tw/~d8811034/2.jpg

http://email1.stut.edu.tw/~d8811034/3.jpg

http://email1.stut.edu.tw/~d8811034/4.jpg

http://email1.stut.edu.tw/~d8811034/5.jpg

http://email1.stut.edu.tw/~d8811034/6.jpg

http://email1.stut.edu.tw/~d8811034/7.jpg

You mean a picture of the Toyota?? Haven't been able to take pics of that one yet. I'm waiting until I complete my Tamiya Braun Tyrrell 023 Honda so I can take pics of a few at the same time.

Cya
Marcel

wow, tamiyarevell, where did U get those pics from?
If the Tamiya kit for it is 1/20 and has the same details as above I think I gonna start my first F1!

Damn nice!

Originally posted by Chain
wow, tamiyarevell, where did U get those pics from?
If the Tamiya kit for it is 1/20 and has the same details as above I think I gonna start my first F1!

Damn nice!

I'm not tamiyarevell, but those pics are from the Tamiya site. The link was posted a few days ago in this very thread (my me). If you wanna go see for your self, click on this:
http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/20055williams/index.htm.
You've already seen all the pics and the rest is not much use unless you speak Japanese.

The pictures are of the Tamiya 1:20th model, so with a bit of skill (and CFing) that is how the kit will build OOB.

Hey thxs man RallyRaider!
Hope there'll be more info on this kit though.
It looks just fabulous!

Of course, you could also go to the Tamiya USA site and read the text in English.....

http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/plastic/120grandprixcollection/20055.html

To Chain

Hi~just like RallyRaider said you can find those picctures on Tamiya
Website.
The kit is so detial .

It is worth to buy .:D :)

What I like to see in this kit is that it provide an option for wet tires....

just a thought though ;)

I'm still waiting for the Minardi. Where's the Minardi? ;)

But seriously, this kit looks gorgeous. If JPM wasn't such an ass, and Ralf so boring, I'd build it in a heartbeat.

Hmm, maybe there's a Renault or Toyota in the works. Fernando Alonso and Olivier Panis are cool.

Originally posted by Octagon


Hmm, maybe there's a Renault or Toyota in the works. Fernando Alonso and Olivier Panis are cool.

Revell AG make a model of the Toyota if it is of any interest to you, and if you didn't already know.

No I didn't know that.:eek: I'll have to hunt one down.

Any time a major manufacturer ponies up the bucks to get serious about a major form of motorsport I like it.... unless they over stay their welcome, dominate a series, and then run it into the ground to the point where the series starts to no longer make financial sense.

Audi, get the hell out of sportscars and build an F1 if you're willing to spend that much money. We don't need to see the ALMS killed in the same way you and Porsche killed the glorious Can-Am.

But I digress.... :angel:

Originally posted by freakray


Revell AG make a model of the Toyota if it is of any interest to you, and if you didn't already know.

As a matter of fact, I already built one. :) :) Just haven't had time to take some pics of it yet but it was a nice build imho. Looks very very nice. :cool:

Cya
Marcel

The blue carbon fiber decal I put on the hood of my Exiv is in 1/20 scale pattern made by Scale Motorsport. I bet with Matthew Wells connection to Tamiya he new the FW24 was coming for a long time. I bought it in early March this year. I could be wrong about this being designed for this car but why else would he have done blue in 1/20? :)