Inbox: Subaru Impreza WRC 2007 Transkit by Reji

[sjelic]

I am glad this brought a bit of different views.

Micha you are absolutely right, cast should be clean. But if you look at other Reji products I am more happy with a lot of flash then with bubbles and missing parts of body/wheels.

As for the other transkits there is Portugal 2007 and Monte 2008 in preparation.

I don't know about the price yet since it isn't on sale yet (it should be in few days).

I think all other questions are answered, thanks Sumak

[rallymaster]

Originally Posted by Sumak

Hasegawa is 2005 version with more acurate rollcage, Tamyia is 2004 Subaru version (but on 2005 Monte)...

Hi Sumak,

thanks for your answer.

Hasegawa rollcage more accurate than Tamiya one ??
Could you precise what exactly please as I don't have any Hasegawa model... and still haven't noticed (well, even try to see as I haven't started nor 2004 or 2005 versions) what of the roll cage changed from 2004 to 2005 model.

Originally Posted by Sumak

and as I said, you need tarmac suspension on Ireland version...

Originally Posted by Sumak

You are wrong, look on Subarus from Ireland... they have gravel suspension, but bigger brakes and tarmac wheels.....

http://modelforum.upce.cz/forum/down...9841&mode=view

uhh...
So I suppose you mean Gravel Suspensions ?

So except the roll cage a Tamiya 2004 Japan model could match Ireland model ?
if body can match Tamiya model because that was my main question and you (or anybody else) didn't answer it...

I'm saying that because in fact I don't intend to build the Ireland rally but the Deutschland rallye so I need a "real" tarmac model.
That's why the Hasegawa solution is the worst for me because I'd have to fully rebuild the suspensions...
If Reji body can also fit Tamiya model with minor adjustments it would be a better solution for me to use a 2005 tamiya model.
But I don't have any Hasegawa model to compare each one's bodies and chassis.

[sjelic]

Originally Posted by rallymaster

If Reji body can also fit Tamiya model with minor adjustments it would be a better solution for me to use a 2005 tamiya model.
But I don't have any Hasegawa model to compare each one's bodies and chassis.

I will do that in few days since I have both Tamiya and Hasegawa.

[Sumak]

Originally Posted by rallymaster

Hi Sumak,

thanks for your answer.

Hasegawa rollcage more accurate than Tamiya one ??
Could you precise what exactly please as I don't have any Hasegawa model... and still haven't noticed (well, even try to see as I haven't started nor 2004 or 2005 versions) what of the roll cage changed from 2004 to 2005 model.




uhh...
So I suppose you mean Gravel Suspensions ?

So except the roll cage a Tamiya 2004 Japan model could match Ireland model ?
if body can match Tamiya model because that was my main question and you (or anybody else) didn't answer it...

I'm saying that because in fact I don't intend to build the Ireland rally but the Deutschland rallye so I need a "real" tarmac model.
That's why the Hasegawa solution is the worst for me because I'd have to fully rebuild the suspensions...
If Reji body can also fit Tamiya model with minor adjustments it would be a better solution for me to use a 2005 tamiya model.
But I don't have any Hasegawa model to compare each one's bodies and chassis.

fits on both kits... Tamiya or Hasegawa
rollcage ... you need to look on photos, there are some diferencies...

[rallymaster]

Originally Posted by sjelic

I will do that in few days since I have both Tamiya and Hasegawa.

Ok that's fine, many thanks

Originally Posted by Sumak

fits on both kits... Tamiya or Hasegawa

Originally Posted by Sumak

rollcage ... you need to look on photos, there are some diferencies...

Ok it fits both kits, nice news.

Concerning the roll cage I'm sorry but... I could look at all the pictures you want but how to find the differences without having the Hasegawa kit ???
I could only see some inaccuracy in the Tamiya kit but that won't say Hasegawa did better if I can't verify it !

But I think that if you noticed that and don't give details here that shouldn't be so important...
So I think I will choose the Tamiya solution

Anyway thanks for the infos ! That will be helpfull when finally choosing the model and version.

[Sumak]

Originally Posted by rallymaster

Ok that's fine, many thanks



Ok it fits both kits, nice news.

Concerning the roll cage I'm sorry but... I could look at all the pictures you want but how to find the differences without having the Hasegawa kit ???
I could only see some inaccuracy in the Tamiya kit but that won't say Hasegawa did better if I can't verify it !

But I think that if you noticed that and don't give details here that shouldn't be so important...
So I think I will choose the Tamiya solution

Anyway thanks for the infos ! That will be helpfull when finally choosing the model and version.

this info was from REJI boys, I have only Tamiya kit at home....
I try to ask them for details...

[rallymaster]

Originally Posted by Sumak

this info was from REJI boys, I have only Tamiya kit at home....
I try to ask them for details...

Ok many thanks, very kind intention

[Sumak]

Originally Posted by rallymaster

Ok many thanks, very kind intention

Prices:
1/24 Transkit Impreza WRC SWRT - Rally Ireland 07 -> 99€
http://www.modelimex.com/ShowProduct...CategoryID=273

1/24 Transkit Impreza WRC SWRT - Rally Portugal 07 -> 88€
http://www.modelimex.com/ShowProduct...CategoryID=273

[rallymaster]

Thank you, high prices as expected but it should worse the money...
Just to wait for the result of tamiya and hasegawa comparison and if it really can match the tamiya model I think I will satisfy my 2007 Sub lust with the Portugal TK

[Sumak]

Originally Posted by rallymaster

Thank you, high prices as expected but it should worse the money...
Just to wait for the result of tamiya and hasegawa comparison and if it really can match the tamiya model I think I will satisfy my 2007 Sub lust with the Portugal TK

this is info directly from REJI Model boss...
body is updated directly from Hasegawa and "for" Hasegawa, that means... windows from Tamiya can be diferrent, wheel arches and undersides.... and rollcage is different
Result: using Hasegawa is simpler with Zero problems, using Tamiya... doesn't need to comply with transkit (no one from us try it)...

I hope, that this info from REJI is sufficient for all...

[Sumak]

Originally Posted by Sumak

Prices:
1/24 Transkit Impreza WRC SWRT - Rally Ireland 07 -> 99€
http://www.modelimex.com/ShowProduct...CategoryID=273

1/24 Transkit Impreza WRC SWRT - Rally Portugal 07 -> 88€
http://www.modelimex.com/ShowProduct...CategoryID=273

Prices directly from REJI MODEL:
1/24 Transkit Impreza WRC SWRT - Rally Ireland 07 -> 80€
1/24 Transkit Impreza WRC SWRT - Rally Portugal 07 -> 75€

[rallymaster]

Originally Posted by Sumak

this is info directly from REJI Model boss...
body is updated directly from Hasegawa and "for" Hasegawa, that means... windows from Tamiya can be diferrent, wheel arches and undersides.... and rollcage is different
Result: using Hasegawa is simpler with Zero problems, using Tamiya... doesn't need to comply with transkit (no one from us try it)...

I hope, that this info from REJI is sufficient for all...

Mmm not good news for me, because if there really are some so noticeable differences than window shape between Tamiya and Hasegawa models I don't want to have both models in a collection... I only have tamiya models for the moment and that's also why I'd like to make the next one with a tamiya model...
I hate having two different interpretation of a same model in a collection, that gives a bad inaccuracy feeling...
But I think I won't have any better choice if I want to build the 2007 Sub...
Thanks Sumak for these informations and Reji feedbacks.

Originally Posted by Sumak

Prices directly from REJI MODEL:
1/24 Transkit Impreza WRC SWRT - Rally Ireland 07 -> 80€
1/24 Transkit Impreza WRC SWRT - Rally Portugal 07 -> 75€

Well Ok but where to get those prices from ??
how to deal with reji directly if they sell to customers themselves ??
do they have a working website because their only link I have has been writing "website under construction" for years !!!!

[sjelic]

Originally Posted by rallymaster

Well Ok but where to get those prices from ??
how to deal with reji directly if they sell to customers themselves ??
do they have a working website because their only link I have has been writing "website under construction" for years !!!!

The "official" distributor of Reji products id Modelimex. Mediamix will most probably have transkits to. But have no fear, there is no problem with modelimex, they are great shop.

www.modelimex.com

[rallymaster]

Originally Posted by sjelic

The "official" distributor of Reji products id Modelimex. Mediamix will most probably have transkits to. But have no fear, there is no problem with modelimex, they are great shop.

www.modelimex.com

Hi Sasa,
thanks for the information, I didn't really know anything about Modelimex but no doubt they are serious.
Anyway this is not a trust question but a price one !
If we can get 10/15% off by ordering directly to Reji I would be very happy because I've already bought almost all releases of this company so I think I am a good customer and can deserve without shame such better prices that would moreover allow me to buy something I wouldn't have bought due to the price.