New Tamiya Kit! - Page 2

tpliquid · #16 05-20-2009, 12:55 PM

willimo · #17 05-20-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BVC500

Yeah, great to see Tamiya still producing a 1/24 scale car in something really exciting. NOT! Who really cares about the new Z. I hope it doesn't sell well and teaches them a lesson. My two cents!

I've been around for plenty of "What do you want in scale" threads and "Top ten kit wishlist" threads, and never EVER is there are a car on more than one or two lists*. Everyone has very disparate views on what should be in scale. That said, while the 370Z won't make many top-ten lists (it wouldn't have made mine) it would probably make many people's stashes (it'll probably make mine).

The Z is a no-brainer. It's very tunable - lots of people will get one to modify and "tune" in scale. It's Japanese - Tamiya is Japanese (and I believe the whole Z line is well loved in Japan, not unlike the GT-Rs). It's a new car - something new and relevant has wider appeal. And it's pretty cool - you can't say it's not a cool car, can you?

Anyway, long story short, I also think it's silly that we try to second guess model companies. They're all trying to make money, some trying to make more than others, and a widely known, widely liked car will probably sell more than a one that isn't. Yay for Tamiya.

*Excepting of course the McLaren F1

ZoomZoomMX-5 · #18 05-20-2009, 08:29 PM

Tamiya wised up, Aoshima-wise, to the kit design for the 370, notice the separate fascias and skirts. I'd say they'll be doing a NISMO variant next.

It would be silly for Tamiya NOT to do the 370Z. The Z car lineup through history is iconic. And they are quite eye-catching on the street, I've seen quite a few already.

Carsrcool100 · #19 05-20-2009, 08:34 PM

Thats a nice looking model car there. Cool stuff i have made 57 model cars and they are all on shelves in my garage.

JimboCO · #20 05-20-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 360spider

I do care about new Z. I don't understand - we complain when Tamiya doesn't make anything new, and then when they announce a new kit, you complain that they going to make it? WTF?

Nicely put.

lingeringsoul · #21 05-21-2009, 05:34 AM

im gonna wait for the JDM and USDM version of the Nismo 370z and buy it at the same time

Mikezibit · #22 05-21-2009, 11:37 AM

sorry, the 350Z is a great car, but the 370Z is so ugly, only my taste

ZoomZoomMX-5 · #23 05-21-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikezibit

sorry, the 350Z is a great car, but the 370Z is so ugly, only my taste

Based on photos, or seeing them in the wild? I wasn't wild about the 350 until I saw them in person, hated the concept. Wasn't wild about the 370 either, but that was in photos, in person, to my taste, it looks awesome.

The only modern car I ended up still disliking a LOT after seeing it in person was the Ferrari California. In fact it's worse than I thought. Talk about ugly! I'd drive a 370Z long before that overpriced ugly trinket that looks like a Lexus reject.

xpeed · #24 05-21-2009, 12:16 PM

^ The 370Z looks way better in person compared to photos. It's one of those cars where you have to see it in person. I personally like it and I almost ended up buying one couple weeks back, but I wised up and didn't go with it. As for the Ferrari California, I agree, what was Ferrari thinking? I rather get a Nissan GT-R V-Spec or Audi R8 V10. Same price range, why not?

Tamiya will make this car because Tamiya has been making Fairlady Zs since the Z first came out. It would be unwise for them not to make this new 370z. I hope Aoshima makes a tuner version soon. I'm still waiting for the darn Evo X to come in.

drunken monkey · #25 05-21-2009, 12:20 PM

like/don't like
buy/don't buy

doesn't matter to anyone but yourself.

klutz_100 · #26 05-21-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by drunken monkey

like/don't like
buy/don't buy

doesn't matter to anyone but yourself.

amen!

jano11 · #27 05-21-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by klutz_100

amen!

BVC500 · #28 05-21-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomMX-5

Based on photos, or seeing them in the wild? I wasn't wild about the 350 until I saw them in person, hated the concept. Wasn't wild about the 370 either, but that was in photos, in person, to my taste, it looks awesome.

The only modern car I ended up still disliking a LOT after seeing it in person was the Ferrari California. In fact it's worse than I thought. Talk about ugly! I'd drive a 370Z long before that overpriced ugly trinket that looks like a Lexus reject.

That's interesting. The guys on FerrariChat seem to like it better in person. At least its universally regarded as a great driving car. I like the design, although I'm sure its rump could've been better. I'm looking forward to Revell's release of the California, flaws and all, unlike Tamiya's 370.

With the California, I have one new model this year that I'm excited about and will build (albeit in my imagination, as it seems the kits are stacking up in the closet)

AustinMartin · #29 05-21-2009, 01:22 PM

The California is the best of Ferraris current line. The fit and finish of it is amazing. The best car built in Maranello I have seen in a long time. Looks amazing in person, and is by far the most comfortable current Ferrari. I cannot wait for the Revell kit.

ZoomZoomMX-5 · #30 05-21-2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinMartin

The California is the best of Ferraris current line. The fit and finish of it is amazing. The best car built in Maranello I have seen in a long time. Looks amazing in person, and is by far the most comfortable current Ferrari. I cannot wait for the Revell kit.

I'm sure every 55 year old female real estate agent in Beverly Hills, and their little dogs, agrees

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