Tamiya 1/20 Williams BMW FW24

[Gainsbourg]

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
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.

[hirofkd]

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.

[Decs0105]

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 !!!! i cant wait !!!

[exhaust smoke]

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

Jacks too! Cool!

I'm gonna buy two!!

[djmr2]

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

[exhaust smoke]

That's what I meant

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

[RallyRaider]

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



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

[ktan]

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...

[Guido]

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.

[Guido]

So, I'm very excited too about this. Although I don't want it build in my collection 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

[ktan]

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

[RallyRaider]

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!

[freakray]

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

You bought a Ferrari kit? :huh:

[ales]

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

[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.

Here's a pic of my FW23: