tamiya 04wrc impreza

[Vric]

Originally Posted by Spitfire7

A diecast. I hope its just a mistake. If its not then i will be seriously pissed off.

2 mistake on 2 different website (2 competitors webssite)
Well I will need to kick Mister Tamiya a$$ once again... harder this time

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally Posted by flyonthewall

Also, Fujimi are doing the Mazdaspeed RX-8

While Vric is kicking some Mr. Tamiya A$$, he can kick him one more time for letting Fujimi do this kit instead of Tamiya .

I want a Mazdaspeed RX8. I cringe when I think how they might make the front end look...

[hirofkd]

Here's more info about the new Z kit translated by bablefish.

Size: 1/24
* it is the plastic model assembly kit of 1/24 scales.
* Adopting the part division which overtakes assembly cheapness.
* The die-cast make under panel part which produces the heavy appearance when completing.
* As for emblem and mirror surface front and back inlet mark.
* As for decare 1 the car, 22 choosing the car, preparing 2 types which are assembled. Furthermore masking sticker attaching for front window.
* As for reflector front and back plated part.
* As for rear brake lamp clear lead part.
* Preparing the nylon mesh for the front air intake.
* As for paint color TS? 8 Italian lead-lead, TS? 17 aluminum silver.

Don't make much sense, do they?
Anyway, what I know from the Japanese text is that it is a plastic model kit in 1/24 scale, the under tray is diecast metal, emblems and mirror faces are metal transfer parts, you have the choice of making either car No. 1 or 22, window masking stickers are included, light brackets are plated, brake lights are color-molded, mesh sheet for the front intake is included, TS-8 and TS-17 spray cans are recommended.

[nis.k.a.]

Hopefully it is a prodominantly plastic kit. That would be awesome.

[Jay!]

WTF? Metal chassis plate?

Adopting the part division which overtakes assembly cheapness.

What word is "cheapness" supposed to be? Efficiency? Simplicity?

[Vric]

very disapointed with the Z.. and it might be the end of plastic car if this one is selling good

the worst part is glue and paint not required

[(_S200_)]

it sounds like tamiya doing what they did to one of their new 1/35 scale military vehicles (JGSDF light armored vehicle). they have a die cast chassis to add weight to the model. if this is the idea, then im sure that most of the model will be plastic much like the JGSDF model.

here is a link to tamiya describing the new diecast chassis in the armored vehicle, it under "about the model"
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/ite...oduct-id=35275

[hirofkd]

Damn it! I just learned that Aoshima canceled the 80 Supra Veilside C-1 and C-2 in 1/24 scale. I hope it's just pushed off, instead of completely ditched the idea.

[clem24]

Is a road version far behind...?

[Vric]

any news on the Z ?

[Vric]

Here is some news on the Z
http://www.tamiya.com/english/produc...ndex.htm#21016

Very bad news, it's a full pre asembled kit. No glue, no paint, no fun to have at all... damn Tamiya

[Jay!]

Typos maybe? That's a Skyline, not a Z. The Z is still listed with item number 24277 on this page (along with also the p/e detail sets for the GT Z and the WRC 04 Impreza):

http://www.tamiya.com/english/news/n...ews2.htm#24277

[freakray]

Originally Posted by Vric

Here is some news on the Z
http://www.tamiya.com/english/produc...ndex.htm#21016

Very bad news, it's a full pre asembled kit. No glue, no paint, no fun to have at all... damn Tamiya

The kit's title clearly states....

1/24 Scale Xanavi Nismo GT-R (R34) Finished Model

[Vric]

hehe I need some sleep

anyway, i'm sure the Z will be exactly like that (since both 1999 and HLJ say no glue and no paint required, and both have a "die-cast chassis under-panel providing added weight for greater realism"

I'm sure it will be a pair

but sorry for that one... still no news for a Tamiya car that should be relesed this month...

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally Posted by Vric

hehe I need some sleep

anyway, i'm sure the Z will be exactly like that (since both 1999 and HLJ say no glue and no paint required, and both have a "die-cast chassis under-panel providing added weight for greater realism"

I'm sure it will be a pair

but sorry for that one... still no news for a Tamiya car that should be relesed this month...

You do need sleep or perhaps some happy pills . Here is the description from Tamiya's own webpage.

1/24 scale assembly kit of the 2004 JGTC championship winning Nismo Z. Features pre-painted (gloss black) die-cast under panel for extra weight. Metal plated parts used for front and rear reflectors and transparent red plastic used for tail lamp. Kit includes metal transfer mirrors and emblem, nylon mesh front air intake and photo etched parts. 2 sets of markings to produce either car No.1 Xanavi Nismo or No.22 Motul Pitwork.

They're also releasing a separate photoetch detail set to make it even better for super-detailers. The picture on their website looks pretty damned good.

Read all about it:

Tamiya New Products/Page Two Xanavi Z car