Can anyone comment on this kit?

[73superduty]

My local Big chain Hobby Lobby finally listened to me and picked up some Tamiya kits.
I am really interested in the Supra kit, but I love to build engines on my kits and was wondering what everyone thought of this kit:
TAMIYA Plastic Model Kit #24123

Is this worth the $19 to buy and build? Or should I just go ahead and build the AMT version of the F&F Supra?
Thoughts and comments on this kit are what I am looking for. Thanks!
Chris

[fujimituner235]

Its a great kit, i got mine awhile back and so far i have put on the c-west kit but havent had time to finish it. For 19 bucks its ok but you can find it online for cheaper.

[73superduty]

I'm mainly wondering if this kit has the engine. I absolutely love the looks of the car and must add one to the collection. I like the F&F car, but there is something about this one. Thanks for your comments!
Chris

[ex-r]

It is a nice kit. And yes.... it does come with the engine. I built one. You can't go wrong with Tamiya quality. AMT on the other hand..........

[OPM]

the kit is for sure better than the amt one...buy it,you'll be happy.

[73superduty]

Thanks guys! I'm buying
I've looked at it a ton of times and wanted opinions on here as I know you guys have built or know about it.
Thanks
Chris

[blueboost]

you'll be in good shape with that kit no doubt about it, remember its a showroom stock supra though, whereas with the AMT your getting a fully ( ) modified version. So kinda judge your skill level and decide what you want in your next supra model.

if you want a FAF flamboyant supra and your not one of these guys that can work with resin and build bodykits etc. then consider the AMT as it is IMO a worthy kit, not perfect, but not bad at all.

[primera man]

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...t=next+project building

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...hreadid=101928 finished pics

Have a read if you want.
Very nice kit to build. Take your time and you will be very pleased with it.

[73superduty]

P-man, seeing your builds makes me desire kits I would never have thought of. Very nicely done. It appears that the kit goes together without an fitment problems. Thanks for the links to your build.
As I said, I'm going to be buying that kit now. It'll be next in line after my Merc 190E.

Thanks guys!
Chris

[Jay!]

It was Tamiya's best selling plastic kit last year. Does that help your decision?

[Midnight Racer]

This was 1 of my first Tamiya kits.Highly recommended.

[z33guy]

i built it not to long ago, great kit

[hirofkd]

> 73superduty
Look at the drawing on the side of the box. If it shows the engine, the kit has the engine. If it doesn't, it's a curbside. That's the common practice of Tamiya kit, and yes, the Supra kit has a simplified, but okay engine details.

[73superduty]

hiro--Thanks! I never knew that. I always tried to read the box to see if it had engine details, but it usually is never to clear abo it.
Thanks for the tip.
Chris

[IanLi]

Originally Posted by jay@af

It was Tamiya's best selling plastic kit last year.

So, where can we find sales volume ranking of plastic kits?

I'm really interested to find out like what are Tamiya's top ten kit, which is Fujimi's best seller, etc.....