307 WRC on the shelf

[Jekill]

The latest Tamiya release:

http://www.1999.co.jp/plamo/index.asp?Bno=&Typ1_c=102

Bye: Roberto

[SteveK2003]

Cool, nice find. I dunno what everybody is blubbering about, looks alright enough to me.

[gionc]

Originally Posted by Jekill

The latest Tamiya release:

http://www.1999.co.jp/plamo/index.asp?Bno=&Typ1_c=102

Bye: Roberto

so we're sure concerning the diecast chassis.. (pict2)

[RallyRaider]

Apart from the already well discussed chassis it has some nice features and details. I can see I'll probably relent and buy one at some stage.

P.S. If you don't get why it makes people angry about the chassis you need to look at the bottom of a real 307. Metal is not the issue, the toy like lack of accuracy and detail is.

[Asmenoth]

Well, at least if Tamiya decides to do a gravel rally version (or if someone wants to make a conversion)...it might be possible with how the suspension goes together. I have one on the way with the photo-etch bits. Though I wish all the models they put out would be like the Shell F40...the photo-etch bits are included...and the damn thing is cheaper! Oh well.....

[696]

Isn't the metal chassis just a "bonus" in this model? Or is it actually the only option?

[gionc]

Originally Posted by 696

Isn't the metal chassis just a "bonus" in this model? Or is it actually the only option?

Tamiya described like a bonus his stuff

I agree with Phil, but I think we discuss at all this matter

[DasWiesel]

A lot of money for those few parts!
If this is what Tamiya´s future kits will all look like.....

[willimo]

What's the bottom of the 307 look like? I have no idea.

[RallyRaider]

Originally Posted by 696

Isn't the metal chassis just a "bonus" in this model? Or is it actually the only option?

Well that is what Tamiya's marketing department would like to fool us into thinking. It's not optional, the diecast chassis is what holds everything together, you can't build the kit without it.

[Jekill]

Yes Phil, unfortunately you're RIGHT !

Roberto

[696]

Originally Posted by RallyRaider

Well that is what Tamiya's marketing department would like to fool us into thinking. It's not optional, the diecast chassis is what holds everything together, you can't build the kit without it.

Yeah, you're right. I mistook the white plastic piece that holds the whole interior (image 2 of contents) for the chassis panel.

What's the point of making it diecast? Also, this new kit seems alot less "complete" than the older Tamiya kits (ex: Nissan 300ZX, RX-7 Efini, S2000 (w hardtop + Mugen rims)...).

[mbwoods]

have anyone seen the pics at hobby search?

heres the quick link:-
http://www.1999.co.jp/asp/GoodsDetai...right102_e.asp

[blubaja]

Bad move on the diecast chassis and quickie kinda models..but..YAY!! New kit freakin finally!!! A tad too late tho as Pug is takin a break from rallying..Tamiya you's soo slowww...

[RallyRaider]

Originally Posted by willimo

What's the bottom of the 307 look like? I have no idea.

Its all lumps and bumps, with channels for drivetrain and exhaust. Nothing like Tamiyas diecast slab. This must be about the third or fourth thread we've discussed it in.