Tamiya: SC430 pics

[hirofkd]

Now that the chassis is molded with plastic, everyone's happy, right?
http://www.tamiya.com/english/produc...c430/index.htm

[MidMazar]

So the small square in the middle is metal while the whole chasis is plastic? Interesting, seems like a nice kit for a hefty price.

[mikemechanic]

Originally Posted by hirofkd

Now that the chassis is molded with plastic, everyone's happy, right?

Wrong. I'm sure there will be something not right about it. I like the body style of this car, but the interior looks a little sparse. I am not totally familiar with this car, will it come in other decal options?

Mike.

[D_LaMz]

looks good!

[rsxse240]

My fujimi S13 has better detail than that car. pffft who needs "authentic feel" to the weight of the car? that extra added weight will just make things break off faster when it slips out of your hand and hits your hobby table.

body looks great though, and I think it will make a great SHELF model or toy, but it won't win any box stock contests. and the price... you'll have to spend 3 times as much on detailing parts just to make it pass as a decent build at any contest.

tamiya has really lost some points with me. not that many other new releases are very popular with me right now.

my opinion...thumbs down. don't waste your money.

[f1wc]

Cool, body looks great... However, Tamiya is really going down hill, with all the engine details ignored with the SuperGT kits.

[Honny]

I think the kit looks fabulous from the outside, great detail in the wheels, wing, body etc....

worse part for me isnt the chassis..... if u guys have seen the picture on the site of the interior.... it looks like the dashboard detail is all from decal.... im not sure if its true but i surely hope not..

[RallyRaider]

Originally Posted by hirofkd

Now that the chassis is molded with plastic, everyone's happy, right?

Such a statement shows that many people completely missed the point of the issue with the diecast underpanel. For me it was never the material used, rather the "dumbing down" of the kit. This looks like a continuation of the new Tamiya path. A real shame, as Tamiya still make the crispest, finest fitting and most accurate moldings. Even if we blindly follow their obvious, evil, money loving plan and purchase the additional detail kit, we are left with an inferior standard to that of a few short years ago.

But hey, I don't care. At least Tamiya are still in the car model buisness, for a while there it looked like they weren't interested in us. If the subject is interesting I'll still buy it, 'cause Tamiya are still cheaper and more detailed than most resin kits!

[manu80]

yeah i' kinda like it but the dash board scares me a bit.Where are the buttons etc? just a decal?

[BVC500]

Wow, look at the orange peel in the paint. This forum has better modelers than Tamiya!

[Motorcycleman]

Originally Posted by manu80

yeah i' kinda like it but the dash board scares me a bit.Where are the buttons etc? just a decal?

Yeah when i saw that it made me giggle.

[Enzoenvy1]

Plastic underpanel with die-cast insert provides authentic sense of volume.

LOL Glad there will be a sense of volume.

[willimo]

With the diecast insert, it goes all the way up to 11. For when you need that extra little bit of volume...

[tonioseven]

Originally Posted by willimo

With the diecast insert, it goes all the way up to 11. For when you need that extra little bit of volume...

Dangit Will, you just made me spit coffee all over my keyboard!!

[bhop73]

"Plastic underpanel with die-cast insert provides authentic sense of volume."

Because modelers pick up their models to feel the weight so often..