Does anybody out there know of someone who may have the Old 1/25 Chieftian kit. I am looking for one and can't find one anywhere. I realize they are long out of production, I just would like to find one. Thanks in advance for any help. I know this is a long shot but you never know.

Here You are ->new,but copy of Tamiya model.
http://www.modellbau-universe.de/produkt;chieftain-tank;TOY~10151;4;1;1;1.htm?PHPSESSID=uu7a78c3qbiksltbtq9rfbnr91

If you settle for a Toy Star expect some quality issues. I built their SU-100 and the plastic is cheap and thin in areas, parts don't fit as well as the Tamiya and things we take for granted (like the suspension arms) are warped and hard to work with.

I found my Tamiya Chieftain (and still in the box unbuilt) on ebay and paid dearly for it. I saw one sold here lately for just over $138.00 and looked complete. Mine was alot more than that.

So, that's where I would look. Don't know if that's what you are expecting to pay.

Hey, make me an offer!


Jeff

Thanks for the replies guys. I realize I will have to pay a lot for the Tamiya one. I built one of the big Cents a few years ago, and loved it. I am a bigger fan of the Chief than the Cent though. I wish some one would come out with a new Chief in 1/35 as well.

I saw a Centurion on ebay that was going for $89.00 with time left. I did hear that Tamiya was going to re-release it, maybe they'll do the Chieftain as well!!! I hope so, they also had a Sherman and the self-propelled gun "Big Shot" would be cool to see too.


Jeff

Uh, Jeff . . that would be me that got that Chieftain I believe. That's what I gave for it there a bit ago including shipping. It was still in the original shrinkwrap and complete. If I were you Cory, I'd make a run at it on evilbay. I hated to pay that much but you take what you can get at my age (57), especially OOP's. Good luck.
Rick

Hi Rick. Yeah, I couldn't remember all the details. Just using that as an example. I bought mine at an auction some time ago on ebay and paid $177.00 plus shipping. It is complete. I figured for a guy who just turned 48 this year I had to take what I could get too!



Jeff

Bear in mind that the larger scale kit is not nearly as good as the 1/35th scale version (which has a few accuracy issues, too). The 1/25th scale model is based on the prototype as first shown to the public, which had a huge, bogus stowage box mounted on the front to conceal the glacis armor configuration. The kit duplicates this, and it would require a huge investment in time to correct.

Great scratchbuild project from tracks(ground level) -up .............. need to start from "scratch"
Have 2 ........but will be a while before I get to chop them up --same with my 1/25 Cents(5)--got too many to finish before them on the shelf
You will have to get good drawings to be even near to being reasonable .....Best of Luck !!!!
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)

Though it may have it's faults, it's still a great kit to have and to build!


Jeff