Tamiya is releasing a new Nashorn in 1/35 scale. I did not see a release date or price.
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Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 06:31 AM UTC
Anto992
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Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 07:31 AM UTC
I cant understand why Tamiya would release a Nashorn considering the oppositions contributions to the 1/35th scale world, It is like their Elafant kit, yes it is lovely, yes it is good kit but its been done and done very well, its not as if they are producing a superior kit, or that it will be cheaper its just adding to the monotone.... like they and Dragon did with their Tigers....
I have no problem with Tamiya as a company, I just feel there are vehicles out there from all ages that are in need of a "New release" from World war one to the more recent conflicts..
Saying that it will be a great kit, have rave reviews and will be all the rage in the model magazines for the 18 months following its release.
Anto
I have no problem with Tamiya as a company, I just feel there are vehicles out there from all ages that are in need of a "New release" from World war one to the more recent conflicts..
Saying that it will be a great kit, have rave reviews and will be all the rage in the model magazines for the 18 months following its release.
Anto
traveller1
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Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 07:43 AM UTC
No it won't be superior to what is available and I doubt it will be cheaper, but there will be a reason for Tamiya to crank out a Nashorn. Simply consider how many people prefer Tamiya because of their engineering and design of a kit and the ease with which their kits are3 assembled. This will make a big difference for a lkot of people that have foregone building either a AFV Club or a Dragon version of the Nashorns currently available.
Bodeen
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Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 08:00 AM UTC
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No it won't be superior to what is available and I doubt it will be cheaper, but there will be a reason for Tamiya to crank out a Nashorn. Simply consider how many people prefer Tamiya because of their engineering and design of a kit and the ease with which their kits are3 assembled. This will make a big difference for a lkot of people that have foregone building either a AFV Club or a Dragon version of the Nashorns currently available.
I totally agree with traveller1. I haven't bought the Tamiya Elefant yet...but I'm going to. The same goes with this new Nashorn. I will buy it because of the ease of assembly with Tamiya kits. Their engineering is awesome. I'm sure if it's an all newly engineered kit it will be great. The older I get the more I appreciate Tamiya kits.
I have an Italeri armored car on the workbench right now and I put it aside last night to build a Tamiya Kuebelwagen...just to relax and build something easy.
Jeff
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Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 08:34 AM UTC
Reading the 'fors' and 'against' to date, I hope it does well for Tamiya and I can see both sides of the debate. That said, my own belief given the excellent offerings already available from Dragon and AFV Club in 1/35, is that it probably won't be a big seller. After all, you don't see many 1/35 Nashorns (by anyone) actually built as it does not have the mass appeal as an AFV subject of, say, Tigers, Panthers or Stugs etc.
Personally, I think to myself what a shame Tamiya did not use the tooling costs to tackle a Tamiya quality 1/35 British WW1 'Male' Tank; especially so given that the centenary for the start of the conflict is upon us.
Just imagine how much interest, hobby media promotion and the quantity of sales THAT would have generated !
Gary
Personally, I think to myself what a shame Tamiya did not use the tooling costs to tackle a Tamiya quality 1/35 British WW1 'Male' Tank; especially so given that the centenary for the start of the conflict is upon us.
Just imagine how much interest, hobby media promotion and the quantity of sales THAT would have generated !
Gary
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Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 10:40 AM UTC
This new release actually appeals to me.
It's been many years since i have built a good Tamiya kit. And i would like to build a Nashorn. I like Dragon kits (it's all i build lately), but i get tired of crappy instructions and 10 parts that could be 2-3 the most.
It's been many years since i have built a good Tamiya kit. And i would like to build a Nashorn. I like Dragon kits (it's all i build lately), but i get tired of crappy instructions and 10 parts that could be 2-3 the most.
panzerbob01
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Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 10:58 AM UTC
I'm pretty sure that this will be a nicely-engineered kit, and, while there are super nice Nashorns available already, Tamiya might be able to corner some market based on doing good engineering and maybe a bit of simplification with it... The other kits are notably detailed and complex builds - and the Nashorn, being an open-top SPG and a big one at that, does suffer from the inherent added complexity that brings. A slightly simpler, but well-molded kit of this could have appeal.
There has been and remains a solid demand for this big vehicle - it's often a show winner when done well and stands out on most shelves, I think. Every time I see one at a show, even one which is mediocre as a build, there are always folks checking it out, so... Seems that there is some interest in this vehicle. And many of us "Nash-owners" dream of doing our stash-item (much as we also dream of doing up myriad other kits we have stuffed into our piles
), and I'll bet many of us will go get this one, too, even if it's only to take up another space in the closet! 
All this not to slight the oft-stated need for some other things - such as "Tamiya-grade" kits of WWI tanks, etc.
Bob
There has been and remains a solid demand for this big vehicle - it's often a show winner when done well and stands out on most shelves, I think. Every time I see one at a show, even one which is mediocre as a build, there are always folks checking it out, so... Seems that there is some interest in this vehicle. And many of us "Nash-owners" dream of doing our stash-item (much as we also dream of doing up myriad other kits we have stuffed into our piles
), and I'll bet many of us will go get this one, too, even if it's only to take up another space in the closet! All this not to slight the oft-stated need for some other things - such as "Tamiya-grade" kits of WWI tanks, etc.
Bob
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Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 10:59 AM UTC
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Personally, I think to myself what a shame Tamiya did not use the tooling costs to tackle a Tamiya quality 1/35 British WW1 'Male' Tank; especially so given that the centenary for the start of the conflict is upon us.
the aniversary date of the the first tank ever used in battle is in September 2016... so take your time and better clear your stash from the other old WWI subjects, I could bet we see some new releases in the next years
miniflea
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Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 11:33 AM UTC
I wish they'd put out more 1/48 stuff. I understand it isn't nearly as popular but what exists is mostly pretty good, and there aren't many companies issuing kits in that scale. From what I understand though, subject selection is done by Mr T himself, and he pays more attention to his own whim than he does to what his money men tell him will sell.
I may be interested in this at some point though, I've got a dragon hummel on my bench right now and it would be interesting to see the difference in complexity.
I may be interested in this at some point though, I've got a dragon hummel on my bench right now and it would be interesting to see the difference in complexity.
rdleis
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Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 12:34 PM UTC
I am excited about this news myself. Check out the "specifications" in this link. Sounds quite enticing!
http://www.tamiyausa.com/coming-soon/plastic-model-series-20/1-35-scale-military-miniature-12000/nashorn-heavy-tank-destroyer-35335
http://www.tamiyausa.com/coming-soon/plastic-model-series-20/1-35-scale-military-miniature-12000/nashorn-heavy-tank-destroyer-35335
Grauwolf
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Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 12:38 PM UTC
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I wish they'd put out more 1/48 stuff.
Rumor has it that this 1:35 version is just the test bed for
the future release in 1:48 scale!
Joe
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Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 12:44 PM UTC
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I am excited about this news myself. Check out the "specifications" in this link. Sounds quite enticing
the figures are back... great!
miniflea
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Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 12:48 PM UTC
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Quoted TextI wish they'd put out more 1/48 stuff.
Rumor has it that this 1:35 version is just the test bed for
the future release in 1:48 scale!
Joe
I hope you're right. I heard the same rumors about the Elefant though. Two trucks and a motorcyle are nice, but some armor would be nicer.
Grauwolf
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Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 12:57 PM UTC
Motorcycle ???
Did I miss something?
Cheers,
Joe
Did I miss something?
Cheers,
Joe
Petro
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Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - 01:51 PM UTC
It says on that site that the Marder III is discontinued.
Anopther kit i want to do. (always heard good things about that Tamiya kit, came out like 10 years ago i think)
Anopther kit i want to do. (always heard good things about that Tamiya kit, came out like 10 years ago i think)
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Eloranta
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Posted: Saturday, February 01, 2014 - 05:25 AM UTC
I really like Tamiya kits, fuss free construction and you are weathering damn thing in no time. I have Dragon Nashorn in stash but I'm sure going to get this one too.
ejasonk
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Posted: Saturday, February 01, 2014 - 07:05 AM UTC
urumomo
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Posted: Saturday, February 01, 2014 - 08:41 AM UTC
That link is a dud 
Petro
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Posted: Saturday, February 01, 2014 - 08:45 AM UTC
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That link is a dud
Yes it is. try this.
http://www.primeportal.net/models/thomas_voigt8/tamiya/
This works for me.
JPTRR
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Posted: Saturday, February 01, 2014 - 08:57 AM UTC
I could never get around to the Dragon Nashorn so the Tamiya kit may be what I build.
I would buy a 1/48 one in a heartbeat!
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...1:35 version is just the test bed for
the future release in 1:48 scale
I would buy a 1/48 one in a heartbeat!
The_musings_of_NBNoG
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Posted: Saturday, February 01, 2014 - 09:16 AM UTC
from the images...it looks like the 4 figures are nicely job specific...And there are going to be appropriate shells.
DaGreatQueeg
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Posted: Saturday, February 01, 2014 - 10:22 AM UTC
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I cant understand why Tamiya would release a Nashorn considering the oppositions contributions to the 1/35th scale world, It is like their Elafant kit, yes it is lovely, yes it is good kit but its been done and done very well, its not as if they are producing a superior kit, or that it will be cheaper its just adding to the monotone.... like they and Dragon did with their Tigers....
I thought the same when I first saw it, then had a think.
Tamiya are a very deliberate company. Dragon / Trumpeter have their release wars occaisionally where the design teams are obviously tracking each others move. I don;t think Tamiya cares what others realse however. The seem to work to their own "wish list" of releases with steady and solid progress.
So the Nashorn is on their "to do" list pure and simple. It's not reacting to modellers(western anyway)demand or other companies offerings in any way. And the real bonus, unlike Dragons new releases, you'll be able to get them in two years time ......
Brent
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Posted: Saturday, February 01, 2014 - 10:31 AM UTC
No doubt it will be a nice kit,I have build their recent Jagdtiger,JSU-152,and Isherman and really enjoyed them,but this one doesn't do anything for me.
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