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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 11:11 AM UTC
A list of products that will be showcased by Tamiya at Shizouka Hobby Show has been posted on their website, and here is a brief summary.
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panzer_fan
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 11:52 AM UTC
Well, out of all those new goodies, I am delighted to see a Sd. Kfz. 10.
Tiger_213
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 12:14 PM UTC
Wonder how the Calliope will turn out....
PantherF
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 12:32 PM UTC
The Calliope has been done multiple times. How about a T-40 Whizz Bang instead?
Jeff
Jeff
ericadeane
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 12:42 PM UTC
@Jeff:
"multiple times"? True: Italeri, Monogram and Verlinden -- but none are satisfactory. My fear is that this Tamiya release is a re-hash of the Italeri one. The inclusion of the Sdkfz 10 makes me worry that it's a Italeri re-pop too. I hope I'm 100% wrong on both counts.
While I'd like a Whiz Bang, what I'd like more is for Tamiya to continue to make wise business decisions. I don't think a 1/35 injection plastic Whiz Bang would qualify.
"multiple times"? True: Italeri, Monogram and Verlinden -- but none are satisfactory. My fear is that this Tamiya release is a re-hash of the Italeri one. The inclusion of the Sdkfz 10 makes me worry that it's a Italeri re-pop too. I hope I'm 100% wrong on both counts.
While I'd like a Whiz Bang, what I'd like more is for Tamiya to continue to make wise business decisions. I don't think a 1/35 injection plastic Whiz Bang would qualify.
HDSC2D
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 04:49 PM UTC
"doll body with 6" I assume this means it has figures included?
mag135
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 05:30 PM UTC
32582 is 1/48 achilles tank, not "Akirizu"
leonhzy
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 05:35 PM UTC
Quoted Text
@Jeff:
"multiple times"? True: Italeri, Monogram and Verlinden -- but none are satisfactory. My fear is that this Tamiya release is a re-hash of the Italeri one. The inclusion of the Sdkfz 10 makes me worry that it's a Italeri re-pop too. I hope I'm 100% wrong on both counts.
While I'd like a Whiz Bang, what I'd like more is for Tamiya to continue to make wise business decisions. I don't think a 1/35 injection plastic Whiz Bang would qualify.
Calliope is rebox from Italeri ITEM No：39288 not sure about Sdkfz 10
check this out http://www.tamiya.com/japan/news/newitems/index.htm?c1=1&s1=&c3=2&s2=&c2=999999&col=3#calendar
leonhzy
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 05:42 PM UTC
Quoted Text
"doll body with 6" I assume this means it has figures included?
this info is direct translate from japanese to english by google translater
◇ 1/35 WWI イギリス戦車 マークIVメール（シングルモーターライズ）【仮称】
◇ 1/35 WWI イギリス歩兵セット
◇ 1/35 イギリス軍空挺兵 小型オートバイセット
◇ 1/35 イギリス戦車 シャーマン VC ファイアフライ（人形6体付き）
◇ 1/35 アメリカ戦車 M4A3E8 シャーマン イージーエイト（人形4体付き）
◇ 1/35 ドイツ 7.62cm対戦車砲 PAK36（ｒ）北アフリカ戦線 情景セット【仮称】
◇ 1/35 ドイツ 1トンハーフトラック Sd.kfz.10【仮称】
◇ 1/35 イスラエル戦車 M60 ブレイザー（アクセサリーパーツ付き）【仮称】
◇ 1/35 M4A3シャーマン カリオペ【仮称】
◇ 1/48 イギリス駆逐戦車 アキリーズ【仮称】
◇ 1/700 アメリカ海軍航空母艦 CV-3 サラトガ
◇ 1/12 ドゥカティ 1199 パニガーレS
◇ 1/12 ドゥカティ 1199 パニガーレS フロントフォークセット
and yes that means 6 figures included
nooplwb
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 06:47 PM UTC
Apart from the MK I / WWI troopers,could other be Italeri and Tasca stuff under Tamiya's packing?
jimbrae
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 07:25 PM UTC
There has been some scuttlebutt recently that Tasca have handed over their marketing to Tamiya. IMO, it's a good thing as Tasca is becoming more and more difficult to get hold of. 
RECON22
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 07:59 PM UTC
Tamiya WW1 figures.....hmmm wonder if it will be an ICM rebirthing!!!!
jimbrae
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Posted: Monday, April 21, 2014 - 08:02 PM UTC
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Tamiya WW1 figures.....hmmm wonder if it will be an ICM rebirthing!!!!
More than likely.....
sounder
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 12:22 AM UTC
well at least Tamiya is repopping the tasca line hopefully as they are best Sherman wise , and why motorize your ww1 tank, have not seen that in Tamiya since the 70's or so
ericadeane
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 12:43 AM UTC
tamiya motorized a bunch of their 1/35 kits, originally released as static builds:
Items in the 300XX series are non-RC but still motorized.
http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/30055panther_g/index.htm
Here are RC versions
ttp://www.tamiya.com/english/rc/rcitem/kit/kit48201.htm
These aren't like the early 70s motorized kits. But I'm in full agreement about the Tasca/Asuka Shermans -- the more that can get into the market, the better! I'm working on their M32B1 right now and have 2 M4A3s and an M4A1 in progress.
Items in the 300XX series are non-RC but still motorized.
http://www.tamiya.com/english/products/30055panther_g/index.htm
Here are RC versions
ttp://www.tamiya.com/english/rc/rcitem/kit/kit48201.htm
These aren't like the early 70s motorized kits. But I'm in full agreement about the Tasca/Asuka Shermans -- the more that can get into the market, the better! I'm working on their M32B1 right now and have 2 M4A3s and an M4A1 in progress.
PantherF
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 12:48 AM UTC
Quoted Text
@Jeff:
"multiple times"? True: Italeri, Monogram and Verlinden -- but none are satisfactory. My fear is that this Tamiya release is a re-hash of the Italeri one. The inclusion of the Sdkfz 10 makes me worry that it's a Italeri re-pop too. I hope I'm 100% wrong on both counts.
While I'd like a Whiz Bang, what I'd like more is for Tamiya to continue to make wise business decisions. I don't think a 1/35 injection plastic Whiz Bang would qualify.
Yup... multiple times. More than one.
Even the aftermarket world has done the Calliope a few times. I'm working on one right now.
If I could get some good measurements I would try to scratch build one. Just to have a few versions.
Jeff
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 01:43 AM UTC
Tamiya taking over Tasca would be a God-send, as the latter's Shermans are the absolute best in the hobby hands down.
SdAufKla
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 02:15 AM UTC
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... The inclusion of the Sdkfz 10 makes me worry that it's a Italeri re-pop too. ...
Which itself was a re-pop of the original ESCI kit from the late 70's.
Biggles2
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 02:17 AM UTC
Let's start Tamiya bashing! Tamiya re-boxes Tasca/Asuka Shermans with a Jerry can/oil drum sprue (Tamiya's own) and charges $10 - $15 more. If they were to include MB figures, instead, it would be worth it; but you would probably see Italeri's figures 
.
. mag135
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 02:35 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted Text... The inclusion of the Sdkfz 10 makes me worry that it's a Italeri re-pop too. ...
Which itself was a re-pop of the original ESCI kit from the late 70's.
Italeri's Kfz10 is not a repop of Esci. Is a totally different kit. I have both so I can assure it
SdAufKla
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 02:39 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted Text... The inclusion of the Sdkfz 10 makes me worry that it's a Italeri re-pop too. ...
Which itself was a re-pop of the original ESCI kit from the late 70's.
Italeri's Kfz10 is not a repop of Esci. Is a totally different kit. I have both so I can assure it
I stand corrected, then.
AlanL
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 03:26 AM UTC
◇ 1/35 WWI British Mark IV tank-mail (Single motorized) [tentative name]
◇ 1/35 WWI British Infantry set
◇ 1/35 British Army Airborne soldiers Motorbikes set
◇ 1/35 British Sherman VC fire Fly (doll body with 6)
◇ 1/35 American tank M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight (doll body with 4)
◇ 1/35 German 7.62cm anti-tank gun PAK36 (r) North African Campaign scene set [tentative name]
◇ 1/35 Germany 1 ton half-track Sd.kfz.10 [tentative name]
◇ 1/35 Israeli Tank M60 Blazer (Accessory Parts) [tentative name]
◇ 1/35 M4A3 Sherman Calliope [tentative name]
◇ 1/48 British Tank Destroyer Akirizu [tentative name]
Good for them, the more choice the better. The WW1 infantry do look like the older ICM set but as I don't have either I can't say for sure.
Airborne soldiers on Motor Bikes is a good one, surprised no one has done a set before. It's good to see they are increasing their range of British kits, re-boxed or not.
If they are taking on the old Tasca Range then good for them in keeping it alive and available.
Despite the negative comments on the Mk Iv I think it will prove a fun item for many and if it encourages the younger generation into modelling then that's a good thing. Powered kits aren't my thing but I have more choice than I did a week ago so that's positive too.
Al
◇ 1/35 WWI British Infantry set
◇ 1/35 British Army Airborne soldiers Motorbikes set
◇ 1/35 British Sherman VC fire Fly (doll body with 6)
◇ 1/35 American tank M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight (doll body with 4)
◇ 1/35 German 7.62cm anti-tank gun PAK36 (r) North African Campaign scene set [tentative name]
◇ 1/35 Germany 1 ton half-track Sd.kfz.10 [tentative name]
◇ 1/35 Israeli Tank M60 Blazer (Accessory Parts) [tentative name]
◇ 1/35 M4A3 Sherman Calliope [tentative name]
◇ 1/48 British Tank Destroyer Akirizu [tentative name]
Good for them, the more choice the better. The WW1 infantry do look like the older ICM set but as I don't have either I can't say for sure.
Airborne soldiers on Motor Bikes is a good one, surprised no one has done a set before. It's good to see they are increasing their range of British kits, re-boxed or not.
If they are taking on the old Tasca Range then good for them in keeping it alive and available.
Despite the negative comments on the Mk Iv I think it will prove a fun item for many and if it encourages the younger generation into modelling then that's a good thing. Powered kits aren't my thing but I have more choice than I did a week ago so that's positive too.
Al
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 03:40 AM UTC
I had not seen the inclusion of the M60 Blazer Armor kit. For sure, this is the Italeri kit. Oh well. No blood, no foul.
simonking
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 06:33 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Airborne soldiers on Motor Bikes is a good one, surprised no one has done a set before.
Al
Tristar and Dragon did........
jimbrae
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Posted: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 - 06:44 AM UTC
1/35 British Sherman VC firefly
1/35 American tank M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight
These 2 are almost certainly Tasca....
This: M4A3 Sherman Calliope is almost certainly the old Italeri one...
1/35 American tank M4A3E8 Sherman Easy Eight
These 2 are almost certainly Tasca....
This: M4A3 Sherman Calliope is almost certainly the old Italeri one...
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