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1/25 Tamiya Chieftan
BigT
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Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 08:53 AM UTC
Hi Guys:

I'm new to this page and I was wondering if someone could help me out. I just got a Tamiya 1/25 Chieftan. The kit # is DTW108. It says 2000 Made In Japan. It is stamped with 1969. I don't think they ever re-issued this kit. It has an interesting R/C unit and has individual tracks. The box is opened but mint save for one tiny hole on the front. All parts are still in bags and all the R/C stuff and tracks etc. are sealed.

My question is does anyone have any idea what this kit might be worth?

Thanks
BigT
Shado1
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Tochigi-ken, Japan / 日本
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Posted: Thursday, January 19, 2006 - 01:22 PM UTC
Hmmm...Tamiya often re-releases its 1/25 Centurion kit, but like you, I don't believe they have ever re-released their old 1/25 Chieftain kit. Centurions are actually on the shelves now, here in Japan (original release, as stamped inside the hull, was 1972). The only date listed on the box of the kit I bought last year is "Tamiya 1973."

I believe a company called Toy Star (or something similar) sold a pirated copy of the Tamiya Chieftain kit, but I've never actually seen one.

There are a few genuine Tamiya Chieftain kits at several LHSs in my area, with prices ranging from 28,000 to 35,000 yen ($245 to $307 USD). Quite the collector's item, if it's the genuine Tamiya article!

BigT
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Posted: Friday, January 20, 2006 - 03:45 AM UTC
Thanks Brian:

I am having serious guilt pangs. I purchased four kits, this one included for $40 Canadian. I honestly didn't know it was so valuable. I also got a 1/18 Tamiya McLaren M8A from 1969! I can't get in touch with the person I bought it from. If I do sell it my wife says I should give some to charity...Kharma and all that!

It definitely looks to be the genuine article. I can't find the date stamp. On the bottom of the hull is a stamp that says Tamiya-Mokei Plastic Model Co. Made In Japan.

Thanks Again,

BigT
TankCarl
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Posted: Friday, January 20, 2006 - 03:49 AM UTC
I say build it.I built one while I was in Germany,and it had simple elecctric motor.So I let it drive up and down our Co.'s hallway. (++) (++)
barv
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Posted: Friday, January 20, 2006 - 04:02 AM UTC

Have yhe Toyway ------it is suposed to be a prototype Mk 1-------can have a penion by time you cut and shut -to make a decent model ----goes like lightning onthat motor --- my grand-daughter races it againsy my Centurion
Dont think I have ever seen a Tamiya one
Build it ---it should be built ----make you happy to do it ---good modeling
aye
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Monte
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Posted: Friday, January 20, 2006 - 05:42 AM UTC

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There are a few genuine Tamiya Chieftain kits at several LHSs in my area, with prices ranging from 28,000 to 35,000 yen ($245 to $307 USD). Quite the collector's item, if it's the genuine Tamiya article


I didn't realise that they were so expensive Shado. I have had several opportunities to buy one around here for about $60. The tank just never appealed to me so I always passed it up. I might have to re-think this one!
Shado1
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Posted: Friday, January 20, 2006 - 09:42 PM UTC

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There are a few genuine Tamiya Chieftain kits at several LHSs in my area, with prices ranging from 28,000 to 35,000 yen ($245 to $307 USD). Quite the collector's item, if it's the genuine Tamiya article


I didn't realise that they were so expensive Shado. I have had several opportunities to buy one around here for about $60. The tank just never appealed to me so I always passed it up. I might have to re-think this one!


Yeah, the ones I've seen in shops here in Japan have all been very expensive! I've been wanting to build the 1/25 Chieftain for a while, now...but not quite enough to pay that much!
barv
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Posted: Friday, January 20, 2006 - 11:25 PM UTC

Hey guys ---if thats the case----who is gonna get me one - (TAMIYA )-cause I have tried all my contacts in UK and---NADDA-
*** Seriously ---under $150 is ACCEPTABLE ***---
(or ---even 2 for $250 ) :-)
You know where to find me ---awaiting in anticipation
aye
BARV
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Shado1
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Posted: Saturday, January 21, 2006 - 05:34 PM UTC

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Hey guys ---if thats the case----who is gonna get me one - (TAMIYA )-cause I have tried all my contacts in UK and---NADDA-
*** Seriously ---under $150 is ACCEPTABLE ***---
(or ---even 2 for $250 ) :-)
You know where to find me ---awaiting in anticipation
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)


I'm going to the Shizuoka Modeller's Flea Market in a couple of weeks, and if they have one for less than $150, I'll pick it up for ya!
barv
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Posted: Saturday, January 21, 2006 - 06:20 PM UTC


Your a good man ---------just let me know
aye
BARV
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Hoovie
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Posted: Saturday, January 21, 2006 - 08:12 PM UTC
Hi~
They are often on Ebay going for between
$60 and $100!
I would not pay more than $100!
HTH
Ron Hoover
barv
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Posted: Saturday, January 21, 2006 - 08:20 PM UTC

Ron ,
aint ever seen one there ---not on e-b often -----but if you see one "bell" ..(E-M or P-M )..me ---pronto

aye
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Monte
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Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 09:13 PM UTC
Hey Shado,

Ever see any of the old 1/21 scale Tamiya kits over there? I got my hands on a couple of them a few years ago(Stug & PzIV I believe). I wasen't impressed with the kits at all so I decided to sell them on E-bay. Suffice to say they returned an "inflated" value on my initial investment. One of them went to Japan where apparently they are in high demand.

Barv,

I'll keep an eye out for one over here for you. There is a hobby shop not far from my house that recently had one. I'll see if he still has it.
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Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 09:23 PM UTC

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Hey guys ---if thats the case----who is gonna get me one - (TAMIYA )-cause I have tried all my contacts in UK and---NADDA-
*** Seriously ---under $150 is ACCEPTABLE ***---
(or ---even 2 for $250 ) :-)
You know where to find me ---awaiting in anticipation
aye
BARV
(GOSMG)


I'm going to the Shizuoka Modeller's Flea Market in a couple of weeks, and if they have one for less than $150, I'll pick it up for ya!



care to throw me in? since im pretty broke at buying models because tamiya's are expensive here in the Philippines


if you do thanks in advance

*wonders why there are no 'big grin' smileys here *
Martinnnn
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Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 09:32 PM UTC
Lol I saw one at a Dutch online buy and trade website for about 30 euros lately.

If I can find it back I could buy it for one of you guys, just let me know

edit: too bad, sold already (bought by someone who DID realise how much it's worth actually)

Martin
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Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 09:42 PM UTC

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too bad, sold already (bought by someone who DID realise how much it's worth actually)

Martin



awww....too late.
barv
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Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 12:39 AM UTC

----------------ahhh well waiting is exciting
aye
BARV
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mauserman
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Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 01:14 AM UTC
Check out Ebay. There's one for sale right now: http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-1-25-Chieftan-Remote-Control-Tank-Rare_W0QQitemZ6031274531QQcategoryZ2588QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
barv
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Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 03:30 AM UTC

Seen.....................
O.T.T. .............OR WHAT!!!!
Even I --(mad as I am) have to draw a line some where
aye
BARV
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barv
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Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 04:43 PM UTC

Hey there ---up date !!!!

Just received from....MURDO.....(what a player) a.."TAMIYA " kit --""A GIFT""

....and yes it will be converted ----ARV----BRIDGELAYER?? ........
3 CH(B) 's....for MURDO
aye
BARV
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greatbrit
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Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 05:45 PM UTC

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....and yes it will be converted ----ARV----BRIDGELAYER??


How about an AVRE fascine carrier, they look way cooler than bridgelayers!
jlmurc
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Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 06:00 PM UTC
I remember buying one in 1976 and it cost me about £18.99, which was an awful lot of money then.
I built it and it went like a formula one car, unfortunately my mum gave it to one of her friends child so I lost it.

John
barv
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Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 09:38 PM UTC

Only used with 2 batteries --- :-) :-) ---so thatI could keep up with it :-) :-)
Hee!!-hee!!!!----found the Toyway one in another box ---- Ooooh!! now more to "chop" ---- feel the ""Force"" getting stronger ---ooooh!! the things I can do with this :-)
Gonna lock my-self away for a month in my loft
aye
BARV
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AVRE165
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Posted: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 05:33 AM UTC
Hi

ok The Tamiya Centurion is a great kit and all but for 1.5mm wrong between 2 & third road wheels ( to short) this is the most accurate Centurion at this moment in time. but not for long.

ok Chieftain only have this to say it is wrong, in many ways, can not even use it for connversion even. the list of things wrong is endless. reason i know this i had a 1/25 and i was going to build a AVRE but when i found out i had to scratch build everything i decided to bin it.

dont get me wrong it is useable but becaus ei know the vehicle etc i would be expected to be corect.

hope this helps
ossie

cant wait for the AFV Centurion !!!! i have know about this for a very long time.
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