niteowl7710 Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) Breaking cover this morning, the official announcement of the next upcoming tool to be released from Beemax. ETA 4Q of 2017. Edited January 13, 2017 by niteowl7710
afx Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 Beemax is creating some very exciting race/rally cars!
W-409 Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 (edited) Wow that one is a must have! I see a Volvo with a Small Block Chevy in the future... Does it look like it's going to have somekind of fender flares or what? Hopefully not, removing them would be no fun. Edit: Something like this: Edited January 13, 2017 by W-409
niteowl7710 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Posted January 13, 2017 I think it might be an over-exaggeration of the "flares" the car has in the 3D files. There are what...4 new tools ahead of this one, there is time to refine the design.
Rob Hall Posted January 13, 2017 Posted January 13, 2017 Way cool. Something unexpected and different.
DPNM Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 I'd buy one. A 245 (wagon) would be awesome but it's cool that at least a 242 might be forthcoming.
LVZ2881 Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 BeeMax keeps hitting the interesting kits out of the park.i just picked up the Nissan 240RS, and I'm anxiously awaiting the E30 M3
Luc Janssens Posted January 14, 2017 Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) Unbelievable what comes out these days, subject matter which like a decade ago was tagged unsalable, great times we living it, modeling wise anyway Thanks for the heads up James! Edited January 14, 2017 by Luc Janssens
oldcarfan Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 I love European cars so I will be getting the E30 and this Volvo.
charlie8575 Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 If they do this as a bone-stock street car with racing options, it'll be a good seller. As a strict racer, I don't think it'll move too well.And yes, if they did a 245, I'd buy at least one of them.Charlie Larkin
niteowl7710 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Posted January 15, 2017 If they do this as a bone-stock street car with racing options, it'll be a good seller. As a strict racer, I don't think it'll move too well.And yes, if they did a 245, I'd buy at least one of them. Beemax makes race car kits Charlie. They're not into the "necessary evil" compromises that Revell is married to - see all the non stock parts on the Bronco to support the "Custom Off Road" version.What the niche players have realized is race car builders are quite frankly the "serious" spectrum of the automotive genre. They're going to buy the kit, the detail up set, and then more kits and P/E when the aftermarket decal support starts to pour in during the following months.
LVZ2881 Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 Beemax makes race car kits Charlie. They're not into the "necessary evil" compromises that Revell is married to - see all the non stock parts on the Bronco to support the "Custom Off Road" version.What the niche players have realized is race car builders are quite frankly the "serious" spectrum of the automotive genre. They're going to buy the kit, the detail up set, and then more kits and P/E when the aftermarket decal support starts to pour in during the following months. This is true! Add to that if a/m decal sheets are produced so other liveries can built. Then it's also bought in multiple copies.
martinfan5 Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 If they do this as a bone-stock street car with racing options, it'll be a good seller. As a strict racer, I don't think it'll move too well.And yes, if they did a 245, I'd buy at least one of them.Charlie LarkinRace car only kits from Beemax must be selling really good if they keep doing up newly tooled kits, and remember, we are not the only market that buy's model kits in the world, race car only kits are very hot right now , just trying to keep up will all the supplement decals being done for all new kits coming out will make your head spin.
Chuck Most Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 I'm going to at least try to turn one into a somewhat street-stock car. The 240 is an indestructible brick and now the ultimate hipster car, I'm really surprised it took this long to get one as a 1:24 kit, even if it is race-only.
niteowl7710 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Posted January 16, 2017 Race car only kits from Beemax must be selling really good if they keep doing up newly tooled kits, and remember, we are not the only market that buy's model kits in the world, race car only kits are very hot right now , just trying to keep up will all the supplement decals being done for all new kits coming out will make your head spin. There are at my last count somewhere in the neighborhood of 2 DOZEN aftermarket sheets in development for release in the next 60 days for the M3. Along with at least one wheel set, and an entire tarmac rally transkit.
Erik Smith Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 Very cool. I have never laid eyes upon an actual Beemax kit, but the last couple of their releases, and now this...may change things. I think the car looks pretty cool as is in the 3D rendering - without livery.
Silver Foxx Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 Was raced here in Australia as well , will have to get one .
zak78 Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) I'm going to at least try to turn one into a somewhat street-stock car. The 240 is an indestructible brick and now the ultimate hipster car, I'm really surprised it took this long to get one as a 1:24 kit, even if it is race-only. This. Although I'm guessing hipsters have little bearing on mainstream model companies-- even when they're Aoshima. The beard-product-and-skinny-jeans crowd is busy slambering MKII Volkswagens, making roof-racks and faking rust. For me this will be a track-day street car, same as the e30s Edited January 18, 2017 by zak78
Chuck Most Posted January 18, 2017 Posted January 18, 2017 This. Although I'm guessing hipsters have little bearing on mainstream model companies-- even when they're Aoshima. The beard-product-and-skinny-jeans crowd is busy slambering MKII Volkswagens, making roof-racks and faking rust. For me this will be a track-day street car, same as the e30sYeah- I've seemed to notice that decent 240s are going down in price, and MkII Jettas are getting to be a popular sight parked out in front of vape shops. Might be a connection there...
Modellpularn Posted September 14, 2017 Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) Vape shop? This will be a huge selling kit here in Sweden! I can see a new class on our slot tracks. How cool will that be...? Also mentioned by someone: small block Chevy in it. I have a friend who's got such an animal; a 245 and I might just buy it! Getting it for a really good price. I'll let you know when I get it... Edited September 14, 2017 by Modellpularn
niteowl7710 Posted September 16, 2017 Author Posted September 16, 2017 Beemax posted the built test shot/decal fit today. The two liveries are both Eggenberger Motorsports, the Kamachi is the 1985 Guia Race of Macau winning livery, the other is the 1985 InterTec Fuji Winning livery. 21462344_1457203550981632_7412489462807889861_n by James Duff, on Flickr
echoxrayniner Posted September 16, 2017 Posted September 16, 2017 That thing looks amazing, which I suppose is standard for Beemax, but Christ I want one.
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