Toyoda's (Toyota) first ever passenger vehicle coming from Tamiya

[DanR]

HLJ.com is announcing that Tamiya will be releasing a kit of Toyota's first ever passenger vehicle from 1936. I think it looks pretty cool.

[mike 51]

I think so too.

(but this announcement was posted here about 3 weeks ago though)

[DanR]

Oh man, I'm a bit behind the times on new releases lately. Sorry!

[martinfan5]

Here

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=101085

[Eshaver]

The Japanese must have thought a lot of the Desoto Airflow automobile

[1972coronet]

I'd like to see a Stout ( pre-"Hi-Lux" model pickup ) ! Stock and period-correct hop-up parts (including , but not limited to : hot rod parts for the 4 cylinder ; Buick 215 V8 ; mag wheels ; etc.) .

[horsepower]

Kinda reminds me of a mini Chrysler Airflow, am in the only one, is this a small car, or like some of the other Japanese early cars fairly large?

[Rob Hall]

I'd like to see a Stout ( pre-"Hi-Lux" model pickup ) ! Stock and period-correct hop-up parts (including , but not limited to : hot rod parts for the 4 cylinder ; Buick 215 V8 ; mag wheels ; etc.) .

A Stout kit would be interesting. I'd really like to see a '60s-70s FJ40 Land Cruiser kitted...Tamiya makes a sweet large scale RC one..

[mike 51]

Kinda reminds me of a mini Chrysler Airflow, am in the only one, is this a small car, or like some of the other Japanese early cars fairly large?

If you Google it, you'll find a brief "road" test that Jay Leno did on this car (the car is nearly brand new, built by Toyota from blueprints in 1989).

The video will show you the size it is (full size for the mid-30's standards).

more>>> 112 in wheelbase 186 inches long 68 inches high 3300 lbs. roughly the same size as a 36 Ford.

Edited May 8, 2015 by mike 51

[carnut]

This looks very close to a Chrysler Airflow, so when it comes out I'm definitely getting one to hot rod it of course.

Edited May 8, 2015 by carnut

[jbwelda]

I wonder if this is going to have full engine detail and a stand alone engine? I just ordered one from HLJ, man can't beat that price compared to what its going to retail in the states for, but I wonder what the level of detail is going to be, besides Tamiya's usual excellence.

jb

[niteowl7710]

I wonder if this is going to have full engine detail and a stand alone engine? I just ordered one from HLJ, man can't beat that price compared to what its going to retail in the states for, but I wonder what the level of detail is going to be, besides Tamiya's usual excellence.

jb

As of right now I don't believe there is going to be one, looks like the bottom of the engine is molded into the frame rails. But we'll find out for sure next weekend when the big Hobby Show in Shizouka, Japan (where all the companies are located) occurs. Also will get a good look at the Honda S600 that's coming out this month as well.

[carnut]

Sounds promising, as for me I will chuck the frame and all and hot rod it with whatever I can find to work.

It will be fun.