GeeBee Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 No release date as yet, but I've just been informed by my contact at Ebbro that it will be the DS21 in 1/24th scale, model # 25009
Zoom Zoom Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 Finally! I've been hoping the later version would be offered. I've ridden in a '72 DS19 owned by family friends (back in the day), it was an amazing spaceship for the road, so smooth, quiet, and comfortable. Their only complaint was it was very slow.
espo Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 I'm not familiar with the Ebbro line. Are those Die Cast or Plastic ?
stavanzer Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 Ohhhh. I want one of these. Gonna be spendy, but this is a Grail Kit for me, so I'll pony up for it.Yea! Ebbro.
GeeBee Posted February 27, 2017 Author Posted February 27, 2017 I'm not familiar with the Ebbro line. Are those Die Cast or Plastic ?plastic, great quality, I've got the DS19 and the Renault 4 & the 4 fourgonnette
Zoom Zoom Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 Ebbro kits I believe are done by someone who was involved at a high level with Tamiya design/engineering in the past, so Ebbro kits are basically as Tamiya-like as one could ask for, without actually being Tamiya kits (aside from the Ebbro 2CV van that uses some Tamiya parts with some new tooled parts by Ebbro). They aren't cheap, but neither are Tamiya kits. You get what you pay for.
GeeBee Posted February 27, 2017 Author Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) ...Ebbro kits I believe are done by someone who was involved at a high level with Tamiya design/engineering in the past, so Ebbro kits are basically as Tamiya-like as one could ask for, without actually being Tamiya kits (aside from the Ebbro 2CV van that uses some Tamiya parts with some new tooled parts by Ebbro). They aren't cheap, but neither are Tamiya kits. You get what you pay for.yes, that would be Masato Kiya, a great guy, hopefully I can visit them when I'm in Japan later this year, Edited February 27, 2017 by GeeBee
espo Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 Ebbro kits I believe are done by someone who was involved at a high level with Tamiya design/engineering in the past, so Ebbro kits are basically as Tamiya-like as one could ask for, without actually being Tamiya kits (aside from the Ebbro 2CV van that uses some Tamiya parts with some new tooled parts by Ebbro). They aren't cheap, but neither are Tamiya kits. You get what you pay for.plastic, great quality, I've got the DS19 and the Renault 4 & the 4 fourgonnette Thanks this is great to know. I'll look for these .
Luc Janssens Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 My 6th grade teacher drove one, I hated his guts!
Rob Hall Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 Sweet. Looking forward to this. Hope they eventually do an SM.
Dave Van Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) I think that is the correct car for a BTTF Taxi.......may have to get one..... Edited February 27, 2017 by Dave Van
GeeBee Posted February 27, 2017 Author Posted February 27, 2017 Sweet. Looking forward to this. Hope they eventually do an SM. The next one might be the Safari (Break) version, but you didn't hear that from me .....
GeeBee Posted February 27, 2017 Author Posted February 27, 2017 I think that is the correct car for a BTTF Taxi.......may have to get one.....Your correct, don't forget the parrot !
Chuck Kourouklis Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 Kool.If only they (or Heller, maybe) could be sweet-talked into an SM...
GeeBee Posted February 27, 2017 Author Posted February 27, 2017 Kool.If only they (or Heller, maybe) could be sweet-talked into an SM...I can't see Heller bringing anything new to the board for a while, after they declared bankruptcy last year, they've already cancelled a few projects they announced at last year's German Toy fair, both versions of the Renault Estafette have now been cancelled, as to Ebbro, who knows .....
Zoom Zoom Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 The next one might be the Safari (Break) version, but you didn't hear that from me .....I'll pretend I didn't hear that...*wink wink, nudge nudge*
MrObsessive Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 Sweet. Looking forward to this. Hope they eventually do an SM. I'd get this kit when it comes out, and I'd LOVE to see an SM! Always thought those were VERY cool looking cars! My only beef with the standard Citroens is I've NEVER liked those cars in black! It reminds me too much of a rolling roach coming down the road with those nearly invisible wheels in the rear.
martinfan5 Posted February 27, 2017 Posted February 27, 2017 Speaking of Ebbro, this a very interesting interview to read, its long, but well worth the time, there are some interesting tidbits shared on how the companies do things , and the people being interviewed are one Masato Kiya as Geoff talked about and Shunsaku , head of Tamiya There are two interviews hereTamiya/Ebbro Chats Parts 1-5http://f1modelingcorner.blogspot.co.uk/p/normal-0-0-2-false-false-false.htmlEbrro Interview Parts 1-14http://f1modelingcorner.blogspot.co.uk/p/blog-page.html
GeeBee Posted February 27, 2017 Author Posted February 27, 2017 I'm hoping these will be released by August, if they are, I can pick a few up while I'm working over there, I'll be loaded down with all my photographic gear, so this time if I buy anything, I'll post them back home.
Rob Hall Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 The Chapron convertible or Presidentielle sedan would be interesting variations...
niteowl7710 Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 I'm hoping these will be released by August, if they are, I can pick a few up while I'm working over there, I'll be loaded down with all my photographic gear, so this time if I buy anything, I'll post them back home.To make August, they'd have to official announce the kit and put it for Pre Order in fairly short order. Based on the time line of the just announced MP4/31 Late Season F1 kit and the HY "Crepemobile" (it's the yellow one peeking out of the corner of the picture) being available for Pre Order and they have release dates of July right now.
GeeBee Posted February 28, 2017 Author Posted February 28, 2017 To make August, they'd have to official announce the kit and put it for Pre Order in fairly short order. Based on the time line of the just announced MP4/31 Late Season F1 kit and the HY "Crepemobile" (it's the yellow one peeking out of the corner of the picture) being available for Pre Order and they have release dates of July right now.I know, it was only wishful thinking, I'll have a few days to myself, to relax and do a little retail therapy, I went to the Tamiya store in Tokyo last year, sadly I was in a rush and didn't buy any models from there, not that there was anything I wanted, picked up some masking tape and a couple of pin badges, this year I'm going to make time, so I'm not in a rush, although when I've finished one job, I've got a 3 hour flight to get to my next job.
niteowl7710 Posted February 28, 2017 Posted February 28, 2017 I'm definitely in for the "revamp" DS21 kit, and I'll tackle people to the front of the line for a Safari...
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