News from Nuremberg:Tamiya Giuilia Sprint GTA is back!

[kjohan]

Would be nice if they in the future released a GTZ / Tubolare , aka "Mini GTO". The body and most of the chassis are of course different, but probably some components could be common with the GTA.

[1959scudetto]

On 1/31/2024 at 5:34 PM, Justin Porter said:

Hugely excited the Giulia is coming back. It's a jewel of a kit and I'll look forward to building it once again.

Great news - now I can stock up (I have 3 unbuilts in my stash from when they were first released + a GTAm transkit)- one of my all time favorites !

[Chuck Kourouklis]

On 2/5/2024 at 12:50 AM, kjohan said:

Would be nice if they in the future released a GTZ / Tubolare , aka "Mini GTO". The body and most of the chassis are of course different, but probably some components could be common with the GTA.

Just had a look and oh yes...

ABSOLUTELY, it would be nice.

Was under the impression My Favorite Headache (credit: @keyser) might have covered this on the resin end of things but perhaps not.  Tamiya's kitted odder balls...

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Thumbs up on a GTZ Tubolare especially if it's a 2.

Edited February 7, 2024 by rrb124@sbcglobal.net
corrected annotation

[stavanzer]

On 2/7/2024 at 12:21 PM, Chuck Kourouklis said:

Just had a look and oh yes...

ABSOLUTELY, it would be nice.

Was under the impression My Favorite Headache (credit: @keyser) might have covered this on the resin end of things but perhaps not.  Tamiya's kitted odder balls...

What a Beautiful Car!

[kensar]

Will be great to see this reissued.

My builds below: Tamiya in the front, Gunze behind it.

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Beautiful coupes! I had a 1:1 1975 GTV and these models are a good look back. Look ing forward to the Tamiya. 

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Have built the Gunze Sangyo long time ago. Yours looks good. 

[stavanzer]

Not Quite On Topic, but too beautiful not to share.

 

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Beast!

[Justin Porter]

Additional good news on the Alfa reissue. According to Stevens International the MSRP is $33. For comparison's sake, MSRP on the just announced Craftsman Plus '64 Chevelle Malibu is $35.99.

A full detail Tamiya kit from the 90's with metal transfer badges and poseable steering is cheaper than an AMT curbside from the 60's. Just to make things abundantly clear.

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

Wow. Success. Sometimes we win. 

[bbowser]

Any idea of an ETA?

[The Junkman]

Just for curiosity's sake: what years of the Trans Am Series will the Tamiya kit be the best basis for?  Or will it?

[Matt Bacon]

11 hours ago, The Junkman said:

Just for curiosity's sake: what years of the Trans Am Series will the Tamiya kit be the best basis for?  Or will it?

Looks like you could do 66 or 70, though for some later cars you’d need to add a chin spoiler. Patto’s place has 1/24 decals for the Kwech 1966 car.

best,

M.

[niteowl7710]

12 hours ago, bbowser said:

Any idea of an ETA?

Probably not until Late May at the earliest. Some Euro Retailer Pre-Orders are showing Early July, but they're going to lag Japan/North American delivery dates.

[GMP440]

On 1/30/2024 at 11:27 PM, stavanzer said:

 

This kit?

5 comments in, and no Photo?

That kit builds well.  I built two for a customer.  One build was red like on the box.  The other build was in silver to replicate the one he races at Watkins Glen.

[GMP440]

On 1/30/2024 at 11:27 PM, stavanzer said:

 

This kit?

5 comments in, and no Photo?

That kit builds well.  I built two for a customer.  One build was red like on the box.  The other build was in silver to replicate the one he races at Watkins Glen.

[The Junkman]

2 hours ago, Matt Bacon said:

Looks like you could do 66 or 70, though for some later cars you’d need to add a chin spoiler. Patto’s place has 1/24 decals for the Kwech 1966 car.

best,

M.

Thank you