martinfan5 Posted July 27, 2012 Posted July 27, 2012 Here is the FT 86 from Tamyia, its the same kit as the Subaru version, here is whats in the box
martinfan5 Posted August 4, 2012 Author Posted August 4, 2012 weres the engine...? There is no full engine, just the top of it
niteowl7710 Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Weres? Try where's... This kit is the same as it's 1:1 twin, the Subaru BRZ, only difference is the decals. If you want a proper detailed FT-86, with engine & open trunk, then Aoshima has their FT86 coming out mid-September ( next month ) , followed by their BRZ in October. It's a far better kit for the detail "hounds" ;-) Dan Why does everyone keep saying the Aoshima kit has an engine...it did not, and does not. They have said repeatedly on their FB page that they could not include an engine at their price point...want proof? Fine...take a gander for yourself.
Rob Hall Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Weres? Try where's... This kit is the same as it's 1:1 twin, the Subaru BRZ, only difference is the decals. If you want a proper detailed FT-86, with engine & open trunk, then Aoshima has their FT86 coming out mid-September ( next month ) , followed by their BRZ in October. It's a far better kit for the detail "hounds" ;-) Dan The fascias are different from the BRZ, and the Aoshima one doesn't have an engine.
blubaja Posted August 7, 2012 Posted August 7, 2012 Wish aoshima would just hold off releasing their beautiful kit until the finish developing the engine. Price be damned, everyone's gonna bitch about it anyway lol.
martinfan5 Posted August 8, 2012 Author Posted August 8, 2012 But is does have an opening deck lid, well thats what the mocked up one had at the Japanese hobby show a few months back
niteowl7710 Posted August 8, 2012 Posted August 8, 2012 Wish aoshima would just hold off releasing their beautiful kit until the finish developing the engine. Price be damned, everyone's gonna bitch about it anyway lol. But for what point, with the bottom cover on (as seen in the Tamiya kit where they mold there's in place in the first photos) you can't even see that it has an engine. So you don't need more than the top part, and it's not exactly a hot must-have engine in the first place. The car is designed to be a perfectly balanced driving experience, not tear up the dragstrip.
martinfan5 Posted August 8, 2012 Author Posted August 8, 2012 I would think people would be well aware how the big Japanese kit manufactures do not put engines in their kits for the most part, atleast full engines.
vwdave92 Posted August 8, 2012 Posted August 8, 2012 I just finished this up... It was just what you would expect from a Tamiya kit. Test fit closely because the fire wall does not seal up the engine bay so you'll want to make sure you black out the inner body shell accordingly. I scrapped the kit wheels for some parts box wheels per request of the person getting the finished car. Also ditched the spoiler which only required sanding the alignment pins off the deck lid. Also subbed in some different seats and brakes. Scratched up a mesh grill, roll cage and dip stick for the engine. All that said the kit will look great built right out of the box. here's a few pictures
vwdave92 Posted August 8, 2012 Posted August 8, 2012 couple more... chassis and interior (before the seats were painted) And seats with belts
martinfan5 Posted August 9, 2012 Author Posted August 9, 2012 (edited) That looks great, I like the License plate too , I cant wait to get started on mine, here is what I am going for with one of mine Edited August 9, 2012 by martinfan5
blubaja Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 Aoshima announced today that they will include Scion emblems in their 86 kit!! Another one up to Tamiya.
martinfan5 Posted August 10, 2012 Author Posted August 10, 2012 Aoshima announced today that they will include Scion emblems in their 86 kit!! Another one up to Tamiya. Well looks like I know what I will be doing with Aoshima one now
eizzle Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 I just finished this up... It was just what you would expect from a Tamiya kit. Test fit closely because the fire wall does not seal up the engine bay so you'll want to make sure you black out the inner body shell accordingly. I scrapped the kit wheels for some parts box wheels per request of the person getting the finished car. Also ditched the spoiler which only required sanding the alignment pins off the deck lid. Also subbed in some different seats and brakes. Scratched up a mesh grill, roll cage and dip stick for the engine. All that said the kit will look great built right out of the box. here's a few pictures You really need to mow your grass! What a jungle! Seriously though, that looks great, I'm definetly going to have to check this it out!
niteowl7710 Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 Aoshima announced today that they will include Scion emblems in their 86 kit!! Another one up to Tamiya. Saw that yesterday, they just sold me on getting one of the "custom wheel" kits as that further distances itself from the Tamiya offering. Rather than a triumph for Aoshima, I consider it to be a big win for Toyota marketing that forced their hand into including the Scion option in the first two kits rather than a separate offering later.
martinfan5 Posted August 12, 2012 Author Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) Saw that yesterday, they just sold me on getting one of the "custom wheel" kits as that further distances itself from the Tamiya offering. Rather than a triumph for Aoshima, I consider it to be a big win for Toyota marketing that forced their hand into including the Scion option in the first two kits rather than a separate offering later. James, where did you see it announced?, on there Face Book? I agree, this is a great marketing move. Edited August 12, 2012 by martinfan5
martinfan5 Posted August 12, 2012 Author Posted August 12, 2012 Dan, thank you , I think its time to start following them now
blubaja Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 Dan, thank you , I think its time to start following them now They-or some representative from them, always responds to posts. Not always super informative and usually vague, but still much better contact than the US companies on there. How about that!
RodneyBad Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 Only problem is the Aoshima version cost twice as much as the Tamiya Version.. Just saying.....
martinfan5 Posted August 12, 2012 Author Posted August 12, 2012 Only problem is the Aoshima version cost twice as much as the Tamiya Version.. Just saying..... Hmmm, not ture, I paid $33 US for the I Tamiya kit, and I am paying $29 for the Aoshima one, granted the Aoshima one is the pre order price, its still cheaper . Right now, at hobby search Tamyia 86 kits is $40.75 Aoshima 86 kit is $35.66 At hobby link japan Tamyia 86 kit $40.87 Aoshima 86 kit $ 35.76 I am not seeing how the aoshima kit cost more then the tamyia one Please note, that these are list price, not the current the reduce prices that both are selling the kits for, but either way, tamyia is still more expensive
RodneyBad Posted August 13, 2012 Posted August 13, 2012 Well then, I'll have to wait for my #1 Ebay seller (Tokyo Hobby) to get them in stock and see what they have them for. The Only one I saw on Ebay was listed at US $79.99 O my
martinfan5 Posted August 13, 2012 Author Posted August 13, 2012 I bought the Subaru version from Tokyo hobby, paid $32. for it
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