Tom Geiger Posted January 1, 2014 Posted January 1, 2014 I would assume that it meant those kits actually release en masse during 2013. Sometimes older released kits are still sitting on shelves. It would not include those. If you are speaking of the release being scheduled during 2013, but not making true release until 2014, I would not think those would be 2013 releases in reality. I lose track. I believe most kits were just issued, and am surprised when I discover they've been out 10 years. I am not one to run out to a hobby shop and buy a kit on the first day of sale for some enormous bounty. Heck, I'm not going to dive into building it anyway and I don't get that excited over things in my old age. I'll just look around until I see the kits I want at a club meeting or show, then I'll buy them. I was surprised that one of the kits I recently mentioned as new was indeed a 2012 issue!
jaydar Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) I must say it is the Tamiya " La Ferrari". The detail is fantastic for the 1/24 scale. It appears to be a few short steps from being stepped up to 1/12. Joe. Edited January 2, 2014 by jaydar
Greg Myers Posted January 2, 2014 Author Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) That's needed said for a long time.. Yep. Edited January 2, 2014 by Greg Myers
Austin T Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 No reason to Bash other peoples interest. I don't bash '32 Fords even though I don't care to much for them.
mademan Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 these 2 kits right here. the ive already got plans for almost my whole case of the Cudas, and the rocket bunny kit is incredible.
randx0 Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 The Slingster gets my vote . I just really like having options , I wish the 3 in 1 kits would make a comeback in newer kits , stock custom and racing in one box .
martinfan5 Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) No reason to Bash other peoples interest. I don't bash '32 Fords even though I don't care to much for them. Thats not going to stop them, maybe they should build one before they bash it, just a thought I want to add, the 86/BRZ twins that were released with the engine, Aoshima's AE86, the Subaru Sambar twins, and the Cedric and Gloria kits as well, all very nice new tooled kits for 2013 , and sure why not the The Ferrari Edited January 2, 2014 by martinfan5
Greg Myers Posted January 2, 2014 Author Posted January 2, 2014 I wouldn't be bashing them here except for the fact your PM is full or something. Can't get through.
martinfan5 Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) I wouldn't be bashing them here except for the fact your PM is full or something. Can't get through. Ok Greg, I deleted messages, that was the issue, I needed to do some cleaning Edited January 3, 2014 by martinfan5
lordairgtar Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Not bashing any car choice, but you have to admit. those guys chose a humorous name for their tune shop.
Craig Irwin Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Not bashing any car choice, but you have to admit. those guys chose a humorous name for their tune shop. X10 I have no idea what a rocket bunny is, but it's sure a silly name.
Ford guy Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 I say the Revell 57 Ford. It's such a nice kit to build. It's a skill level 3 that a beginner could build. A fantastically engineered kit! I had really hoped that the 90 Mustang coupe would be my pick, but with the roof being the wrong height.
Craig Irwin Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 It may be a great kit of a fantastic car, but in that color it needs a Hello Kitty decal on the door. The Japanese sure look at things differently.
martinfan5 Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 X10 I have no idea what a rocket bunny is, but it's sure a silly name. Rocket Bunny is the name for after market parts from TRA, theres a lot more to it, but is the basic part
niteowl7710 Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) It may be a great kit of a fantastic car, but in that color it needs a Hello Kitty decal on the door. The Japanese sure look at things differently. Unfortunately the hot pink car in the picture isn't the car the model was made of, nor even the same manufacturer as the picture is a Nissan, not a Toyota. It's just the one that Greg found (and I suspect the worst one in his eyes he could find at that) to "illustrate" how silly he and others find the name of a set of tuner parts. But then that just makes Jonathan and other's point - I hate the car and I don't even know what it is... Edited January 3, 2014 by niteowl7710
mademan Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 To each their own. Im a Muscle /Modern Muscle guy.... and I really dig the Rocket Bunny 86, and the 380sx..... but I also have the respect to not bash others choices........
Austin T Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 It may be a great kit of a fantastic car, but in that color it needs a Hello Kitty decal on the door. The Japanese sure look at things differently. I think the best way to put is that we all look at things differently. That's a good thing, last thing we want is a dystopian society like the one in George Orwell's 1984 where we all think the same thing. For example I'm getting a good notion a few people are "Gotta have my 'Murican V8, because I'm a patriot and I love my country. Anything else is a threat to my way of life" I personally like a lot of cars from different countries and hate a lot of cars from different countries, brand names don't sway me that much either. Just because it's a Honda/Ford/Chevy/Chyrysler/Toyota/Nissan/ect. doesn't mean that I dismiss the car without a first glance, I look at it for it's qualities even if it does have a weird name. And to be honest from a business stand point the name isn't that bad, not many people will forget it.
Agent G Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 I like em all, as long as they're fast and handle well. Say what you want about the name "Rocket Bunny" but put your right foot down on a well built example and you'll definately have fun. I like the Revell Mustang LX regardless of the roof height issue. Heck I've built two already and have plans for three more. I have Danno scaring up some of the Master Caster's bodies so we will see just how they look side by side. Haven't bought the '57 Ford............................. yet. G
mademan Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 I think the best way to put is that we all look at things differently. That's a good thing, last thing we want is a dystopian society like the one in George Orwell's 1984 where we all think the same thing. For example I'm getting a good notion a few people are "Gotta have my 'Murican V8, because I'm a patriot and I love my country. Anything else is a threat to my way of life" I personally like a lot of cars from different countries and hate a lot of cars from different countries, brand names don't sway me that much either. Just because it's a Honda/Ford/Chevy/Chyrysler/Toyota/Nissan/ect. doesn't mean that I dismiss the car without a first glance, I look at it for it's qualities even if it does have a weird name. And to be honest from a business stand point the name isn't that bad, not many people will forget it. obviously the business stand point is good.... it was the most displayed car at SEMA...
Agent G Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 obviously the business stand point is good.... it was the most displayed car at SEMA... Yes it was. I didn't get in the show "officially" but did make the back lot of the convention center. I saw some primo examples of the breed. G
Austin T Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Yea the SEMA car was pretty sharp. Here's a pic for those wondering.
Craig Irwin Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 I'm not against import cars, I've owned several, and own one now. I am saying this kit would have got more respect as a Toyota with TRA speed parts. (as it now has been explained) To me rocket bunny congers up images of a bad Robot Chicken skit.
DaveM Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 After looking at the new ones I have, I have to say the '49 Mercury Wagon looks the best of the new kits. It has a couple of small warts, but it's a pretty nice looking kit. I think I am going to start building mine this week just for kicks. Still not sure if I am going stock with it, or just giving in and building a surf wagon. I should be able to get sanding and gluing pretty soon.
mademan Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 I'm not against import cars, I've owned several, and own one now. I am saying this kit would have got more respect as a Toyota with TRA speed parts. (as it now has been explained) To me rocket bunny congers up images of a bad Robot Chicken skit. I have to agree with you.... without knowing the background , "Rocket Bunny" sounds fairly childish; However the 1:1 examples are incredible.... from GM V8 ls2 swaps to 2jz twin turbo, and wearing the Rocket Bunny widebody kit..... fairly serious, lol
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