martinfan5 Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Tamiya has announced their 2015 plans, and that it is going to be the Mercedes 300SL, stay tuned for more info as this is the first day of 2015 NUREMBERG TOY FAIR Edited January 28, 2015 by martinfan5
Junkman Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 The Toy Fair has been open for almost seven hours now, yet no comprehensive news report has been posted. I IZ DISAPPOINT
Mr Stock Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 More exciting news thanks for the photos Geoff
tim boyd Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Very cool....do I see a comparo in my future? Tamiya 300SL vs. AMT Trophy Series 300SL...assessing 50 years of kit-designing progress, and including acquisition cost of each (original issue c.1964/5 AMT 300SL's are more numerous than one would expect, and not that pricey, either....). Now that would be interesting (at least it would be to me!) Thanks for posting, Jonathon, and thanks for the pictures, Geoff. TIM
Junkman Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Compare with Italeri, too. And Heller. Edited January 28, 2015 by Junkman
johnbuzzed Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Very cool....do I see a comparo in my future? Tamiya 300SL vs. AMT Trophy Series 300SL...assessing 50 years of kit-designing progress, and including acquisition cost of each (original issue c.1964/5 AMT 300SL's are more numerous than one would expect, and not that pricey, either....). Now that would be interesting (at least it would be to me!) Thanks for posting, Jonathon, and thanks for the pictures, Geoff. TIM Please, do a comparison! Besides an interesting subject, your articles are the first things I actually "read" (not just look at the pictures) in any of the magazines.
sjordan2 Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Dying to see that comparison. So far the AMT version has been one of the best in any scale, and better than large scale versions. The biggest selling point besides detail and accuracy would be DO THE DOORS FIT FLUSH?
Erik Smith Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Does the AMT Kit have the separate tubular frame? The Tamiya one looks like an impressive model!
Danno Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Uh, oh. Looks like I'm gonna have to send some of my $$$ to Tokyo! I have a real yen for that . . . especially since they're gonna put an ENGINE in it! Kit looks great.
sjordan2 Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Does the AMT Kit have the separate tubular frame? The Tamiya one looks like an impressive model! No, the AMT only has the pylon style cross members in front of the firewall. Not a big deal since that's the only space frame detail that can be seen. The 1/16 Minicraft and Entex version has a reasonably complete space frame, and not the less accurate 1/16 Italeri. I don't know for sure about the 1/24 Italeri, but if it's the same as their larger kit, they made the mistake of basing the Gullwing's lower body on their roadster kit, which has accurate but different body dimensions (except for a wrong windshield frame). Edited January 28, 2015 by sjordan2
sjordan2 Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Spent a while poring over the images. Parts fit will tell the rest of the story, but as a collector of all things Gullwing and from what I can see, this looks like the definitive Gullwing kit in any scale. The detail looks amazingly complete and accurate, with elements not seen on any other version. Now if they'd just do this in 1/12....
drball Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 To me this a significant announcement. If Tamiya has success with the release of a classic we might be in store for more in the future provided licensing issues can be worked out.
ferrarijoe Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Like how the bottom is clear so you will be able to see the frame after its built.
Pete J. Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 Cost?? Don't care! This is on the list as of right now!
om617 Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 This is great news. Tamiya are pretty serious about fit and finish.
martinfan5 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Posted January 28, 2015 Thank you Geoff for posting the photos, there were no photos of it yet when the info was posted , and it was late and I needed to go bed.
BVC500 Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) @sjordan2 Did you notice that it has speaker grills but no radio (which was a small addition to the bottom-center of the dash - see pic). Not a huge deal, because you can get a photoetch scratchbuilt radio, or omit the speaker grills. Still appears to be the most accurate and complete representation. Another thing: there are decals for the stars and scripts, but these should really be metal transfers; however, they are already available aftermarket. This would really benefit from the aftermarket, including the rudge wheels, fitted suitcases, hose clamps, rivets etc. Edited January 28, 2015 by BVC500
martinfan5 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Uh, oh. Looks like I'm gonna have to send some of my $$$ to Tokyo! I have a real yen for that . . . especially since they're gonna put an ENGINE in it! Kit looks great. Welcome to the dark side, we have been waiting for you :lol: Edited January 28, 2015 by martinfan5
niteowl7710 Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 @sjordan2 Did you notice that it has speaker grills but no radio (which was a small addition to the bottom-center of the dash - see pic). Not a huge deal, because you can get a photoetch scratchbuilt radio, or omit the speaker grills. Still appears to be the most accurate and complete representation. Another thing: there are decals for the stars and scripts, but these should really be metal transfers; however, they are already available aftermarket. This would really benefit from the aftermarket, including the rudge wheels, fitted suitcases, hose clamps, rivets etc. There is a set of transfers, if you look on the parts layout photo they're right below the decals. Tamiya has in more recent years been including "doubles" of the scripting in decals, as some people East of the Pacific seem to believe they're made via witchcraft and try to dunk them in water..hilarity then ensues. Welcome to the dark side, we have been waiting for you :lol: We'd offer you cookies, but we spent the baked good budget on superbly engineered Japanese model kits.
afx Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Very cool....do I see a comparo in my future? Tamiya 300SL vs. AMT Trophy Series 300SL...assessing 50 years of kit-designing progress, and including acquisition cost of each (original issue c.1964/5 AMT 300SL's are more numerous than one would expect, and not that pricey, either....). Now that would be interesting (at least it would be to me!) Thanks for posting, Jonathon, and thanks for the pictures, Geoff. TIM Yea I think the Trophy Series kit is under appreciated. I have a few in my collection including the rather rare Autobahn version. Edited January 28, 2015 by afx
MrObsessive Posted January 28, 2015 Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) What an absolutely gorgeous kit! This is definitely on my must have list! That clear bottom is an excellent idea! Edit: Does anyone know if those doors are fully functional, or are they just "poseable"? Edited January 28, 2015 by MrObsessive
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