Nice, but I wish Tamiya would upgrade or provide different versions. I have got 3 in storage so I don't need another one.lvndeva wrote: ↑Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:22 pm it appears that Tamiya will re-release the 1/12 Lotus 72D:
https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info. ... s_id=14141
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Why not? With 4 in stash you can start playing Tetris.SBEST wrote: ↑Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:05 amNice, but I wish Tamiya would upgrade or provide different versions. I have got 3 in storage so I don't need another one.lvndeva wrote: ↑Tue Jun 06, 2023 10:22 pm it appears that Tamiya will re-release the 1/12 Lotus 72D:
https://www.spotmodel.com/product_info. ... s_id=14141
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Hopefully, the rerelease of the Tamiya Lotus 72D will prompt MFH to rerelease their Lotus 72E transkit.
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The Tyrrell 003 Monaco Version comes to mind. Also, there are 2 versions of the M23.biercemountain wrote: ↑Tue Jun 13, 2023 7:34 amIs there any precedent for Tamiya ever upgrading one of their 1/12 F1 kits? I can't recall an example (apart from perhaps better decals) but I could be mistaken.
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They have done several versions of the Caterham cars, and Datsun street and Safari versions.
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They sometimes include PE on older kits when re-releasing them.biercemountain wrote: ↑Tue Jun 13, 2023 7:34 amIs there any precedent for Tamiya ever upgrading one of their 1/12 F1 kits? I can't recall an example (apart from perhaps better decals) but I could be mistaken.
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"They sometimes include PE on older kits when re-releasing them." Yes, but really poor PE, not Tamiya worthy imo.
Tamiya re-issues differ in 'add-ons' but only time i know they actually changed/corrected a sprue was M23 engine one.
Lately they add PE as said, and from time to time they add alu funnels. In early days cigarette logos were included, but they're long gone. Some re-issues come without Goodyear reference although usually tires keep Goodyear as raised lettering on side wall except for 89721 'black box' MP4/6 which shows all side wall detail but the Goodyear marks. The 1st issue of MS11 shows nr 5 on box top, which was later changed to nr 6. Decals dito.
Maybe there are others, but these spring to mind.
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Tamiya re-issues differ in 'add-ons' but only time i know they actually changed/corrected a sprue was M23 engine one.
Lately they add PE as said, and from time to time they add alu funnels. In early days cigarette logos were included, but they're long gone. Some re-issues come without Goodyear reference although usually tires keep Goodyear as raised lettering on side wall except for 89721 'black box' MP4/6 which shows all side wall detail but the Goodyear marks. The 1st issue of MS11 shows nr 5 on box top, which was later changed to nr 6. Decals dito.
Maybe there are others, but these spring to mind.
Wim
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Also, German wholesale says Meng MP4/4 to become available in august, RRP Euro 199.
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