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10/16/2008
Hasegawa's mystery F1 turned out to be Ferrari 312T2 1976 Monaco GP
winner! PE set will be released simultaneously. But even bigger surprise was
the completely unexpected Ferrari 248F1 from Fujimi.
The other previously-unannounced kits are new Fiat 500, and Toyota Land
Cruiser 100 (Lexus LX) in 1/24 scale, and 1/12 scale R35 GT-R, all from Fujimi.
9/22/2008
Here are some of 2008 Fall Tokyo Hobby Show new kit announcements
 | Aoshima
 | R35 GT-R w/ engine (modified reissue, 3360 yen) |
| R35 GT-R w/ PE parts (modified reissue, 3990 yen) |
| Top Secret Z33 w/ 19" Volk TE37 (modified reissue, 3150 yen) |
| Top Secret Z33 w/ 19" Volk GT-C (modified reissue, 3150 yen) |
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| Fujimi
| 1/20 Ferrari 641/2 French GP version (3990 yen) |
| 1/20 Ferrari 641/2 Cartgraf decal (1890 yen) |
| 1/20 Ferrari 641/2 Photo-etched parts (2520 yen)
 | For your convenience, if you wish to complete the kit, the total
comes to 8400 yen. |
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| Hasegawa
| 1/20 F1 to be announced at Tokyo Hobby Show (3500 yen) |
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| Tamiya
| Zanavi Nismo R35 GT-R Super GT |
| Zanavi Nismo R35 GT-R Super GT Photo-etched parts |
| Porsche 956 Cannon (reissue) |
| Porsche 956 Photo-etched parts |
| Porsche 935 Turbo (reissue) |
| Sauber Mercedes C9 (reissue) |
| 1/12 Tyrrell 003 w/ PE (modified reissue) |
| 1/12 Porsche RSR936 w/ PE (modified reissue) |
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9/20/2008
On Sep.8, 2008, Mr. Craft, one of the most well-stocked hobby store in
Tokyo, and the parent company of the Modeler's brand, closed its business.
8/??/2008
Fujimi's 641/2 is confirmed. Also available this fall is Tamiya's R35 GT-R
Japanese Super GT racer.
7/25/2008
Rumor has it that Fujimi's next 1/20 scale F1 kit will be Ferrari 641/2.
Using today's CAD/CAM technology, will it be as detailed as Tamiya's 1/12
scale counterpart?
6/2/2008
The defunct F1 Modeling magazine will come back in July. The first
of the new series, Volume 35, will feature detailed photos of the 2008 cars, and
costs a little more than its predecessor--2000 yen.
4/17/2008
2008 Shizuoka Hobby Show announcements
| Aoshima
| Nissan GT-R (new tool), 2940 yen |
| Nissan GT-R Premium Edition (new tool), 2940 yen |
| K.I.T.T. (new tool),w/LED scanner, 5040 yen |
| K.A.R.R. (new tool), 4410 yen |
| Mazda RX-7 (FC) Enfini Limited (new interior), 2310 yen |
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| Fujimi
| 1/20 Ferrari 126CK 1981 Spain (new tool), 3675 yen |
| Nissan GT-R (new tool), 2940 yen |
| Ferrari 250GTO (new tool), 3360 yen |
| Ferrari F430 Scuderia, 3360 yen |
| VW Golf GTI V (w/PE), 3675 yen |
| Mazda RX-3 racing, 2520 yen |
| Prince Skyline 2000GT racing, 2520 yen |
| Fairlady 240ZG works racing, 2520 yen |
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| Hasegawa
| Ford Focus 2007 Monza Rally Winner, 3360yen |
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| Tamiya
| Nissan GT-R (new tool), 3990 yen (Expect only the Maisto level of
engine details.) |
| P/E set for Nissan GT-R kit, 1470 yen |
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By Month
| May
| Fujimi, Ferrari F430 Scuderia, 3360 yen |
| Fujimi, VW Golf GTI V (deluxe), 3675 yen |
| Fujimi, Mazda RX-3 racing, 2520 yen |
| Hasegawa, Ford Focus 2007 Monza Rally Winner, 3360yen |
| Tamiya, Nissan GT-R (new tool), 3990 yen |
| Tamiya, P/E set for Nissan GT-R kit, 1470 yen |
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| June
| Fujimi, Prince Skyline 2000GT racing, 2520 yen |
| Fujimi, Fairlady 240ZG works racing, 2520 yen |
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| July
| Aoshima, Nissan GT-R (new tool), 2940 yen |
| Aoshima, Nissan GT-R Premium Edition (new tool), 2940 yen |
| Aoshima, K.I.T.T. (new tool),w/LED scanner, 5040 yen |
| Aoshima, K.A.R.R. (new tool), 4410 yen |
| Aoshima, Mazda RX-7 (FC) Enfini Limited (new interior), 2310 yen |
| Fujimi, 1/20 Ferrari 126CK 1981 Spain (new tool), 3675 yen |
| Fujimi, Nissan GT-R (new tool), 2940 yen |
| Fujimi, Ferrari 250GTO (new tool), 3360 yen |
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4/16/2008
Shizuoka hobby show is about a month ahead, and some Japanese manufacturers
have begun releasing info on their new kits. One of the noteworthy pieces of
news is Aoshima's Nissan GT-R, featuring color-coded clear parts and
rotating brake rotors. The company will also release a brand-new 1/24 scale
kit of the K.I.T.T. with and without the LED scanner, and also of the
K.A.R.R., too.
2/20/2008
Began working on Fujimi's 126C2 kit. It's a shame that the body shape is
so inaccurate for a kit designed in 3D CAD.
1/22/2008
Hasegawa is releasing the 1/24 scale plastic model of the Ferrari 250TR
this spring!
1/8/2008
Rumor has it that the staff of F1 Modeling Magazine are gearing up to
start a new magazine. I really hope it's true.
1/1/2008
Happy New Year!
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