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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

bulletAoshima
bulletR35 GT-R w/ engine (modified reissue, 3360 yen)
bulletR35 GT-R w/ PE parts (modified reissue, 3990 yen)
bulletTop Secret Z33 w/ 19" Volk TE37 (modified reissue, 3150 yen)
bulletTop Secret Z33 w/ 19" Volk GT-C (modified reissue, 3150 yen)
bulletFujimi
bullet1/20 Ferrari 641/2 French GP version (3990 yen)
bullet1/20 Ferrari 641/2 Cartgraf decal (1890 yen)
bullet1/20 Ferrari 641/2 Photo-etched parts (2520 yen)
bulletFor your convenience, if you wish to complete the kit, the total comes to 8400 yen.
bulletHasegawa
bullet1/20 F1 to be announced at Tokyo Hobby Show (3500 yen)
bulletTamiya
bulletZanavi Nismo R35 GT-R Super GT
bulletZanavi Nismo R35 GT-R Super GT Photo-etched parts
bulletPorsche 956 Cannon (reissue)
bulletPorsche 956 Photo-etched parts
bulletPorsche 935 Turbo (reissue)
bulletSauber Mercedes C9 (reissue)
bullet1/12 Tyrrell 003 w/ PE (modified reissue)
bullet1/12 Porsche RSR936 w/ PE (modified reissue)

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

bulletAoshima
bulletNissan GT-R (new tool), 2940 yen
bulletNissan GT-R Premium Edition (new tool), 2940 yen
bulletK.I.T.T. (new tool),w/LED scanner, 5040 yen
bulletK.A.R.R. (new tool), 4410 yen
bulletMazda RX-7 (FC) Enfini Limited (new interior), 2310 yen
bulletFujimi
bullet1/20 Ferrari 126CK 1981 Spain (new tool), 3675 yen
bulletNissan GT-R (new tool), 2940 yen
bulletFerrari 250GTO (new tool), 3360 yen
bulletFerrari F430 Scuderia, 3360 yen
bulletVW Golf GTI V (w/PE), 3675 yen
bulletMazda RX-3 racing, 2520 yen
bulletPrince Skyline 2000GT racing, 2520 yen
bulletFairlady 240ZG works racing, 2520 yen
bulletHasegawa
bulletFord Focus 2007 Monza Rally Winner, 3360yen
bulletTamiya
bulletNissan GT-R (new tool), 3990 yen (Expect only the Maisto level of engine details.)
bulletP/E set for Nissan GT-R kit, 1470 yen

By Month

bulletMay
bulletFujimi, Ferrari F430 Scuderia, 3360 yen
bulletFujimi, VW Golf GTI V (deluxe), 3675 yen
bulletFujimi, Mazda RX-3 racing, 2520 yen
bulletHasegawa, Ford Focus 2007 Monza Rally Winner, 3360yen
bulletTamiya, Nissan GT-R (new tool), 3990 yen
bulletTamiya, P/E set for Nissan GT-R kit, 1470 yen
bulletJune
bulletFujimi, Prince Skyline 2000GT racing, 2520 yen
bulletFujimi, Fairlady 240ZG works racing, 2520 yen
bulletJuly
bulletAoshima, Nissan GT-R (new tool), 2940 yen
bulletAoshima, Nissan GT-R Premium Edition (new tool), 2940 yen
bulletAoshima, K.I.T.T. (new tool),w/LED scanner, 5040 yen
bulletAoshima, K.A.R.R. (new tool), 4410 yen
bulletAoshima, Mazda RX-7 (FC) Enfini Limited (new interior), 2310 yen
bulletFujimi, 1/20 Ferrari 126CK 1981 Spain (new tool), 3675 yen
bulletFujimi, Nissan GT-R (new tool), 2940 yen
bulletFujimi, Ferrari 250GTO (new tool), 3360 yen

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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