Vesa Jussila Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 @johnlambert This Ferrari kit is really nice. I build it many moons ago. Maybe I need to get one more again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Another kit I've been after since I first knew it existed. I seem to have a thing for small/cheap/popular cars as well as big, fancy expensive ones. The thing is, it's tiny, you don't get a sense of scale from the box so... It's so tiny for a 1/24 model, it's really lovely. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 That's right John, this BMW is really tiny, I remember when I opened the box of the kit. I thought minimum half of the kit including the body is missing 😇 BTW...today I received the Gunze Triumph TR3A Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 1 hour ago, johnlambert said: Another kit I've been after since I first knew it existed. I seem to have a thing for small/cheap/popular cars as well as big, fancy expensive ones. Let me guess, your 1:1 car is average in all those categories and you make up for it with model kits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Marco F. said: That's right John, this BMW is really tiny, I remember when I opened the box of the kit. I thought minimum half of the kit including the body is missing 😇 Even though I'm reasonably familiar with the 1:1 scale Austin 7 and BMW Dixi I know what you mean, somehow I didn't make the connection with the size the kit would be. 1 hour ago, Marco F. said: BTW...today I received the Gunze Triumph TR3A Marco F Nice, I am very fond of the full-size TR3. 27 minutes ago, dbostream said: Let me guess, your 1:1 car is average in all those categories and you make up for it with model kits? Yep, my real car is pretty ordinary. I hope that won't always be the case, but needs must and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooper645 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Was looking at the Takom MAZ & KZKT combo, then ended up straying onto the plaza Japan page, that's where it all went wrong. Now winging its way round the world to me is: Aoshimas 1/24 Daihatsu Copen L880K - A different kit I've not seen built in a long time Aoshimas AE86 TRD 1/24 - Wanted to build an AE86 for a while and plumped for the TRD version Aoshimas R30 Skyline 1/24 - The kit should have some nice details I hope. Tamiya Porsche 935 in 1/12 - Also with the photo etch Couldn't get all of them cheaper by sourcing in the UK so Japan it is. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Hmmm, I'm liking the look of that AE86 - but a nice haul all round! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I think this is most beautiful Group C car. I was really happy when this was re-released. Even that it's quite basic kit. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Crane Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I’d like to have LC2 in 1/12th scale. That’s one of the best looking Group C cars ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Wonder why they 'censored' the Martini logos on the front & doors but left the text on the spoiler & a couple of other places - weird....?! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 @keefr22 More interesting thing is that Martini logos are fully in decal sheet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 9 hours ago, keefr22 said: Wonder why they 'censored' the Martini logos on the front & doors but left the text on the spoiler & a couple of other places - weird....?! It’ll be to do with the fact that a “Trade Mark” (the distinctive logo including the word Martini) is different licensable design “thing” from the company name. As Vessa says, though, they obviously sorted it out in time for the decal sheet! Maybe the photo is from running an LC2 in Historics and whoever was doing THAT at the time hadn’t got a logo licence... Best, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 58 minutes ago, cmatthewbacon said: Maybe the photo is from running an LC2 in Historics and whoever was doing THAT at the time hadn’t got a logo licence... That's interesting Matt, I'd never even considered that people running in historic motorsport would even have to consider licensing past liveries - I wonder how many actually do?! 2 hours ago, Vesa Jussila said: @keefr22 More interesting thing is that Martini logos are fully in decal sheet. I do like that Iraleri are now doing that - they've also included Marlboro decals in the BMW M1 re-release - I'm fed up with having to spend extra on aftermarket sheets for kits like the Beemax quattro and M3....!! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 @Vesa Jussila There's an interesting and useful article in the latest issue of Magneto, which you can buy at https://www.magnetomagazine.com/store/products,issue-9-spring-2021_50.htm : Clearly the people who now run it have paid their dues, logo-wise! best, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I clearly need to order this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 1 hour ago, cmatthewbacon said: Clearly the people who now run it have paid their dues, logo-wise! Does it actually mention that in the article Matt? Have to admit I've never heard of that mag - but then I haven't actually bought a magazine since my sub to Octane ran out over a decade ago! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 36 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Have to admit I've never heard of that mag - but then I haven't actually bought a magazine since my sub to Octane ran out over a decade ago! Magneto is pretty good, but if you only want to invest in one high end petrolhead magazine, then I’d highly recommend The Road Rat... https://theroadrat.com/ It’s not cheap, but each issue is like a paperback coffee table book. Lovely design and really in-depth, high-quality features. It takes days to read, not hours... best, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Whilst browsing EBay the other day I happened upon a 1/43 Heller Mercedes 450SL which didn't seem to be attracting much attention , so decided to have a bid on it and ended up winning it for a little over 9 quid plus postage . It arrived yesterday and is a really nice little kit , as are most of Heller's 1/43 cars . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 6 hours ago, Vesa Jussila said: @keefr22 More interesting thing is that Martini logos are fully in decal sheet. I was expecting to have to buy aftermarket decals for my Italeri Mk.2 Escort as the box art shows "Racing" but inside the decals are all set out as "Mans" and "Roth". And its all shown correctly on the instruction sheet. I can't see why they bothered to split up the name on the decals as it's still set out properly on the decal for company badge on the bonnet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimpion Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 1 hour ago, malpaso said: I was expecting to have to buy aftermarket decals for my Italeri Mk.2 Escort as the box art shows "Racing" but inside the decals are all set out as "Mans" and "Roth". And its all shown correctly on the instruction sheet. I can't see why they bothered to split up the name on the decals as it's still set out properly on the decal for company badge on the bonnet! I think it may have to do with rules on tobacco and alcohol advertising. If they wrote Rothmans on the outside of the box they might not be allowed to have the box on display in many countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, Chimpion said: I think it may have to do with rules on tobacco and alcohol advertising. If they wrote Rothmans on the outside of the box they might not be allowed to have the box on display in many countries. I think model kits are probably still classed as toys, so it’s advertising to kids rules that apply, which are even more stringent! Rothmans list of brands is a who’s who of motor sport sponsors: JPS, Gold Leaf, Peter Stuyvesant, Rothmans, State Express 555, but they’ve been defunct for 20 years with the brands now owned by British American Tobacco... best, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 1 hour ago, cmatthewbacon said: with the brands now owned by British American Tobacco... Who make 555 cigarettes, long time sponsors of the Subaru WRC team.... Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I must now buy the magazine above as well now! I am a serial magazine buyer but have never heard of this one. There was a Lancia racecars special a few months ago in Motor Sport,Lancia LC1 ,LC2,Lancia 037 etc. I was forced to buy that one! My latest must have magazine is now the German Automobil Sport. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Chimpion said: I think it may have to do with rules on tobacco and alcohol advertising. If they wrote Rothmans on the outside of the box they might not be allowed to have the box on display in many countries. Yes, I figured that but it still seems odd the "toy" and instructions inside effectively still have the cigarette advertising! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Brangham Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 I’ve pre ordered the rerelease of Tamiya’s Mercedes C9 and also Fujimi’s Williams FW14b. Not seen anything about the Williams being released again, was due to ship this week but not heard yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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