Homebee Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 (edited) On display at the 59th All Japan Model and Hobby Show 2019. Hobby Japan http://hobbyjapan.co.jp/ Sources: https://www.facebook.com/hobbyland.osaka/photos/a.1108794955873870/2512252288861456/?type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/hobbyland.osaka/photos/a.1108794955873870/2512252245528127/?type=3&theater V.P. Edited May 12, 2023 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 The model in the middle of the display stand looks like an A6M5 not an A6M2; it has the separate ejector exhausts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basuroy Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 The only thing they are hoping to beat Tamiya at must be the pricing . Otherwise the question begs - why ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 56 minutes ago, Basuroy said: the question begs - why ! Maybe they did a new Zero in order to compete with the Hasegawa 1:32 model, instead of the Tamiya model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUCIANO007 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 ...or maybe they make a much better model! This thing where a market closes, once Tamiya releases something... I really do not get it. Come on people... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basuroy Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, LUCIANO007 said: ...or maybe they make a much better model! This thing where a market closes, once Tamiya releases something... I really do not get it. Come on people... It will take a revolution to better tamiya in 32nd scale . Merely repeating the existing formula won't do it because they cannot be bettered under existing rules except being beaten on price (revell mustang for example ) . We are talking about things like raised rivets (as is the case in real aircraft ) and such - Wingnut wings , though catering to a different genre , is an example of that trying molding techniques that are often an industry first. Even in my primary scale , 72nd , I am yet to see a company that delivers absolutely quality like tamiya does. The closest brand to it in this scale is Eduard . Where tamiya can be beaten is subject selection - they don't offer many types and tend to limit themselves to the more famous airplanes in 32nd and 72nd . The 48th range is wider - this is also where some of their models have been bested - bf-109 g or Mustang for example , the Eduard kits are better detailed . But 32nd , they are untouchable . Edited September 28, 2019 by Basuroy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUCIANO007 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 There is no such thing as untouchable. And a lot in our hobby is very objective. What you call us perfect in Tamiya, is just not good enough for someone else. A very good example for that is their (Tamiya) F-14. The perfect model for some, has let down many others... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 Source: https://twitter.com/HJ80831183/status/1575408098696605698/photo/1 V.P. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) Source: https://twitter.com/HJ80831183/status/1554269095243436032 V.P. Edited September 30, 2022 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sroubos Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 This appears to be a (prepainted?) quick build kit with movable parts. I've never heard of Hobby Japan as a model kit manufacturer either. Certainly not competition for the Tamiya kit, different market altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted May 12, 2023 Author Share Posted May 12, 2023 Source: https://www.facebook.com/prettymessystudio/photos V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamwriter Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Looks like those rivets seem oversized and panel lines too deep. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Yes it is a pre built diecast metal model with some assembly required not in a model kit way. Deep panel lines and oversized rivets more often than not a side effect of trying to mould in metal. Not cheap to buy either although it seems they're already sold out. https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/11005778 https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/11005773 Funny enough about the comment on competing with Tamiya - I believe Tamiya do offer a pre built product line called Master Work or something like that? It's a mix of pre built model kit and diecast metal. 1/48 pre built model kit planes and 1/24 pre built model kit cars. Diecast metal being 1/24 and 1/12 cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMA131Marine Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 It looks nice for a die-cast metal model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one72 Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 For what it’s worth, I have their newly tooled injection 1/35 JGSDF Type 74 tank and it’s beautifully done. I can’t speak to its build qualities yet, but if the Type 74 is anything to go by I’d say they’re quite capable of turning out a good kit. Here’s to hoping too see more from them… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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