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Can I ask how long did this project take from conception to completion?

Just my 2 cents. I first got introduced to Tamiya 1/12th in the late 70's. I remember reading an article where a model maker was interviewed. In this article it was stated that because of many factors is was very difficult to exactly reproduce a subject. Compromises are made based on factors such as...

Interesting. I wonder what is motivating the production of this movie? This year will be 30 years since his passing. Maybe, timing?

Cool. I saw this car race at Watkin Glen in 1980. IMO, if you look closely one can see that this chassis was the forerunner of the Ferrari 126C2. Makes sense, since Dr. Harvey Postlethwaite designed both vehicles!

I just follow two rules:

Buyer beware.
Seller beware

Unfortunate, but you have to be vigilant.

Steve

Well, it is certainly different. If Meng is enthusiatic about Senna how about a 1/12th MP4/5B to complement Tamiya's Ferrari 641.


Steve

plastiksurgeon wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:00 am
I'm a happy man ! And, I'm going to enjoy building this model.

Ditto, for me as well.

For me, the releases of the Meng MP4/4 and Beemax Lotus 99T satisfies my modeling need. The only one I am interested in next is the Beemax MP4/4.

steinietrabi wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 5:12 am It's the old tiresome topic...
incredibly high tool prices, licenses and so on...

I don't think it's really lucrative for the manufacturers Tamiya and Co at the moment.

I agree. If Tamiya is not doing it they have done the research to determine it is not a value proposition.

Post on the wanted list in the forum. You might find someone willing to sell some extra kits.