PLASTIC Upcoming Releases 2013

[MGBrown]

I would think that a racing version of the McLaren F1 GTR would sell well, and think of all the reboxings that could be done with different decals?

[smbrm1]

If Toyota wins Le Mans, do you think we would ever get a detail model of the TS-030 in 1/24?

[MGBrown]

Tamiya seems to have a good relationship with Toyota, so a Toyota LeMans winner in 1/24 would seem to be a good possibility.

[Obi-Jiff]

Just pre-ordered my McLaren F1 at HLJ. While there, I noticed they also have listed for future release, all 1/20 by Fujimi:
McLaren MP4/6, Brazilian GP
Ferrari F150 Italia, Japanese GP
McLaren MP4-27, Australian GP, with driver figure (but doesn't say which driver)

[Eagle50]

... at HLJ ... future release, all 1/20 by Fujimi:

At the Japanese HLJ site, it says the MP4/27 will be:
"McLaren's 2012 F1 machine.
A reproduction of Jenson Button's winner in the first Australian GP.
Comes with a pre-painted, resin driver figure."
http://hlj.co.jp/product/FUJ09167

And in June, Fujimi will release a 1/20 go-cart based on -- a manga comic..?! What? A go-cart as drawn by manga artist Masahito Soda, and driven by an imaginary comic hero, Kappeta Taira (Capeta)?? That has me scratching my head... I might consider it, if it was based on a real go-cart...
http://hlj.co.jp/product/FUJ09168

Also perhaps interesting -- does anyone know what Acu-Stion's up-coming "Glass stop catchpin set" can be used for? What would you glue them on..?
http://hlj.co.jp/product/ACS2059

Chris

[MoFo]

The Manga kit will be the '93 Senna kart, probably a new helmet, *maybe* some new bodywork. More or less real, decent enough starting point to model a generic go-kart if you so desire.

Actually, it'd be kinda fun to model a particular year's grid, in go-kart form, along the lines of that kart-racing F1 video game.

[hirofkd]

Also perhaps interesting -- does anyone know what Acu-Stion's up-coming "Glass stop catchpin set" can be used for? What would you glue them on..?
http://hlj.co.jp/product/ACS2059
Chris

Looks like a set of generic windshield retainers to me. Detail Master has a similar product called windshield clips.
You can find those on many closed-wheel competition cars, either because of the regulation or safety precaution.

[Obi-Jiff]

At the Japanese HLJ site, it says the MP4/27 will be:
"McLaren's 2012 F1 machine.
A reproduction of Jenson Button's winner in the first Australian GP.
Comes with a pre-painted, resin driver figure."
http://hlj.co.jp/product/FUJ09167

Thanks for the clarification, Chris; I've gone ahead and ordered one.

[smirkoff]

And in June, Fujimi will release a 1/20 go-cart based on -- a manga comic..?! What? A go-cart as drawn by manga artist Masahito Soda, and driven by an imaginary comic hero, Kappeta Taira (Capeta)?? That has me scratching my head... I might consider it, if it was based on a real go-cart...

Very curious ways of japanese slang... "capeta" is a very old meaning of "devil" in portuguese, also is an old slang for "very smart, fearless and skilled person". Used to tag really crazy racing drivers until the 60's.

[Eric1968]

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