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The real question is....what is Tamiya's next 1/32 release? Could it be this??

Thanks geedubelyer, I appreciate you taking the time to explain the process. I'll have to give it a try on my F-14

... finish is outstanding! Romain (or others who may know), please fill me in on just how to achieve that amazing finish.

No one should pay full retail unless they are either foolish or uninformed.... HLJ has them for ABOUT $94.00US (PLUS SHIPPING). Freetime Hobbies in US has them for $139.00. i.e. Tamiya had the new 1/12 Porsche Carrera GT kit for $729.00 retail....I got it for about $285.00 from HLJ pus shipping (about $45.00)

1:32 scale F-22 Raptor!! It would be awesome to finally have one......come on Tamiya you can do it......I'll even make a 'Chop to give you the power!

My guess would be a P-47

According to pictures....it will have both types of cowl flaps

Looks like aftermarket gurus already have and opportunity....I don't see any gun bays (other than the panel lines). Maybe Tamiya felt it wasn't worth the trouble

We should all know by the end of this weekend, but knowing Tamiya and their current engineering level, I'm confident they did it right. Edit: From what Roy Sutherland said, it may have a plug and pose wing setup...plug in up or plug in down. That way you don't have to deal with weak hinges but still still can display it either way. I wouldn't be surprised if they use little magnets to hold in place.

I suspect it will follow along the trends set by it's predecessor. From what I hear, more info will be released very soon on aspects of the model

Well, since you asked....I just don't get the love for the Nazi birds....the 109/190 weren't that visually appealling and they were flown by Nazis. A P-51 or Spit are visually beautiful aircraft and the P-51 was a real hot rod. The Corsair was very unique looking and was a beast in the air. As far as clues....there are several pretty solid clues thru out this thread...when you add them up....a Corsair is the most logical guess. And don't forget.....the power of the 'Chop!

Yes, I know and I should have been more definitive..... the F2 is a Japanese version of the F-16...visually it's basically a little larger version of the F-16 and is based on the "Agile Falcon" version that was never produced stateside. What I was getting at is they are directly linked to Misawa AB where the F-16CJ Wild Weasels help protect the country and the Japanese can identify with them...then you add the fact that the F-16 is all over the world with many countries and you have a 1/32 kit that is pretty expensive, but will sell like hotcakes.

Never going to happen. 1/32 scale is their flagship scale. Just like the 1/12 cars were in the day, 1/32 aircraft get extra effort and resources committed to them because they are the big money makers if they sell. Hence, Tamiya must stick with popular, mainstream aircraft in this scale. And remember, they always take into account the home market in their decisions. Just look at their 1/32 jet lineup. All the aircraft in that line are either used by or were used by the Japanese Air Defense except the F-14 which captured the imagination of the Japanese a long time ago....just look at their Gundam/Transformers...many that transform into a F-14 style jet. The 1/32 WW2 line started with the most revered Japanese aircraft....the Zero. The Zero set the standard and they have built upon that kit with another popular WW2 aircraft every few years, each raising the bar another notch. It is said by those in the know that this next kit will raise the bar again and it will be "spectacular". I too believe that was a clue and along with other clues I've seen both publicly and privately, I think there is little doubt what aircraft it will be. There is always an outside chance it could be a 109/190 since they sell so dang well (why I'll never understand) but the Nazi birds don't fit the clues and info I've seen. My only question is....how many should I buy.

Agree....that's why a Hurricane makes no sense (or cents) for them to do as a 1/32 scale kit when there are several more well known and recognizable aircraft that have not been 'Tamiyatized'. Also remember: they already have research and experience with more popular aircraft in their smaller scales. I can definitely see them eventually doing a P-47. As for now, the Corsair makes the most sense for a multiple of reasons, but I would not count out a 109/190 someday (to which I probably would not buy unless it was a groundbreaking kit).